HoopGuess Answer — August 22, 2026 (Puzzle #83)
Daily puzzle #83 · August 22, 2026 · answer revealed below
The answer was
Damian Lillard
Portland Trail Blazers
- Team
- POR
- Conf
- West
- Div
- Northwest
- Pos
- G
- Height
- 6'2"
- Age
- 36
- No.
- #0
The August 22 mystery player was Damian Lillard of the Portland Trail Blazers — a 6'2" guard wearing #0, age 36. Portland Trail Blazers play in the Western Conference’s Northwest Division. Lillard played his college basketball at Weber State.
The clues that pointed to him
- Plays in the Western Conference, Northwest Division.
- Listed at 6'2" — a guard (G).
- Wears #0.
- Age 36.
- College: Weber State.
- Born in the United States.
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Frequently asked questions
What was the HoopGuess answer for August 22, 2026?
HoopGuess #83 (August 22, 2026) was Damian Lillard — Portland Trail Blazers, G, 6'2", age 36, #0.
Can I still play the August 22, 2026 puzzle?
Yes. Every past HoopGuess stays playable in the archive — open puzzle #83 and you get the usual eight guesses. Archive rounds are counted separately and never touch your daily streak.
How many guesses do you get in HoopGuess?
Eight. Each guess has to be a real, current NBA player, and the board compares his team, conference, division, position, height, age and jersey number against the answer. Play today’s puzzle or pick another day from the archive.