Month: October 2013
Freeland wins back-up center job, Leonard odd man out
Terry Stotts told the media in Tualatin in anticipation of Thursday's preseason finale that he'd hoped to use a more thought out rotation and one that he will use to […]
Markieff Morris suspended for season-opener against Blazers
The NBA announced on Thursday that Markieff Morris of the Phoenix Suns will be suspended for one game for an elbow thrown at Oklahoma City's Serge Ibaka. Markieff, who is on […]
Wesley Matthews experienced irregular heartbeat, listed as day-to-day
Earlier today at practice Terry Stotts said that Wesley Matthews "wasn't feeling well" and left practice to go see a doctor halfway through. Late this evening, the Blazers announced that Matthews […]
Former Blazer Greg Oden plays in preseason, dunks on first play
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ix64QPX7xY8 Greg Oden played in his first game with the Miami Heat. It was Oden's first appearance on an NBA court in nearly four years. Oden last played in the NBA on […]
Practice Report: Matthews leaves ill, Crabbe getting back in shape
The Portland Trail Blazers wrapped up practice earlier than expected on Wednesday before the team departs for the Bay Area to play their final preseason game tomorrow evening against the […]
Larry Coon: Damian Lillard one of NBA’s most underpaid players
Larry Coon, a writer for ESPN.com and the author of the NBA's Collective Bargaining Agreement FAQ, put out a piece today for their insider NBA section on which players are […]
Elhassan: Damian Lillard could be top-five player in 2018
With a shortage of meaningful basketball being played, the NBA blogosphere has been filled with player ranking lists. Some of which, have caused a stir among some NBA players. One of […]
IFC’s “Portlandia” shoots at Blazers practice facility
Upon arrival at the practice facility on Tuesday, something was different with trailers all over. IFC's sketch comedy show set in Portland, "Portlandia," was filming at today's practice in Tualatin. The […]
Practice Report: Aldridge to play Thursday, Crabbe back with team
Terry Stotts told media after Tuesday's practice in Tualatin that two-time All-Star LaMarcus Aldridge would play in Portland's final preseason game on Thursday against the Golden State Warriors. Aldridge has […]
Blazers make roster cuts before final preseason game
The Portland Trail Blazers announced Tuesday afternoon that they have officially brought their roster down to 15 players. The team announced that they cut Dee Bost, Richard Howell and former Oregon […]