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Trade Talk: Cavaliers interested in LaMarcus Aldridge

According to a source, the Cleveland Cavaliers are preparing to pursue LaMarcus Aldridge, via trade, this summer. My knee-jerk reaction is to scoff, but let’s flesh this out a bit for the sake of posterity.…Read More

Game 66 Recap: Blazers 100, 76ers 101

If the Blazers were a better team, or at least a team with a better record, it would be the games like Monday’s that would drive this fan base absolutely crazy. Portland lost this game two or three…Read More

Game Preview: Portland Trail Blazers (31-34) Vs. Philadelphia 76ers (25-40)

Way back in February, a Blazer six-game roadie was branded a “make-or-break” trip. That trip, which lead into the All-Star Break, ended with one Portland win and five losses. If the trip was…Read More

LaMarcus Aldridge Wins Western Conference Player of the Week

LaMarcus Aldridge has had himself a nice little week, and for his efforts he has been awarded Western Conference Player of the Week honors. Here’s the official release: LAMARCUS ALDRIDGE NAMED NBA…Read More

Game 65 Recap: Blazers 112, Pistons 101

Aldridge heads to the bench for the #Blazers with 36.7 secs left after a 31-point, 12-rebound night. Blazers will improve to 31-34. — Joe Freeman (@BlazerFreeman) March 17, 2013 The Blazers have had…Read More

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Game 57 Recap: Blazers 109, Nuggets 111

Conventional wisdom tells us that people are very rarely give second chances. But what if that second…Read More

NBA All-Star Game 2013: LaMarcus Aldridge Grantland Interview

As part of the ongoing festivities surrounding the NBA All-Star Game, Grantland is doing a series of…Read More

Game 48 Recap: Blazers 100, Timberwolves 98

Per @bball_ref, teams w/at least 10 more TOs than their opponents are 10-31 this season. Blazers have…Read More

Game 46 Recap: Blazers 77, Jazz 86

My friend keeps saying Lillard is #toogoodforportland — caseyjarman (@caseyjarman) February 2, 2013 Certainly…Read More

Game 45 Recap: Blazers 106, Mavericks 104

In the last five seconds, your 6-11 PF hits a 3 and your 6-2 PG draws a charge. Just another amazing…Read More

Game Preview: Portland Trail Blazers (21-21) Vs. Los Angeles Clippers (32-12)

When I put together my preview for the month of January, I gave the Blazers eight wins, predicting Portland…Read More

LaMarcus Aldridge An All-Star Once Again **UPDATE**

It’s official, LaMarcus Aldridge will participate in his second NBA All-Star Game. Here are some…Read More

Game 42 Recap: Blazers 100, Pacers 80

I haven’t been around the NBA for that long, longer than some, not nearly as long as many others,…Read More

41 Down (Part One): Player Grades (The Rotation)

My first round of player capsules sprawled a little, so I decided to break part one of my two-part mid-season…Read More

Game Preview: Portland Trail Blazers (20-20) Vs. Washington Wizards (8-30)

The Blazers are right now mired in their worst losing streak of the season. They’ve failed to…Read More

Game 34 Recap: Blazers 125, Magic 119 OT

Anybody can win a five-minute game — Terry Stotts The above is the sentiment of the Blazers’…Read More

Game Preview: Portland Trail Blazers (17-15) Vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (15-14)

With no Love and no Rubio there’s no excuse for the Blazers to not finish this trip 3-1 — Casey…Read More

Game 32 Recap: Blazers 86, Grizzlies 84

At the end of December, when Portland was closing out a nice home stand with a couple of wins, you could…Read More

Game Preview: Portland Trail Blazers (16-15) Vs. Memphis Grizzlies (20-9)

The Memphis Grizzlies are the kind of team that in 2012-13 should drive long-term Blazer fans absolutely…Read More

Game Preview: Portland Trail Blazers (16-14) Vs. Toronto Raptors (11-20)

Way back in the day, when I was an intern with the Blazers (08-09), Portland had a two-game stretch…Read More