What’s the buzz from the world of sports? Here are some items that will have people talking:
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It may not have the juice of many of the trades that came down at the NBA trade deadline, but the Trail Blazers have and their fans should feel good about acquiring Gerald Wallace.
Known for his hustle, defense, rebounding an athleticism, Wallace figures to become a fan favorite.
Would it have been exciting to add a superstar such as Chris Paul? You bet. But since the Hornets are currently owned by the NBA, it didn’t figure their only asset would be traded.
In Wallace, the Blazers added a player who at age 28 should be entering his prime. And they did it without giving up any of the young pieces they hope will blossom into All Stars in the near future.
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The fake news website TheOnion.com weighed in this week in on Blazers’ injuries. Wrote The Onion (Let’s hope Gerald Wallace didn’t see this):
According to sources close to the injury-plagued Portland Trail Blazers, after a series of knee injuries to center Marcus Camby and All-Star guard Brandon Roy, the team is now officially down to one good knee.
“Normally our strategy is to rest the knee so it can be ready for critical fourth-quarter situations, but right now we’re letting LaMarcus Aldridge use it so he can be effective under the basket,” head coach Nate McMillan told reporters, adding that he hopes the Blazers will continue their current winning streak so the knee can be saved for the playoffs.
“Of course, Brandon will need the knee when he comes back, but to be honest, I’m worried that he’ll just blow it out.” McMillan added that he has a ton of working ACLs, MCLs, and a couple of good bursa sacs, but without multiple working knees, they’re basically useless.
