January 2012
2 posts
NBA High-5: Early indications are that lockout... →
Plus, DeMarcus Cousins demands trade; Ricky Rubio not ready to start; Grizzlies stumble out of gate; inactive wackiness for Wizards.
Portland Trail Blazers at Los Angeles Clippers... →
The Blazers ring in the new year with their first road game of the season, a clash with the Clippers at 6:30 p.m. Sunday.
December 2011
29 posts
2011 in Oregon sports: Top 20 stories dominated by... →
Greg Oden, Brandon Roy and trades lead on Blazers. Uniforms, Willie Lyles and Cliff Harris lead on Ducks.
Portland 101, Sacramento 79: Blazers' bench gets... →
Blazers overcome sluggish start to pulverize the Sacramento Kings.
My 2011-12 Season Predictions →
Trail Blazers open lockout-delayed season with... →
Coach Nate McMillan knows who his top eight players will be, when healthy, and he’ll figure out the rest on the fly.
Trail Blazers' LaMarcus Aldridge is ready to be... →
The Blazers forward, now the team’s unquestioned leader, lets past slights - real and perceived - fuel his desire for improvement.
Surprise ... Trail Blazers look crisp and polished... →
The Blazers defeated the Utah Jazz 110-90 Monday night in their exhibition opener.
New Blazers guard Jamal Crawford: "To me, the... →
“It felt like I’m supposed to be here,” says the Seattle native, who takes a $5 million paycut to play in Portland.
Top 10 plays from the Trail Blazers Fan Fest... →
Watch the Top 10 highlight-reel plays from the Trail Blazers Fan Fest
Basketball Is Back At Wells Fargo Fan Fest →
Jamal Crawford says signing with Trail Blazers... →
Crawford said his relationship with Blazers head coach Nate McMillan had an impact on his decision to join the team.
Brandon Roy says he knew it was just a matter of... →
The former Blazers franchise cornerstone is still coming to terms with the abrupt end of his storied career.
Free agent Jamal Crawford says Blazers are 'right... →
Crawford says his decision between Portland, Sacramento and New York will come down to playing style, direction of the team, and the coach. He says he will make decision in ‘next couple of days.’
With Raymond Felton at the wheel, Trail Blazers... →
Known for his methodical offense in recent seasons, coach Nate McMillan has shortened the shot clock in practice to better use Felton’s skills.
Training Camp Day Four: Kurt Thomas Is Upon Us →
Trail Blazers sign free agent big man Kurt Thomas... →
The veteran of 16 NBA seasons will bring frontcourt depth to backup LaMarcus Aldridge and Marcus Camby.
Video: Training Camp Scrimmage →
More decisions loom for Trail Blazers after this... →
The retirement of Brandon Roy, the health of Greg Oden and a roster laden with expiring contracts raises the specter of rebuilding.
Trail Blazers, well-versed in being short-handed,... →
The Blazers start to implement the faster tempo they will play with point guard Raymond Felton.
Brandon Roy's retirement leaves hole in Trail... →
The long-term ramifications of Roy’s stunning retirement will be significant, but the most pressing concern is depth at guard.
Video: Elliot Williams, Nolan Smith Get Up →
Trail Blazers' Luke Babbitt found solace and... →
The Blazers’ second-year forward spent three weeks in China during the darkest times of the lockout to work on his game and clear his head.
Video: Elliot Williams, Nolan Smith Get Up →
Trail Blazers will open shortened 2011-12 season... →
Highlights of the 66-game slate include home games against the Lakers (Jan. 5), Heat (March 1) and Mavericks (April 13). The Blazers will have road trips of six and seven games.
LaMarcus Aldridge arrives in Portland ready to... →
In the offseason the Blazers power forward added muscle, dropped body fat and worked on his offensive game.
Blazers notebook: When camp opens, will the... →
The Trail Blazers have the pieces in place to play a more uptempo style.
Remembering The Roster →
NBA High-5: Trail Blazers would seem an attractive... →
Plus, Deron Williams won’t extend; Chris Paul’s ‘Melo strategy; hack-a-Rush? no Christmas game for Blazers.
Remembering The Roster →
Trail Blazers checklist: Larry Miller discusses... →
Blazers president says the team will start the season without a general manager and probably without Greg Oden.
November 2011
24 posts
Canzano: Blazers appear set to use amnesty clause... →
Blazers poised to end Roy era, but Canzano agrees with those who hope Paul Allen will take a longer look at the three-time All Star before cutting him loose.
Trail Blazers: Should Paul Allen use the amnesty... →
Should Paul Allen and the Blazers use the amnesty clause to waive Brandon Roy before the season starts or should they take a “wait and see” approach and reevaluate him during the offseason?
The NBA lockout is over ... now what? A Q&A... →
A look at some of the pertinent questions facing the Blazers as they prepare for a lockout-shortened 66-game NBA season.
NBA lockout: Players, owners come to a tentative... →
Games are expected to begin on Christmas day, starting a 66-game season.
Trail Blazers forward Nicolas Batum expands his... →
While the NBA is locked out, Batum is the focal point of his French team, but he keeps Portland on his mind.
NBA High-5: Game in Seattle has nice stories... →
Plus, late season help from China? Adam Morrison regains fire; DeShawn Stevenson feeling disrespected; Nicolas Batum, LaMarcus Aldridge chatter.
NBA High-5: Lawsuits, venue changes, plaintiffs --... →
Plus, should Boies pick up phone? competitive balance myth; escorts hurt by lockout; 76ers axe rabbit.
NBA stars LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony, Dwyane... →
With some free time on their hands, the Miami Heat trio comes to Eugene to watch the Ducks
NBA High-5: One of the sides has to pick up the... →
Plus, more overseas jumpers; myth of competitive balance; Doc Rivers’ silver lining; Tyson Chandler’s shoe gig.
A cure for the NBA lockout blues: "Fast Break" a... →
Portland curator Greg Hamilton brings the mesmerizing 1978 documentary by Don Zavin back into the theater, starting with showings at Clinton Street Theater on Friday night. Film has stunning game…
Of state's colleges, Portland takes most... →
The Pilots use the equivalent of a full-court press, while Portland State, Oregon and Oregon are more measured.
NBA High-5: Whole new lockout ballgame as venue... →
Plus, David Boies’ triple crown; internal divides; Orlando, Memphis fallouts; Dick Vitale weighs in.
NBA High-5: Owners, players continue to bluff... →
Season still possible? Durant, others, ponder overseas; financial fallout starts for players; Allen Iverson’s barbs with attorney.
Canzano: Labor showdown shows the "A" in NBA... →
Owners and players both are tone deaf to the struggles of fans in a down economy.
NBA High-5: Here we go again ... reported progress... →
Plus, defining luxury tax; Glen Davis speaks up; lockout as excuse; Antoine Walker’s motivation.
NBA owners, players end bargaining talks for night →
Both sides will be back bargaining at noon Thursday, after meeting for nearly 12 hours Wednesday.
Trail Blazers history: Brandon Roy buzzer beater... →
On Nov. 6, 2008, long before Roy and the term “Amnesty Clause” were intertwined, Big Shot B. Roy had one of his most memorable moments with the Blazers.
NBA players reject offer of up to 51 percent of... →
After meeting eight hours on Saturday, commissioner David Stern offers a Wednesday deadline for latest deal
Local loyalty and chartible giving drive... →
Aldridge’s game at the Chiles Center will mirror others in NBA cities that have loyal fans.