One Last Practice For Blazers...In Front Of Everyone
PORTLAND — The Trail Blazers held their practice at Portland Community College Thursday — the key word being community. As Portland heads to the road for its final three games of the season, interim head coach Kaleb Canales decided to have one more workout in front of anybody who wanted ...
Raymond Felton: "I Don't Do Treatment"
TUALATIN, Ore. — Aside from, you know, giving out his address and telling folks to meet him at his apartment, Raymond Felton has avoided maliciously badmouthing fans and critics despite the vitriol that has been spewed his way in Portland this season. But Wednesday, we found out that there is ...
Lamarcus Aldridge To Undergo Surgery, Out For The Year
TUALATIN, Ore. — LaMarcus Aldridge's season is done. The Trail Blazers announced Thursday that the All-Star power forward will undergo microscopic surgery on his right hip in order to repair a slight labral tear. The procedure will be performed by Dr. Marc Philippon in Vail Colo., and while there is ...
Marcus Camby — Center Of Attention
Marcus Camby pointed to several different faces in the crowd, then gave Kaleb Canales a massive hug in front of the Blazers' bench. Just a minute earlier, when he was introduced as a member of the Houston Rockets, the Rose Garden crowd gave a big cheer. In the two years ...
Jamal Crawford — Free Throw Champion?
When Anthony Morrow knocked down all five of his free throws against Cleveland Sunday night, he temporarily jumped in front of Jamal Crawford for title of NBA's best foul shooter. Morrow currently sits at 92.7 percent while Crawford is at 92.4. Morrow's proficiency isn't all that surprising given how he's ...
A Rhino In Captiviity
Since March 22, Trail Blazers forward Craig Smith has appeared in just one game — a five-minute stint against the Timberwolves on April 1. The Rhino used to be a regular member of the second unit who was becoming a fan favorite due to his physical style and amusing moniker. ...
Luke Babbitt Vs. Wesley Matthews, Mano Y Mano
It was a simple question for Wesley Matthews: Who would win in a 3-point contest between Luke Babbitt and (Blazers assistant coach) Hersey Hawkins?" Answered Matthews: "Me." Good grief. In this case, Matthews actually did misunderstand the question, but whether it's making bets on shots from behind the backboard or ...
Wallace Returns, Williams Is A Jerk, Canales Not Keeping Up
PORTLAND — A New Jersey Net forward got a big ovation from the Rose Garden crowd when introduced before the game. Believe it or not, it wasn't Kris Humphres. About three weeks after the Trail Blazers traded him away, Gerald Wallace returned to Portland and was greeted with cheers from ...
Shootaround Notes: Have The Blazers, Felton Moved On?
TUALATIN, Ore. — Joel Przybilla said that his age, he is generally able to move on from losses more quickly than most. But he admitted Wednesday that Monday's loss to Utah lingered with him longer than usual. "That one stung a little the next day," Przybilla said. "My wife even ...
Best Babbitt Nicknames So Far
After spending 24 hours dedicated to nothing else but thinking of a Luke Babbitt nickname, I finally came up with "Hot Hand Luke." I put this out on Twitter, and quickly found out that my followers are a lot more creative than me. Here are some of the highlights. From ...
Jazz 102, Blazers 97: Recap And Analysis
PORTLAND — For the first turnover, there was fan No. 1. "He's the worst. Seriously. We gotta get rid of him," a Rose Garden attendee said while exiting the building. For the second turnover, there was fan No. 2. "I'm not going to renew next year if they don't get ...
Blazers 119, Timberwolves 106: Reaction And Analysis
PORTLAND — LaMarcus Aldridge will probably be able to deal with not making the playoffs. But it would have been awfully hard for him cope if he couldn't offer Kevin Love a little payback. The last time Minnesota came to the Rose Garden, Love racked up 42 points and 10 ...
Nolan And Sydney Smith Preview
LeBron James doesn't scare Wesley Matthews. Neither does Kobe Bryant or Kevin Durant. But if Matthews sees Nolan Smith's sister Sydney behind the wheel of a Chevy Tahoe, he's likely to turn catatonic. Earlier in the year, Matthews was pulling out of a McDonald's when Sydney nearly ran into him ...
The Former Punchline Packed A Punch: Babbitt Leads Blazers To Win
PORTLAND — Two minutes into the second quarter, Nicolas Batum, the Frenchman who has established himself as the Trail Blazers' premier outside shooter, passed up a wide open 3-pointer...and fed the ball to Luke Babbitt. "I was already running back on defense when he shot it," Batum said. "I knew ...
Shootaround Report: Felton Back, Aldridge Sore
So here's something nobody expected to hear 24 hours ago: Raymond Felton is more likely to play tonight than LaMarcus Aldridge. Aldridge is experiencing soreness in his right hip and is listed as probable tonight against the Hornets. The All-Star forward underwent a precautionary MRI that came back as negative. ...
New Guys Look Strong, But Blazers Overmatched By Thunder
PORTLAND — As the Trail Blazers' playoff hopes have faded to virtual invisibility, few would argue that they are in anything but rebuilding mode. And Tuesday night, the blueprint for that remodel visited the Rose Garden for 48 minutes. Much was made about who would replace Raymond Felton in the ...
How Nolan Smith Got Scott Brooks A Ring
Long before Thunder coach Scott Brooks was watching Nolan Smith walk drive through the lane, he was watching him walk down the aisle. Former 76ers teammates with Smith's late father, Derek, Brooks made Nolan the ring bearer in his wedding. Smith doesn't remember, "but I do have pictures," he said. ...
Felton With Family Tonight, Either Smith Or Crawford Will Replace Him
When Raymond Felton returns is to be determined, but the Trail Blazers starting point guard does seem to have full support from his coach. "My message to him is that family comes first...it will today and always will be for our players," Blazers interim coach Kaleb Canales said. "We told ...
Despite The "Spit In The Face," Blazers Top Grizzlies, 97-93
PORTLAND — Just when everyone was convinced that the Trail Blazers were tanking, they showed they still have something left in the tank. Maybe it was a fleeing moment. Perhaps it was an anomaly. But after beating the Grizzlies 97-93, Portland looked less like a lottery team and more like ...
Bucks 116, Blazers 87: Unlike Others In Attendance, Portland's Not Creating Memories
PORTLAND — Just before Brandon Roy walked into the Rose Garden for the first time since announcing his retirement, legendary broadcaster Bill Schonely was honored with a video tribute that included praise from Bill Walton and Clyde Drexler. Appropriate. There's never been a better time for Trail Blazers fans to ...
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