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McMillan's option picked up

8:17 PM Fri, Jul 10, 2009 |
Joe Becker

By Joe Becker

     The Blazers announced today that they have excercised their option on Head Coach Nate McMillan.  That means Nate's contract will run through the 2010-11 season.

     "I'm excited that the option year on my contract has been picked up," said McMillan in the team's News Release.  "We have a great team," added McMillan.  "We have a first-class o...



Hedo Shuffle

12:20 AM Mon, Jul 06, 2009 |
Joe Becker

By Joe Becker

 

One of the biggest stories this weekend was the turnabout by Free Agent Forward Hedo Turkoglu.    He had an agreement with the Blazers and then turned around and decided to go to Toronto.

Apparently, his wife likes Toronto.    I'm sure if Hedo and his wife moved here he would love the Rose City.  However, I he really should do what he feels is best for him. ...



Feeling a Draft

11:02 PM Fri, Jun 19, 2009 |
Joe Becker

By Joe Becker

The NBA Draft is now less than a week away and the Blazers worked out six more players at the practice facility.   One of them, Guard Jeremy Pargo of Gonzaga, is back for his second workout in six weeks. 

Pargo is more than just excited about the draft.  "I'm scared," said Pargo, "Oh my god. It's a day you dream of. It's a day you run from. I'm running from it right now.  It's coming and it...



Comeback Kids facing Challenge

1:10 AM Mon, Apr 27, 2009 |
Joe Becker

By Joe Becker

What a great effort by the Blazers in Houston.  They played hard and played well and came oh so close to winning.  They lost two games by a total of four points.

I knew before the season the Blazers would be a good team this year...but I think they surprised a lot of people at just how good.  This team is growing each and every game.  Not many people give them a chance of winning three strai...



Ready to Texas Two Step

10:58 PM Sat, Apr 25, 2009 |
Joe Becker

By Joe Becker

The Blazers are hoping to do a little Texas Two Step and earn victory number Two and dance back to Portland with the best of seven Playoff series tied.

Blazers All-Star Guard Brandon Roy is a little under the weather with some congestion...but otherwise he is fine. That's according to Adam Bjaranson, who is covering the Blazers for KGW-TV in Houston.  

Roy is also confident the Blazer...



Rough Start

12:17 AM Sun, Apr 19, 2009 |
Joe Becker

By Joe Becker

 

Game one was not what the Blazers or their fans expected.  However, it is just one game. The Blazers are a young team that is growing...and game one was a learning experience. 

The Playoffs are a whole new ballgame.  The big question now is, How do the Blazers respond?   They can still make this a great series.  Very rarely does the home team win every game in a series.&n...



Bring on the Playoffs!

11:55 PM Sun, Apr 12, 2009 |
Joe Becker

By Joe Becker

The Blazers have two games left in the regular season and then its Playoff Time.  They don't know where they are going to finish exactly, anywhere from two to five in the west, and they don't know if they are going to have home court advantage. 

I think it would be great to have home court advantage...but the way the Blazers are playing right now, I think they will be ok against any team in the west. ...



Blazers Clinch Playoff Spot!

3:06 PM Sun, Apr 05, 2009 |
Joe Becker

By Joe Becker

The Blazers didn't have to wait for their game with the Rockets this afternoon in Houston.  The Dallas Mavericks rolled the Phoenix Suns 140-116 in Dallas this afternoon.   That puts the Blazers in the post season for the first time in six years.

You can see today's game on KGW Newschannel 8 at 4pm.    The blazers have 7 games left in the season including the one today in Houston.

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Red, Hot and Rollin to History!

7:26 PM Fri, Apr 03, 2009 |
Joe Becker

By Joe Becker

The Blazers just blew out the Oklahoma City Thunder 107-72.   LaMarcus Aldridge had 35 points and 18 rebs.   The Blazers have now won four straight games by more than 20 points.  That's the first time that has happened in more than 30 years.    The Blazers won five straight by 20 or more back in 1978.

Steve Blake had 14 points and 10 assists against the Thunder.  By the ...



Fernandez Activated

5:20 PM Fri, Apr 03, 2009 |
Joe Becker

By Joe Becker

Blazers forward Rudy Fernandez was actived for tonight's game at Oklahoma City.  Shavlik Randolph was placed on the inactive list.  Rudy missed Tuesday's game with Utah with back spasms.

 

 

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