Lillard named to All-NBA team, gets pay raise: The NBA announced Thursday afternoon that Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard earned All-NBA honors for the second time in his four-year career. That accomplishment has earned the point guard a raise in his 5-year max deal that will kick in starting next season via “The Derrick Rose Rule.” -- The Columbian

Trail Blazers' Damian Lillard named to All-NBA 2nd team, earns 'Rose Rule' bonus: Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard might not have been an All-Star this season, but he still earned recognition as one of the top players in the league. Lillard was named to the All-NBA second team the league announced on Thursday, garnering All-NBA honors for the second time in his career after he was named to the All-NBA third team after the 2013-14 season. -- The Oregonian