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No Love for Neil Olshey?

Portland General Manager, Neil Olshey, did not receive a single vote for NBA Executive of the Year. Excuse me? The man who drafted the 2013 NBA Rookie of the Year, Damian Lillard, with the 6th pick wasn’t…Read More

Hibbert's Past, Leonard's Future: Signs of Great Potential

Quick! Let's play one of Bill Simmons' favorite games. Take a look at these two, full-season stat-lines from different players: Player A: 69 games played, 1206 minutes, 151 for 277 shooting…Read More

Appreciating Blazer Moms

Ladies and gentlemen of Rip City, it’s Mother’s Day. If this is the first you’re hearing about it, stop what you’re doing, call the woman that gave you life, and come back later.…Read More

What if the Blazers Lucked into a Top 3 Pick?

If you're a Blazers fan, you've probably had a tough two months. The Blazers were close to that eighth seed in mid-March, but they closed out their season with losses in their final 13 games…Read More

2013 NBA Mock Draft

With most of the teams in the NBA on their offseason, many fans' minds are set on the 2013 draft, taking place on June 27. Here's KJG's first round mock draft, with teams ordered by their…Read More

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Golden State Warriors: Has Jarrett Jack's Free Agent Value Decreased?

On May 2nd, Marcus Thompson reported that Jarrett Jack did not intend to sign an extension with the Golden…Read More

Oregon's Kazemi Drawing NBA Interest

University of Oregon senior, Arsalan Kazemi, experienced his first ever pre-draft workout yesterday,…Read More

Blazers Part Way With Head Athletic Trainer Jay Jensen

The Blazers have parted ways with their head athletic trainer for the past 19 years, Jay Jensen. "We…Read More

Brandon Roy Waived by T-Wolves - Not Done With the NBA

Blazer great, Brandon Roy was released by the Minnesota Timberwolves today. The sadness of eventually…Read More

Options Abound: The Blazers Draft Status

As it stands, the Blazers will have a bevy of picks at their disposal during this year’s draft.…Read More

The Blazers' Chopping Block

There is a good chance that the Blazers will look very different in just a few short months. They began…Read More

Finding A Silver Lining In The Playoffs

Hey Blazer fans, I hope you’re watching this season’s playoffs. I know I sometimes bow out…Read More

Portland's Defense, By The Numbers

There has been a repetitious buzz of late regarding the Portland Trail Blazers' lack of defense.…Read More

NBA Draft Lottery Date Announced

The 2013 NBA Draft Lottery will take place on Tuesday, May 21st, at 5:30pm PST, on ESPN. Based on their…Read More

Portland Draftee Named Euroleague Rising Star

Kostas Papanikolaou has been named the 2013 Euroleague Rising Star. The award is given annually to the…Read More

Kings to Seattle? What Could Have Been

Attending college in Portland, I met a fair amount of Seattleites. A common theme for Pacific Northwest…Read More

Nolan Smith: A Series of Unfortunate Events

Blazers point guard Nolan Smith will not be rejoining the Blazers next season. That’s not exactly…Read More

Neil Olshey: Primed for Free Agency Success

Just 11 months ago, the Portland Trail Blazers stole General Manager, Neil Olshey, from the Los Angeles…Read More

What Kaleb Canales' Departure Means for Portland

Earlier today it was announced that former Blazers Offensive Coordinator, Kaleb Canales would be leaving…Read More

Lillard's Success Brings New Hope to Small College Athletes

Newly crowned 2013 NBA Rookie of the Year Damian Lillard is a hero for all professional bound athletes…Read More