February 2011
112 posts
Blazers practice report: Nate McMillan wants more... →
The Blazers coach thought his team showed another elite team, Boston, too much respect last week.
January 2011
55 posts
NBA notebook: Win in Portland, it turns out, was... →
The Kings, behind dominant performances from rookie center DeMarcus Cousins, beat the Lakers and Hornets on back-to-back nights.
NBA High-5: Phil Jackson still intends to retire... →
Plus, All-Star returns show drop-offs for James, Anthony; Mayo’s ill-timed suspension; goggle-gate for Wade; Noah takes a step toward returning.
Blazers practice report: Marcus Camby making... →
Plus, Armon Johnson’s D-League stint could be short; assessing Chris Johnson; bodies lacking in practice.
Nicolas Batum Does Not Need Convincing →
Trail Blazers: Big changes on the way, GM Rich Cho... →
Bad choices, bad basketball and a slew of injuries set the stage for some significant shifts to the roster.
NBA: With starters named, All-Star Game cases made... →
Aldridge gets a thumbs-up from a highly-respected coach, while Love goes Hollywood.
Nicolas Batum Does Not Need Convincing →
Practice Report: Camby Walks, Batum Shaves,... →
Trail Blazers vs. Celtics: When push comes to... →
The Blazers, who struggled to finish games earlier this season, are now having problems at the beginning of games.
Trail Blazers star LaMarcus Aldridge probable for... →
The reigning Western Conference Player of the Week has been quietly battling a sore hip for the past week, insisting all along that nothing was wrong with him.
X-Rays are negative on right hip of Trail Blazers... →
X-Rays taken Monday night following the Blazers’ loss to Sacramento are negative, but the team schedules a magnetic resonance imaging for Tuesday on the right hip of their star player.
"Bonus Doodle: Self-Portrait #4"
thedailydoodles:
I like to wear headbands in celebration of my favorite team ever in the history of the galaxy, The Portland Trail Blazers.
This is only my 2nd attempt at using a water color set I got from the 99 cent store. I don’t really look like a hamburger in real life.
—DMC
Posted 1/5/2011
Sacramento 96, Portland 81: Kings snap Blazers'... →
The Kings pull away in the second half to end the Blazers’ five-game winning streak. Tyreke Evans leads Sacramento with 26 points, while Wesley Matthews tops the Blazers with 21.
Trail Blazers awarded hardship exception, sign... →
The Blazers sign former D-League player Chris Johnson to a 10-day contract.
Trail Blazers game preview: Sacramento Kings at... →
The Blazers and Kings square off for the second time in less than a week as Sacramento visits the Rose Garden at 7 p.m. Monday.
Portland 97, Indiana 92: Adversity strikes again... →
Wesley Matthews and Rudy Fernandez pick up the slack after Andre Miller leaves with an illness, and LaMarcus Aldridge notches his 21st double-double.
Brandon Roy Addresses The Media Regarding Surgery →
Blazers' McMillan puts in his word for the... →
The Trail Blazers coach says he will call other coaches to discuss Aldridge’s role in making the Blazers a winner despite numerous injuries.
Trail Blazers practice: McMillan eager to move on... →
Coach Nate McMillan talks about the Blazers’ final possession of regulation during Sunday’s loss to the Heat and clarifies the fourth-quarter playing time of his point guards, but says he’s ready to…
Miami 107, Portland 100 (OT): It's the King James... →
LeBron James scores 44 as the Heat overcome a seven-point deficit late in regulation. LaMarcus Aldridge has 31 and Nicolas Batum has 22 for the Blazers.
LIVE: Heat 46, Blazers 44 - Halftime →
Live updates from the Rose Garden where the Blazers take on the Miami Heat.
Blazers notebook: Wesley Matthews remains humble... →
As the season’s halfway point nears, the Blazers guard is a strong contender for the NBA Most Improved Player Award.
NBA High-5: Closing time has become hangover time... →
Plus, New Orleans takes a step back; another case for Seattle; card game at heart of trouble; why was Carlos Boozer benched?
NBA High-5: Amare Stoudemire's return to Phoenix... →
Plus, Heat have history in sights; Nuggets embarrass selves; reality check for Lakers; Timberwolves on edge.
Trail Blazers game preview: Portland at Minnesota... →
The Blazers have beaten Minnesota 13 consecutive times, but the Timberwolves have a potent front court with Michael Beasley (21.9 points a game) and Kevin Love, who leads the NBA in rebounding at…
All-Star audition: LaMarcus Aldridge and Kevin... →
Portland and Minnesota, who play Friday, rely on power forwards who are having breakout seasons and making a case for All-Star selection.
Photos: Trail Blazers vs. Rockets →
Photos from Portland’s 103-100 win over Houston.
Portland 103, Houston 100: Reserves spark rally as... →
Seven Blazers score in double figures as Portland spoils a 45-point outburst from Rockets guard Kevin Martin.
Trail Blazers game preview: Portland at Houston... →
The Blazers face the Rockets for the second time in four nights, but this time it’s at the Toyota Center, where the Blazers are 1-12 and losers of six in a row.
Dallas 84, Portland 81: Injury-depleted Mavericks... →
LaMarcus Aldridge has 28 points and 10 rebounds and Marcus Camby contributes 10 points and 20 rebounds for Portland.
Blazers coming up: Coming off big win, Portland... →
The Blazers haven’t had a winning road trip since their first of the season.