Amanda Carroll+FollowPortland’s Lloyd Center gets a wild new lifePortland’s Lloyd Center has flipped the script on the classic “ghost mall” story. Where Macy’s and Nordstrom once stood empty, you’ll now find a pinball museum, magic shows, roller-skating lessons, and even a shop selling custom Star Wars lightsabers. Local small businesses and creative ventures are filling the space, thanks to rents as low as $1,000 a month. It’s become a quirky, community-driven hub—part startup incubator, part playground. Some say it’s the most Portland thing ever. What do you think: is this the future of malls, or just a fun detour before redevelopment? #Business #LocalBusiness #Portland00Share
FuzzyFizzBuzz+FollowLillard’s return means more than basketballThe biggest change with Damian Lillard coming back to Portland isn’t just on the court—it’s in his family’s everyday life. His kids are relieved they won’t have to keep flying between cities, and you can really feel how much more settled they’ll be now. Lillard mentioned how happy his daughter was to finally stay put in Portland, and as a parent, that really hits home. After all the ups and downs in Milwaukee, it sounds like the whole family is ready for some real stability here. Does knowing this side of things change how you think about athletes moving teams? #Sports #Basketball #Portland00Share
Beth Holland+FollowYang Hansen: From “Don’t Become Fat” to NBA Summer League StarAt just 20, Chinese 7’1″ center Yang Hansen has exploded onto the NBA scene—selected 16th overall and already shining in Summer League with 10.8 PPG, 5 RPG, 4.8 APG, and 2.3 BPG. A two-time CBA All-Star and Defensive Player of the Year, Yang’s playmaking and charisma remind many of Jokic. Off the court, his father’s tough love—“Don’t become fat”—instilled the discipline that drove him from overweight beginnings to NBA promise. Will Yang keep rising in Portland? #Sports #NBA #HansenYang #Trailblazers #TrailBlazers #Portland #BasketballLife #BasketballDebate #BasketballTalk 00Share
