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Report: Cliff Alexander “tore some cartilage” in left knee

After Wednesday's opener, reports surfaced that Portland Trail Blazers young big man Cliff Alexander's left knee suffered a setback and that he was weighing surgery. Joe Freeman of The Oregonian reports […]

The Scouting Report: at Phoenix Suns

Projected starting line-up:  Eric Bledsoe, Brandon Knight, PJ Tucker, Markieff Morris, Tyson Chandler New arrivals: Chandler, Mirza Teletovic, Jon Leuer, Devin Booker (draft), Sonny Weems, Ronnie Price Notable departures: Marcus Morris, Gerald Green The Phoenix […]

Report: Blazers F Cliff Alexander may need surgery for injured left knee

Portland Trail Blazers forward Cliff Alexander could be out for a while. Jay Allen of Fox Sports Radio 620 AM reports that the undrafted rookie big man suffered setback in […]

The Scouting Report: New Orleans Pelicans

Projected starting line-up: Jrue Holiday, Eric Gordon, Dante Cunningham, Anthony Davis, Kendrick Perkins Injuries: Omer Asik (questionable, back spasms), Luke Babbitt (questionable, hamstring), Norris Cole (out indefinitely, high ankle sprain), Tyreke Evans (out […]

Trail Mix: Al-Farouq Aminu probable, ESPN says Blazers most underrated

The Portland Trail Blazers start their season tomorrow evening at the Moda Center against the New Orleans Pelicans. And their most expensive free-agent acquisition is healthy just in time. Al-Farouq […]

Bulls vs. Blazers Podcast: 2015-16 NBA season preview

'Tis the NBA season! The 2015-16 season tips off tonight with three games. In the first official episode of the Bulls vs. Blazers NBA podcast with Sean Highkin, we surveyed […]

Blazers F Al-Farouq Aminu (hamstring) status unclear for opener

Portland Trail Blazers forward Al-Farouq Aminu's status for Wednesday night's season opener is up in the air. Aminu did not practice with the team Monday as they began preparation for their […]

Pyramid Brewing and Blazers release “Reigning 3’s” White Pale Ale

  The Portland Trail Blazers and Pyramid Brewing have teamed up yet again to make another Blazers-themed brew for the new NBA season.  This year's Blazers beer release is the "Reigning […]

Practice notes: Blazers remember Flip Saunders, Harkless says he’ll be back for opener

  Influential NBA coach and executive Flip Saunders lost his battle with cancer Sunday at the age of 60. Saunders had nearly 700 NBA victories and had over 1,000 career wins […]

Podcast: 2015-16 Blazer Banter Season Preview

The Portland Trail Blazers will open the NBA regular season on October 28 when they face the New Orleans Pelicans. We at The Columbian are rolling out our 2015-16 Blazers […]

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