Portland Trail Blazers
NBA AM: Is It Time To Break Up The HEAT?
The Miami HEAT could get bounced on Thursday in Boston, would breaking up the Big Three be next?... Magic still trying to land Phil Jackson?... The Olshey Era begins... The Warriors want a star,... »Read More
Olshey: Kaleb Canales ‘in-house favorite’
Some quick notes and quotes from the Portland Trail Blazers’ introductory press conference for GM Neil Olshey. The press conference was held at the Rose Garden on Tuesday afternoon. Blazers GM Neil Olshey on... »Read More
Blazers ‘Not looking for aging veterans’
According to (Blazers GM Neil) Olshey, he wants to put all of his efforts into gathering all the information necessary for the upcoming draft, then the next step would be contacting current Trail Blazer... »Read More
Olshey Wants to get Blazers Back on Track
There will be no easing into the job for new Trail Blazers general manager Neil Olshey. First, Portland has four picks in the NBA draft, just more than three weeks away. Then there’s free... »Read More
Will Canales Benefit from Olshey Hire?
“I am very pleased to have Neil (Olshey) as our new general manager,” (Blazers owner Paul) Allen said in a press release. “He has the skills and the vision to successfully guide our organization... »Read More
Buchanan Not Sure of Future with Blazers
It is unknown whether (Blazers new GM Neil) Olshey will keep the Blazers’ current basketball operations staff, which includes Chad Buchanan, who served as acting general manager for the past year. Most of the... »Read More
Neil Olshey Named Blazers General Manager
The Portland Trail Blazers have named Neil Olshey as the team’s general manager, Team President Larry Miller announced today. Per team policy, terms of the contract were not disclosed. “Neil is someone we’ve had... »Read More
Clippers: Olshey Out, Blazers Next
The Los Angeles Clippers announced on Monday that they have parted ways with Vice President of Basketball Operations Neil Olshey. On Friday the Los Angeles Clippers sent out a release stating the team had... »Read More
NBA Sunday: Can Robinson Save the Bobcats?
Losing out on Anthony Davis hurts, but could the Bobcats still be saved by Kansas forward Thomas Robinson?... Cleveland shopping their picks?... Kevin Durant, Serge Ibaka, and Kawhi Leonard make Game 4 of the... »Read More
Blazers Open to Trading Their Draft Picks
Add in the fact that the Blazers should have between $15-20 million in salary cap space to chase free agents, and the franchise has a surplus of options to orchestrate a quick rebuild following... »Read More
Blazers Executives Can’t Agree on GM?
Everyone picks a favorite horse in a race, and so it seems the same thing has happened in this Blazers search. David Morway, the general manager of the Indiana Pacers, is believed by many... »Read More
Blazers Narrow GM Candidates to Three
Larry Miller said Tuesday the Trail Blazers have narrowed the list of candidates for their vacant general manager position to three, “and we are pretty close to making a decision.” “We are in the... »Read More
Source: Hearing Set on Players’ Bird Rights
The hearing to determine whether the Knicks can re-sign Jeremy Lin and Steve Novak without using any of their exceptions will be two weeks from Wednesday. According to a source close to the situation,... »Read More
NBA AM: Williams Opting Out For New Deal?
The 76ers have a lot of business to tend to in the next few months starting with guard Lou Williams who is likely opting out for a new deal... Is Dion Waiters a Top... »Read More
Clippers GM Met with Blazers Owner?
Also, league sources say Clippers GM Neil Olshey met with Portland owner Paul Allen in London recently about the Blazers’ GM opening. via Ken Berger via Twitter »Read More
Magic Reaches Out to Pacers’ Pritchard?
Add another name to the #Magic’s list of GM candidates. Orlando has reached out to Pacers executive Kevin Pritchard, league source says. via Ken Berger via Twitter »Read More
NBA PM: Lakers Facing Real Tax Issues
Despite their TV deal, the LA Lakers are facing some difficult financial reality that will likely lead to a Pau Gasol deal. »Read More
Sources: Malone Interested in Blazers
Golden State Warriors’ assistant coach, Michael Malone, is viewed by most as the hottest head coaching candidate out on the market. CSNNW.com has learned that Malone would have a great deal of interest in... »Read More
NBA AM: Is Jerry Sloan Right Coach For Bobcats?
The 2012 crop of coaching candidates is impressive, but is Jerry Sloan ultimately the right fit for the ailing Charlotte Bobcats? »Read More
Blazers Considering Chris Mullin for GM?
Chris Mullin is in the mix for the Portland Trail Blazers’ general manager job, according to sources close to the situation. via Alex Kennedy via Twitter »Read More
Top 5 NBA Postseason Comebacks
The Los Angeles Clippers have been on the right and wrong side of historic comebacks in the last few weeks, but was either game among the best playoff comebacks ever? »Read More
Extending the 2009 NBA Draft Class
Blake Griffin is one of the many 2009 NBA draftees that will be eligible for an early contract extension this summer. »Read More
NBA AM: Are The Bulls, Lakers and Knicks Stuck?
The new CBA is going to make it tough for the Bulls, Lakers and Knicks to shed bad contracts... Meet Moe Harkless... Who is the Playoff MVP so far?... Portland;s GM search continues...... »Read More
Blazers Seek 2-3 More GM Candidates
The Trail Blazers’ search for a general manager will likely include “two or three” more candidates, who will join Jeff Bower and David Morway as finalists, president Larry Miller said. Bower, the former New... »Read More
NBA@2: Spurs Choose Duncan Over Highlight Reel
Tim Duncan is as "boring" as ever, but no less dominant ... Meet Gonzaga center and NBA draft prospect Robert Sacre ... The eleventh pick in the 2012 NBA Draft should be ... ? »Read More
NBA AM: Can The Pacers Back Up The Tough Talk?
The Indiana Pacers are talking tough leading up to their second round tilt versus the Miami HEAT, but can they back it up? »Read More
Sources: Blazers Interested in Hawks GM
With the Atlanta Hawks eliminated from the playoffs, changes could be in order on the court and in the front office. General manager Rick Sund, in the last year of his contract, has drawn... »Read More
Nicolas Batum Considering Spurs?
Portland forward Nicolas Batum is interested in considering playing for the Spurs next season, among all of his options if he leaves the Trail Blazers. Batum told the French-language basketball website Basketsession.com (Hat Tip:... »Read More
Source: Blazers, David Morway to Meet
Also on the Portland GM front, source says Indiana exec David Morway is meeting with the Blazers tomorrow in Indiana. via Sam Amick via Twitter »Read More
NBA AM: Free Agency Stock Watch, Playoff Edition
The playoffs are a stage where guys can increase or decrease their free agency stock, let’s see how guys are currently stacking up »Read More
Allen Interviews Ex-Hornets GM Bower?
Source says the mystery man who interviewed with Portland owner Paul Allen in Portland last week was former New Orleans GM Jeff Bower. via Sam Amick via Twitter »Read More
NBA@2: Redemption For Russell Westbrook
Russell Westbrook has learned much since last postseason ... Jet Terry finding a new runway next season? ... Portland's next center coming on draft night? »Read More
Kerr Not Interested In Portland Job
The rumor mill keeps churning up former Phoenix Suns GM and current TNT analyst Steve Kerr’s name in relation to the vacant Portland Trail Blazers GM position. Tonight Kerr emphatically denied having any interest... »Read More
NBA AM: O.J. Mayo’s Free Agency Value Rising
Memphis Grizzlies guard O.J. Mayo has stepped his game up early in the playoffs, not surprisingly his free agency value is rising around the league »Read More
NBA Playoff Power Rankings Week One
The first weekend of the 2011/12 NBA Postseason - filled with comebacks, letdowns, records, injuries & a possible suspension. »Read More
NBA Sunday: Can Bulls Still Contend?
The Chicago Bulls are still pretty good without Derrick Rose, but how deep into the postseason can they realistically go now?... How the Portland Trail Blazers fell apart... Other thoughts from Day 1 of... »Read More
Can Blazers Find a Locker Room Leader?
As a lost Trail Blazers season turns into summer, there are pressing issues on the horizon. General manager. Coach. Starting point guard. Starting center. Ranking somewhere behind those priorities is something harder to find:... »Read More
NBA: Top 10 Restricted Free Agents
Just like most of the NBA, fans and media have turned their attention to the NBA Draft and free agency, so in that spirit we offer you the top ten (potentially) restricted free agents... »Read More
Report: Crawford Will Opt-Out of Contract
Portland Trail Blazers G Jamal Crawford will opt-out of his contract paying $5.25 million next season. via Marc Spears of Yahoo! Sports/Twitter »Read More
Blazers GM Suggests Canales Staying
Blazers Acting GM Chad Buchanan says he “would expect” team to pick up Interim Coach Kaleb Canales’ team option. via Ben Golliver via Twitter »Read More
NBA PM: Kobe Cedes Scoring Title to Durant
Lakers guard Kobe Bryant is not expected to play Thursday, ceding the scoring title to Kevin Durant. Also, old friends & playoff foes. »Read More
NBA @ 2: Final Regular Season Predictions
The 2011/12 NBA Regular Season ends on Thursday and yet the playoffs and lottery are still up in the air. »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 17
The 76ers are about to make it 15 teams locked into the NBA playoffs. Will the Jazz or Suns make it 16? »Read More
Salary Cap Best/Worst Case Scenarios: The West
Last week, we took a look at the best and worst case salary cap scenarios for the Eastern Conference. Now, it’s time to do the same for all 15 teams in the West. »Read More
Blazers Won’t Give Up on Steve Kerr
Steve Kerr and John Hammond — two candidates who have been down this road before — are back in the mix of the Trail Blazers’ search for a general manager. Team president Larry Miller,... »Read More
Marcus Camby Wants to Play 20 Seasons
Question: Do you have it in your head how much longer you want to play? Answer (Marcus Camby): I want to play 20 . That’s the goal. That’s the magic number. I’m at 16... »Read More
Report: Blazers Targeting Mitch Kupchak?
The Portland Trail Blazers have strong interest in interviewing Los Angeles Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak for their GM vacancy, according to sources familiar with Portland’s thinking. Kupchak is one of the Blazers’ top targets, sources told ESPN.com,... »Read More
Jamal Crawford: ‘I want long-term security’
Loquacious and accommodating with fans and the media, (Jamal) Crawford sat down for a recent Q&A session: TRIBUNE: You can opt out of the contract that would pay you $5.225 million next season in... »Read More
NBA Coaches On The Hot Seat
At this point in the 2011-12 NBA season, teams have determined if their head coach is working or not. Who are those NBA coaches who sit firmly on the hot seat? »Read More
Source: Suns to Pursue Jamal Crawford
Portland Trail Blazers guard Jamal Crawford will be courted intensely by the Phoenix Suns, a source within the organization tells CSNNW.com. “Aside from Steve (Nash), he’s (Crawford) high if not the top free agent... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 16
After a dip, the Chicago Bulls are back on top of the Power Rankings. Sixteen weeks in, the playoff picture is coming into focus. »Read More
NBA@2: J.J. Hickson’s Last Chance?
J.J. Hickson is making a case for himself in Portland ... Steve Nash wins another back-to-back award ... The surprising force behind Boston's unlikely rise in the East ... »Read More
Shawne Williams, Blazers Differ on Future?
Portland Trail Blazers’ forward Shawne Williams made his first appearance in the locker room before the team faced off against the Dallas Mavericks tonight. Williams was acquired in the Gerald Wallace deal at the... »Read More
Source: Four Teams Eyeing Eric Gordon
The Hornets attempted to lock up Gordon once he arrived, reportedly offering a four-year extension in January and negotiating all the way up until the deadline. Looking back, Gordon said he’s convinced the Hornets... »Read More
Joel Freeland Still Not Ready for NBA
As is the case every season, (Joel) Freeland is asked about what his plans are. He was an NBA draft pick several years ago by Portland and everyone wonders if his intention is to... »Read More
NBA PM: Blazers Lose LaMarcus Aldridge
Trail Blazers forward LaMarcus Aldridge will miss the rest of the season with a hip injury. Andrew Bynum nearing Dwight Howard? »Read More
NBA@2: Zach Randolph Key To Grizzlies’ Contention?
The healthier Zach Randolph gets, the tougher Memphis looks ... Raymond Felton finding his groove ... Cuban, Prokhorov raising the rhetoric around Deron Williams ... »Read More
Blazers Hope to Retain Nicolas Batum
There is also the possibility of acquiring talent via the trade route, including sign-and-trade options with all of their current roster players who will become free agents. (Nicolas) Batum seems likely to command a... »Read More
NBA PM: Jamal Crawford Likely to Opt-Out
Jamal Crawford will likely opt-out and test free agency this summer ... Andre Miller emerges as a leader for the Denver Nuggets ... News and notes from around the league »Read More
NBA@2: Terrence Williams A Long-Term King?
Kings head coach Keith Smart has long admired Terrence Williams' game ... The best untold story in the NBA this season? ... Portland Blazing A New Trail ... Tonight's Eliminations ... »Read More
Will Blazers Shut Down Aldridge?
(LaMarcus) Aldridge’s hip had been scrutinized by two specialists before Tuesday, the most recent on March 28, when he underwent what the team labeled a “precautionary” magnetic resonance imaging test. The results were negative... »Read More
Felton Would ‘Love’ to Stay in Portland
Amazingly, despite all the flak he has taken from fans and media this season, (Raymond) Felton is warm to the possibility of being back in a Blazer uniform in 2012-13. “I’d still love to... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 15
Slow and steady wins the race. The San Antonio Spurs are the proverbial tortoise. The NBA, 15 weeks in . . . »Read More
NBA@2: No Lamar Odom Questions Tonight
The Dallas Mavericks have accepted reality regarding Lamar Odom ... LaMarcus Aldridge confident in Blazers' new direction ... Houston's Back Court Dilemma ... »Read More
NBA AM: Looking Into Free Agency 2012
There are some notable game changers in the 2012 Free Agency class. With 21 days until the season ends, who are the names to know?... The Blazers plan to fast track rebuilding... NBA... »Read More
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