January 2010
312 posts
Andre Miller starts for the Blazers, but he rarely... →
Miller has played more than five minutes in the final quarter just three times since Dec. 15
Jan 1st
December 2009
111 posts
Aldridge sprains ankle. Blazers 103, Clippers 99  →
Brandon Roy had 25 points, seven rebounds and six assists, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Los Angeles Clippers 103-99 Wednesday night despite losing LaMarcus Aldridge to an ankle injury….
Dec 31st
Trail Blazers 103, Los Angeles Clippers 99: Coach... →
The Trail Blazers’ coach addresses the media after the Blazers’ win Wednesday night.
Dec 31st
More pain, a big gain as Blazers beat Clippers,... →
A new injury hits the Blazers as LaMarcus Aldridge goes out with a sprain, but the Blazers tie for first place in the Northwest Division
Dec 31st
Aldridge leaves Clippers game with left ankle... →
This time, the injury bug hits another star - LaMarcus Aldridge - who rolls his ankle midway through the first quarter
Dec 31st
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Trail Blazers podcast with Jason Quick: Leaving 09... →
Go inside the Blazers with Oregonian beat writer Jason Quick.
Dec 31st
Shavlik Randolph joins Blazers, sparking question:... →
The Blazers’ newest acquisition joins team and hopes to be ready for tonight’s game vs. Clippers.
Dec 30th
Blazers sign Shavlik Randolph →
The signing brings the Blazers roster to 16.
Dec 30th
Blazers' New Year's resolution: Avoid more... →
Surreal season of freak and devastating injuries leaves players and coaches looking for answers, and hoping their luck will turn
Dec 30th
Blazers trainer Jay Jensen gets an early Christmas... →
Fearing the worst, especially when it involves a fifth metatarsal, the Blazers trainer gets good news on Jeff Pendergraph and Brandon Roy
Dec 30th
What does one Blazers center (Przybilla) say to... →
The Blazers centers, both out for the season with knee injuries, figure to see a lot of each other in the trainer’s room
Dec 30th
Tuesday's lesson at Trail Blazers practice: Don't... →
Rookie Patty Mills breaks a light fixture, then gets a one-way ticket to Idaho
Dec 30th
Trail Blazers set to sign Shavlik Randolph →
The former Blazers forward rejoins the team on a non-guaranteed contract; Patty Mills goes to development league
Dec 30th
Trail Blazers gameday: Los Angeles Clippers at... →
Trail Blazers play the Clippers at 7 p.m. today at the Rose Garden.
Dec 29th
Blazers lose to 76ers 104-93 →
Elton Brand had a season-high 25 points and nine rebounds in a reserve role, leading the Philadelphia 76ers to a 104-93 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night
Dec 29th
Philadelphia 76ers 104, Trail Blazers 93: Coach... →
Coach Nate McMillan talks about the Blazers’ loss to the 76ers.
Dec 29th
Rudy Fernandez and Nic Batum on the court by end... →
The sharpshooter (Fernandez) and defensive stopper (Batum) could return for the four-game trip that starts Jan. 18
Dec 29th
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Trail Blazers week in rewind →
Rewind back to the start of the last road trip and relive an exciting, eventful and encouraging last nine days for the Blazers.
Dec 28th
Trail Blazers gameday: Philadelphia at Portland →
The Blazers try to run their winning streak to five games as Andre Miller faces his former team, the struggling 76ers, who have lost 20 of their past 24 games.
Dec 28th
Juwan Howard is walking the walk →
Brought in as a locker room mentor, Juwan Howard proves he can contribute on the court as well
Dec 27th
Brandon Roy scores 41 points to lead Blazers over... →
Brandon Roy upstages the NBA’s marquee names with 41 points on national TV
Dec 26th
Live blog: Nuggets vs. Blazers →
The Blazers will have their hands full trying to slow down the NBA’s leading scorer, Carmelo Anthony.
Dec 26th
FreeMail on hiatus, but get your questions in →
FreeMail is off for the year, but the Blazer mailbag never rests.
Dec 25th
Trail Blazers gameday: Denver at Portland →
Carmelo Anthony, the NBA’s leading scorer at 30.3 points a game, headlines the Northwest Division leading Nuggets, who beat the Blazers in the Rose Garden earlier this season. Blazers guard Brandon…
Dec 25th
Blazers Top 40: No. 30 Billy Ray Bates, a shooting... →
Part cult hero, part urban legend, Billy Ray Bates captivated Portland before substance abuse and prison shattered his life.
Dec 25th
Blazers Top 40: No. 27 Larry Steele →
Although he was never a featured player, the versatile Steele was a mainstay in Blazers lineups
Dec 25th
Blazers Top 40: No. 28 LaMarcus Aldridge →
Aldridge is one of the emerging young stars in the NBA and a big reason Portland returned to the playoffs in 2009
Dec 25th
Blazers Top 40: No. 29 Kelvin Ransey →
After a fast start to his career, just missing being Rookie of the Year, the point guard retired at 27
Dec 25th
Blazers Top 40: No. 26 Dave Twardzik →
A tenacious defender and a fearless penetrator, Twardzik perfectly fit coach Jack Ramsay’s system
Dec 25th
Roy MRI negative, will be game-time decision;... →
Roy’s left shoulder termed a “muscle strain”, while Przybilla’s knee injury ends his season
Dec 25th
Portland 98, San Antonio 94: Shorthanded Blazers... →
Jerry Bayless scores a career-best 31 points to lead Portland, which plays without injured Brandon Roy and Joel Przybilla
Dec 24th
Przybilla to have tests Thursday; Blazers to seek... →
For second time this season, Portland needs permission to sign an extra player because of injuries
Dec 24th
Trail Blazers pregame: Brandon Roy will not play... →
The Blazers’ All-Star is out with a sprained left shoulder; Jerryd Bayless likely will start in his absence vs San Antonio Spurs.
Dec 24th
Trail Blazers gameday: Portland at San Antonio →
The Trail Blazers play the Spurs at 5:30 p.m. today in San Antonio.
Dec 23rd
Portland 85-Dallas 81: Blazers post unlikely win... →
Brandon Roy, who dings his shoulder, lifts Trail Blazers to win in Dallas after Joel Przybilla rupture a patella tendon
Dec 23rd
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Blazers vs. Mavs: Joel Przybilla leaves game with... →
Joel Przybilla suffered a ruptured right patella tendon and patella dislocation in the 1st quarter of tonight’s game at Dallas. He is out definitely.
Dec 23rd
Blazers' Przybilla out indefinitely with patella... →
Injury leaves Trail Blazers without any healthy centers
Dec 23rd
Trail Blazers gameday: Portland at Dallas →
The Trail Blazers take on the Mavericks at 5:30 p.m. today.
Dec 22nd
Blazers vs. Mavericks: Nowitzki listed as... →
The Mavs will be looking to beat Portland (17-12) for the 19th time in 21 meetings. They have taken the last 11 matchups in Dallas and 17 of 19.
Dec 22nd
Trail Blazers notes: Jeff Pendergraph returns,... →
Pendergraph suits up for his first two NBA games, Mills inches closer to returning and Kobe Bryant edges Roy for Western Conference player of the week
Dec 22nd
Portland 102, Miami 95: Blazers get into the... →
One night after a disappointing defeat at Orlando, the team shows resolve at Miami
Dec 21st
Orlando 92, Portland 83: No pass for Blazers in... →
Portland sets a franchise low with seven assists in loss to Magic
Dec 20th
Trail Blazers gameday: Portland at Miami →
The Trail Blazers face the Heat at 3 p.m. Sunday.
Dec 20th
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Dec 19th
6 tags
Dec 19th
41 notes
Trail Blazers gameday: Portland at Orlando →
The Trail Blazers face the Magic at 4 p.m. Saturday.
Dec 19th
FreeMail: Are Blazers still a playoff team? More... →
In the final episode of 2009, Joe Freeman answers more questions from the Blazer mailbag, then rants about a few questions we’re probably not going to answer.
Dec 18th
A minute with former Blazers coach Dr. Jack Ramsay →
A brief Q&A with Ramsay and his thoughts on this Blazers team
Dec 18th
Blazers 105, Suns 102: postgame comments →
Jerryd Bayless and Brandon Roy combine for 56 points to lead the Blazers’ rally over the Phoenix Suns.
Dec 18th
Photos: Blazers 105, Suns 102 →
Photos from Portland’s 105-102 win over the Phoenix Suns at the Rose Garden.
Dec 18th