The Blazers are carrying a six-game win streak but don't move in the rankings. Other than their win against the Spurs, they've beaten up on teams like the Grizzlies, Wolves, Hornets and Bobcats. The one for Portland to get would be Monday night in Atlanta.
It certainly wasn't a pretty game . . .for either side. The Oklahoma City Thunder lead for much of the first three quarters, especially after LaMarcus Aldridge was injured in the first half and the...
NBA PM: Gasol Says He Is ReadyPau Gasol plans on playing…Travis Outlaw out 3-5 months…Look at it from Allen Iverson’s point of view…HOOPSWORLD chats.
NBA PM: Magic Lose JameerJameer Nelson out 4-6 weeks…Kelenna Azubuike having surgery – Warriors short-handed…Dikembe Mutombo’s new job…Good luck to Paul Allen…HOOPSWORLD chats.
NBA PM: Impressive SophomoresWhich sophomores are impressing?…Portland weathering injuries…Dirk Nowitzki and Brandon Jennings Players of the Week…HOOPSWORLD chats.
Outlaw Out With Foot FracturePortland Trail Blazers forward Travis Outlaw will be out indefinitely after suffering a stress fracture in his left foot.
NBA Saturday: Jennings Shining EarlyCatching up with star rookie Brandon Jennings... Andre could be on his way out after December... Marcus Jordan could be ineligible... Scouting Saturday... NBA Chat!
NBA PM: McMillan Pondering ChangeNate McMillan could be switching point guards…Nick Young given a shot at starting…Tyrus Thomas needs surgery after weight room forearm fracture…Kevin Martin having surgery too…HOOPSWORLD chats.
Week 1 Report Card: The WestSenior Writer Travis Heath gives week one grades to every team in the NBA's Western Conference.
NBA Chat With Travis HeathSenior Writer Travis Heath will hold his weekly chat on Friday at 4:00 EDT. Anything NBA is fair game.
NBA PM: Don't Discount HawksThese Atlanta Hawks are pretty dang good…Relax, Blazer Nation…How should the media be covering Delonte West?…HOOPSWORLD chats.
Brandon Roy 4.0Now starting his fourth NBA season, Portland's Brandon Roy is evolving into the leader his team needs him to be to get to the next level.
NBA Sunday: Homecourt Means NothingOnly one home team wins Game 1 in NBA Playoffs... Houston Rockets guard Tracy McGrady to retire? ... Boston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett due for surgery...
Rumors: What's Next?Looking forward to the Lottery, NBA Draft and free agency . . .
Sunday Scoop: The Amar'e SweepstakesFour teams front-running for Amar'e... Wizards GM comments about availabilty of Caron and Antawn... Clippers looking to move Baron?
Rumors: Attendance Holding FirmDespite trouble in the economy, NBA attendance has held firm . . . 2009 free agency crunch . . . Clipper updates
Sunday Scoop: Expiring Deals in DemandTeams not just looking to trade for great players, but also expiring contracts... Celtics want to add another piece... Grizzlies and Knicks welcome "new" players...
Fantasy: Tracking Trends From Week 1The season is barely five games old, and already there've been enough bizarre statistics to send us all scrambling to our microfilm records. Steven Jones will attempt to make sense of it all here.
Box Score Blitz 4/16/08The season drew to a close with a slew of memorable statistical showings, none more exciting than that of all-grown-up Kevin Durant.
Box Score Blitz: 4/15/08The Hornets clinch their division, but the Lakers celebrate with the top play-off seed. The Box Score Blitz has the lowdown on all the action for April 15th.
Box Score Blitz: 4/11/08Who won the Kobe-CP3 MVP showdown? Meanwhile Miami makes secure the worst record. The Boxscore Blitz has those stories and much more.
Fantasy Injury Roundup: 4/9/08The comebacks of several stars were more than offset by season-ending injuries to multiple players. Check out the Roundup for all the details.
Arena: Rose Garden
(19980) Arena Build Date: 1/1/1995 Year Founded: 1970 Owner: Paul Allen President: Larry Miller General Manager: Kevin Pritchard Head Coach: Nate McMillan Assistant Coaches: Dean Demopoulos, Maurice Lucas, Monty Williams, Joe Prunty, Bill Bayno, Kaleb Canales Number of NBA Titles: 1 Number of Playoff Appearances: 27 Forbes 2007 Franchise Value: $307 million Forbes 2007 Revenue: $114 million Purchase Price: $70 million (1988) Developmental League Team: Idaho Stampede
