Apr 6, 2001 · PORTLAND -- There were moments when Shawn Kemp made significant contributions to the Portland Trail Blazers' quest for an NBA title, and others when the former All-Star simply embarrassed...

Sep 8, 2022 · In April 2001, as a member of the Portland Trail Blazers, Kemp had a problem with cocaine, and he eventually left the team to check into a drug rehabilitation center. This was the start of a downward spiral that would affect the Trail Blazers team.

Part cult hero, part urban legend, Billy Ray Bates captivated Portland before substance abuse and prison shattered his life.

Apr 3, 2022 · This dark period in the Portland franchise is known to this day as the infamous “Jail Blazers” era. To name a few incidents that happened at the time, Damon Stoudamire had been involved in three different marijuana-related incidents …

Jun 18, 2024 · During the investigation, law enforcement seized more than 178 pounds of methamphetamine, 12 pounds of heroin, six pounds of fentanyl, 18 rifles, three rifle optics, and ammunition. Detectives also...

Apr 2, 2024 · The task force is led by the Portland Police Bureau with the state and federal agency help. According to the report, there is an uptick of cocaine in the Portland-metro area.

Portland Trail Blazers forward Shawn Kemp reportedly will be leaving the team for the rest of the season to check himself into a rehabilitation program for cocaine abuse.

On May 5, 1976—just a year before the Finals—76er Joe Bryant was involved in the first high-profile arrest of an NBA player involving hard drugs.18 Bryant had been pulled over by Philadelphia police with cocaine in his car.19 Dawkins was candid about his own cocaine use during the 1976-77 campaign.20 He recalled that that season “I was . ....

Apr 6, 2001 · Kemp will be treated for cocaine abuse and won't return this season, the Oregonian reported in Friday's editions. The Blazers were expected to announce the decision before Friday night's game...

Here is what made the Portland Trail Blazers from the early 2000s one of the most controversial NBA teams of all teams earning them the nickname "Jail Blazers", mostly due to their numerous off-the-court incidents and problems with the law