Hey again,
Apparently, month #2 of school is also a bitch. I have barely had time to breathe or do laundry.
Much less blog.
But I did manage to catch the last quarter of the Blazers-Sonics tonight (by ignoring that huge stack of tests, mind you) and I was impressed by the boys' comeback. It looked like Seattle (with their new coach, PJ "the screamer" Carlissimo -- let's just say I understand why Spree wanted to throttle him) was going to pull it off in the Rose Garden. But then BRoy got an unbelievable rebound in serious traffic and kicked it out to Martell of all people. "MW for three" doesn't really have a ring to it. Yet. But it could grow on me.
It seems our boys were out to an early lead but most of the second half was all Seattle, who went up to a similar 13 point lead in the third. I tuned in in the fourth, and watched to the end.
It was pretty exciting. Travis Outlaw looked good on defense against Szerbiak (?) and even the Vanilla Gorilla had some moves. They didn't give up, didn't give in, defended well, and got stops when they needed them. Their pre-season record goes to 4-2 and winds up Friday night.
Say what you want about pre-season means nothing. I think for a team trying to build chemistry and solidify efforts, a comeback win against rival Seattle is just what the doctor ordered. Fans were really enjoying the RG and reports were all the screens are Hi Def now.
Pre-season stats so far have the Blazers at 84% for FT, up substantially from last year. This is good. However, my boy Steve Blake did a Shaq imitation late in the game that fortunately didn't cost them the whole thing. Dude. Gottsta make the freethrows. No excuses.
BRoy looked like he was back in fine form and Webster looked surprisingly competent on the three pointers. Maybe he's ready to be consistent this year. Jarrett Jack had a few nice moves inside and as mentioned T-Law brought some D. All in all, an excellent effort that paid off.
Looking forward to many more close games on the new Comcast channel Nov. 1.
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Sunday, September 30, 2007
Miles ready to be a team player. Jury out.
I apologize for my extended absence on this blog. The first month of school is a bitch.
Anyway -- article on OLive about DMiles and how he has "fallen in love with the work ethic and character" of our team in the last year he has been out. Hmm.
Now. I ain't saying people can't change. But this is pretty out there from the $48 Million, I wanna be traded, get me outta PDX guy we saw last year. Maybe Miles has grown up. He has a wife and a kid on the way. Maybe his partner in crimes Randolph is long gone and he figures he better get with the program, as in Nate's program.
He says himself in the article that actions speak louder than words. You got that right.
And really, since the last time he gave an interview was a year ago, it's been pretty quiet.
And by that I mean, no traffic stops. No arrests. No 911 transcripts. No reports of dog abuse.
All the usual "I don't want to be a Blazer anymore" behavior. And, he's lost 25 pounds, has logged quite a bit of time in the practice facility, and seems to be a changed man.
I do know that when I saw the GO interview last week, and he said he had been "talking to Miles" I wanted to scream, Run Away, Greg. Run away! because I still think Miles is locker room poision, until and unless I get some proof to the contrary.
Time will tell.
Anyway -- article on OLive about DMiles and how he has "fallen in love with the work ethic and character" of our team in the last year he has been out. Hmm.
Now. I ain't saying people can't change. But this is pretty out there from the $48 Million, I wanna be traded, get me outta PDX guy we saw last year. Maybe Miles has grown up. He has a wife and a kid on the way. Maybe his partner in crimes Randolph is long gone and he figures he better get with the program, as in Nate's program.
He says himself in the article that actions speak louder than words. You got that right.
And really, since the last time he gave an interview was a year ago, it's been pretty quiet.
And by that I mean, no traffic stops. No arrests. No 911 transcripts. No reports of dog abuse.
All the usual "I don't want to be a Blazer anymore" behavior. And, he's lost 25 pounds, has logged quite a bit of time in the practice facility, and seems to be a changed man.
I do know that when I saw the GO interview last week, and he said he had been "talking to Miles" I wanted to scream, Run Away, Greg. Run away! because I still think Miles is locker room poision, until and unless I get some proof to the contrary.
Time will tell.
Saturday, September 15, 2007
Oden era, interrupted
Well. Our worst fears about the Blazer admin's silence were realized as GO had microfracture surgery and will be out for the 07-08 season. There was so much build up, so much hype, with the pick. So much celebration, even sober people had hangovers. Jerseys bigger than buildings hung around downtown. We partied at Pioneer Square. Season tickets sold upwards of $2 million the day the pick was announced.
But the ensuing reaction and headlines around town since the announcement (finally) that Oden will not play even one game his rookie year are as over the top as the partying. "Gloom and doom hits PDX" Sadness, grief. Blazer nation on suicide watch.
I am here to tell you to get over yourselves. GO was not the second coming of Christ and his surgery is not the first sign of the end of the world. Really.
Dave from Blazer's Edge wrote an open letter to GO. He assured the 19 year old that his injury and inability to play right away will NOT mean Portlanders just will stay away in droves. Those types of fans are usually Laker fans. If the star is out, the Staples center is empty. Are Blazer fans that shallow ?
As Brandon Roy said on Courtside recently, GO is family. You don't desert family when the chips are down. You rally around him. Support and encourage him. Imagine how he feels. That's right. Some people saw banners hanging from the rafters, money signs in their eyes, and forgot that the "product" in this case is a 19 year old kid from out of town. And he and his mom, when he came out of surgery, said over and over to Nate and KP "we're so sorry, we're so sorry" as if his knee could have purposely messed itself up to keep Portlanders from their overhyped dreams of granduer. This is not about YOU, portland fans. It's about Greg Oden. Stop whining
and support your team, ALL of them. And let Greg do his rehab without the guilt trip.
But the ensuing reaction and headlines around town since the announcement (finally) that Oden will not play even one game his rookie year are as over the top as the partying. "Gloom and doom hits PDX" Sadness, grief. Blazer nation on suicide watch.
I am here to tell you to get over yourselves. GO was not the second coming of Christ and his surgery is not the first sign of the end of the world. Really.
Dave from Blazer's Edge wrote an open letter to GO. He assured the 19 year old that his injury and inability to play right away will NOT mean Portlanders just will stay away in droves. Those types of fans are usually Laker fans. If the star is out, the Staples center is empty. Are Blazer fans that shallow ?
As Brandon Roy said on Courtside recently, GO is family. You don't desert family when the chips are down. You rally around him. Support and encourage him. Imagine how he feels. That's right. Some people saw banners hanging from the rafters, money signs in their eyes, and forgot that the "product" in this case is a 19 year old kid from out of town. And he and his mom, when he came out of surgery, said over and over to Nate and KP "we're so sorry, we're so sorry" as if his knee could have purposely messed itself up to keep Portlanders from their overhyped dreams of granduer. This is not about YOU, portland fans. It's about Greg Oden. Stop whining
and support your team, ALL of them. And let Greg do his rehab without the guilt trip.
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
Helllooooooo -- Oden to have surgery and other news
Ok -- survived back to school (mostly) and I am back in the blogging saddle, if you will. Only to find that the Blazers are playing all coy about our new face of the franchise and his knee issues.
Did we know going in that someone 7 foot 2 was gonna be high maintenance ? I kinda did.
First, tonsils. Now knee surgery. Geez. I can hear the collective OMG it's the return of Sam Bowie. (If you say who is that, you are not allowed to read my blog anymore -- at least until you do some googling and figure it out).
Look. He's 19. Does anyone born before 1970 even remember being 19 ? I barely can. I worked at Pizza Hut for $3.10 an hour and thought $90 a week was living way large. But I digress.
Perhaps the Blazer admin could calm some nerves by, say, giving an interview and saying, It's nothing. That would be the least I would expect. The silence makes people go, Oh S*** we should have taken Durant. Maybe we should have. But, we didn't. But the Blazer front office, Nate and KP owe the fan base, re-energized and paying way more than we ever thought possible for nose bleed seats, some explanation. Not even saying No comment is a bad move.
One hopes and prays for our collective Blazer Nation sakes that this is not a serious issue. If it is, let's go back to premise #1: he's 19. He's in shape. He will rehab quickly. It will be fine. And hey, he'll give some minutes to the other 10 or 12 on the bench that need to develop.
Really. Big picture, people. It will be fine.
Did we know going in that someone 7 foot 2 was gonna be high maintenance ? I kinda did.
First, tonsils. Now knee surgery. Geez. I can hear the collective OMG it's the return of Sam Bowie. (If you say who is that, you are not allowed to read my blog anymore -- at least until you do some googling and figure it out).
Look. He's 19. Does anyone born before 1970 even remember being 19 ? I barely can. I worked at Pizza Hut for $3.10 an hour and thought $90 a week was living way large. But I digress.
Perhaps the Blazer admin could calm some nerves by, say, giving an interview and saying, It's nothing. That would be the least I would expect. The silence makes people go, Oh S*** we should have taken Durant. Maybe we should have. But, we didn't. But the Blazer front office, Nate and KP owe the fan base, re-energized and paying way more than we ever thought possible for nose bleed seats, some explanation. Not even saying No comment is a bad move.
One hopes and prays for our collective Blazer Nation sakes that this is not a serious issue. If it is, let's go back to premise #1: he's 19. He's in shape. He will rehab quickly. It will be fine. And hey, he'll give some minutes to the other 10 or 12 on the bench that need to develop.
Really. Big picture, people. It will be fine.
Monday, August 20, 2007
SI.com recognizes Daddy Mac as coach of the future
Ian Thomsen lists his All-Future roster today at SI.com and Nate McMillan gets some love:
COACH
Coach Nate McMillan Portland Trail Blazers
If he can survive the next couple of years with his ultra-young roster, he could develop a Popovichesque relationship with Greg Oden. McMillan has the work ethic, defensive mind-set and integrity to become a championship coach.
Nice to see that some sportswriters recognize that it mostly comes back to good coaching, regardless of roster. Oh, and Oden makes the All Future list (5 years from now) as a reserve, along with Durant and DWade.
COACH
Coach Nate McMillan Portland Trail Blazers
If he can survive the next couple of years with his ultra-young roster, he could develop a Popovichesque relationship with Greg Oden. McMillan has the work ethic, defensive mind-set and integrity to become a championship coach.
Nice to see that some sportswriters recognize that it mostly comes back to good coaching, regardless of roster. Oh, and Oden makes the All Future list (5 years from now) as a reserve, along with Durant and DWade.
Tuesday, August 14, 2007
Ime headed to San Anton
In a move Portland is sure to live to regret, Ime Udoka is leaving town. Headed for Texas.
To me, this is similar to the woman who puts her husband through med school and then he dumps her when he becomes a doctor. Lame. Lame. Lame.
Apologies to Udoka, who is no girly-girl, but you get the point. The Blazers think they are all that and a bag of chips, now that Oden is in the picture. So no love for those that got you to this point. Nice.
According to the Oregonian today:
Udoka, who played at Jefferson High School and Portland State, will provide San Antonio with solid long-range shooting, superior perimeter defense and a tireless work ethic.
The Blazers invited him to their training camp last season as an afterthought, but he blossomed into an opening-day starter. He started 75 games at small forward, averaging 8.4 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game, and shot 46.1 percent from the field, including 40.6 percent from three-point range. Before the breakout season, Udoka was a journeyman, making professional stops in Europe, the NBA Development League and the NBA. "He's excited to start the next phase of his career," Cowan said. "He wants to be a Spur for a long time."
This is extremely bad basketball karma. The Blazers better hope Outlaw is a hell of a trophy wife. Those starter wives often get the last laugh.
To me, this is similar to the woman who puts her husband through med school and then he dumps her when he becomes a doctor. Lame. Lame. Lame.
Apologies to Udoka, who is no girly-girl, but you get the point. The Blazers think they are all that and a bag of chips, now that Oden is in the picture. So no love for those that got you to this point. Nice.
According to the Oregonian today:
Udoka, who played at Jefferson High School and Portland State, will provide San Antonio with solid long-range shooting, superior perimeter defense and a tireless work ethic.
The Blazers invited him to their training camp last season as an afterthought, but he blossomed into an opening-day starter. He started 75 games at small forward, averaging 8.4 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game, and shot 46.1 percent from the field, including 40.6 percent from three-point range. Before the breakout season, Udoka was a journeyman, making professional stops in Europe, the NBA Development League and the NBA. "He's excited to start the next phase of his career," Cowan said. "He wants to be a Spur for a long time."
This is extremely bad basketball karma. The Blazers better hope Outlaw is a hell of a trophy wife. Those starter wives often get the last laugh.
Thursday, August 9, 2007
Canzano to launch radio show in September
The sports guy that Oregon sports fans love to hate is expanding his "Bald Face Truth" segment from local ESPN drive time to 4 nights a week on KXL, statewide, next month.
The first thing that came to my mind is Thank God, that means less Michael Savage.
The second thing was -- wait. The "can't ever say anything good about the Blazers" guy ?
Is going to work for the KXL owned Paul Allen, to talk sports including the Paul Allen owned Blazers ? Huh.
According to Canzano's blog, he has been granted 100% editorial control and autonomy. Which for someone who often does nothing but criticize is brave or stupid on Blazer management's part. At the very least it implies a lot of confidence in the new team.
Just saw the quote from Blazers first lieutenant, Mike Golub, who said:
"John Canzano is a lightning-rod for controversy and nobody knows that better than we do. With that being said, we feel confident about the direction of our organization and the new chapter of the team. Portland sports fans are passionate about the Trail Blazers and passionate about John's opinions. ... While we may not always agree with what John might say, this new partnership will add an unprecedented level of transparency."
Which, if you remember a couple years ago, was the last thing the Blazer management was about. The local media and the team were sworn enemies during the 90s and earlier this decade. This represents about 180% from the Blazer suits' earlier efforts.
So I guess that's all good. Although, it's kinda suspicious. It would be like the Bush administration saying Come on in, and we'll tell you all about the last six years, no problem.
Or like Darth Vader giving a seminar on sensitivity training. Odd.
Most of the time, I don't mind Canzano. I think his bark is worse than his bite in most cases.
I think he lives to piss people off and it's mostly an act for ratings. I also think it's good for the Blazers to be accountable to someone who does not romanticize the team and its baggage.
Dissent is the highest form of patriotism, and perhaps also of fandom.
The first thing that came to my mind is Thank God, that means less Michael Savage.
The second thing was -- wait. The "can't ever say anything good about the Blazers" guy ?
Is going to work for the KXL owned Paul Allen, to talk sports including the Paul Allen owned Blazers ? Huh.
According to Canzano's blog, he has been granted 100% editorial control and autonomy. Which for someone who often does nothing but criticize is brave or stupid on Blazer management's part. At the very least it implies a lot of confidence in the new team.
Just saw the quote from Blazers first lieutenant, Mike Golub, who said:
"John Canzano is a lightning-rod for controversy and nobody knows that better than we do. With that being said, we feel confident about the direction of our organization and the new chapter of the team. Portland sports fans are passionate about the Trail Blazers and passionate about John's opinions. ... While we may not always agree with what John might say, this new partnership will add an unprecedented level of transparency."
Which, if you remember a couple years ago, was the last thing the Blazer management was about. The local media and the team were sworn enemies during the 90s and earlier this decade. This represents about 180% from the Blazer suits' earlier efforts.
So I guess that's all good. Although, it's kinda suspicious. It would be like the Bush administration saying Come on in, and we'll tell you all about the last six years, no problem.
Or like Darth Vader giving a seminar on sensitivity training. Odd.
Most of the time, I don't mind Canzano. I think his bark is worse than his bite in most cases.
I think he lives to piss people off and it's mostly an act for ratings. I also think it's good for the Blazers to be accountable to someone who does not romanticize the team and its baggage.
Dissent is the highest form of patriotism, and perhaps also of fandom.
Friday, August 3, 2007
Blazers' new era reflected in 07-08 schedule
Well -- a couple of years ago, the chances of Portland playing a Christmas day game was about as likely as the whole family getting along for the holidays -- not very. Nate McMillan, when he joined the Blazers two years ago, set a Christmas game day on the top of his wish list. That he would realize that dream so soon (and with Greg Oden in his stocking to boot) is proof that somewhere along the way Nate has been on the realllllly good list.
Sure enough, we have a NW rivalry match up Dec. 25 that will bring Oden and Durant head to head. At home, even. Here's some other highlights from Blazers.com:
PORTLAND, Ore. – The Portland Trail Blazers open their 2007-08 home schedule on Wednesday, Nov. 7, against New Orleans at the Rose Garden on ESPN. Portland will tip off its 38th NBA season with a three-game road trip, beginning Tuesday, Oct. 30, at San Antonio.The San Antonio and New Orleans games will be televised nationally on TNT and ESPN, respectively, as part of a 19-game national TV schedule that features six games on ESPN, six games on TNT and seven games on NBA TV. Portland’s complete broadcast schedule will be available in the coming weeks.
" This is an incredibly exciting time to be a Trail Blazers fan and this season's schedule reflects that," said Trail Blazers chief operating officer Mike Golub. "With 19 games on national television, including a Christmas Day game at home, the league has taken notice of all of the good things happening with the team."
And may I say for the record, it's about damn time. Although starting the year with a three day
road trip may not be optimum, against the Spurs on opening night, it raises expectations that this year is going to be a great one. This can also be seen in the 19 games that will be on nationally, since last year, there was maybe one. Also, according to Courtside radio show, locally Comcast Sports Net will be showing quite a few games, and broadcast tv pick up the rest of those. Fox Sports Net also will have a few.
For Blazer fans, it's like Christmas came a few months early. So go celebrate the good fortune all those lean years have earned us. Party on!
Sure enough, we have a NW rivalry match up Dec. 25 that will bring Oden and Durant head to head. At home, even. Here's some other highlights from Blazers.com:
PORTLAND, Ore. – The Portland Trail Blazers open their 2007-08 home schedule on Wednesday, Nov. 7, against New Orleans at the Rose Garden on ESPN. Portland will tip off its 38th NBA season with a three-game road trip, beginning Tuesday, Oct. 30, at San Antonio.The San Antonio and New Orleans games will be televised nationally on TNT and ESPN, respectively, as part of a 19-game national TV schedule that features six games on ESPN, six games on TNT and seven games on NBA TV. Portland’s complete broadcast schedule will be available in the coming weeks.
" This is an incredibly exciting time to be a Trail Blazers fan and this season's schedule reflects that," said Trail Blazers chief operating officer Mike Golub. "With 19 games on national television, including a Christmas Day game at home, the league has taken notice of all of the good things happening with the team."
And may I say for the record, it's about damn time. Although starting the year with a three day
road trip may not be optimum, against the Spurs on opening night, it raises expectations that this year is going to be a great one. This can also be seen in the 19 games that will be on nationally, since last year, there was maybe one. Also, according to Courtside radio show, locally Comcast Sports Net will be showing quite a few games, and broadcast tv pick up the rest of those. Fox Sports Net also will have a few.
For Blazer fans, it's like Christmas came a few months early. So go celebrate the good fortune all those lean years have earned us. Party on!
Monday, July 30, 2007
It's official: It now sucks less to be a Celtics fan
How much less, remains to be seen. According to multiple sources Kevin Garnett is headed to Beantown. Which might kinda start to make up for their lame draft and McHale's many misfires.
Why does Blazer Nation care ? Well, we don't really, but we do like to keep up with former players, starting with Danny Ainge. If I am Minny, I am less than excited to be getting Telfair (of gun-toting, nightclub shooting, 50K necklace jacking fame) and Ratliffe, who while he was here was good, but only when healthy, so not that often. And frankly, is literally way past the best consumed by date.
In the end, Boston unloads a thug and an ancient dude. Gets back KG. Was Minny high ?
Why does Blazer Nation care ? Well, we don't really, but we do like to keep up with former players, starting with Danny Ainge. If I am Minny, I am less than excited to be getting Telfair (of gun-toting, nightclub shooting, 50K necklace jacking fame) and Ratliffe, who while he was here was good, but only when healthy, so not that often. And frankly, is literally way past the best consumed by date.
In the end, Boston unloads a thug and an ancient dude. Gets back KG. Was Minny high ?
Saturday, July 28, 2007
Oden to miss US training camp
According to the Real Gm site, new Trailblazer Greg Oden will miss US training camp for the second year (last year: broken wrist) and may lose a chance at Olympic play in '08.
This is not a huge surprise since Oden just had his tonsils out July 14 and left summer league in Las Vegas after an unstellar two games. However, none of us really work well being sick, so I was happy to see him just go home and get well.
Being the new IT boy in the league has its drawbacks; his schedule from draft day forward was basically non-stop. He will also have to adjust to the fast-approaching 82 game regular schedule. So I say, don't squander your off season. Playing for one's country is an honor. But not at your health's expense.
This is not a huge surprise since Oden just had his tonsils out July 14 and left summer league in Las Vegas after an unstellar two games. However, none of us really work well being sick, so I was happy to see him just go home and get well.
Being the new IT boy in the league has its drawbacks; his schedule from draft day forward was basically non-stop. He will also have to adjust to the fast-approaching 82 game regular schedule. So I say, don't squander your off season. Playing for one's country is an honor. But not at your health's expense.
Friday, July 27, 2007
Channing Frye is finally introduced...
Not sure what the hold up was, really. What with Oden out, you'd think the Blazer management would be eager to fill up space with what else is going on with the team. At least Frye seems happy to be here, according to Jason Quick of the Oregonian:
Frye said he hopes he is part of the organization's long-term plans. He already has purchased a condo in the south waterfront and intends on making Portland his home.
"In life you go places where you think maybe things will work out or maybe I'll just blend or maybe it will grow on me," Frye said. "But as soon as I got off that plane, I felt at home. This is where I'm supposed to be and I just want to take advantage of it."
*Frye may have grown up in Arizona and attended the University of Arizona, but he is a Northwesterner at heart. Fishing is one of his hobbies.
"I do love fishing," he said. "It's a chance for me to get away from basketball. You can't really get hurt fly fishing in a foot of water (laughter) so it's pretty safe. It's a chance for me to just relax. Basketball is stressful and fishing gives me a chance to think about myself and kind of get away from the world."
Can we go back to the part where he said Basketball is stressful ?? I'm happy he's here, and I'm even happier that Randolph is long gone. But really -- compared to say, me, who teaches teenagers, and Joe Sixpack Dude, who works some paperwork job for no pay and less appreciation than me, I highly doubt that playing basketball professionally is on the top of the stressful jobs list. Please.
I'm just saying. Welcome to PDX, and relax already.
Frye said he hopes he is part of the organization's long-term plans. He already has purchased a condo in the south waterfront and intends on making Portland his home.
"In life you go places where you think maybe things will work out or maybe I'll just blend or maybe it will grow on me," Frye said. "But as soon as I got off that plane, I felt at home. This is where I'm supposed to be and I just want to take advantage of it."
*Frye may have grown up in Arizona and attended the University of Arizona, but he is a Northwesterner at heart. Fishing is one of his hobbies.
"I do love fishing," he said. "It's a chance for me to get away from basketball. You can't really get hurt fly fishing in a foot of water (laughter) so it's pretty safe. It's a chance for me to just relax. Basketball is stressful and fishing gives me a chance to think about myself and kind of get away from the world."
Can we go back to the part where he said Basketball is stressful ?? I'm happy he's here, and I'm even happier that Randolph is long gone. But really -- compared to say, me, who teaches teenagers, and Joe Sixpack Dude, who works some paperwork job for no pay and less appreciation than me, I highly doubt that playing basketball professionally is on the top of the stressful jobs list. Please.
I'm just saying. Welcome to PDX, and relax already.
Oregonian confirms: Allen NOT selling
I know, I know. Here we go again with the Allen's selling the team, wait, no he's not. It seems to me the rumor had to come from somewhere, so that part still makes me nervous. Here's what Casey had to say:
Regarding the report today out of the New York Sun that a Michigan-based ownership group has shown interest in purchasing the Trail Blazers. I just got off the phone with Michael Nank, spokesperson for Paul Allen over at Vulcan Inc., and he assures me that the Trail Blazers are most definitely not for sale. Nank was also kind enough to send me an email with the same information, which goes as such:
I caught your Blog today regarding the New York Sun article. I wanted to let you know that any speculation regarding the team is unwarranted. Mr. Allen is 100% committed to the Portland Trail Blazers and he has no interest in selling the franchise.
Hope this clears things up...and go Blazers!
So there you go. Maybe the group from Michigan was actually interested in buying the LumberJax.
Regarding the report today out of the New York Sun that a Michigan-based ownership group has shown interest in purchasing the Trail Blazers. I just got off the phone with Michael Nank, spokesperson for Paul Allen over at Vulcan Inc., and he assures me that the Trail Blazers are most definitely not for sale. Nank was also kind enough to send me an email with the same information, which goes as such:
I caught your Blog today regarding the New York Sun article. I wanted to let you know that any speculation regarding the team is unwarranted. Mr. Allen is 100% committed to the Portland Trail Blazers and he has no interest in selling the franchise.
Hope this clears things up...and go Blazers!
So there you go. Maybe the group from Michigan was actually interested in buying the LumberJax.
Thursday, July 26, 2007
Welcome to BNN, the most trusted name in Blazer News
Good afternoon Blazer basketball fans, wherever you may be -- it's an exciting time to be a Blazer fan. Whether you just discovered the team as part of the Greg Oden lottery era, or are an old school been-with-them-through the glory days of 77 on forward, this team is on the brink of a special time.
We are especially pleased with Blazer management's moves this summer to bring back Steve Blake and re-sign Travis Outlaw. We are equally bummed to see Ime Udoka left out of the loop, since he is such a workhorse (started 75 games last season) and now he's just SOL and will probably leave us soon.
Stay tuned as fall camp starts up soon, and watch this space for any and all Blazer happenings.
Thanks for joining me.
We are especially pleased with Blazer management's moves this summer to bring back Steve Blake and re-sign Travis Outlaw. We are equally bummed to see Ime Udoka left out of the loop, since he is such a workhorse (started 75 games last season) and now he's just SOL and will probably leave us soon.
Stay tuned as fall camp starts up soon, and watch this space for any and all Blazer happenings.
Thanks for joining me.
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