Blazer Banter

By Brian T. Smith (Columbian Staff)

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Fernandez fined $25,000 by NBA

Portland Trail Blazers guard Rudy Fernandez has been fined $25,000 for public statements detrimental to the NBA, the league announced Thursday.

Fernandez's agent says no contact from NBA

Andy Miller, Rudy Fernandez's agent, said he has not heard from the NBA, despite an ESPN report that the league is investigating statements made Wednesday by Miller regarding a planned training-camp holdout by Fernandez.

Fernandez finished with Blazers, NBA, agent says

"This is not a bluff," Miller said. "In his mind, he's not coming back."

Branch, Rosenberry officially named assistant GMs

The Portland Trail Blazers have hired Bill Branch and Steve Rosenberry to become the team’s assistant general managers, it was announced today by General Manager Rich Cho.

Radio: Bald-Faced Truth at 3 p.m. Thursday

Scheduled to co-host the "Bald-Faced Truth" with John Strong starting at 3 p.m. today. The show is broadcast on 95.5 FM The Game and streamed live over the web.

Blazers expected to make assistant GM hires official Thursday

The Portland Trail Blazers are expected to make the hiring of Bil Branch and Steve Rosenberry as co-assistant general managers official Thursday.

Radio: Bald-Faced Truth on 95.5 FM at 4 p.m. Wednesday

Scheduled to appear on the "Bald-Faced Truth" on 95.5 FM The Game at 4 p.m. Wednesday to discuss the Portland Trail Blazers.

Radio: Wheels at Work on 95.5 FM at noon Wednesday

Scheduled to appear on "Wheels at Work" on 95.5 FM The Game at noon today to discuss the Portland Trail Blazers.

Blazers expected to hire Branch, Rosenberry as assistant GMs

The Blazers are expected to soon name Bill Branch and Steve Rosenberry as co-assistant GMs, sources have informed The Columbian.

Blazers' 2010-11 schedule announced

Press release: PORTLAND – The Portland Trail Blazers tip-off their 41st NBA season by hosting the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday, Oct. 26, marking the second straight year the team has opened the season at the Rose Garden.

Blazers tip off Oct. 27 against Clippers

Press release: NEW YORK – The National Basketball Association today announced its national television schedule for Kia Motors NBA Tip-Off ’10 and select national holiday games, including Christmas Day and Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Blazers return to Memorial Coliseum for preseason game

Press release: PORTLAND – The Portland Trail Blazers have announced their seven-game preseason schedule today, highlighted by a return to Memorial Coliseum for an exhibition against the Utah Jazz on Oct. 11.

Notes: Mills still belongs to Blazers

The Blazers are about $3 million above the NBA's luxury tax — set at $70.3 million for the 2010-11 season — following the addition of Johnson. Portland will likely try and find a remedy for the situation if the team makes a trade before the season tips off in late October.

Johnson earns 15th and final roster spot

Armon Johnson is staying with the Portland Trail Blazers.

Radio: Co-hosting "Bald-Faced Truth" on Monday

Scheduled to co-host the "Bald-Faced Truth" with John Strong starting at 3 p.m. Monday.

Barkley on Blazers, Oden

Transcript of a media interview with Charles Barkley conducted Sunday night at the Rose Garden in Portland.

Blazers new and old show support for Grant, Parkinson's

“I’ve got a great deal of respect for them for taking it out of their time,” Grant said. “This is their summer time. I know how my summers used to be. I was like, ‘Man, I don’t want to (do anything).’ But they’re here, and I’m very proud of them for that.”

Radio: "Strong at Night" on 95.5 FM at 6 p.m. Friday

Scheduled to co-host "Strong at Night" with A.C. Coleman at 6 p.m. Friday. The show is broadcast on 95.5 FM The Game and streamed live on the web.

Column: All should not be lost for Blazers, Fernandez

A year ago, he was untouchable. Inspiring and immaculate.

Radio: "Bald-Faced Truth" at 5 p.m. Thursday

Scheduled to appear on the "Bald-Faced Truth" at 5 tonight to discuss the Portland Trail Blazers. The show is broadcast on 95.5 FM The Game and streamed live on the web.

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