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Monthly Archives: December 2011

Trail Blazers sign forward/center Kurt Thomas

TUALATIN, Ore. — The Trail Blazers got a little bit bigger — and a whole lot older. Sunday, Portland signed 39-year-old forward/center Kurt Thomas to a two-year deal. The 6-foot-9 veteran is the oldest player in the the league and

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Sleep-deprived Nate McMillan discusses rebuilding

TUALATIN, Ore. — No new injuries. No surgeries or procedures on the horizon. The only real health concern the Trail Blazers had to endure Saturday was their head coach’s insomnia. “I thought the no sleep would come during the season,”

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Report: Greg Oden to sign qualifying offer

The Oregonian reported that Greg Oden will sign the 1-year qualifying offer on Friday for $8.9 million — which will make him an unrestricted free agent after this season.

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Blazers announce coaching staff — Dickau on board

When the Trail Blazers announced their coaching staff Wednesday, a familiar Clark County name appeared on the list — Dan Dickau. The former Gonzaga star — who enjoyed a standout career at Prairie High and a six-year career in the

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Blazers Elliot Williams, Luke Babbitt and Nolan Smith work out Tuesday

Elliot Williams doesn’t need to see presents open this holiday season — seeing training camp open will be blissful enough. “When camp opens, its going to be like Christmas,” said the Trail Blazers guard, who, on Tuesday, was working out

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