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Batum hits 9 3s as Blazers beat Nuggets (AP)
Nicolas Batum woke up hoping his injured knee would allow him to play. As it happened, he set a Trail Blazers record with nine 3-pointers and scored a career-high 33 points to help Portland beat the Denver Nuggets 117-97 Saturday night. "When I came in tonight I was thinking, `Don't hurt my knee, don't be crazy tonight,"' said Batum, who sat out two games with a bruised bone.
Batum hits 9 3-pointers as Blazers rip Nuggets
Nicolas Batum set a Trail Blazers record with nine 3-pointers and scored a career-high 33 points, LaMarcus Aldridge added 29 points and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Denver Nuggets 117-97 Saturday night.Blazers' Oden to undergo knee surgery
The Portland Trail Blazers say former No. 1 draft pick Greg Oden will undergo a procedure to ''remove debris'' from his right knee.
Trail Blazers' Oden to undergo knee procedure
The Portland Trail Blazers say former No. 1 draft pick Greg Oden will undergo a procedure to "remove debris" from his right knee.Blazers win 112-68, Bobcats' skid now 10 (AP)
Jamal Crawford scored 24 points in 21 minutes, helping the Portland Trail Blazers rout Charlotte 112-68 on Wednesday night for the Bocbats' 10th straight loss and the worst in franchise history. Gerald Wallace, traded to the Blazers from Charlotte last year, scored 23 points while LaMarcus Aldridge added 22 before Portland sat all of its starters in the fourth quarter.
Blazers deal Bobcats worst loss in team history
Jamal Crawford scored 24 points in 21 minutes, helping the Portland Trail Blazers rout Charlotte 112-68 on Wednesday night for the Bobcats' 10th straight loss.Kings beat Blazers to halt 5-game slide (AP)
(AP) -- Marcus Thornton scored 20 points and John Salmons had a season-high 19 for the Sacramento Kings, who snapped a five-game losing streak by beating the Portland Trail Blazers 95-92 on Thursday night. The Blazers had beaten the Kings in 12 of the previous 13 games, but Sacramento ran off five straight points late in the game and held off Portland, which missed two 3-pointers in the final 10...
Thornton, Salmons fuel Kings
Marcus Thornton scored 20 points and John Salmons had a season-high 19 for the Sacramento Kings, who snapped a five-game losing streak by beating the Portland Trail Blazers 95-92 Thursday night.
Hayward comes up big late as Jazz win (AP)
Gordon Hayward certainly could have been the goat Monday night after moving over to shooting guard for the Utah Jazz and tossing up nothing but bricks early. Yet the second-year pro kept playing and hustling, and it ultimately paid off in a 93-89 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers. Hayward shook off an 0-for-8 start to finish with 12 points.
Blazers' Batum sidelined with bruised left knee
Trail Blazers forward Nicolas Batum has a left knee bone contusion that will keep him out of Wednesday night's game against the Charlotte Bobcats.Jazz use late 13-0 run to get past Trail Blazers
Paul Millsap scored 19 points and grabbed 15 rebounds, and the Utah Jazz used a 13-0 fourth-quarter run to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 93-89 on Monday night. Jefferson, Bell out for Jazz; Howard to start
Utah Jazz center Al Jefferson and guard Raja Bell are sitting out against the Portland Trail Blazers because of injury.Jefferson, Bell out for Jazz; Howard to start
Utah Jazz center Al Jefferson and guard Raja Bell are sitting out against the Portland Trail Blazers because of injury.Aldridge, Portland pummel Suns in 109-71 rout
LaMarcus Aldridge had 23 points and seven rebounds, and the Portland Trail Blazers blew out the Phoenix Suns 109-71 Friday night for their sixth straight win at home.Curry scores 32, Warriors win 1st West game
Stephen Curry scored a season-high 32 points and added seven assists and six rebounds, and the Golden State Warriors extended their recent home dominance against Portland with a 101-93 victory over the Trail Blazers on Wednesday night.Blazers end Grizzlies' 7-game win streak (AP)
LaMarcus Aldridge scored 23 points and Marcus Camby grabbed a season-high 22 rebounds as the Portland Trail Blazers beat Memphis 97-84 on Tuesday night, snapping the Grizzlies' seven-game winning streak. Jamal Crawford scored 15 points, Wesley Matthews added 13 and Nicolas Batum and Raymond Felton had 10 each for Portland.
Crawford's 26 carry Blazers past Kings (AP)
Jamal Crawford knew what had been holding him back: too much thinking and not enough shooting. His coach and teammates agreed. Crawford scored a season-high 26 points and the Portland Trail Blazers returned home from a six-game road trip with a 101-89 win over the Sacramento Kings on Monday night. "All these guys said, `just play'," said Crawford, who joined the Blazers last month as a...
Crawford, Blazers handle Kings in return home
Jamal Crawford scored a season-high 26 points and the Portland Trail Blazers returned home from a six-game road trip with a 101-89 win over the Sacramento Kings on Monday night.Stuckey steps up as Pistons stun Blazers (AP)
Rodney Stuckey scored 28 points and the Detroit Pistons won for only the second time in 12 games, beating the Portland Trail Blazers 94-91 on Saturday night. Raymond Felton lost control of the ball at midcourt as Portland was trying to tie it in the final seconds. The Trail Blazers were down three after Felton made two free throws with 37 seconds remaining.
Pistons' Gordon out with shoulder injury (AP)
Detroit guard Ben Gordon has been scratched from the lineup for Saturday night's game with a sore shoulder. Gordon has started 15 games this season, averaging 14.3 points. He was replaced in the starting lineup against Portland by Rodney Stuckey, who missed Friday night's loss to Memphis with a groin injury.
Trail Blazers hand Raptors 7th straight loss
LaMarcus Aldridge had a season-high 33 points and a career-best 23 rebounds, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Raptors 94-84 on Friday to hand Toronto its seventh consecutive loss.Aldridge has 33 and 23 in Blazers' win (AP)
LaMarcus Aldridge had a season-high 33 points and a career-best 23 rebounds, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Raptors 94-84 on Friday to hand Toronto its seventh consecutive loss. Raymond Felton scored 14 points, and Marcus Camby and Gerald Wallace each had 10 rebounds as Portland won its seventh straight over Toronto.
Hawks edge Trail Blazers for fourth win in row
Joe Johnson scored 24 points and came up with a key defensive play down the stretch, leading the Atlanta Hawks to their fourth straight victory since losing All-Star center Al Horford, 92-89 over the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night.Johnson leads Hawks past Blazers
Joe Johnson bounced back from a sluggish start to score 24 points and came up with a key defensive play down the stretch, leading the Atlanta Hawks to their fourth straight victory since losing All-Star center Al Horford, 92-89 over the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night.
Hawks move to 4-0 since losing Horford (AP)
Joe Johnson scored 24 points and came up with a key defensive play down the stretch, leading the Atlanta Hawks to their fourth straight victory since losing All-Star center Al Horford, 92-89 over the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night. The Hawks closed the third period on a 14-0 run, but the Trail Blazers responded with a 13-0 spurt starting the fourth to tie it up.
Griffin, Aldridge added to Team USA player pool
The U.S. added Blake Griffin of the Clippers and LaMarcus Aldridge of Portland on Monday to the 18 holdovers who hope to go for more basketball gold.Blazers top Hornets to snap 3-game skid (AP)
LaMarcus Aldridge asserted himself in a halftime huddle with his Portland Trail Blazers teammates, imploring them to snap out of their recent funk. Then he took his own advice. Aldridge scored 16 of his game-high 22 points in the second half, and Portland snapped a three-game skid with an 84-77 victory over the slumping New Orleans Hornets on Monday.
Aldridge keys run in third as Blazers snap skid
LaMarcus Aldridge scored 22 points and the Portland Trail Blazers snapped a three-game skid with an 84-77 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Monday.Rockets get past Blazers 107-105 in OT (AP)
All throughout their game against the Portland Trail Blazers, Kyle Lowry came through for the Houston Rockets. Lowry hit 33 points, including a crucial late 3-pointer, and Kevin Martin, who tied for the NBA lead in free throws made last season, hit four clutch free throws in overtime to lift the Rockets to a 107-105 victory over the Trail Blazers on Saturday night.
Lowry's season-high 33 helps Rockets win in OT
Kyle Lowry scored a season-high 33 points, Kevin Martin hit four free throws in the final seconds of overtime and the Houston Rockets beat the Portland Trail Blazers 107-105 on Saturday night.Spurs beat Blazers, move to 8-0 at home (AP)
Tony Parker scored 20 points to help the San Antonio Spurs beat the Portland Trail Blazers 99-83 on Friday night and stay unbeaten at home. Parker shook off a slow start as the Spurs (8-4) improved to 8-0 at home, their best start since the 2007-08 season when they won started 13-0. Portland (7-4), meanwhile, lost its second straight game and for only the second time in its last 10 games against...
Howard, Magic hand Trail Blazers 1st home loss
Dwight Howard had 13 points and 13 rebounds and the Orlando Magic survived a late rally to hand the Portland Trail Blazers their first loss at home, 107-104 on Wednesday night.Ex-Blazer Mills hopes for healthy return to NBA
Former Trail Blazers guard Patty Mills says he'd like to return to the NBA when the Chinese league that holds his rights releases him.Magic hand Trail Blazers first home loss (AP)
Portland's pick and roll nearly undid the Magic. Orlando led by 23 points against the Trail Blazers on Wednesday night, but allowed Portland to close to within three points in the final minutes. The reason? Portland figured out how to work the pick and roll around Dwight Howard. "Yeah, we saw something," Blazers guard Jamal Crawford said.
Blazers stay perfect at home, beat Clips (AP)
Gerald Wallace scored 20 points, making a key 3-pointer with two minutes left, and the Portland Trail Blazers avenged a loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on New Year's Day with a 105-97 victory on Tuesday night. LaMarcus Aldridge added 18 points and seven rebounds for the Blazers, who have not lost in six games at home this season.
Aldridge has 28, Blazers now 5-0 at home (AP)
After a demoralizing loss in Phoenix, it took the Portland Trail Blazers some time to get going at home against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The first half Sunday night was a yawner, but the Blazers picked up the pace in the second and pulled away for a 98-78 victory. LaMarcus Aldridge had 28 points and eight rebounds.
Blazers overcome slow start to beat Cavs by 20
LaMarcus Aldridge had 28 points and eight rebounds and the Portland Trail Blazers got off to a slow start but pulled away to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 98-78 on Sunday night.Nash helps Suns rout cold-shooting Trail Blazers
Steve Nash made all seven of his shots, two of them 3-pointers, and handed out nine assists, then sat out the fourth quarter to watch his Phoenix Suns complete a 102-77 rout of the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night.Nash shoots 7 of 7 as Suns rip Blazers (AP)
Steve Nash made all seven shots, two of them 3-pointers, and handed out nine assists, then sat out the fourth quarter to watch his Phoenix Suns complete a 102-77 rout of the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night. Jared Dudley scored 18 and Nash 17 for the Suns. Marcin Gortat added 12. LaMarcus Aldridge had 14 points for the Trail Blazers, who shot 33 percent, 28 percent in the first half.
Wallace sparks key run as Blazers best Lakers
Gerald Wallace had 31 points and sparked a key third-quarter run to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a fast-paced 107-96 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night.Blazers too much for Lakers to handle
Gerald Wallace had 31 points and sparked a key third-quarter run to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a fast-paced 107-96 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night.
Wallace, Aldridge lead Blazers by Lakers (AP)
Gerald Wallace knew exactly when the Portland Trail Blazers had the Los Angeles Lakers beaten. It was a little more than midway through the third quarter and the Blazers were in the midst of a 17-6 run that would seal their 107-96 victory Thursday night. Kobe Bryant missed a 3-point attempt and Marcus Camby pulled down the rebound before hurling the ball downcourt to Wallace, who leapt for a...
Aldridge's 30 help Blazers beat Thunder (AP)
LaMarcus Aldridge had 30 points and eight rebounds to help the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 103-93 on Tuesday night. Wesley Matthews added 16 points for the Blazers, who held Oklahoma City to 34 percent shooting in the second half to push ahead on an off night for All-Stars Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook.
Trail Blazers beat Thunder
LaMarcus Aldridge had 30 points and eight rebounds to help the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 103-93 on Tuesday night.
Blazers hand Thunder second consecutive loss
LaMarcus Aldridge had 30 points and eight rebounds to help the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 103-93 on Tuesday night.Thunder G Sefolosha to sit for flu like symptoms
Starting guard Thabo Sefolosha will miss the Oklahoma City Thunder's game against the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday night because of flulike symptoms.Thunder G Sefolosha out sick (AP)
Starting guard Thabo Sefolosha will miss the Oklahoma City Thunder's game against the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday night because of flulike symptoms. Coach Scott Brooks said before the game that James Harden would take Sefolosha's place in the starting lineup. Reserve Daequan Cook, who missed Monday night's game at Dallas with flulike symptoms, was expected to play against...
Los Angeles Clippers' Chris Paul on his team's victory over Portland Trail Blazers
Los Angeles Clippers' Chris Paul on his team's victory over Portland Trail Blazers.
Clippers hold on as Blazers lose first (AP)
Blake Griffin had his second straight double-double, Caron Butler scored 19 points and the Los Angeles Clippers opened the new year with a 93-88 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday night to snap a two-game skid. Griffin had 20 points and 10 rebounds to go with 17 points by Chris Paul and 13 by reserve Mo Williams in sending the Blazers to their first loss of the season.
Griffin, Clippers hand Blazers first loss
Blake Griffin had his second straight double-double, Caron Butler scored 19 points and the Los Angeles Clippers opened the new year with a 93-88 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday night to snap a two-game skid.
Matthews helps Blazers improve to 3-0 (AP)
Raymond Felton was less concerned about showing up his old team than he was with helping his new one pull out a win. Felton had 23 points, including a key 3-pointer down the stretch, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Denver Nuggets 111-102 on Thursday night to remain undefeated after three games.
Felton, Trail Blazers beat Nuggets
Raymond Felton had 23 points, including a key 3-pointer down the stretch, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Denver Nuggets 111-102 on Thursday night to remain undefeated after three games.
Trail Blazers hold off Nuggets, improve to 3-0
Wesley Matthews had 25 points, including five 3-pointers in the second half, and the Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Denver Nuggets 111-102 on Thursday night to stay undefeated after three games this season.Wallace powers Blazers past error-prone Kings
Gerald Wallace had 25 points, eight rebounds and five assists, leading the Portland Trail Blazers to a 101-79 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday night.Wallace, Aldridge lead Blazers by Kings (AP)
With two wins in two nights, Marcus Camby joked that he and the Portland Trail Blazers were ready to play again the next day. LaMarcus Aldridge was having none of it. "He can play by himself," Aldridge said. "I need a day off." Aldridge was only half-kidding after scoring 24 points and grabbing eight rebounds as the Trail Blazers beat the Sacramento Kings 101-79 Tuesday night.
Aldridge, Wallace lead Blazers by Sixers (AP)
LaMarcus Aldridge had 25 points and seven rebounds and the Portland Trail Blazers opened their season with an 107-103 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night. Gerald Wallace added 21 points and nine rebounds for the Blazers, who let an early lead slip away but regained the upper hand in the second half by going small and picking up the pace.
Blazers' Camby tweaks left knee, will have MRI
Trail Blazers center Marcus Camby was ruled out for Portland's preseason finale against the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night after tweaking his left knee during warmups.Blazers C Camby tweaks knee, to have MRI (AP)
Trail Blazers center Marcus Camby was ruled out for Portland's preseason finale against the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night after tweaking his left knee during warmups. Camby will have an MRI as a precaution on Thursday, but coach Nate McMillan didn't believe the injury was serious. Kurt Thomas started in place of the 15-year veteran.
Blazers' Camby to have MRI on left knee
Trail Blazers center Marcus Camby was ruled out for Portland's preseason finale against the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night after tweaking his left knee during warmups.
Blazers owners says he's not selling
Paul Allen was emphatic: He's not selling the Portland Trail Blazers.
Allen emphatically says he's not selling Blazers
Paul Allen is emphatic: He has no plans to sell the Portland Trail Blazers.Allen says he's not selling Blazers (AP)
Paul Allen is emphatic: He has no plans to sell the Portland Trail Blazers. In a rare and wide-ranging discussion with reporters on Monday night, the Blazers' billionaire owner shot down recent talk that he is planning to sell the team in the near future. He would not, however, say how long he will keep the Blazers.
Out of NBA since '08, Wells joins Wolves (AP)
The Minnesota Timberwolves have signed veteran Bonzi Wells, who hasn't played in an NBA game since 2008. Wells signed his contract Thursday, the same day the Timberwolves completed a three-year deal with second-round pick Malcolm Lee. The 35-year-old Wells earned a reputation as a hothead during his earlier years with the Portland Trail Blazers.
Crawford to sign with Blazers
Free-agent guard Jamal Crawford has decided to sign with the Portland Trail Blazers.
Nuggets sign nine-year veteran forward Ruffin
The Denver Nuggets have signed hometown forward Michael Ruffin, a nine-year NBA pro who most recently played for Portland in 2008-09.Free agent guard Crawford heading to Portland
Jamal Crawford has agreed to a contract with the Trail Blazers that sources say is for two years and $10 million.Sources: Crawford, Blazers agree for two years
Jamal Crawford has agreed to a two-year, $10 million deal to play for the Trail Blazers, sources said.G Crawford to sign with Trail Blazers (AP)
Free-agent guard Jamal Crawford has decided to sign with the Portland Trail Blazers. Crawford, who was reportedly considering Sacramento and the Blazers, announced his choice on Twitter, posting "Rip city!!!" The deal had yet to be formally signed. Crawford's agent, Aaron Goodwin, could not immediately be reached for comment Thursday.
Blazers to sign veteran C Thomas, sources say
Veteran enforcer Kurt Thomas is signing a two-year deal with the Portland Trail Blazers, according to sources with knowledge of the deal.Blazers sign veteran C Kurt Thomas
The Portland Trail Blazers have signed 16-yard NBA veteran center Kurt Thomas.
Blazers sign Thomas, NBA's oldest player (AP)
The Portland Trail Blazers have signed 16-yard NBA veteran center Kurt Thomas. Terms of the deal were not announced. At 39, Thomas is the NBA's oldest active player. He played last season with Chicago, averaging 4.1 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 52 games, including 37 starts. For his career, Thomas has averaged 8.6 points, 6.9 rebounds and 1.1 assists.
Blazers sign veteran center Thomas from Bulls
Veteran enforcer Kurt Thomas is signing a two-year deal with the Portland Trail Blazers, according to sources with knowledge of the deal.Oden gets new deal with Portland
The Portland Trail Blazers and Greg Oden agreed to a restructured one-year contract after the oft-injured center had another setback during his rehabilitation from microfracture surgery on his left knee.
Reports: Blazers' Roy expected to retire
Brandon Roy is expected to announce his medical retirement from the Portland Trail Blazers because of degenerative knees, according to multiple reports.
Blazers' Aldridge out following heart procedure
The Portland Trail Blazers say forward LaMarcus Aldridge has undergone a heart procedure and will miss up to two weeks.Blazers' Roy to retire due to knees, sources say
Trail Blazers guard Brandon Roy is expected to announce a medical retirement due to degenerative knees, perhaps as soon as Friday, sources have told ESPN The Magazine's Chris Broussard.Blazers' Roy (knees) tells team he's retiring
Portland Trail Blazers All-Star guard Brandon Roy has told the team that he is retiring because of ongoing difficulty with his knees.Agent says Oden to accept Trail Blazers offer
Center Greg Oden's agent says the often-injured former No. 1 draft pick will sign the Portland Trail Blazers' $8.9 million qualifying offer on Friday.Agent: Oden to accept Blazers' deal
Center Greg Oden's agent says the often-injured former No. 1 draft pick will sign the Portland Trail Blazers' $8.9 million qualifying offer on Friday.
Blazers promote Greer, add Dickau (AP)
The Portland Trail Blazers have promoted advance scout Larry Greer to assistant coach, and added former guard Dan Dickau as a player development assistant. Blazers head coach Nate McMillan also announced that he has retained assistants Bernie Bickerstaff, Bob Ociepka, Buck Williams, Kaleb Canales and Dean Cooper.
Trail Blazers promote Greer, add Dickau to staff
The Portland Trail Blazers have promoted advance scout Larry Greer to assistant coach, and added former guard Dan Dickau as a player development assistant.Blazers talk to Roy, expect him at training camp
The Portland Trail Blazers expect guard Brandon Roy to be ready for training camp.Blazers expect Roy to be ready for camp (AP)
The Portland Trail Blazers expect guard Brandon Roy to be ready for training camp. Roy, who had trouble last season with both of his knees, met with team executives to discuss his future. He told them he felt great and was ready to help the in any way he could. There have been reports that the Blazers planned to use an amnesty clause in the league's new labor agreement to waive Roy, a three-time...
Oden drawing interest from Heat, sources say
The Miami Heat are considering making a run at restricted free agent Greg Oden, league sources said. Hollinger: 2011-12 Trail Blazers Player Profiles
Check out John Hollinger's player scouting reports and 2011-12 projections for the Portland Trail Blazers.Blazers will wait to resume search for new GM
The Portland Trail Blazers won't immediately re-start their search of a new general manager now that the NBA lockout appears to be at an end.Portland standing pat on GM search
The Portland Trail Blazers won't immediately restart their search of a new general manager now that the NBA lockout appears to be at an end.
Trail Blazers to resume search for GM (AP)
Now that NBA owners and players have reached a tentative labor agreement, the Portland Trail Blazers need to resume their search for a general manager. If the lockout-ending deal struck early Saturday in New York is formally approved by both sides, the league will play a 66-game season beginning Dec 25.
Blazers PG Mills will play in China during lockout
Portland Trail Blazers point guard Patty Mills has cut short his stay with the Melbourne Tigers and will play for a Chinese league club during the NBA lockout.Blazers G Mills to play in China (AP)
Portland Trail Blazers point guard Patty Mills has cut short his stay with the Melbourne Tigers and will play for a Chinese league club during the NBA lockout. The National Basketball League said in a statement late Sunday that Mills had signed a contract to play with Chinese club Xinjiang Guanghui Flying Tigers.
Aldridge hosts charity game in Portland (AP)
Trail Blazers forward LaMarcus Aldridge put on a sold-out charity basketball game Sunday night with the NBA's tense labor situation as a backdrop. A fan held a sign that said "Thanks LaMarcus" during the game that included Kevin Durant of the Oklahoma City Thunder, Josh Howard of the Washington Wizards, Atlanta's Jamal Crawford and several other players.
Aldridge puts on sold-out lockout charity game
Trail Blazers forward LaMarcus Aldridge put on a sold-out charity basketball game Sunday night with the NBA's tense labor situation as a backdrop.Ex-Blazers C Boumtje-Boumtje retires (AP)
Former Portland Trail Blazers center Ruben Boumtje-Boumtje is retiring immediately because of a heart condition. Bayern Munich, the player's current club, says the 33-year-old decided to retire after a medical exam uncovered "new irregularities" that could have later consequences. The club gave no details Wednesday.
Trail Blazers' Aldridge to host charity exhibition
Portland Trail Blazers forward LaMarcus Aldridge will host a charity basketball game on Sunday night at the University of Portland.Blazers F Aldridge to host charity game (AP)
Portland Trail Blazers forward LaMarcus Aldridge will host a charity basketball game on Sunday night at the University of Portland. Among the players expected to attend are fellow Blazers Brandon Roy and Wesley Matthews, Oklahoma City's Kevin Durant, Atlanta's Jamal Crawford and the Wizards' Josh Howard.
Charges against Blazers' Camby dropped
Portland Trail Blazers center Marcus Camby had marijuana possession charges against him dropped and his criminal record cleared Wednesday.
Hall of Famer Sabonis stable after heart attack
Doctors in Lithuania say basketball Hall-of-Famer Arvydas Sabonis is in intensive care after suffering a heart attack.NBA vet Camby arrested on marijuana charge
NBA veteran Marcus Camby is free on bond after police in suburban Houston arrested him on a charge of marijuana possession.Report: Camby charged with marijuana
Portland Trail Blazers center Marcus Camby was arrested in Texas for marijuana possession, the Pearland Journal reported Thursday.
Blazers' Mills signs lockout deal with Aussie club
Portland Trail Blazers point guard Patty Mills has signed a contract to play for the Melbourne Tigers in Australia's National Basketball League during the NBA lockout.Blazers G Mills to play for Melbourne (AP)
Portland Trail Blazers point guard Patty Mills has signed a 2011-12 season contract to play for the Melbourne Tigers in Australia's National Basketball League during the NBA lockout. Basketball Australia chief executive Larry Sengstock said in a statement Monday that Mills had turned down more lucrative offers from European teams to play in Australia.
Sabonis honored at rally in Portland (AP)
Newly enshrined Hall of Famer Arvydas Sabonis was taken aback by the cheers he garnered at a downtown rally in his honor, telling fans he was appreciative that they remembered him. Sabonis visited Portland this week after he was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame last Friday.
Blazers' Batum has deal to play for French team
Portland Trail Blazers forward Nicolas Batum has committed to playing in France this season in the event of an extended lockout, according to his agent.Wolves interview Bernie Bickerstaff (AP)
Portland assistant Bernie Bickerstaff interviewed with the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday and former Houston coach Rick Adelman was scheduled to come in Saturday as the team searches for a new coach. A person with knowledge of the process told The Associated Press on Friday about the interviews. The person requested anonymity because the team is not commenting publicly on its coaching search.
Report: Wolves looking at Bickerstaff, Adelman
Portland assistant Bernie Bickerstaff interviewed with the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday and former Houston coach Rick Adelman was scheduled to come in Saturday as the team searches for a new coach.Wolves interview Bernie Bickerstaff (AP)
Portland assistant Bernie Bickerstaff interviewed with the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday and former Houston coach Rick Adelman was scheduled to come in Saturday as the team searches for a new coach. A person with knowledge of the process told The Associated Press on Friday about the interviews. The person requested anonymity because the team is not commenting publicly on its coaching search.
Report: T-Wolves interview Bickerstaff
Portland assistant Bernie Bickerstaff interviewed with the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday and former Houston coach Rick Adelman was scheduled to come in Saturday as the team searches for a new coach.
Report: Wolves interview Porter for head coach
Terry Porter spent 17 seasons in the NBA as a point guard, a two-time All-Star who helped Portland reach the NBA finals and was regarded as one of the smartest players at his position.Wolves interview Porter for coaching job
Terry Porter spent 17 seasons in the NBA as a point guard, a two-time All-Star who helped Portland reach the NBA finals and was regarded as one of the smartest players at his position.
Suns hire Turner as defensive specialist (AP)
The Phoenix Suns have hired Elston Turner as a defensive specialist on coach Alvin Gentry's staff. The move was announced Thursday. The 52-year-old Turner has spent the past six seasons as lead assistant to coach Rick Adelman, the last four years in Houston and two in Sacramento. In all, Turner has 14 years experience as an NBA assistant, beginning with the Portland Trail Blazers in 1996.
Grant denied use of NBA players for charity - Brian Grant (F/C) Portland Trail Blazers
Brian Grant, who was diagnosed with young onset Parkinson's disease in 2009 and started a foundation to help fight the disease thereafter, has been denied use of NBA players in his upcoming golf event due to the owner's gag order disallowing discussion of the players.
Report: Wolves to interview Blazers' Bickerstaff
The Minnesota Timberwolves asked the Portland Trail Blazers for permission to interview assistant coach Bernie Bickerstaff, according to a report Monday in the Oregonian newspaper.Trail Blazers tender Oden $8.8M qualifying offer
The Trail Blazers have offered former No. 1 draft pick Greg Oden an $8.8 million qualifying offer to stay in Portland.Oden offered $8.8 to stay in Portland
The Trail Blazers have offered former No. 1 draft pick Greg Oden an $8.8 million qualifying offer to stay in Portland.
Felton looking to stick with Blazers (AP)
During the summer of 2010, the Portland Trail Blazers took a long look at free agent point guard Raymond Felton before deciding he didn't fit on the roster financially. A year later, Felton has joined the Blazers after a draft-day trade with Denver. Felton, who was introduced Monday during a news conference in Portland, said he's looking to make the Blazers his team for years to come.
Mavs acquire G Fernandez from Blazers (AP)
Eventually, Jordan Hamilton or another guy taken late in the first round of this year's NBA draft will blossom into a quality player, perhaps even an All-Star. The Dallas Mavericks don't want to wait. Fresh off their first championship, the Mavericks are determined to stay on top. So they gave up the uncertainty and potential of a draft pick for a known commodity in Portland guard Rudy...
Blazers, Nuggets swap Gs Felton, Miller (AP)
The Portland Trail Blazers acquired guard Raymond Felton from the Denver Nuggets in exchange for veteran guard Andre Miller in a trade Thursday night. Miller's non-guaranteed contract includes a $7.8 million team option by June 30, which made him attractive to the Nuggets. Miller's agent, Andy Miller, confirmed the draft-night deal.
Blazers take Jon Diebler with No. 51 pick - Jon Diebler (F) Portland Trail Blazers
The Blazers selected Ohio State forward Jon Diebler with the No. 51 pick in Thursday's draft.
Mavs acquire G Fernandez from Blazers (AP)
The Dallas Mavericks are already gearing up to defend their title, trading both their draft picks for Portland Trail Blazers guard Rudy Fernandez. A person familiar with the deal spoke to The Associated Press on Thursday night on condition of anonymity because it had not been formally announced. Dallas took Texas' Jordan Hamilton with the 26th pick, then announced that he was taken for another...
Blazers get Nuggets' Felton for Miller
The Portland Trail Blazers acquired guard Raymond Felton from the Denver Nuggets in exchange for veteran guard Andre Miller.
Report: Mavs deal for Rudy Fernandez
The Dallas Mavericks are already gearing up to defend their title, trading both their draft picks for Portland Trail Blazers guard Rudy Fernandez.
Warriors GM brushes off Ellis trade talk (AP)
The Golden State Warriors have made some splashy moves already this offseason. Just don't expect another one on draft night. At least that's what general manager Larry Riley predicts. With the trade talk surrounding leading scorer Monta Ellis only growing louder ahead of Thursday night's NBA draft, Riley said he isn't planning to send Ellis anywhere -- at least not yet.
Duke's Singler works out for Blazers (AP)
Kyle Singler, the Oregon native who helped Duke to a national title in 2010, worked out for the Portland Trail Blazers in advance of next week's NBA draft. Singler says the Blazers are the 10th team he's worked out for, with two more to go. He is expected by many to go late in the first round of next Thursday's draft.
Bobcats hire Cho as GM, promote Higgins (AP)
The Charlotte Bobcats have hired former Portland general manager Rich Cho for the same job and are promoting Rod Higgins to president of basketball operations. The team announced the move late Monday, just over a week before the NBA draft and three weeks after Cho was fired by the Trail Blazers. Cho was on the job in Portland less than a year, but brokered a trade with Higgins and the Bobcats in...
Bobcats hire Cho as GM; promote Higgins
The Charlotte Bobcats have hired former Portland general manager Rich Cho for the same job and are promoting Rod Higgins to president of basketball operations.
Joel Freeland remains in Europe - Joel Freeland (F) Portland Trail Blazers
The Trail Blazers hold the rights to PF Joel Freeland, but aren't likely to bring him over from Europe until next summer.
Victor Claver unlikely to join Blazers - Victor Claver (F) Portland Trail Blazers
Trail Blazers forward Victor Claver is unlikely to join the team this season, as the 22-year-old wants to remain in Spain another season.
Blazers dismiss general manager Cho
The Portland Trail Blazers have dismissed general manager Rich Cho after less than a year on the job.
Warriors' Curry wins sportsmanship award (AP)
Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors has won the Joe Dumars Trophy presented to the NBA player who best exemplifies sportsmanship. Curry received 88 of a possible 347 first-place votes from fellow players. Luol Deng of the Chicago Bulls was second with 84 votes and Portland's LaMarcus Aldridge was third with 56.
Dirk, Mavs beat Blazers, advance to 2nd round
Dirk Nowitzki had 33 points and 11 rebounds, and the Dallas Mavericks withstood a furious Portland comeback to beat the Trail Blazers 103-96 Thursday night and take the first-round playoff series in six games.Blazers face Game 6 elimination by Mavs (AP)
Dirk Nowitzki had 33 points and 11 rebounds, and the Dallas Mavericks withstood a furious Portland comeback to beat the Trail Blazers 103-96 Thursday night and take the first-round playoff series in six games. The Mavericks advanced to face the defending champion Los Angeles Lakers, who beat New Orleans 98-80 Thursday night to take that first-round series.
Mavs enjoy win, set sights on Lakers (AP)
The verbal jabbing of Phil Jackson and the mind games with Ron Artest will begin soon enough. First, Mark Cuban wanted a day to celebrate his Dallas Mavericks making it to the second round to face the Los Angeles Lakers. Dirk Nowitzki had 33 points and 11 rebounds, helping the Mavs to a 103-96 win over Portland in Game 6 on Thursday night.
Mavericks regain control after meltdown (AP)
PORTLAND, Ore. -- The Dallas Mavericks recovered from the embarrassment of squandering a 23-point lead against the Trail Blazers, taking command of their first-round playoff series with a determined victory at home. Now they must break this season's losing tradition at the Rose Garden and exorcise the demons of playoffs past to get past the Blazers.
NBA playoffs 2011: Bad blood between Dallas Mavericks, Portland Trail Blazers
The bad blood is flowing as the Dallas Mavericks and Portland Trail Blazers head into Game 6 of their Western Conference playoff series.Blazers go cold in fourth as Mavs seize 3-2 lead
Holding another double-digit lead going into the fourth quarter, the Dallas Mavericks found a great way to protect it. They just stood and watched the Portland Trail Blazers miss 10 straight shots.Mavs avoid late collapse, take 3-2 lead (AP)
Holding another double-digit lead going into the fourth quarter, the Dallas Mavericks found a great way to protect it. They just stood and watched the Portland Trail Blazers miss 10 straight shots. Dirk Nowitzki scored 11 of his 25 points in the third quarter and the Dallas Mavericks avoided another late collapse to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 93-82 Monday night to take a 3-2 lead in their...
Mavs handle Blazers to take 3-2 lead
Dirk Nowitzki scored 11 of his 25 points in the third quarter and the Dallas Mavericks avoided another late collapse to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 93-82 Monday night to take a 3-2 lead in their first-round series.
Cuban gripes about refs in Game 4 loss (AP)
Mavericks owner Mark Cuban believes officials missed two crucial calls during Dallas' 18-point meltdown during the fourth quarter of a Game 4 loss to Portland. He's so sure of it, he's "absolutely" willing to be fined for voicing his complaints. "Just so that it's on the record," he said before Game 5 on Monday night.
Cuban gripes about officiating in Game 4
Mavericks owner Mark Cuban says officials missed two crucial calls during Dallas' 18-point meltdown during the fourth quarter of a Game 4 loss to Portland.
Down 23, Blazers even series with Mavs (AP)
Brandon Roy's go-ahead bank shot with 39.2 seconds left capped Portland's 23-point second half comeback and the Blazers beat the Dallas Mavericks 84-82 on Saturday night, evening the first-round playoff series at two games apiece. Roy, who has struggled to find his place on the team since undergoing arthroscopic surgery on both knees in January, had 18 of his 24 points in the fourth...
Blazers look to even up series against Dallas
Portland tries to keep momentum going in Game 4.
Roy leads Blazers' rally past Mavericks
Brandon Roy go-ahead bank shot with 39.2 seconds left capped Portland's 23-point second half comeback and the Blazers beat the Dallas Mavericks 84-82 on Saturday, evening the first-round playoff series at two games apiece.
Matthews, Blazers edge Mavs, trail 2-1 in series
Wesley Matthews had 25 points and the Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Mavericks 97-92 on Thursday night to narrow Dallas' lead in the first-round playoff series to 2-1.Matthews. Blazers cut Mavs' lead to 2-1 (AP)
Wesley Matthews had 25 points and the Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Mavericks 97-92 on Thursday night to narrow Dallas' lead in the first-round playoff series to 2-1. Jason Terry had 29 points coming off the bench early for the Mavericks, including five 3-pointers. The Blazers led by as many as 13 points in the fourth quarter, but Dirk Nowitzki hit consecutive jumpers to make it 87-81...
Cuban: Object hit me in face in Portland (AP)
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban says he was struck in the face by an unknown object during Thursday night's playoff game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Cuban told reporters afterward he did not know what the object was, and he was unhurt by it. He also praised the security at the Rose Garden.
Report: Cuban struck in face with object
Dallas owner Mark Cuban was struck in the face by an object thrown at the Rose Garden during the Mavericks' Game 3 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday night, ESPNDallas.com reported.
NBA playoffs 2011: Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban hit in face by object thrown from stands during Game 3.
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban was hit in the face by an object thrown from the stands during Game 3 against the Portland Trail Blazers.Roy apologizes for comments after Game 2
Trail Blazers guard Brandon Roy has apologized for his comments about playing time after the second game of Portland's playoff series against the Dallas Mavericks, saying they resulted from frustration.
Matthews scores 25 to lead Trail Blazers
Wesley Matthews had 25 points and the Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Mavericks 97-92 on Thursday night to narrow Dallas' lead in the first-round playoff series to 2-1.
2011 NBA Playoffs: Brandon Roy of Portland Trail Blazers apologizes for postgame comments
Trail Blazers guard Brandon Roy has apologized for his comments about playing time after the second game of Portland's playoff series against the Dallas Mavericks, saying they resulted from frustration.Portland Trail Blazers' Brandon Roy 'hurt' by not playing against Mavs
Brandon Roy is disappointed that the Blazers aren't playing him in their series against the Mavericks.Mavericks head to Portland with 2-0 edge (AP)
The Dallas Mavericks keep catching the Trail Blazers off guard. First it was Jason Kidd, then it was Peja Stojakovic -- as if defending Dirk Nowitzki wasn't enough. The surprising success of those two veterans has put the Mavs in control as they head to Portland with a 2-0 lead in their first-round playoff series against the Blazers.
Mavs claim 2-0 lead over Blazers, 101-89 (AP)
The Portland Trail Blazers must feel like they are in an NBA time warp. First they got beaten by Jason Kidd, now Kidd and Peja Stojakovic. Even the Dallas Mavericks are feeling the retro mood. They're up 2-0 in a playoff series for the first time since 2006. Stojakovic tied his career playoff best with five 3-pointers and had 21 points, and Kidd continued his surprising scoring surge with 18...
Dirk nets 33 points as Mavs take 2-0 lead
Peja Stojakovic tied his career playoff best with five 3-pointers and had 21 points, and Jason Kidd continued showing off a surprising scoring touch with 18 points, powering the Dallas Mavericks to a 101-89 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday night and a 2-0 lead in their first-round series.
NBA playoffs 2011: Referee Danny Crawford assigned to Game 2 of Dallas Mavericks-Portland Trail Blazers series
As far as Dallas conspiracy theories go, referee Danny Crawford working Mavericks playoff games ranks right up there with who shot J.R. Ewing.Mavs draw nemesis referee for Game 2 (AP)
The officiating in Game 2 of the Portland-Dallas series was already going to be scrutinized after Trail Blazers coach Nate McMillan was fined $35,000 for his comments about the opener. The Mavericks found out that Tuesday night's officiating crew included Dan Crawford. Dallas was 2-18 in playoff games where he has been a referee.
NBA fines Blazers coach McMillan $35k
Portland coach Nate McMillan has been fined $35,000 by the NBA for disparaging comments about the officiating in Game 1 of the Trail Blazers' playoff series against the Dallas Mavericks.
2011 NBA Playoffs: Portland Trail Blazers coach Nate McMillan fined for comments about officiating after Game 1 vs. Dallas Mavericks
Trail Blazers coach Nate McMillan was fined $35,000 for his comments about the officiating after his team's Game 1 loss to the Mavericks.NBA fines Blazers coach McMillan $35,000 (AP)
Portland coach Nate McMillan has been fined $35,000 by the NBA for disparaging comments about the officiating in Game 1 of the Trail Blazers' playoff series against the Dallas Mavericks. McMillan was angry because Dallas took 29 free throws and his team took 13. Mavs star Dirk Nowitzki had 13 free throws in the fourth quarter alone, helping lead Dallas to an 89-81 victory.
Portland cries foul
Portland cries foul.
2011 NBA Playoffs: Portland Trail Blazers' Nate McMillan upset about officiating in Game 1 vs. Dallas Mavericks
Portland Trail Blazers coach Nate McMillan was perturbed about the free throw disparity, particularly in the fourth quarter, in Game 1 versus the Dallas Mavericks.Dirk explodes in 4th to rally Mavs past Blazers
Dirk Nowitzki scored 18 of his game-high 28 points in the fourth quarter and the Dallas Mavericks defeated Portland 89-81 Saturday night in Game 1 of their Western Conference quarterfinal series.Nowitzki's 28 rally Mavs past Blazers (AP)
Dirk Nowitzki scored 18 of his game-high 28 points in the fourth quarter and the Dallas Mavericks defeated Portland 89-81 Saturday night in Game 1 of their Western Conference first round series. Even though Nowitzki struggled from the field most of the night, making only 7 of 20 shots, he came through when the Mavericks needed him most.
Dallas Mavericks' Rodrigue Beaubois to sit Game 1 with foot sprain
Dallas Mavericks shooting guard Rodrigue Beaubois, a starter until being benched in the regular-season finale, will not play in Saturday night's first-round Game 1 against the Portland Trail Blazers due to a sprained left foot.Blazers win 3rd straight, grab West's No. 6 seed
LaMarcus Aldridge had 22 points and 11 rebounds and the Portland Trail Blazers locked up the sixth seed in the Western Conference with a 102-89 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night.Blazers lock up 6th seed, beat Grizzlies (AP)
LaMarcus Aldridge had 22 points and 11 rebounds and the Portland Trail Blazers locked up the sixth seed in the Western Conference with a 102-89 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night. The Blazers, who won their third straight, will have to wait until the regular season's final games Wednesday night to learn their opponent for the first round of the playoffs.
Trail Blazers sign C Barron (AP)
The Portland Trail Blazers have signed center Earl Barron for the rest of the season. Barron has played parts of five seasons with Miami, New York, Phoenix and Milwaukee. He has averaged 5.2 points and 3.6 rebounds, appearing in 108 games, including 27 starts. This season the 7-foot, 250-pound center has played for both the Suns and the Bucks.
Lakers fail to lock up 2nd seed in West (AP)
LaMarcus Aldridge teased Gerald Wallace about how the Portland crowd responded when Wallace refused to back down against the Los Angeles Lakers. "They chanted your name so loud, I started chanting with them," Aldridge said. "Ger-ald Wall-ace." Aldridge had 24 points and 11 rebounds, but Wallace -- with his physical play and his refusal to get rattled even when pestered by Ron...
Trail Blazers move into 6th in West (AP)
Gerald Wallace scored 29 points and Nicolas Batum added 21 to lead the Portland Trail Blazers over the Utah Jazz 98-87 on Thursday night. Wallace scored 20 points in the second half as the Blazers wore down the injury-hampered Jazz, who had only nine healthy players. The win moved Portland (46-33) into sole possession of the sixth spot in the Western Conference.
Wallace, Batum pace Trail Blazers
Gerald Wallace scored 29 points and Nicolas Batum added 21 to lead the Portland Trail Blazers over the Utah Jazz 98-87 on Thursday night.
Lakers drop 4th straight, still can't clinch 2-seed
LaMarcus Aldridge had 24 points and 11 rebounds, and the Portland Trail Blazers prevented the Los Angeles Lakers from locking up the second seed in the Western Conference with a 93-86 victory on Friday night.Blazers hand Lakers fourth straight loss
LaMarcus Aldridge had 24 points and 11 rebounds, and the Portland Trail Blazers prevented the Los Angeles Lakers from locking up the second seed in the Western Conference with a 93-86 victory on Friday night.
Injury-plagued Blazers make playoffs (AP)
The perpetually promising Portland Trail Blazers are back in the NBA playoffs despite another season of untimely injuries. Portland claimed its playoff berth on Tuesday night with a whimper: Houston's loss to Sacramento clinched a spot for the Blazers, who were then routed 108-87 by the Golden State Warriors.
Blazers clinch playoff spot despite loss (AP)
David Lee had 29 points and a season-high 20 rebounds and the Golden State Warriors beat the Trail Blazers 108-87 on Tuesday night, tempering the celebration as Portland secured a playoff spot. Monta Ellis added 30 points for the Warriors, who led by as many as 26 points. LaMarcus Aldridge had 17 points and 12 rebounds for the Blazers, who saw their eight-game winning streak at the Rose Garden end.
Arvydas Sabonis among entrants to Hall - Arvydas Sabonis (C) Portland Trail Blazers
Arvydas Sabonis was also elected to the Hall of Fame on Monday.
Blazers best road-weary Mavericks 104-96 (AP)
Gerald Wallace scored 19 points and the Portland Trail Blazers took advantage of the road-weary Dallas Mavericks for a 104-96 victory on Sunday night. LaMarcus Aldridge added 18 points for the Blazers, who have won eight straight at home. Overall, Portland has won seven of its last 10 as it jockeys for playoff position in the Western Conference.
Mavs C Chandler out due to sore back (AP)
Dallas Mavericks center Tyson Chandler won't play against the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday night because of a sore lower back. It is just the seventh game the 7-foot-1 veteran has missed this season. Brendan Haywood will start in his place. Chandler is averaging 10.2 points and 9.3 rebounds this season for Dallas, which has already clinched a playoff spot.
Dallas Mavericks without Tyson Chandler (lower back) vs. Portland Trail Blazers
Mavericks center Tyson Chandler will sit out Sunday's potential first-round playoff preview against the Trail Blazers due to lower back pain. Aldridge, Blazers halt Thunder's 5-game streak
LaMarcus Aldridge scored 32 points and the Portland Trail Blazers snapped Oklahoma City's five-game winning streak with a 98-91 victory over the Thunder on Friday night. Blazers snap Thunder's win streak at 5 (AP)
LaMarcus Aldridge scored 32 points and the Portland Trail Blazers snapped Oklahoma City's five-game winning streak with a 98-91 victory over the Thunder on Friday night. Nicolas Batum added 19 points for the Blazers, who have won seven straight at the Rose Garden. Portland sat in the sixth spot in the Western Conference, a game ahead of New Orleans and Memphis.
Los Angeles Lakers' Ron Artest among 4 nominated for citizenship award
Ron Artest is one of four nominees, along with Orlando's Dwight Howard, Chicago's Kyle Korver and Portland's Marcus Camby, for the J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship award.Hornets edge Blazers to take 6th place in West
Carl Landry scored 21 points and the New Orleans Hornets jumped ahead of Portland for sixth place in the Western Conference with a 95-91 victory over the Trail Blazers on Wednesday night.Nuggets continue surge, end Kings' run (AP)
Ty Lawson scored 20 points, J.R. Smith and Danilo Gallinari had 17 each and the Denver Nuggets beat the surging Sacramento Kings 104-90 on Wednesday night. Al Harrington scored 15 and Nene had 12 points and 15 rebounds for the Nuggets, who won their fourth straight and increased their lead over Portland to 2 1/2 games for the fifth spot in the Western Conference playoff race.
Hornets beat Blazers to move into 6th (AP)
Carl Landry scored 21 points and the New Orleans Hornets jumped ahead of Portland for sixth place in the Western Conference with a 95-91 victory over the Trail Blazers on Wednesday night. Chris Paul had 11 points and 12 assists, and Emeka Okafor had 15 points and 10 rebounds before fouling out with 1:38 left.
Spurs fall short as stars sit out 4th straight loss
Andre Miller scored 26 points and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the slumping and banged-up San Antonio Spurs 100-92 on Monday night as Tony Parker, Manu Ginobili and Tim Duncan sat out with injuries.Blazers extend depleted Spurs' skid to 4 (AP)
Andre Miller scored 26 points and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the slumping and banged-up San Antonio Spurs 100-92 on Monday night as Tony Parker, Manu Ginobili and Tim Duncan sat out with injuries. The Blazers beat the NBA's winningest team for the second time in three days, this time with four San Antonio starters sidelined.
Duncan, Parker, Ginobili out vs. Blazers (AP)
Tony Parker, Manu Ginobili and Tim Duncan are all injured and the San Antonio Spurs don't know when they'll be back. None of San Antonio's Big 3 will play Monday night against Portland. Parker is out with a left knee contusion and Ginobili won't play after injuring his left quad in Sunday's loss at Memphis.
Blazers rally to beat banged-up Spurs
Andre Miller scored 26 points and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the slumping and banged-up San Antonio Spurs 100-92 on Monday night as Tony Parker, Manu Ginobili and Tim Duncan sat out with injuries.
Thunder survive Wallace's 40-point effort
Russell Westbrook is most dangerous when attacking the basket. Five fouls kept him from doing that late in Oklahoma City's game with Portland, but his perimeter play was more than enough.
Westbrook shoots Thunder back to the playoffs
Russell Westbrook hit three 3-pointers down the stretch and the Oklahoma City Thunder overcame a 40-point night by Gerald Wallace on Sunday to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 99-90 and clinch their second straight playoff berth.Surging Thunder overcome Wallace's 40 (AP)
Russell Westbrook hit three 3-pointers down the stretch, including the clincher with 21 seconds left, and the Oklahoma City Thunder overcame a 40-point night by Gerald Wallace on Sunday to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 99-90 and clinch their second straight playoff berth. Westbrook's 3 from the left wing gave the Thunder a 97-90 lead and, after Wallace missed a jumper with 16 seconds...
Batum gets Blazers by Spurs at buzzer (AP)
Nicolas Batum scored over Tony Parker at the buzzer and the Portland Trail Blazers edged the San Antonio Spurs 98-96 on Friday night. Batum finished with 21 points for the Blazers, who won their sixth straight game at the Rose Garden, and their sixth in a row at home against the Spurs. San Antonio led by as many as 10 in the fourth quarter but Portland pulled within one at 91-90 after a pair of...
Batum scores at buzzer as Blazers edge Spurs
Nicolas Batum scored over Tony Parker at the buzzer and the Portland Trail Blazers edged the San Antonio Spurs 98-96 on Friday night.Blazers blister Wizards, inch closer to No. 6 spot
Gerald Wallace had 28 points, his most with the Trail Blazers, and Portland routed the Washington Wizards 111-76 on Tuesday night.Wallace has 28 as Blazers rout Wizards (AP)
Gerald Wallace had 28 points, his most with the Trail Blazers, and Portland routed the Washington Wizards 111-76 on Tuesday night. LaMarcus Aldridge had 22 points before sitting for the fourth quarter, and Nicolas Batum added 22 points and 12 rebounds for the Blazers, who are jockeying for playoff position in the Western Conference as the season winds to a close.
Kobe scores 10 of his 22 in fourth
Kobe Bryant scored 10 of his 22 points in a dynamic fourth quarter, and the Los Angeles Lakers rallied from behind in the final three minutes for their 12th win in 13 games, 84-80 over the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday night.
Bryant's dynamic 4th rallies Lakers (AP)
Kobe Bryant scored 10 of his 22 points in a dynamic fourth quarter, and the Los Angeles Lakers rallied from behind in the final three minutes for their 12th win in 13 games, 84-80 over the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday night. Derek Fisher made back-to-back steals to put the Lakers ahead before hitting a clinching jumper with 10 seconds left.
Lakers C Bynum gets 2-game ban for foul (AP)
Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bynum has been suspended two games for his flagrant foul on Minnesota's Michael Beasley. The NBA announced that Bynum will miss Sunday's game against Portland and Tuesday's meeting with Phoenix. Bynum was ejected after committing a flagrant foul during the fourth quarter of the Lakers' 106-98 win over the Timberwolves on Friday night.
Matthews leads surging Blazers by 76ers (AP)
Wesley Matthews had 17 of his 28 points in the first quarter, helping the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Philadelphia 76ers 110-101 Saturday night. Gerald Wallace added 25 points and a season-high eight assists for the Blazers (40-29), who won for the seventh time in nine games to move within a half-game of Denver for the fifth playoff spot in the Western Conference.
Streaking Blazers jump out early, hold off 76ers
Wesley Matthews had 17 of his 28 points in the first quarter, helping the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Philadelphia 76ers 110-101 Saturday night.Blazers rout hapless Cavs 111-70 (AP)
LaMarcus Aldridge had 20 points and 11 rebounds before heading to the sideline late in the third quarter, and the Portland Trail Blazers routed the Cleveland Cavaliers 111-70 on Thursday night. Portland led by as many as 44 points while easily surpassing its largest margin of victory this season. Gerald Wallace added 17 points for the Blazers, who had 29 assists compared to Cleveland's total of...
Aldridge, Roy lead Blazers over Mavs (AP)
LaMarcus Aldridge scored 30 points and Brandon Roy added 21 off the bench, including a key jumper with less than a minute to go, as the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Dallas Mavericks 104-101 on Tuesday night. The Blazers led 100-94 with 3:50 left, but Jason Terry's basket narrowed it to 100-99.
Aldridge, Roy too much for Mavs
LaMarcus Aldridge scored 30 points and Brandon Roy added 21 off the bench, including a key jumper with less than a minute to go, as the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Dallas Mavericks 104-101 on Tuesday night.
Blazers sign Johnson for rest of season
The Portland Trail Blazers have signed center Chris Johnson of the NBA Development League's Dakota Wizards for the rest of the season.
Paul shines in return as Hornets win (AP)
Chris Paul returned from a concussion and scored a season-high 33 points to go with 15 assists, seven rebounds and five steals, and the New Orleans Hornets beat the Sacramento Kings 115-103 on Saturday night. David West had 25 points and former Kings forward Carl Landry added 20 for New Orleans, which has won four of five games and passed Portland for sixth place in the Western Conference.
Teague's career night helps Hawks snap slide
Jeff Teague matched a career high with 24 points, Jamal Crawford added 20 and the Atlanta Hawks snapped a four-game slide with a 91-82 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday night.Undermanned Hawks snap 4-game skid (AP)
Jeff Teague matched a career high with 24 points, Jamal Crawford added 20 and the Atlanta Hawks snapped a four-game slide with a 91-82 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday night. LaMarcus Aldridge scored 22 and Wesley Matthews finished with 19 for Portland, which has lost two straight following a four-game winning streak.
Hawks' Powell arrested on traffic charge (AP)
Atlanta Hawks reserve forward Josh Powell was arrested before Saturday's game for refusing to move his car for an oncoming ambulance, according to a team official. The 28-year-old Powell was not at Philips Arena while the Hawks played the Portland Trail Blazers. "We are aware of the traffic incident concerning Josh and that he is not at the game tonight," Hawks spokesman Arthur Triche...
Atlanta Hawks' Al Horford sits vs. Portland Trail Blazers with sore ankle
Hawks center Al Horford is sidelined with a sore left ankle and will not play Saturday night against Portland.Bobcats spoil Wallace's return to NC (AP)
Stephen Jackson scored 18 of his 29 points in the fourth quarter, including the go-ahead three-point play, and the Bobcats beat the Portland Trail Blazers 97-92 on Friday night to spoil Gerald Wallace's return to Charlotte. In his first game back from a hamstring injury, Jackson finished one point shy of the team record for points in a quarter held by Wallace as Charlotte snapped a six-game...
Bobcats edge Trail Blazers in Wallace's return
Stephen Jackson scored 18 of his 29 points in the fourth quarter, including the go-ahead three-point play, and the Bobcats beat the Portland Trail Blazers 97-92 on Friday night to spoil Gerald Wallace's return to Charlotte.Raptors hand Pacers sixth straight loss (AP)
Leandro Barbosa scored a season-high 29 points, Ed Davis had 12 points and 13 rebounds and the Toronto Raptors beat the Pacers 108-98 on Friday night, Indiana's fifth straight loss in Toronto. The Pacers lost their sixth straight overall and dropped into a tie with Charlotte for the final playoff spot in the East after the Bobcats beat Portland.
Former Charlotte Bobcats F Gerald Wallace: Trade to Portland Trail Blazers a 'stab in the back'
Calling it a "stab in the back" and "slap in the face," Gerald Wallace says he was blindsided by the Charlotte Bobcats' decision to trade him last month.Blazers hand McMillan extension
The Portland Trail Blazers and coach Nate McMillan have agreed to a two-year contract extension.
Spoelstra: We'll look at everything, A to Z
Erik Spoelstra talks with Sun Sports about Miami's 105-96 loss to Portland, saying he'll look into everything "A to Z" to reverse the slide.
Something to cry about: Heat drop 5th in a row
LaMarcus Aldridge scored 26 points, Gerald Wallace scored 22 and the Portland Trail Blazers sent Miami to its fifth straight loss, beating the Heat 105-96 Tuesday night.Blazers send Heat to fifth straight loss (AP)
LaMarcus Aldridge proved LeBron James right. The Miami Heat could have done without that confirmation. Shortly after James called Aldridge one of the top All-Star "snubs" in NBA history, he scored 26 points and led the Portland Trail Blazers to a 105-96 win over Miami -- sending the Heat to their fifth straight loss.
Nate McMillan, Portland Trail Blazers agree on a two-year extension
The Portland Trail Blazers and coach Nate McMillan have agreed to a two-year contract extension.Blazers' McMillan gets 2-year extension (AP)
The Portland Trail Blazers and coach Nate McMillan have agreed to a two-year contract extension. McMillan is in his sixth season as coach of the Blazers. He has a 234-239 record with the team, which plays at Miami on Tuesday night. McMillan has taken the Blazers to the playoffs twice in his tenure. In 2008-09 he guided Portland to a share of the Northwest Division title and its first postseason...
Aldridge scores 24 to lead Blazers
LaMarcus Aldridge scored 24 points, Andre Miller added 15 and the Portland Trail Blazers held on to beat the Orlando Magic, who were without the suspended Dwight Howard, 89-85 on Monday night.
Trail Blazers hold off Howard-less Magic (AP)
LaMarcus Aldridge scored 24 points, Andre Miller added 15 and the Portland Trail Blazers held on to beat the Orlando Magic, who were without the suspended Dwight Howard, 89-85 on Monday night. Portland won its third straight, and 10th in 13 games. The Blazers also swept the two-game season series with Orlando.
Aldridge has 26 as Blazers beat Bobcats (AP)
LaMarcus Aldridge scored 26 points and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Charlotte Bobcats 93-69 Saturday night, a little more than a week after the two teams pulled off a trade just minutes before the deadline. Patty Mills made four 3-pointers for the Trail Blazers. Gerald Henderson had 16 points for the Bobcats, who have lost four straight, all on the road.
Charlotte Bobcats' Stephen Jackson sitting out with strained hamstring
Charlotte Bobcats forward Stephen Jackson is sitting out Saturday night's game against the Portland Trail Blazers because of an injured left hamstring.Bobcats F Jackson out due to hamstring (AP)
Charlotte Bobcats forward Stephen Jackson is sitting out Saturday night's game against the Portland Trail Blazers because of an injured left hamstring. Jackson, who leads the Bobcats with an average of 19 points per game, was hurt in Friday night's 92-84 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. He had eight points and two rebounds before leaving in the third quarter.
Howard suspended one game for techs
Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard has been suspended for one game without pay for picking up his 16th technical foul of the season. He will serve the suspension Monday when the Magic are home against Portland.
Dwight Howard of Orlando Magic to serve technical suspension Monday
Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard has been suspended for one game without pay for picking up his 16th technical foul of the season. He will serve the suspension Monday when the Magic are home against Portland.Magic's Howard banned 1 game for techs (AP)
Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard has been suspended for one game without pay for picking up his 16th technical foul of the season. He will serve the suspension Monday when the Magic are home against Portland. The penalty was announced Saturday by NBA executive Stu Jackson. Howard leads the NBA in technicals this season.
C Howard faces 1-game ban for techs (AP)
Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard faces a one-game suspension after picking up his 16th technical foul of the season. Howard, who leads the NBA in technicals this season, was whistled for another one with 1:41 left in the first half Friday night against Chicago. If the call is upheld following a review by the league, Howard would be suspended for Orlando's next game against Portland on Monday...
Matthews leads Blazers past Kings (AP)
Wesley Matthews scored 11 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter and the Portland Trail Blazers pulled away for a 107-102 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night. LaMarcus Aldridge had 20 points and 10 rebounds for the Blazers, who had dropped three of four. Andre Miller had 19 points, Nicolas Batum added 17 and Patty Mills finished with 14.
Rockets win fifth straight to reach .500 (AP)
Kyle Lowry had 21 points and 11 assists, and the Houston Rockets won their fifth straight with a 103-87 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday night. Luis Scola added 21 points and Kevin Martin had 20 for Houston, which snapped a four-game losing streak at the Rose Garden and reached .500 at 31-31.
Crawford helps Hawks hold off Blazers (AP)
Jamal Crawford had 23 points, including a key 3-pointer with 1:36 left, and the Atlanta Hawks held off a late rally by the Portland Trail Blazers for a 90-83 victory on Sunday night. Joe Johnson added 22 points and Atlanta led by as many as 23 in the sixth of a seven-game road trip. The Hawks are 3-3 on the trip, which wraps up Monday night in Denver.
Nuggets' Gallinari out with sprained toe (AP)
Nuggets forward Danilo Gallinari will sit out Monday night against the Atlanta Hawks because of a sprained left big toe. Gallinari stubbed his toe late in a loss to Portland on Friday night and Nuggets coach George Karl said the digit remains tender. Gallinari scored 30 points against the Blazers, one shy of tying his career high.
Jordan defends Bobcats' trade of Wallace (AP)
Charlotte Bobcats owner Michael Jordan was busy on Saturday defending his decision to trade Gerald Wallace and playing a major role in getting a reluctant Joel Przybilla comfortable with his new boss. In a brief interview with The Associated Press, Jordan said "I love the trade" that sent the former All-Star Wallace to Portland.
Roy helps Blazers beat Nuggets in OT (AP)
Wesley Matthews teased teammate Brandon Roy when he arrived at his locker to a crowd of reporters following the Trail Blazers' overtime victory over the Nuggets. "Brandon Roy must have scored some points!" Matthews shouted to no one in particular. Roy, playing in just his second game since coming back from arthroscopic surgery on both knees, came off the bench to score 18 points --...
Wallace ready for Trail Blazers debut (AP)
Gerald Wallace is still getting over the initial shock of being traded to the Portland Trail Blazers. Wallace was acquired from Charlotte on Thursday in a trade deadline deal that sent Joel Przybilla, Sean Marks and Dante Cunningham along with two first-round draft picks to the Bobcats. Wallace said he went to practice Thursday morning and was still a Bobcat.
Jackson's 30 lift undermanned Bobcats (AP)
Stephen Jackson scored 30 points, D.J. Augustin added 23 and the undermanned Charlotte Bobcats began life without Gerald Wallace by beating the Sacramento Kings 110-98 on Friday night. A day after trading the franchise's only All-Star and second-leading scorer to Portland, the Bobcats pulled away midway through the fourth quarter despite dressing only eight players.
Charlotte Bobcats say Michael Jordan 'willing to spend' in due time
On Friday, arena employees in Charlotte were scrambling to cover up all likenesses of forward Gerald Wallace, the only All-Star in franchise history, traded to Portland a day earlier.Bobcats defend Wallace trade to Blazers (AP)
First, Michael Jordan's Charlotte Bobcats allowed starting point guard Raymond Felton to leave in free agency. Then they traded center Tyson Chandler for payroll relief. On Friday, arena employees were scrambling to cover up all likenesses of forward Gerald Wallace, the only All-Star in franchise history, who was traded to Portland a day earlier for role players and draft picks.
Lakers rally to end Blazers' streak at 6 (AP)
Kobe Bryant had 37 points and the Los Angeles Lakers overcame a 10-point deficit late in the fourth quarter to beat Portland 106-101 in overtime Wednesday night, snapping the Trail Blazers' season-best, six-game winning streak. LaMarcus Aldridge had 29 points and 14 rebounds for the Blazers, but didn't hit a shot in the fourth quarter and missed two key free throws in the extra period.
Bobcats trade F Wallace to Blazers
The Charlotte Bobcats have agreed to trade forward Gerald Wallace to the Portland Trail Blazers for a package that includes two first-round picks as owner Michael Jordan cuts payroll and eyes the future.
Bobcats agree to send Wallace to Blazers (AP)
The Charlotte Bobcats have agreed to trade forward Gerald Wallace to the Portland Trail Blazers for a package that includes two first-round picks as owner Michael Jordan cuts payroll and eyes the future. Coach Paul Silas confirmed Thursday the deal made just before the deadline would also give the Bobcats little-used center Joel Przybilla and reserve forward Dante Cunningham.
What a win for Lakers in Portland
An Artest sighting. A late rally. A wild OT. And a clutch Kobe.
Kobe, Lakers storm back to beat Blazers in OT
Kobe Bryant had 37 points and the Los Angeles Lakers overcame a 10-point deficit late in the fourth quarter to beat Portland 106-101 in overtime Wednesday night, snapping the Trail Blazers' season-best, six-game winning streak.Brandon Roy of Portland Trail Blazers returns after double knee surgery
Portland Trail Blazers guard Brandon Roy returned from injury Wednesday night against the Los Angeles Lakers.Kobe, Lakers try to avoid slip-up in Portland
Kobe scores 37, hits key shots late
Kobe Bryant had 37 points and the Los Angeles Lakers overcame a 10-point deficit late in the fourth quarter to beat Portland 106-101 in overtime Wednesday night, snapping the Trail Blazers' season-best, six-game winning streak.
Undermanned Blazers surge into break (AP)
In mid-December the vibe around the Portland Trail Blazers seemed fairly bleak. Center Greg Oden was already out for another season because of knee surgery, and something was wrong with All-Star guard Brandon Roy, too. It was clear that Roy was in trouble on Dec. 15 against the Dallas Mavericks, when he had just four points in 30 minutes, well off his season average of 16.6 points per game.
Aldridge helps Blazers rally by Hornets (AP)
LaMarcus Aldridge scored 34 points and the Portland Trail Blazers rallied in the fourth quarter to beat the New Orleans Hornets 103-96 Wednesday night for their season-high sixth straight victory. Wesley Matthews added 24 points for Portland, which has been able to win despite injuries to three-time All-Star Brandon Roy and starting center Marcus Camby.
Blazers extend streak over Wolves to 16 (AP)
Wesley Matthews had 23 points while LaMarcus Aldridge added 21 to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a 95-81 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday night. Dante Cunningham had career highs with 18 points and 13 rebounds for the Blazers, who have now won 16 straight games against the Timberwolves and five in a row overall, their longest winning streak of the season.
Aldridge has 36, Blazers run streak to 4 (AP)
The Detroit Pistons knew exactly what was coming Sunday night. It didn't help. All-Star snub LaMarcus Aldridge scored 36 points, leading the Portland Trail Blazers to their fourth straight win, 105-100 over the Pistons. "The difference in this game was Aldridge, Aldridge and Aldridge," Pistons coach John Kuester said.
Aldridge scores 37, Blazers beat Raptors (AP)
LaMarcus Aldridge scored 14 of his 37 points in the fourth quarter, Rudy Fernandez had 23 and the Portland Trail Blazers won their third straight game, beating the skidding Toronto Raptors 102-96 on Friday night. Coming off a career-high 42 points in Monday's win over Chicago, Aldridge shot 14 for 25 and grabbed 10 rebounds.
Aldridge (37 points) lifts Blazers over Raptors
LaMarcus Aldridge scored 14 of his 37 points in the fourth quarter, Rudy Fernandez had 23 and the Portland Trail Blazers won their third straight game, beating the Toronto Raptors 102-96 on Friday night.Blazers Roy, Camby back at practice
Guard Brandon Roy has returned to practice with the Portland Trail Blazers but he won't return to the lineup this weekend as he had hoped.
Portland Trail Blazers G Brandon Roy practices; return date still a question
Brandon Roy has returned to practice with the Portland Trail Blazers but he won't return to the lineup this weekend as he had hoped.Aldridge, Blazers hand Bulls 2nd straight defeat
LaMarcus Aldridge had a career-high 42 points and the Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Chicago Bulls 109-103 on Monday night.Aldridge's 42 help Blazers beat Bulls (AP)
LaMarcus Aldridge had a career-high 42 points and the Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Chicago Bulls 109-103 on Monday night. Derrick Rose had 36 points for the Bulls, who lost their second straight. Chicago has not lost three in a row this season. Aldridge's 20-foot jumper with 1:11 left made it 100-93 and appeared to seal it for the Blazers, but Rose answered with a 3-pointer with just more...
Portland Trail Blazers' Nicolas Batum: Chicago Bulls' Derrick Rose can't play defense
The Chicago Bulls' Derrick Rose had 36 points, but his defense helped the Portland Trail Blazers win, says Nicolas Batum.Brandon Roy of Portland Trail Blazers returning to practice
Trail Blazers guard Brandon Roy is returning to practice, but it remains to be seen whether he'll play this weekend.Blazers G Roy returning to practice (AP)
Trail Blazers guard Brandon Roy is returning to practice, but it remains to be seen whether he'll play this weekend. Portland's three-time All-Star had arthroscopic surgery on both of his knees just three weeks ago. He was averaging 16.6 points in 23 games before he was sidelined indefinitely by the team.
Cavs set record for futility with 24th loss in row
Cleveland's losing streak reached 24 games on Saturday night as Wesley Matthews scored 31 points and LaMarcus Aldridge added 20 to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a 111-105 win over the pitiful Cavs.Cavs lose 24th straight, set NBA record (AP)
The Cavaliers have the NBA's record for futility all to themselves. Cleveland's losing streak reached 24 games on Saturday night as Wesley Matthews scored 31 points and LaMarcus Aldridge added 20 to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a 111-105 win over the pitiful Cavs, who remain winless in 2011 and have lost a mind-boggling 34 of 35.
Cavs lose 23rd straight, tie NBA record (AP)
The Cleveland Cavaliers matched the longest single-season losing streak in NBA history, dropping their 23rd straight with a 112-105 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night. The Cavaliers tied the 1995-96 Grizzlies, then in Vancouver, and the 1997-98 Denver Nuggets. They can equal their own overall mark for futility with a loss in Saturday night's game at home against the Portland Trail...
Pacers drop Blazers, improve to 3-0 under Vogel
Danny Granger scored 25 points to help the Indiana Pacers beat the Portland Trail Blazers 100-87 on Friday night and improve to 3-0 under interim coach Frank Vogel.Pacers now 3-0 under interim coach Vogel (AP)
Danny Granger scored 25 points to help the Indiana Pacers beat the Portland Trail Blazers 100-87 on Friday night and improve to 3-0 under interim coach Frank Vogel. Granger was questionable with a sinus infection, but he shot 7 for 13 from the field to help Indiana earn its first winning streak of more than two games this season.
Aldridge scores 40 as Blazers beat Spurs (AP)
As Portland forward LaMarcus Aldridge was leaving the court following the Trail Blazers' 99-86 victory over the NBA-leading Spurs, San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich reached out to shake his hand. Aldridge had a career-high 40 points along with 11 rebounds to hand the Spurs just their eighth loss of the season.
Aldridge lifts Trail Blazers past Spurs
LaMarcus Aldridge had a career-high 40 points along with 11 rebounds and the Portland Trail Blazers defeated the NBA-leading San Antonio Spurs 99-86 on Tuesday night.
Nene, Nuggets too much for banged-up Blazers
Nene had 22 points and 10 rebounds, Carmelo Anthony and Chauncey Billups scored 20 points each and the Denver Nuggets beat the Portland Trail Blazers 109-90 on Wednesday night.Nuggets win, Blazers lose Matthews (AP)
Nene had 22 points and 10 rebounds, Carmelo Anthony and Chauncey Billups scored 20 points each and the Denver Nuggets beat the Portland Trail Blazers 109-90 on Wednesday night. Wesley Matthews had 19 points and LaMarcus Aldridge added 18 points and nine rebounds for Portland. The injury-riddled Blazers suffered another blow when Matthews sprained his right ankle late in the second quarter.
Aldridge drops 40 as Blazers knock off Spurs
LaMarcus Aldridge had a career-high 40 points along with 11 rebounds and the Portland Trail Blazers defeated the NBA-leading San Antonio Spurs 99-86 on Tuesday night.Celtics open road trip with win over Blazers
Ray Allen scored 18 points, Paul Pierce added 17 and the Boston Celtics opened their West Coast road swing with an 88-78 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday night.Allen leads Celtics past Blazers
Ray Allen scored 18 points, Paul Pierce added 17 and the Boston Celtics opened their West Coast road swing with an 88-78 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday night.
Portland Trail Blazers forward Nicolas Batum (knee) listed as day to day
The Portland Trail Blazers say an MRI on forward Nicolas Batum's injured left knee is clear and he is day to day with a bone bruise.Surging Celtics top Blazers to open trip (AP)
The Boston Celtics got their West Coast trip started with authority. Ray Allen scored 18 points, Paul Pierce added 17 and Boston beat the Portland Trail Blazers 88-78 Thursday night. "Once we took the lead and built it, we knew it was over," Kevin Garnett said. Rajon Rondo had 11 points, six rebounds and five assists for the Celtics, winners of seven of their last eight.
Evans scores 26, Kings cool off Blazers (AP)
Tyreke Evans scored 26 points and the Sacramento Kings earned a 96-81 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night. Evans was one of five Kings to score in double figures as Sacramento (10-32) won its fourth road game of the season. Evans, who shot 9 of 16, had six rebounds and six assists. The loss ended a five-game winning streak for Portland (25-21).
Blazers F Aldridge has clear MRI on hip
Portland Trail Blazers forward LaMarcus Aldridge has had an MRI on his right hip that shows no damage.
Portland Blazers F LaMarcus Aldridge has clear MRI on hip
Portland Trail Blazers forward LaMarcus Aldridge has had an MRI on his right hip that shows no damage.'Frail Blazers' keep finding ways to win (AP)
Trail Blazers coach Nate McMillan dreads hearing his phone ring first thing in the morning because it usually means bad news, like another injury. McMillan has had quite a few of those calls, and they haven't let up since early in the season. It's gotten so bad that fans have dubbed McMillan's team the "Frail Blazers." Portland has been besieged with injuries -- particularly...
Blazers call up Chris Johnson from D-League - Chris Johnson (C) Portland Trail Blazers
In the wake of Marcus Camby's knee injury, the Trail Blazers have called up center Chris Johnson from the D-League.
Brandon Roy of Portland Trail Blazers hopes to return this season
Portland Trail Blazers guard Brandon Roy says he hopes to return this season after having arthroscopic surgery on both knees.Roy says he hopes to return this season
Portland Trail Blazers guard Brandon Roy says he hopes to return this season after having arthroscopic surgery on both knees.
Blazers win fourth straight, top Clips (AP)
LaMarcus Aldridge had 28 points and eight rebounds, Wesley Matthews added 28 points and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Los Angeles Clippers 108-93 Thursday night, matching a season high with their fourth straight win. Portland shot 56 percent from the field and went on an 18-6 run to finish the game.
Blazers survive Gordon surge
LaMarcus Aldridge had 28 points and eight rebounds, Wesley Matthews added 28 points and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Los Angeles Clippers 108-93 Thursday night, matching a season high with their fourth straight win.
Aldridge, Blazers top Clips for 4th straight win
LaMarcus Aldridge had 28 points and eight rebounds, Wesley Matthews added 28 points and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Los Angeles Clippers 108-93 Thursday night, matching a season high with their fourth straight win.Blazers' Camby out 3 weeks after surgery
Portland Trail Blazers center Marcus Camby had arthroscopic surgery on his right knee and will be sidelined about three weeks.
Marcus Camby of Portland Trail Blazers has knee surgery, out three weeks
Portland Trail Blazers center Marcus Camby had arthroscopic surgery on his right knee and will be sidelined about three weeks.Portland Trail Blazers' Marcus Camby needs knee surgery for partial meniscus tear
The Portland Trail Blazers say center Marcus Camby will need arthroscopic surgery on his left knee. Blazers' Camby to have knee surgery
The Portland Trail Blazers say center Marcus Camby will need surgery on his left knee.
Aldridge's career night takes Blazers by Wolves
LaMarcus Aldridge scored a career-high 37 points and the Portland Trail Blazers won for the 15th consecutive time over Minnesota, beating the Timberwolves 113-102 Monday night.Roy has arthroscopic surgery on knees
Portland Trail Blazers guard Brandon Roy has undergone arthroscopic surgery on both of his knees.
G Brandon Roy of Portland Trail Blazers has arthroscopic surgery on both knees
Portland Trail Blazers guard Brandon Roy has undergone arthroscopic surgery on both of his knees.Nash's late 3 helps Suns top Blazers (AP)
Steve Nash had 23 points, including a 3-pointer that put Phoenix ahead for good with 1:11 to play, and handed out 13 assists, directing the Suns to a 115-111 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night. Grant Hill, back after missing two games with a sprained knee, scored 21 for the Suns, who have won consecutive games for the first time since Dec.
Aldridge's 27, late dunk lift Blazers (AP)
LaMarcus Aldridge made the go-ahead dunk with 1:56 left and finished with 27 points, leading the Portland Trail Blazers to a 96-89 victory over the New Jersey Nets on Saturday night. Brook Lopez scored 32 points for the Nets, who led by as many as 13 in the first half but couldn't fend off the late rally by the Trail Blazers.
Nash's double-double lifts Suns past Blazers
Steve Nash had 23 points, including a 3-pointer that put Phoenix ahead for good with 1:11 to play, and handed out 13 assists, directing the Suns to a 115-111 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night.Blazers' Roy to have two knee surgeries
Portland Trail Blazers star Brandon Roy will have surgery on both of his knees next week.
Portland Trail Blazers guard Brandon Roy to have surgery on both knees next week
Portland Trail Blazers star Brandon Roy will have surgery on both of his knees next week.Knicks surpass 2009-10 road win total (AP)
Amare Stoudemire had 23 points and eight rebounds, Raymond Felton added 17 points and 14 assists, and the New York Knicks beat the Portland Trail Blazers 100-86 on Tuesday night. Ronny Turiaf had a season-high 19 points and tied a season best with 10 rebounds for the Knicks, who improved to 12-8 on the road, surpassing their road win total from last season.
Heat top Blazers in OT for 13th straight road win
LeBron James had 44 points, 13 rebounds and six assists, Dwyane Wade added 34 points and eight rebounds, and the Miami Heat beat the Portland Trail Blazers 107-100 in overtime Sunday night for their 13th straight road victory.James' 44 help Heat extend road streak (AP)
LeBron James had 44 points, 13 rebounds and six assists, Dwyane Wade added 34 points and eight rebounds, and the Miami Heat beat the Portland Trail Blazers 107-100 in overtime Sunday night for their 13th straight road victory. James buried two deep 3-pointers and made two free throws in the extra period for the Heat (30-9), who have won 21 of their last 22 games after a slow start to the season.
LeBron, Heat outlast Blazers in OT
LeBron James had 44 points, 13 rebounds and six assists, Dwyane Wade added 34 points and eight rebounds, and the Miami Heat beat the Portland Trail Blazers 107-100 in overtime Sunday night for their 13th straight road victory.
Timberwolves regress with 2 poor efforts (AP)
Minnesota Timberwolves coach Kurt Rambis insisted earlier this week that his young team was close to turning the corner. Then came home losses to Charlotte and Portland in which the Timberwolves showed little to no energy at the start of the games. The Wolves were down by 16 at halftime to the Bobcats, who were playing without their two leading scorers.
Matthews' career-high 36 lift Blazers (AP)
Wesley Matthews scored 29 of his career-high 36 points in the first half and the Portland Trail Blazers rolled to a 108-98 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night. LaMarcus Aldridge added 28 points and 10 rebounds for the Blazers, who beat Minnesota for the 14th straight time. Kevin Love had 30 points and 19 rebounds for the Timberwolves, who have lost four of their past five games.
Blazers' Matthews scores 29 in 1st half (AP)
Portland Trail Blazers guard Wesley Matthews has scored a franchise record 29 points in the first half against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Matthews hit his first seven shots from the field and was 7 for 8 from 3-point range to lead the Blazers to a 63-43 lead at halftime. His seven 3s were a franchise record for 3-pointers in a half and one off the team record for a game.
Rockets blow Martin's 45 points as Blazers win
LaMarcus Aldridge scored 27 points to help the Portland Trail Blazers to a 103-100 win over the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night.Blazers overcome 45 by Rockets' Martin (AP)
LaMarcus Aldridge scored 27 points to help the Portland Trail Blazers to a 103-100 win over the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night. The loss spoiled a sensational performance by Kevin Martin, who finished with a season-high 45 points. Rudy Fernandez gave Portland the lead with less than a minute remaining.
Blazers hold off red-hot Martin in win
LaMarcus Aldridge scored 27 points to help the Portland Trail Blazers to a 103-100 win over the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night.
Aaron Brooks of Houston Rockets out after re-injuring left ankle
Rockets guard Aaron Brooks is out of the lineup against the Portland Trail Blazers after aggravating an injury to his left ankle. Rockets G Brooks out against Blazers (AP)
Rockets guard Aaron Brooks is out of the lineup against the Portland Trail Blazers after aggravating an injury to his left ankle. Brooks missed 21 games this season because of a sprain to the same ankle and re-injured it Monday in a loss to the Nuggets. He has played eight games since returning and the Rockets went 5-3 during that span.
Dallas Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki won't play vs. Portland Trail Blazers
DALLAS -- Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki will miss his fifth consecutive game Tuesday night against the Portland Trail Blazers as he recovers from a sprained right knee, coach Rick Carlisle said.Terry helps depleted Mavs top Blazers (AP)
Jason Terry scored 12 of his 18 points in the fourth quarter, DeShawn Stevenson also had 18 points and the injury-depleted Dallas Mavericks held on for an 84-81 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday night. LaMarcus Aldridge had 28 points and 10 rebounds and Marcus Camby contributed 10 points and 20 rebounds for Portland.
Joel Przybilla back for Blazers after seven-game absence
Center Joel Przybilla has returned to the Portland Trail Blazers' rotation.Blazers C Przybilla returns from injury (AP)
Center Joel Przybilla has returned to the Portland Trail Blazers' rotation. Przybilla sprained his left ankle on Dec. 17 against Minnesota and had missed the previous seven games. The 7-foot-1 Przybilla entered Tuesday night's game at the Dallas Mavericks averaging 2.1 points in eight games this season.
Aldridge, Batum lead Trail Blazers past Rockets
LaMarcus Aldridge had 25 points and 11 rebounds, Nicolas Batum added a season-high 21 points and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Houston Rockets 100-85 Sunday night for their eighth straight win at home. Blazers land 8th consecutive home win
LaMarcus Aldridge had 25 points and 11 rebounds, Nicolas Batum added a season-high 21 points and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Houston Rockets 100-85 Sunday night for their eighth straight win at home.
Blazers earn eighth straight home win (AP)
LaMarcus Aldridge had 25 points and 11 rebounds, Nicolas Batum added a season-high 21 points and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Houston Rockets 100-85 Sunday night for their eighth straight win at home. Patrick Mills had a career-high 14 points, five assists and five steals for Portland. Wesley Matthews added 14 and Marcus Camby had 13 rebounds and season-high eight assists.
Matthews' 30 help Blazers defeat Jazz (AP)
Wesley Matthews tied a career high with 30 points, LaMarcus Aldridge added 27 and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Utah Jazz 100-89 on Thursday night, hours after learning star guard Brandon Roy will be sidelined for a lengthy period because of sore knees. Deron Williams had 19 points and eight assists for Utah, Paul Millsap added 17 points and Al Jefferson had 13 points and 10 rebounds.
Roy out 'indefinitely' with sore knees
The Portland Trail Blazers say All-Star guard Brandon Roy will be out ''indefinitely'' because of sore knees.
Brandon Roy of Portland Trail Blazers out 'indefinitely' due to sore knees
The Portland Trail Blazers say All-Star guard Brandon Roy will be out "indefinitely" because of sore knees.Billups helps Nuggets end 3-game skid (AP)
Chauncey Billups scored 18 points and the short-handed Denver Nuggets snapped a season-high, three-game losing streak by beating the Portland Trail Blazers 95-77 on Tuesday night. J.R. Smith and Nene added 17 points apiece for the Nuggets, who were without forward Carmelo Anthony for a fourth consecutive game following the death of his sister.
Marcus Camby of Portland Trail Blazers to sit with sprained right ankle
Portland center Marcus Camby missed the Trail Blazers' game against Denver on Tuesday with a sprained right ankle and was replaced in the lineup by forward Dante Cunningham.Anthony misses game vs. Trail Blazers
Nuggets coach George Karl said Carmelo Anthony will not play Tuesday night against the Portland Trail Blazers following the funeral for his sister.
Anthony's status uncertain vs. Blazers
Nuggets coach George Karl is uncertain whether Carmelo Anthony will play Tuesday night against the Portland Trail Blazers following the funeral for his sister.
George Karl not certain if Carmelo Anthony of Denver Nuggets will play
Nuggets coach George Karl is uncertain whether Carmelo Anthony will play Tuesday night against the Portland Trail Blazers following the funeral for his sister.Blazers beat Jazz to end road skid at 4 (AP)
LaMarcus Aldridge scored 26 points, former Utah guard Wesley Matthews had 14, and the Portland Trail Blazers halted a four-game road losing streak with a 96-91 victory over the Jazz on Monday night. Deron Williams had 31 points, including back-to-back 3-pointers that pulled the Jazz within 94-91 with 7.7 seconds left.
Blazers top Jazz despite Williams' 31
LaMarcus Aldridge scored 26 points, former Utah guard Wesley Matthews had 14, and the Portland Trail Blazers halted a four-game road losing streak with a 96-91 victory over the Jazz on Monday night.
Ellis' 39 lift Warriors over Blazers (AP)
Monta Ellis scored 39 points and the Golden State Warriors scored 11 straight points to erase a six-point deficit in the fourth quarter and beat the Portland Trail Blazers 109-102 on Saturday night in their first Christmas home game. David Lee added 21 points, and Dorell Wright scored five of his 16 during the decisive spurt to help the Warriors win back-to-back games for the first time since Nov.
Powered by Ellis' 39, Warriors pull past Blazers
Monta Ellis scored 39 points and the Golden State Warriors scored 11 straight points to erase a six-point deficit in the fourth quarter and beat the Portland Trail Blazers 109-102 on Saturday night in their first Christmas home game.Aldridge's 29 and 19 power Blazers (AP)
LaMarcus Aldridge had 29 points and a career-high 19 rebounds, and the Portland Trail Blazers shook off injury problems to rout the Milwaukee Bucks 106-80 Monday night. Wesley Matthews added 22 points for the Blazers, who have won three in a row and had only eight players dressed after losing Dante Cunningham early in the game.
Aldridge, Blazers survive Warriors' comeback
LaMarcus Aldridge had 17 points and 12 rebounds, and the short-handed Portland Trail Blazers held off the Golden State Warriors 96-95 on Saturday night.Aldridge's 36 lift Blazers over Wolves (AP)
Down to nine players during the second half, Portland turned to LaMarcus Aldridge and Rudy Fernandez. Aldridge tied a career high with 36 points and Fernandez added a career-high 26 to help the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 107-102 Friday night. "That's when they need from me right now," Aldridge said.
Short-handed Portland Trail Blazers without Marcus Camby, Joel Przybilla, Nicolas Batum
Joel Przybilla and Marcus Camby, and forward Nicolas Batum were all sitting out Portland game against Golden State on Saturday night because of injuries.Przybilla, Batum, Camby out for Blazers (AP)
Centers Joel Przybilla and Marcus Camby, and forward Nicolas Batum were all sitting out Portland's game against Golden State on Saturday night because of injuries. Przybilla has a left ankle injury, while Camby and Batum have right shoulder soreness. All three were hurt during Friday night's 107-102 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Minnesota Timberwolves C Darko Milicic, Denver Nuggets G Chauncey Billups both out
Minnesota center Darko Milicic and forward Nikola Pekovic were ruled out of the Timberwolves' game against the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night after each sustained ankle injuries the night before in a loss at Portland.Denver Nuggets coach George Karl, Portland Trail Blazers G Andre Miller hit with fines for separate incidents
Denver Nuggets coach George Karl and Portland Trail Blazers guard Andre Miller have each been fined $25,000 for separate incidents.Coach Karl, Blazers G Miller fined $25K (AP)
Denver Nuggets coach George Karl and Portland Trail Blazers guard Andre Miller have each been fined $25,000 for separate incidents. NBA vice president Stu Jackson announced the punishments Saturday. Karl was fined for public comments about the officiating following the Nuggets' 113-112 home loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday.
Portland Trail Blazers' Brandon Roy to miss three games with sore knee
Trail Blazers guard Brandon Roy will miss the next three games because of a sore left knee.Mavs stave off Blazers despite Aldridge's 35
Caron Butler matched his season high with 23 points, Dirk Nowitzki scored 12 of his 21 in the fourth quarter and the Dallas Mavericks got back on track with a 103-98 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night.Randolph's 25 and 20 lift Grizzlies (AP)
Zach Randolph had 25 points and 20 rebounds to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to their third straight win, 86-73 over the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night. The victory snapped an eight-game winning streak for Portland in Memphis. The Grizzlies hadn't won a home game in the series in almost five years.
Randolph's 20-20 night lifts Grizz over Blazers
Zach Randolph had 25 points and 20 rebounds to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to their third straight win, 86-73 over the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night.Hill takes lead, Spurs reach 20 wins
George Hill scored 22 points and the San Antonio Spurs became the NBA's first 20-game winner this season with a 95-78 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday.
Spurs defeat Blazers in Duncan's 1,000th game
Tim Duncan had eight points and 13 rebounds in his 1,000th career regular-season game, but the San Antonio Spurs hardly needed him while cruising to a fifth straight win with a 95-78 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday.Spurs roll past Blazers for 20th victory (AP)
George Hill scored 22 points and the San Antonio Spurs became the NBA's first 20-game winner this season with a 95-78 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday. Manu Ginobili added 18 points to help the Spurs win their fifth in a row and stop Portland's winning streak at four games. Wesley Matthews led the Trail Blazers with 17 points.
Blazers win third in row despite 39 from Howard
PORTLAND, Ore. -- Andre Miller returned from a one-game suspension to score 22 points and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Orlando Magic 97-83 on Thursday night to extend their winning streak to three games.Wesley Matthews had 20 points for the Blazers, who trailed by 14 points in the first half but led by 15 points in the second. Portland's modest winning streak comes after six straight losses.
Dwight Howard had a season-high 39 points in the loss, the Magic's third straight. The team had...
Miller returns, leads Blazers over Magic (AP)
Andre Miller returned from a one-game suspension to score 22 points and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Orlando Magic 97-83 on Thursday night to extend their winning streak to three games. Wesley Matthews had 20 points for the Blazers, who trailed by 14 points in the first half but led by 15 points in the second.
Blazers top Suns for fourth straight win (AP)
Marcus Camby had 16 points and 18 rebounds, Brandon Roy added 26 points and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Phoenix Suns 101-94 Friday night for their fourth straight win. The Blazers, one of the NBA's worst shooting teams, shot 64 percent in the first half and led by as many as 17 to win their third straight over Phoenix, the team that knocked them out of the playoffs last season.
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Maimi Heat, Portland Trail Blazers get cap space for Udonis Haslem, Greg Oden
The Portland Trail Blazers and Miami Heat have been granted disabled player exceptions for Greg Oden and Udonis Haslem, ESPN.com has learned.Down 9 in 4th, Blazers rally past Suns (AP)
Wesley Matthews scored 24 points, Brandon Roy and LaMarcus Aldridge had 20 apiece and the Portland Trail Blazers rallied to beat Phoenix 106-99 on Tuesday night, snapping the Suns' three-game winning streak. The Suns led by as many as nine points early in the fourth quarter but the Blazers, known for late-game meltdowns of late, tied it at 89 on Nicolas Batum's layup and went in front on...
Derek Fisher becomes NBA consecutive games leader
Los Angeles Lakers guard Derek Fisher might want to consider changing his uniform from No. 2 to No. 1 after he passed Portland's Andre Miller on Tuesday to becPortland Trail Blazers' Andre Miller critical of suspension
Trail Blazers guard Andre Miller is critical of the suspension that ended a consecutive games-played streak that dated back to 2003. Blazers snap 6-game losing streak (AP)
A visit from the lowly Los Angeles Clippers turned out to be just what the Portland Trail Blazers needed. Wesley Matthews had 26 points and the Blazers snapped a six-game losing streak with a 100-91 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday night. Brandon Roy added 14 points, Nicolas Batum had 13 points and a career-high 13 rebounds, and Marcus Camby finished with 12 points and a season-high...
Clips' Cook, Blazers' Miller suspended
The NBA has suspended Clippers forward Brian Cook for two games and Trail Blazers guard Andre Miller for one after a rough conclusion to Portland's 100-91 victory Sunday.
NBA suspends Los Angeles Clippers' Brian Cook, Portland Trail Blazers' Andre Miller
The NBA has suspended Clippers forward Brian Cook for two games and Trail Blazers guard Andre Miller for one after a rough conclusion to Portland's 100-91 win.Wall struggles but Wizards beat Blazers (AP)
On a night that top draft pick John Wall struggled in his return to the starting lineup, the Washington Wizards turned in their best defensive performance of the season and beat Portland 83-79 Friday, the Trail Blazers' sixth consecutive loss. The Wizards held Portland to 10 points in the third quarter and a season-worst 33.3 shooting percentage to win despite getting only 12 points and a...
Center Joel Przybilla back with Portland Trail Blazers
Joel Przybilla has returned to the Trail Blazers, a member of the active roster for the first time since rupturing his right patella tendon during a game last December.C Przybilla back with Trail Blazers (AP)
Joel Przybilla has returned to the Portland Trail Blazers, a member of the active roster for the first time since rupturing his right patella tendon during a game last December. Przybilla re-injured the same tendon in March. His knee had healed by late November, but he then missed four games with the stomach flu.
Rondo, Celtics edge Blazers for 5th straight win
Ray Allen missed his first five 3-point attempts before hitting one with 10.7 seconds left to help the Boston Celtics hold off a late charge by the Portland Trail Blazers and win 99-95 on Wednesday night.Celts hold off rally, Blazers' skid at 5 (AP)
Ray Allen missed his first five 3-point attempts before hitting one with 10.7 seconds left to help the Boston Celtics hold off a late charge by the Portland Trail Blazers and win 99-95 on Wednesday night. It was Boston's fifth straight victory, and the fifth straight loss for Portland. Paul Pierce scored 28 points, Kevin Garnett had 17 points and eight rebounds, and Rajon Rondo had 10 points...
Brand's 18 paces Sixers past flagging Blazers
Elton Brand scored 18 points while Jrue Holiday and Andres Nocioni added 11 each to help the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Portland Trail Blazers 88-79 on Tuesday night.Sixers hand Blazers fourth straight loss (AP)
Elton Brand scored 18 points while Jrue Holiday and Andres Nocioni added 11 each to help the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Portland Trail Blazers 88-79 on Tuesday night. Philadelphia trailed 72-70 midway through the fourth, before going on a 15-4 run that put the game away with 1:50 left. Andre Iguodala, who entered the game averaging 14.8 points, was held to seven -- although four came in the fourth...
Nets hand Blazers third straight loss (AP)
Avery Johnson was so angry after New Jersey's performance in a loss to Philadelphia on Saturday night that the Nets coach called for an impromptu shoot-around early Sunday morning, hours before the Nets were slated to face the Portland Trail Blazers. "We knew he wasn't too pleased right after the game, even before he said we were practicing this morning," Nets center Brook Lopez...
Hornets rip Blazers to get back on track (AP)
Reserve Willie Green scored 13 of his 19 points in the first half, Trevor Ariza added 18, and the New Orleans Hornets got back on track with a 97-78 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night. Chris Paul had 16 points and 13 assists for the Hornets, who had one of the best starts in the NBA but had dropped two of their previous three games on a West Coast road trip.
Paul, Hornets clobber Blazers in Roy's return
Willie Green scored 13 of his 19 points in the first half, Trevor Ariza added 18, and the New Orleans Hornets got back on track with a 97-78 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night.Miles leads Jazz over slumping Kings (AP)
C.J. Miles scored 20 points and Al Jefferson added 19 to help the Utah Jazz beat the Sacramento Kings 94-83 on Monday night. After hitting five 3-pointers in the fourth quarter in a comeback win over Portland Saturday, Miles keyed two runs that gave the Jazz their third win in the last four starts. No team has won more road games (6) in the NBA than Utah, but the Jazz have struggled at home this...
Jazz stage another comeback to buck Blazers
C.J. Miles scored 25 points, hitting five 3-pointers during an electric fourth-quarter comeback, and the Utah Jazz beat the Portland Trail Blazers 103-94 Saturday night.Miles sparks Jazz's rally by Blazers (AP)
C.J. Miles scored 25 points, hitting five 3-pointers during an electric fourth-quarter comeback, and the Utah Jazz beat the Portland Trail Blazers 103-94 Saturday night. Al Jefferson had 20 points and 14 rebounds for the Jazz, who have been the NBA's best comeback team this season, with six fourth-quarter comeback wins.
Aldridge's 24 rally Trail Blazers past Nuggets
LaMarcus Aldridge scored 24 points, Wesley Matthews added 20 and the Portland Trail Blazers rallied during the second half to beat the Denver Nuggets 86-83 Thursday night.Blazers use 2nd-half rally, beat Nuggets (AP)
LaMarcus Aldridge scored 24 points, Wesley Matthews added 20 and the Portland Trail Blazers rallied during the second half to beat the Denver Nuggets 86-83 Thursday night. The Blazers (8-5) trailed by as many as nine points after halftime, but outscored Denver 17-12 during the fourth quarter to pull out the win.
Blazers C Oden to miss another season (AP)
With Greg Oden facing yet another knee operation that will keep him off the court for yet another season, Portland Trail Blazers coach Nate McMillan confronted the perceived curse that has hung over his oft-injured 7-foot center. There's a tendency to grasp for answers why Oden is injury-prone, or why former Blazers Bill Walton or more infamously Sam Bowie were, too.
Sloan to miss 2 Jazz games for funeral (AP)
Utah Jazz coach Jerry Sloan will miss the team's next two games to attend funeral services for a family member. Jazz assistant coach Phil Johnson will assume head coaching duties in Friday night's home game against San Antonio and Saturday's game at Portland. Sloan is expected to rejoin the team prior to the Jazz's home game Monday night against Sacramento.
Portland Trail Blazers center Greg Oden out for season because of knee injury
Portland Trail Blazers center Greg Oden will undergo microfracture surgery on his left knee Friday and will miss the remainder of the 2010-11 season, the team announced Wednesday.Portland Trail Blazers' Brandon Roy to miss next two games with sore left knee
Trail Blazers guard Brandon Roy will miss the next two games because of a sore left knee.Blazers get 30 from Matthews, drop Grizzlies
WEsley Matthews, subbing for the injured Brandon Roy, scored a career-high 30 points, 22 in the first half, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Memphis Grizzlies 100-99 on Tuesday night.Fill-in Matthews has 30 in Blazers' win (AP)
Wesley Matthews, subbing for injured guard Brandon Roy, scored a career-high 30 points and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Memphis Grizzlies 100-99 on Tuesday night. Matthews shot 11 of 19 from the field, including 5 of 10 from 3-point range, as the Trail Blazers salvaged a win after losing their first two games on a three-game road trip.
Portland Trail Blazers guard Brandon Roy out with left knee injury
Portland leading scorer Brandon Roy missed the Trail Blazers' game against the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night with a left knee injury.Injured Roy out for Blazers vs. Memphis (AP)
Portland leading scorer Brandon Roy missed the Trail Blazers' game against the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night with a left knee injury. It was the first missed game of the season for Roy, who averages 18.1 points. Roy, in his fifth season out of Washington, left Saturday's game at New Orleans after playing only 22 minutes, and scoring two points on 1-of-7 shooting.
Hornets top Blazers, remain unbeaten
Thanks to dramatically improved defense, the unbeaten New Orleans Hornets are a totally different team from last season. So are the Portland Trail Blazers, with All-Star guard Brandon Roy rendered ineffective by a chronically sore left knee.
Hornets blast Blazers to remain lone unbeaten
The unbeaten New Orleans Hornets won their eighth in a row, with David West and Marco Belinelli each scoring 18 points Saturday night in a 107-87 win over the Portland Trail Blazers 107-87.Hornets stay unbeaten, improve to 8-0 (AP)
The unbeaten New Orleans Hornets won their eighth in a row, with David West and Marco Belinelli each scoring 18 points Saturday night in a 107-87 win over the Portland Trail Blazers 107-87. The Hornets, the only undefeated team in the NBA, led from start to finish. They have held every one of their opponents below 100 points.
Durant keys late run as Thunder win (AP)
Russell Westbrook scored 36 points, Kevin Durant had eight of his 34 during Oklahoma City's decisive run in the final 5 minutes, and the Thunder beat Portland 110-108 Friday night for their second win over the Trail Blazers in eight days. Durant scored the final eight points in a 10-0 run that turned the Thunder's five-point deficit into a 105-100 lead with 1:29 to play.
Thunder step up late to pull away from Blazers
Russell Westbrook scored 36 points, Kevin Durant had eight of his 34 during Oklahoma City's decisive run in the final 5 minutes, and the Thunder beat Portland 110-108 Friday night for their second win over the Trail Blazers in eight days.Roy insists knee fine after Blazers win (AP)
Brandon Roy insists he's fine, he only wants to manage his minutes with an eye on the long term. "I want to be a better Brandon Roy in February, rather than just holding on," Portland's three-time All-Star guard said. Roy raised eyebrows Tuesday night when he left Portland's 100-78 victory over the Detroit Pistons midway through the first quarter, retreating to the bench where...
Aldridge keys Blazers' rout of Pistons (AP)
LaMarcus Aldridge had 19 points and 17 rebounds, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Pistons 100-78 on Tuesday night, ending Detroit's modest two-game winning streak. Nicolas Batum added 17 points for the Blazers, who led by as many as 25 points. Portland's three-time All-Star Brandon Roy raised eyebrows when he left for an extended period in the first half and iced his right leg.
Brandon Roy of Portland Trail Blazers will limit minutes due to nagging injuries
Portland Trail Blazers guard Brandon Roy said Tuesday that he will have to reduce his playing time, the result of several injuries, The Oregonian reported.Gasol's triple-double helps Lakers crush Blazers
Pau Gasol had 20 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists while completing his fourth career triple-double by the third quarter, and the Lakers improved to 7-0 with a 121-96 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday night.Roy, Blazers hand Raptors fourth straight loss
Brandon Roy scored 26 points, LaMarcus Aldridge added 22 points and 10 rebounds, and the Portland Trail Blazers cruised to a 97-84 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Saturday night.Blazers cruise by Raptors 97-84 (AP)
Brandon Roy scored 26 points, LaMarcus Aldridge added 22 points and 10 rebounds, and the Portland Trail Blazers cruised to a 97-84 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Saturday night. Jarrett Jack had 16 points and Andrea Bargnani, Leandro Barbosa and Jose Calderon all scored 12 for the Raptors (1-5), who finished a tough four-game West Coast trip winless and have lost five straight to Portland.
Lakers 7-0 after Gasol has triple-double (AP)
Pau Gasol had 20 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists while completing his fourth career triple-double by the third quarter, and the Los Angeles Lakers easily improved to 7-0 for the fifth time in franchise history with a 121-96 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday night. Lamar Odom had 21 points and 12 rebounds, Kobe Bryant scored 12 points and Ron Artest played stringent defense on...
Trail Blazers add big man Marks
The Portland Trail Blazers have signed big man Sean Marks to help the team while Joel Przybilla and Greg Oden heal from knee surgeries.
Trail Blazers sign Sean Marks to help out inside
The Portland Trail Blazers have signed big man Sean Marks to help the team while Joel Przybilla and Greg Oden heal from knee surgeries.Thunder top shorthanded Blazers in overtime
Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook both had 28 points and 11 rebounds, and the Oklahoma City Thunder rebounded from a loss the night before to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 107-106 in overtime Thursday night.Durant, Westbrook lead Thunder to OT win (AP)
After two straight losses -- one to Utah at home and another to the Los Angeles Clippers the night before -- the Oklahoma City Thunder weren't going to give up against the Portland Trail Blazers. Shaking off their fatigue, the Thunder overcame a double-digit second-half deficit to beat the Blazers 107-106 in overtime on Thursday night.
OKC rallies to beat Blazers in overtime
Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook both had 28 points and 11 rebounds and the Oklahoma City Thunder rebounded from a loss the night before to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 107-106 in overtime on Thursday night.
Portland Trail Blazers pay tribute to late player Maurice 'The Enforcer' Lucas
The Trail Blazers paid tribute to Maurice Lucas, remembered as much for the warrior he was off the court as he was on it.Blazers pay tribute to deceased Lucas (AP)
The Portland Trail Blazers paid tribute Thursday night to Maurice Lucas, remembered as much for the warrior he was off the court as he was on it. Lucas, a fierce power forward who helped lead the Blazers to the 1977 NBA title, died Sunday after a long fight with bladder cancer. He was 58. The Blazers were on the road when they heard the news about Lucas, who was an assistant coach with the team...
Blazers pay tribute to Maurice Lucas
The Portland Trail Blazers paid tribute Thursday night to Maurice Lucas, remembered as much for the warrior he was off the court as he was on it.
Portland Trail Blazers center Fabricio Oberto retires because of heart problems
Trail Blazers center Fabricio Oberto has abruptly retired because of a previously diagnosed cardiac condition that caused heart palpitations.Blazers C Oberto retires due to heart (AP)
Portland Trail Blazers center Fabricio Oberto abruptly retired Thursday because of a previously diagnosed cardiac condition that caused heart palpitations. Oberto, in his sixth year in the NBA, was signed as a free agent by the Blazers one day before the start of the season to help the frontcourt while centers Joel Przybilla and Greg Oden heal from knee surgeries.
Oberto retires due to heart problems
Portland Trail Blazers center Fabricio Oberto abruptly retired Thursday because of a previously diagnosed cardiac condition that caused heart palpitations.
Blazers wrap road trip with victory over Bucks
Wes Matthews scored 16 of his 18 points in the first half to help the Portland Trail Blazers end their four-game road trip with a 90-76 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night.Blazers improve to 4-1, defeat Bucks (AP)
Wes Matthews scored 16 of his 18 points in the first half to help the Portland Trail Blazers end their four-game road trip with a 90-76 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night. Brandon Roy added 17, LaMarcus Aldridge 14, Dante Cunningham 14, Andre Miller 12 and Armon Johnson 10 for Portland, which was playing its third game in four nights.
Deng scores career-high 40 as Bulls win (AP)
Luol Deng might lead the NBA in scoring if the Bulls played the Trail Blazers more often. Deng scored a career-high 40 points to lead the Chicago Bulls to a 110-98 victory over Portland on Monday night. Deng's previous career best of 38 points, on March 26, 2007, also came against the Trail Blazers.
Deng's 40 lifts Bulls past Trail Blazers
Luol Deng scored a career-high 40 points to lead the Chicago Bulls to a 110-98 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night.
Deng's career-high 40 points lead Bulls to win
Luol Deng scored a career-high 40 points to lead the Chicago Bulls to a 110-98 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night.Deng scores career-high 40 as Bulls win (AP)
Luol Deng scored a career-high 40 points to lead the Chicago Bulls to a 110-98 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night. Deng scored 16 points in the first and third quarters and shot 14-of-19 from the floor in the game. He passed his previous career best of 38 with a 3-pointer from the corner with 5:48 to play.
Former Blazer Maurice Lucas dies at 58 (AP)
Maurice Lucas, the fierce power forward who helped lead the Portland Trail Blazers to the 1977 NBA title, has died after a long fight with bladder cancer. He was 58. The Trail Blazers said Lucas died Sunday. Lucas, whose No. 20 was retired by the Blazers in 1988, joined Portland in the 1976 and led the 1976-77 championship team in scoring with a 20.2 average.
Former Portland Trail Blazer great Maurice Lucas passes away
Maurice Lucas, the starting power forward on the Portland Trail Blazers' only NBA championship team, passed away Sunday at the age of 58, according to a report in The Oregonian.Ex-Blazers All-Star Maurice Lucas dies
Former Portland Trail Blazers All-Star Maurice Lucas died Sunday, The Oregonian reported. He was 58.
Blazers rally, spoil Knicks' home opener (AP)
Brandon Roy scored 29 points, LaMarcus Aldridge added 20 and the unbeaten Portland Trail Blazers rallied to spoil the New York Knicks' home opener Saturday night with a 100-95 victory. Andre Miller had 19 points and 10 assists for the Trail Blazers, who improved to 3-0 by erasing a nine-point deficit in the final 5 1/2 minutes.
Blazers avoid extending Oden's deal
A team spokesman says the Portland Trail Blazers won't offer a contract extension to former No. 1 pick Greg Oden before the Monday deadline.
Blazers confirm no deal new deal for C Greg Oden
A team spokesman says the Portland Trail Blazers won't offer a contract extension to former No. 1 pick Greg Oden before the Monday deadline.Blazers: No pre-deadline deal for Oden (AP)
A team spokesman says the Portland Trail Blazers won't offer a contract extension to former No. 1 pick Greg Oden before the Monday deadline. The Oregonian reported Friday that the Blazers and Oden's representatives agreed there would be no extension, making the oft-injured center the first top pick since Kwame Brown not to get one at the end of his rookie contract.
Griffin has 20 and 14 in losing debut (AP)
Brandon Roy scored 22 points and the Portland Trail Blazers spoiled the NBA debut of Blake Griffin with a 98-88 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night. Griffin had 20 points and 14 rebounds, a year after his rookie season was supposed to begin. The No. 1 pick in the 2009 draft broke his left kneecap in the Clippers' final preseason game and missed all of last season.
Griffin shines, but Clippers fall to Trail Blazers
Brandon Roy scored 22 points and the Portland Trail Blazers spoiled the NBA debut of Blake Griffin with a 98-88 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night.Batum's 3 late 3s help Blazers beat Suns (AP)
Nicolas Batum scored 19 points, making three 3-pointers down the stretch, and had 11 rebounds to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a 106-92 season-opening victory over the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night. Brandon Roy scored 24 points for the Blazers, who fell to the Suns in the first round of the playoffs last season.
Hornets pick up Bayless' 2011-12 option (AP)
The New Orleans Hornets have picked up the option for the 2011-12 season for newly acquired guard Jerryd Bayless. The 6-foot-3 Bayless, acquired from Portland on Saturday night in a trade that sent a future Hornets first-round draft pick to the Blazers, is in his third NBA season. Drafted out of Arizona in the first round, 11th overall, in 2008, Bayless worked for the past two seasons with new...
Portland Trail Blazers sign C Fabricio Oberto, waive F Jeff Pendergraph
The Portland Trail Blazers signed free agent Fabricio Oberto to help the team at center while Greg Oden and Joel Przybilla rehabilitate from injuries.Blazers sign Oberto, waive Pendergraph (AP)
The Portland Trail Blazers signed free agent Fabricio Oberto to help the team at center while Greg Oden and Joel Przybilla rehabilitate from injuries. Terms of the deal were not announced. Oberto, a 6-foot-10 native of Argentina, played last season with the Washington Wizards after four seasons with the San Antonio Spurs.
Wolves lose Webster for 4 to 6 weeks (AP)
The Minnesota Timberwolves' newfound depth at swingman is already being tested. Martell Webster had back surgery on Monday and will miss the first four to six weeks of the season. The Timberwolves acquired Webster from Portland on draft night in a trade for 16th overall pick Luke Babbitt. He averaged 12.3 points and 3.2 rebounds in the preseason and has pleased coach Kurt Rambis with his energy...
Hornets acquire G Bayless from Blazers (AP)
The New Orleans Hornets have acquired point guard Jerryd Bayless from the Portland Trail Blazers for a conditional future first-round pick. The deal Saturday gives Bayless a chance to back up All-Star Chris Paul and reunites him with new Hornets coach Monty Williams, an assistant in Portland the last two seasons.
Sources: Portland Trail Blazers to trade PG Jerry Bayless to New Orleans Hornets for pick
The Portland Trail Blazers have found a trade to create some extra roster room, agreeing Saturday to deal guard Jerryd Bayless to New Orleans for a conditional future first-round pick, according to sources close to the situation.Hornets acquire G Bayless from Trail Blazers
The New Orleans Hornets have acquired point guard Jerryd Bayless from the Portland Trail Blazers for a conditional future first-round pick.
Fabricio Oberto signs with Portland Trail Blazers
The Portland Trail Blazers have reached a contract agreement with free-agent big man Fabricio Oberto to fill a hole on their front line, according to sources close to the situationRoy scores 23 as Blazers beat Nuggets (AP)
Brandon Roy scored 23 points and LaMarcus Aldridge had 16 in the Portland Trail Blazers' 90-83 exhibition victory over the Denver Nuggets on Thursday night. Portland outrebounded Denver 47-35 to help the Blazers finish the preseason 3-4. Denver (4-3) has one preseason game remaining, Friday night in Phoenix.
Wolves' Webster has MRI on back injury (AP)
Minnesota Timberwolves swingman Martell Webster will travel to Milwaukee for the preseason finale because of a back injury. The team says Webster had an MRIand they are awaiting the results of a second opinion before they make a diagnosis. Webster says he was injured in the playoffs last year with Portland.
Lee rallies Warriors past Blazers 100-78 (AP)
David Lee had 21 points and 12 rebounds for his fourth double-double of the preseason, Monta Ellis scored 22 points and the Golden State Warriors beat the Portland Trail Blazers 100-78 on Monday night. Stephen Curry added 11 points and had six assists while Andris Biedrins had eight points and 11 rebounds for the Warriors (3-2), who rallied from 11 points down in the first half.
Aldrdige, Batum lift Blazers by Warriors (AP)
LaMarcus Aldridge had 25 points, the most he's had in the preseason, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Golden State Warriors 118-105 on Saturday night. Nicolas Batum added 19 points and nine rebounds for the Blazers (2-3). Rudy Fernandez and rookie Armon Johnson each added 14 points and Portland led by as many as 21 points.
Blazers waive F Seth Tarver - Seth Tarver (F) Portland Trail Blazers
The Blazers waived forward Seth Tarver on Saturday.
Portland Trail Blazers center James Przybilla making progress in return from injury
Center Joel Przybilla is making surprising progress in his return from injury but his recovery couldn't come fast enough for the Trail Blazers, who have been cursed at his position.Fesenko helps Jazz hold off Blazers (AP)
Kyrylo Fesenko had 18 points on 7-of-10 shooting and grabbed seven rebounds as the Utah Jazz withstood a second-half rally to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 109-100 in a preseason game Monday night. Deron Williams had 15 points and Al Jefferson added 14 for Utah. Jefferson scored eight points and Williams had seven in the third quarter, leading the Jazz (2-0) to their second win in five days over...
Blazers sign C Hill to back up Camby
The Portland Trail Blazers have signed 7-foot center Steven Hill, who has played for parts of the last two seasons in the NBA's development league.
Portland Trail Blazers forward Rudy Fernandez fined again by NBA
Trail Blazers swingman Rudy Fernandez has been fined $50,000 by the NBA for comments his European agent made last week.Portland Trail Blazers sign center Steven Hill
The Portland Trail Blazers have signed 7-foot center Steven Hill, who has played for parts of the last two seasons in the NBA's development league.With Pendergraph out, Blazers ink C Hill (AP)
The Portland Trail Blazers have signed 7-foot center Steven Hill, who has played for parts of the last two seasons in the NBA's development league. Hill was signed by the Blazers to shore up the Blazers at center after Jeff Pendergraph sustained a season-ending knee injury. Pendergraph was expected to back up Marcus Camby at center while Greg Oden and Joel Przybilla rehab from knee surgeries.
Blazers to sign center Steven Hill - Steven Hill (C) Portland Trail Blazers
The Trail Blazers intend to sign center Steven Hill to a training camp contract, and he should be available to play on Monday.
Anthony receives warm response in Denver (AP)
Carmelo Anthony scored 24 points and received a warm response throughout his 24 minutes of play as the Denver Nuggets beat the Portland Trail Blazers 109-99 on Friday night. The crowd roared its approval during the opening introduction and for every basket and rebound from Anthony, who has yet to sign off on a three-year, $65 million extension that's been on the table since June, leading the...
Denver Nuggets' Al Harrington injures left foot
Denver Nuggets forward Al Harrington left Friday night's preseason game with the Portland Trail Blazers after appearing to injure his left foot.Nuggets F Harrington injures foot (AP)
Denver Nuggets forward Al Harrington left Friday night's preseason game with the Portland Trail Blazers after appearing to injure his left foot. Harrington was dribbling at midcourt in front of the scorer's table when he came up limping with 10:41 left in the first quarter. He was helped off the court favoring the left foot and immediately taken to the locker room.
Portland Trail Blazers forward Jeff Pendergraph to have surgery on torn ACL in rght knee
Portland Trail Blazers forward Jeff Pendergraph will have surgery to repair a torn ligament in his right knee. Blazers' Pendergraph to have ACL surgery (AP)
Portland Trail Blazers forward Jeff Pendergraph will have surgery to repair a torn ligament in his right knee. Pendergraph was injured Thursday night in a preseason game against the Utah Jazz. An MRI on Friday showed he tore his anterior cruciate ligament. A timetable for his return was not set by the Blazers, but Pendergraph used Twitter to tell fans he was done for the season.
Kings hire Abdur-Rahim as assistant GM (AP)
The Sacramento Kings have moved former assistant coach Shareef Abdur-Rahim to the front office as the team's assistant general manager. President of basketball operations Geoff Petrie made the announcement Thursday. Abdur-Rahim spent the past two seasons as an assistant coach with the Kings. He played 12 years in the NBA with Vancouver, Atlanta, Portland and Sacramento.
Clippers' Griffin scores 9 in 22 minutes (AP)
Wesley Matthews scored 20 points, LaMarcus Aldridge had 17, and the Portland Trail Blazers rolled to a 115-86 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday night in the preseason opener for both teams. Matthews, the former Utah guard signed by the Trail Blazers as a free agent this summer, hit three 3-pointers and went 9 of 10 from the free throw line during a 21-minute performance.
Oden, Fernandez questions for Blazers (AP)
Greg Oden's surgically repaired right knee has not healed and he's uncertain when he'll be able to play for the Portland Trail Blazers. Oden, the No. 1 pick in the 2007 draft, will not play in the preseason and would not commit to a timeline when he spoke Monday. The Blazers open preseason practice on Tuesday.
Greg Oden and Rudy Fernandez are questions for Portland Trail Blazers
Greg Oden's surgically repaired right knee has not healed and he's uncertain when he'll be able to play for the Portland Trail Blazers.Portland Trail Blazers owner Paul Allen: Test shows he's free of cancer
Trail Blazers Paul Allen says a test this week showed he is free of cancer.Rudy Fernandez not responding to Portland Trail Blazers, NBA investigating possible rule violation
Rudy Fernandez is not returning calls from Portland Trail Blazers coach Nate McMillan, and the NBA on Thursday was investigating whether Fernandez or his agent violated league rules by threatening a holdout.Agent: Portland Trail Blazers' Rudy Fernandez doesn't want to play in NBA
The agent for Rudy Fernandez says the Trail Blazers swingman does not want to return to the NBA.Clippers' Del Negro adds 3 assistants (AP)
Los Angeles Clippers coach Vinny Del Negro has three new assistants. Dean Demopoulos, Marc Iavaroni and Robert Pack will work under Del Negro when he begins his first season with the team this fall. Dave Severns was hired as director of player development on Thursday. Demopoulos spent five seasons as the top assistant with the Portland Trail Blazers, and four seasons with the Seattle SuperSonics...
Portland Trail Blazers hire Bill Branch, Steve Rosenberry as assistant general managers
The Portland Trail Blazers have named Bill Branch and Steve Rosenberry as assistant general managers to Rich Cho.Blazers name assistant general managers (AP)
The Portland Trail Blazers have named Bill Branch and Steve Rosenberry as assistant general managers to Rich Cho. Branch worked with Cho for the past three seasons in Oklahoma City. He will work closely with Portland's director of NBA scouting, Michael Born. Branch has 23 years of NBA experience. Rosenberry, an NBA veteran who spent the past two years with the Atlanta Hawks organization, will...
Blazers ink 2nd-round pick Armon Johnson (AP)
The Portland Trail Blazers have signed second-round pick Armon Johnson. Terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed Monday. Portland selected the 6-foot-3 guard out of Nevada with the 34th overall pick in the June draft. Following the draft, Johnson averaged 11.6 points and 4.2 assists while starting all five games for Portland's Las Vegas Summer League squad.
Portland Trail Blazers add Bernie Bickerstaff, others to coaching staff
Longtime coaching veteran Bernie Bickerstaff has been named an assistant on Trail Blazers coach Nate McMillan's staff.Heat re-sign former Duke F Randolph (AP)
Shavlik Randolph is back with the Miami Heat. The team announced Tuesday that they have re-signed Randolph, a free agent forward. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Randolph appeared in six games last season with the Heat and Portland Trail Blazers. He began the season with the Miami and after he was waived in December, he signed with the Trail Blazers.
Vulcan CEO Tod Leiweke bolts to become Tampa Bay Lightning co-owner
Tod Leiweke is resigning as CEO of Vulcan Sports and Entertainment, the arm that oversees ownership of the Seattle Seahawks, Portland Trail Blazers and Seattle Sounders FC.2010 NBA free agents: Portland Trail Blazers sign Wesley Matthews
The Trail Blazers have signed shooting guard Wesley Matthews after the Utah Jazz declined to meet Portland's offer for the restricted free agent.Report: Portland Trail Blazers reach agreement with Wesley Matthews
A person close to the negotiations says the Trail Blazers have reached an agreement to sign restricted free agent guard Wesley Matthews.Thunder's Cho named Trail Blazers GM (AP)
The Portland Trail Blazers have appointed Oklahoma City assistant GM Rich Cho as the team's new general manager. Cho started out as an intern with the Seattle SuperSonics before moving up to assistant general manager. He stayed with the franchise when it moved to Oklahoma. The club fired former GM Kevin Pritchard on the day of the June draft.
Portland Trail Blazers name Rich Cho as general manager
The Portland Trail Blazers have named Oklahoma City assistant GM Rich Cho as Portland's new general manager.Raptors-Suns in Vancouver exhibition (AP)
The Toronto Raptors will face Steve Nash and Phoenix in an exhibition game at Rogers Arena, and also plan to hold part of their training camp in Vancouver. The game against the Suns will be Oct. 6, the Raptors announced Monday. Nash, the two-time NBA MVP, grew up in nearby Victoria and played here last preseason, when Phoenix and Portland sold out an exhibition game.
Thunder's Cho named new Blazers GM
The Portland Trail Blazers have appointed Oklahoma City assistant GM Rich Cho as the team's new general manager.
Sources: New Orleans Hornets identify former Portland GM Kevin Pritchard as top choice
The New Orleans Hornets have identified a handful potential candidates for their front-office vacancy, with former Portland general manager Kevin Pritchard emerging early as the top target, according to sources with knowledge of New Orleans' thinking.Jazz G Matthews inks Blazers offer sheet (AP)
The Portland Trail Blazers have signed restricted free-agent guard Wesley Matthews to an offer sheet. Matthews spent last season playing for the Utah Jazz as a rookie. The Jazz have seven days to match the offer. Financial details of the contract offer, announced Saturday by the Trail Blazers, were not disclosed.
2010 NBA free agents: Source says Portland Trail Blazers sign Wesley Matthews to five-year, $34M deal
The Blazers have signed Jazz shooting guard Wesley Matthews to a five-year, $34 million, according to a league source.Celtics plan to sign Jermaine O'Neal (AP)
Boston Celtics general manager Danny Ainge says the team plans to sign six-time All-Star center Jermaine O'Neal. The contract is reportedly for the mid-level exception, about $5.76 million in the first year of a two-year deal. O'Neal has averaged 14 points and 7.5 rebounds in a 14-year career for Portland, Indiana, Toronto and Miami.
PG Blake says he has deal with Lakers (AP)
Steve Blake says he has agreed to a contract with the Los Angeles Lakers. Blake told Portland radio station 95.5 FM on Friday that he has a four-year deal with the two-time defending champions, who might lose starting point guard Derek Fisher in free agency. NBA teams can't sign players until next week.
Portland Trail Blazers waive forward Ryan Gomes after acquiring him in trade
The Trail Blazers have waived forward Ryan Gomes, who was acquired by Portland via a draft day trade with Minnesota.Blazers waive F Gomes, acquired at draft (AP)
The Trail Blazers have waived forward Ryan Gomes, who was acquired by Portland via a draft day trade with Minnesota. Gomes, a five-year NBA veteran, averaged 10.9 points and 4.6 rebounds last season with the Timberwolves. Portland picked up Gomes and Luke Babbitt, the 16th overall pick, from Minnesota in exchange for forward Martell Webster.
Chaos subsides, new Portland Trail Blazers are introduced
Former Nevada teammates Luke Babbitt and Armon Johnson are new Portland Trail Blazers and blissfully unconcerned -- at least for now -- about the team's front office turnover.Blazers rookies look past GM's firing (AP)
Former Nevada teammates Luke Babbitt and Armon Johnson are new Portland Trail Blazers and blissfully unconcerned -- at least for now -- about the team's front office turnover. Babbitt and Johnson wound up as Blazers after Portland's surreal draft night, when general manager Kevin Pritchard was fired beforehand but stuck around to help make the team's selections.
Sources: Portland Trail Blazers interested in Danny Ferry for general manager post
Former Cavaliers general manager Danny Ferry has emerged as one of the first front-office targets of the Trail Blazers after they abruptly fired Kevin Pritchard on draft night, sources said.Blazers set to move on after firing GM (AP)
Trail Blazers president Larry Miller makes it clear that Portland would like nothing better than to put the protracted drama involving general manager Kevin Pritchard in the past. After the popular Pritchard was fired just before the NBA draft got under way, Miller emerged somewhat uncomfortably and told fans that the Blazers were doing everything possible to lead the team to a championship.
Johnson goes to Blazers - Armon Johnson (G) Portland Trail Blazers
Blazers selected Nevada G Armon Johnson with the 34th pick of the draft.
Blazers bag Babbitt, Gomes in trade
The Minnesota Timberwolves selected Nevada shooter Luke Babbitt with the 16th overall pick and immediately shipped him and veteran Ryan Gomes to Portland for Martell Webster.
Wolves acquire F Webster from Blazers (AP)
The Minnesota Timberwolves selected Nevada shooter Luke Babbitt with the 16th overall pick and immediately shipped him to Portland for Martell Webster. A person with knowledge of the trade told The Associated Press the deal was in place Thursday night. The person requested anonymity because the trade had not been officially announced.
Report: Blazers fire GM before draft (AP)
The Portland Trail Blazers fired general manager Kevin Pritchard less than an hour before the start of Thursday's NBA draft, according to The Oregonian newspaper. Pritchard did not immediately respond to a phone message, and the Blazers did not comment. According to the report on the Oregonian's website, Pritchard remained part of the group conducting Portland's draft.
Report: Blazers fire GM as Draft starts
The Oregonian newspaper reports on its website that the Portland Trail Blazers fired General Manager Kevin Pritchard less than an hour before the start of the NBA Draft.
Portland Trail Blazers oust GM Kevin Pritchard, report says
The Portland Trail Blazers have fired general manager Kevin Pritchard less than an hour before the start of the NBA draft, The Oregonian reports.Report: Portland Trail Blazers owner Paul Allen searching for new GM
With the NBA draft looming, the Portland Trail Blazers have a lot more issues than just who to take with the 22nd pick.Blazers mum on future of GM Pritchard (AP)
With the NBA draft looming, the Portland Trail Blazers have a lot more issues than just who to take with the 22nd pick. From the looks of it, the Blazers -- at least the part of the team that doesn't actually suit up -- are in disarray. The tumult is centered around Kevin Pritchard, who has been left squirming in the general manager's seat for the past several months.
Portland Trail Blazers, Golden State Warriors swap second-round picks
The Portland Trail Blazers are paying the Golden State Warriors to move up 10 spots in the second round of the draft.New Orleans Hornets interview ex-New Jersey Nets coach Lawrence Frank, Portland Trail Blazers assistant Monty Williams
The New Orleans Hornets continue to interview candidates for their vacant coaching job; former NBA head coach Lawrence Frank and current Portland assistant Monty Williams are the latest.Philadelphia 76ers interview Suns' Dan Majerle, Blazers' Monty Williams for head coaching job
Phoenix Suns assistant coach Dan Majerle and Portland Trail Blazers assistant Monty Williams have met with the Philadelphia 76ers to discuss the team's vacant coaching job.Report: New Orleans Hornets to interview Portland Trail Blazers assist Monty Williams
A person familiar with the meeting says Portland Trail Blazers assistant Monty Williams is traveling to New Orleans to interview for the Hornets' vacant head coaching position.Report: Hornets to meet with Williams
A person familiar with the meeting says Portland Trail Blazers assistant Monty Williams is traveling to New Orleans to interview for the Hornets' vacant head coaching position.
Blazers excelled despite many injuries (AP)
The Portland Trail Blazers, ousted from the first round of the playoffs for the second straight year, head into the offseason anything but bitter. The Blazers had adversity aplenty. Portland had lofty hopes coming into this season. The team had the formidable 7-foot tag-team of Greg Oden and Joel Przybilla at center, anchors Brandon Roy and forward LaMarcus Aldridge, and the addition of free agent...
Suns finish off Trail Blazers in 6 games (AP)
Jason Richardson wanted to be the wild card in the playoffs for the Phoenix Suns. So while the Portland Trail Blazers were focused on Amare Stoudemire and Steve Nash, Richardson came up big for the third time in the first-round series, scoring 28 points in a 99-90 Game 6 victory Thursday night. The win sends the third-seeded Suns into the second round against seventh-seeded San Antonio, which...
Richardson's 3s help Suns eliminate Blazers
Jason Richardson scored 28 points, including five 3-pointers, and the Phoenix Suns advanced to the second round of the playoffs with a 99-90 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers in Game 6 on Thursday night.Spurs blow 22-point lead, but oust Mavs (AP)
The Spurs moved on, and Dallas is done early again. Manu Ginobili scored 26 points and San Antonio survived blowing a 22-point lead to beat the Mavericks 97-87 in Game 6 on Thursday night, handing Dirk Nowitzki and second-seeded Dallas another first-round exit. The Spurs got payback after the Mavs eliminated them a year ago, and will play either Phoenix or Portland in the Western Conference...
Phoenix Suns oust Portland Trail Blazers
Jason Richardson scored 28 points, including five 3-pointers, and the Phoenix Suns advanced to the second round of the playoffs with a 99-90 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers in Game 6 on Thursday night.
Reserves spur Suns as Blazers near elimination
The Phoenix Suns overcame an early 14-point deficit to rout the Portland Trail Blazers 107-88 on Monday night and take a 3-2 lead in their first-round playoff series.Frye, Dudley spark Suns to Game 5 win (AP)
When the Phoenix Suns win in this playoff series, they win by a mile. Channing Frye and Jared Dudley rediscovered their shooting touch in a 107-88 rout of Portland on Monday night that has the Suns one victory away from eliminating the Trail Blazers from the playoffs. Frye scored 20 points and Dudley 19, the leaders of a Phoenix second unit that played a major role in putting the Suns up 3-2 in the...
Roy returns as Blazers stun Suns to even series
Brandon Roy made a surprising return from knee surgery and scored 10 points, and the Portland Trail Blazers evened their playoff series with the Phoenix Suns at two games apiece with a 96-87 victory on Saturday.Roy returns, Blazers knot series at 2 (AP)
Brandon Roy made a surprising return from knee surgery and scored 10 points, including a key 3-pointer in the fourth quarter, and the Portland Trail Blazers evened their playoff series with the Phoenix Suns at two games apiece with a 96-87 victory on Saturday. LaMarcus Aldridge had 31 points and 11 rebounds for the Blazers, who unexpectedly activated Roy shortly before the game, eight days after...
Blazers tie Suns at 2-2 as Roy returns
Brandon Roy made a surprising return from knee surgery and scored 10 points, including a key 3-pointer in the fourth quarter, and the Portland Trail Blazers evened their playoff series with the Phoenix Suns at two games apiece with a 96-87 victory on Saturday.
NBA Playoffs: Brandon Roy activated by Portland Trail Blazers before Game 4 against Phoenix Suns
The Portland Trail Blazers unexpectedly activated guard Brandon Roy on Saturday shortly before the start of their playoff game against the Phoenix Suns.Stunning move: Blazers activate Roy
The Portland Trail Blazers unexpectedly activated guard Brandon Roy on Saturday shortly before the start of their playoff game against the Phoenix Suns.
Suns rout Blazers for 2-1 series lead
Jason Richardson scored a playoff career-high 42 points and the Phoenix Suns dominated from the start in a 108-89 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday night that gave them a 2-1 lead in their first-round series.
Richardson's 42 lead Suns to rout of Blazers
Jason Richardson scored a playoff career-high 42 points and the Phoenix Suns dominated from the start in a 108-89 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers that gave them a 2-1 lead in their first-round series.Richardson's 42 carry Suns to 2-1 lead (AP)
Jason Richardson scored a playoff career-high 42 points and the Phoenix Suns dominated from the start in a 108-89 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday night that gave them a 2-1 lead in their first-round series. The Suns led by as many as 31 points before Portland mounted a rally in the fourth quarter, closing within 91-80 after Rudy Fernandez hit three consecutive 3-pointers.
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Portland rebounds to win Game 4 and even its series with Phoenix.
Blazers F Batum re-injures shoulder (AP)
Portland forward Nicolas Batum re-injured his right shoulder late in the first half of the Trail Blazers' playoff game against the Phoenix Suns on Thursday night. Batum originally hurt his shoulder in Portland's 119-90 loss Tuesday night in Game 2 of the series. He was questionable going into Game 3, but started.
Suns tie series as tempo leaves Blazers in dust
The Phoenix Suns rediscovered their high-energy game in a 119-90 rout of the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday night to square their first-round playoff series at one game apiece.Suns rout Blazers 119-90 to tie series (AP)
Jason Richardson scored 29 points, Grant Hill made 10-of-11 shots for 20, and the Phoenix Suns rediscovered their high-energy style in a 119-90 rout of the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday night to square their first-round playoff series at one game apiece. Unlike Game 1, Steve Nash pushed the Suns to their preferred tempo from the start and finished with 13 points and 16 assists.
Portland Trail Blazers forward Nicolas Batum questionable for Game 3
The oft-injured Blazers got some better-than-expected news Wednesday about starting forward Nicolas Batum. An MRI showed he strained his right shoulder, and he is questionable for Game 3 of the first-round playoff series against the Suns.Blazers F Batum questionable for Game 3 (AP)
It has been that kind of season for the Portland Trail Blazers: Hope for the best but expect the worst. The oft-injured Blazers got some better-than-expected news Wednesday about starting forward Nicolas Batum. An MRI showed he strained his right shoulder and was questionable for Game 3 of the first-round playoff series against the Suns.
Suns even series with rout of Blazers
Jason Richardson scored 29 points, Grant Hill made 10-of-11 shots for 20, and the Phoenix Suns rediscovered their high-energy game in a 119-90 rout of the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday night to square their first-round playoff series at one game apiece.
Portland Trail Blazers sign Marcus Camby to two-year extension
Marcus Camby has signed a two-year contract extension with the Portland Trail Blazers.Blazers reward Camby with two-year extension
Marcus Camby has signed a two-year contract extension with the Portland Trail Blazers.
Blazers sign C Camby to 2-year extension (AP)
Marcus Camby has signed a two-year contract extension with the Portland Trail Blazers. Terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed Tuesday. The 6-11, 235-pound center was acquired from the Los Angeles Clippers on Feb. 16 in exchange for Travis Outlaw and Steve Blake. He started 23 regular season games for the Trail Blazers, reinforcing a position depleted by injuries to Greg Oden and Joel...
Short-handed Blazers slip past Suns in Game 1
Andre Miller scored 15 points in the fourth quarter and tied his career playoff high with 31 points as the short-handed Portland Trail Blazers stole homecourt advantage from Phoenix with a 105-100 victory over the Suns on Sunday night.Miller keys Blazers' road win over Suns (AP)
Brandon Roy or no Brandon Roy, the Portland Trail Blazers give the Phoenix Suns fits. Game 1 of their first-round playoff series was no exception, and the homecourt advantage the Suns worked so hard to get is history after Portland pulled away over the final 4 1/2 minutes to beat them 105-100 on Sunday night.
Sources: Portland Trail Blazers hope to sign Marcus Camby to contract extension
The Trail Blazers are working toward securing Marcus Camby to a contract extension, according to sources with knowledge of the talks.Trail Blazers look to slow sizzling Suns (AP)
Even without Brandon Roy, the Portland Trail Blazers could be no pushover for Phoenix. No team in the NBA has been better at disrupting the free-flowing offense of the Suns. In three games against the Blazers, two of them won by Portland, the Suns averaged 98 points, a dozen below Phoenix's league-best season average of just over 110 a game.
Blazers' Roy has knee surgery
Portland Trail Blazers guard Brandon Roy had arthroscopic surgery on his right knee and will miss one to two weeks.
Portland Trail Blazers' Brandon Roy has surgery, still possible to return
Portland Trail Blazers guard Brandon Roy had arthroscopic surgery on his right knee and will miss one to two weeks.Portland Trail Blazers guard Brandon Roy to have knee surgery, miss playoffs
Trail Blazers guard Brandon Roy will have surgery on Friday and will miss the playoffs.Roy to have surgery, will miss playoffs (AP)
Portland Trail Blazers guard Brandon Roy will have surgery on his right knee on Friday and will miss the playoffs, the team announced. Roy, who averaged 21.5 points, needs the surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee. The three-time All-Star was injured in Portland's 91-88 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers last Sunday.
Portland Trail Blazers' Brandon Roy will need surgery on torn meniscus after season
The night after Brandon Roy felt something in his knee go wrong he couldn't sleep, thoughts of 'what if?' tumbling though his mind. Maybe it wasn't so bad.Blazers' Aldridge out with stomach virus (AP)
Portland Trail Blazers forward LaMarcus Aldridge will not play in the regular-season finale against Golden State because of a gastrointestinal virus that landed him in the hospital. Aldridge was hospitalized on Tuesday night and was released Wednesday morning, Blazers coach Nate McMillan said. Aldridge is the Blazers' second-leading scorer with 17.9 points per game.
Camby leads Roy-less Blazers by Thunder (AP)
Marcus Camby scored a season-high 30 points and pulled down 13 rebounds, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 103-95 without injured guard Brandon Roy on Monday night. The loss locked the Thunder into the eighth spot in the Western Conference, meaning they'll face the defending champion Los Angeles Lakers in the first round of the playoffs.
Portland Trail Blazers' Brandon Roy will need surgery on torn meniscus after season
The night after Brandon Roy felt something in his knee go wrong he couldn't sleep, thoughts of 'what if?' tumbling though his mind. Maybe it wasn't so bad.Blazers G Roy uncertain for playoffs (AP)
The night after Brandon Roy felt something in his knee go wrong he couldn't sleep, thoughts of 'what if?' tumbling though his mind. Maybe it wasn't so bad. But the next afternoon he got the news, and it wasn't good. He had torn the meniscus in his right knee -- just as the playoffs loomed for the Portland Trail Blazers.
Portland Trail Blazers' Brandon Roy (bone contusion) sits vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
Portland Trail Blazers guard Brandon Roy has a bone contusion in his right knee and will miss Monday night's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder.Blazers' Roy has bone bruise in knee (AP)
Portland Trail Blazers guard Brandon Roy has a bone contusion in his right knee and will miss Monday night's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Roy is the Blazers' leading scorer with 21.8 points per game. He played 11 minutes in the first half against Los Angeles on Sunday before the Blazers ruled him out for the rest of the game.
Blazers sink Kobe, Lakers with late free throws
Martell Webster hit three free throws with 3.1 seconds left, and the Portland Trail Blazers improved their chances of avoiding the Los Angeles Lakers in the playoffs with a 91-88 victory over the defending NBA champions Sunday.Blazers beat Lakers, improve positioning (AP)
Martell Webster hit three free throws with 3.1 seconds left, and the Portland Trail Blazers improved their chances of avoiding the Los Angeles Lakers in the playoffs with a 91-88 victory over the defending NBA champions Sunday. Kobe Bryant and Derek Fisher combined to miss three free throws in the final 6.9 seconds, and Pau Gasol missed a 3-pointer at the buzzer for the top-seeded Lakers, who have...
Portland Trail Blazers' Brandon Roy leaves game with sore right knee
Brandon Roy is missing the second half of the Portland Trail Blazers' game against the Lakers with a sore right knee. Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant will play against Portland Trail Blazers
Kobe Bryant will play against the Portland Trail Blazers.Dirk's 40 help Mavs clinch Southwest (AP)
Dirk Nowitzki scored 40 points, making a key 3-pointer with under three minutes left, and the Dallas Mavericks clinched the Southwest Division with an 83-77 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night. Nowitzki added 10 rebounds and was 17 for 17 from the free throw line for the Mavericks, who needed both the victory over Portland and a Memphis win over the Spurs.
Lakers guard Kobe Bryant expects to play against Portland
Kobe expects to return after two games to play Portland on national TV.Dirk's 40 fuel Mavs to Southwest Division crown
Dirk Nowitzki scored 40 points, making a key 3-pointer with under three minutes left, and the Dallas Mavericks clinched the Southwest Division with an 83-77 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night.Injured Dallas Mavericks forward Shawn Marion won't return against Portland Trail Blazers
Injured Mavericks forward Shawn Marion won't return against Trail Blazers.Blazers move up in West race with win (AP)
Even after the Portland Trail Blazers moved up two spots in the Western Conference playoff picture with a single victory, LaMarcus Aldridge and Brandon Roy claimed they don't care who they'll face in the first round of the playoffs. After all, the way they're finishing the regular season, it's clear the Blazers could be big trouble for anybody.
NBA D-League draws 1 million fans (AP)
The NBA Development League has drawn 1 million in attendance for the first time, with the expansion team in Maine playing to 100 percent capacity. The NBA's minor league drew a total of 1,043,261 fans, an increase of 6.6 percent from last year. The league had 16 teams this season, with Springfield, Mass., joining the Maine squad based in Portland.
Roy, Miller lift Blazers over Kings (AP)
Brandon Roy scored 24 points, Andre Miller added 23 and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Sacramento Kings 98-87 on Saturday night. Nicolas Batum and LaMarcus Aldridge had 21 points each for the Trail Blazers, and Marcus Camby had 15 rebounds. Portland rebounded from a loss at Denver on Thursday night for its 10th victory in 12 games.
Nuggets F Andersen out with ankle injury (AP)
Denver forward Chris Andersen missed the Nuggets' game Saturday night against the Los Angeles Clippers because of a sprained left ankle. Andersen twisted his ankle midway through the fourth quarter of a 109-92 win over Portland on Thursday night when he came down awkwardly after trying to block a layup.
Nuggets break slump as Melo makes mark late
Carmelo Anthony scored 13 of his 25 points in the fourth quarter, helping the Denver Nuggets rebound from a tough week to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 109-92 Thursday night.Ginobili's 43 help Spurs outlast Magic (AP)
Manu Ginobili scored 43 points, his fourth 30-plus game since replacing Tony Parker in the starting lineup last month, leading the San Antonio Spurs to a 112-100 victory over the Orlando Magic on Friday night. Tim Duncan had 23 points and the Spurs temporarily pulled themselves out of the last playoff seed in the West, where San Antonio is bunched up with Portland and Oklahoma City in a race to...
April Fool: Former Nuggets ball boy pull prank on Kenyon Martin
On a night when the Denver Nuggets should have been celebrating a much-needed victory over the Portland Trail Blazers, the franchise continued to struggle with off-the-court issues when an April Fools Day joke sparked anything but laughter.Nuggets bounce back to beat Blazers (AP)
The Denver Nuggets are trying to put the brakes on a late-season slide that could cost them in the race for playoff position. The Nuggets took an important step Thursday night, beating the Portland Trail Blazers 109-92 behind a strong fourth-quarter effort from Carmelo Anthony, who scored 13 of his 25 points in the final period.
Blazers clinch playoff spot, beat Knicks (AP)
Portland Trail Blazers coach Nate McMillan quickly congratulated his team after they locked up a playoff spot. Brandon Roy said his coach was all business after that. The Blazers didn't get much time to celebrate following their playoff-clinching 118-90 victory over the New York Knicks on Wednesday night.
Blazers clinch playoff spot, beat Knicks (AP)
LaMarcus Aldridge scored 21 points before sitting out the final quarter and the Portland Trail Blazers clinched a playoff spot with a 118-90 victory over the New York Knicks on Wednesday night. The Blazers came into the game needing help to reach the postseason. San Antonio defeated Houston 119-102 and Dallas beat Memphis 106-102, meaning all Portland had to do was beat the Knicks to seal it.
Trail Blazers trip up Knicks, clinch playoff berth
LaMarcus Aldridge scored 21 points before sitting out the final quarter, and the Portland Trail Blazers clinched a playoff spot with a 118-90 victory over the New York Knicks on Wednesday night.Blazers tie Thunder for 6th in West (AP)
Andre Miller scored 26 points, Brandon Roy added 20 and the Portland Trail Blazers beat Oklahoma City 90-87 on Sunday night to move into a tie with the Thunder for sixth place in the Western Conference. Oklahoma City trailed by as many as nine in the fourth quarter but had a chance to tie in the final seconds.
Blazers mathematically eliminate Hornets (AP)
Brandon Roy scored 28 points and the Portland Trail Blazers eliminated the New Orleans Hornets from playoff contention with a 112-101 victory Saturday night. Roy hit 11 of his first 12 shots, only two of them layups. He finished 12 of 14 in 32 minutes. LaMarcus Aldridge added 24 points, and Nicolas Batum had 13 for Portland.
Mavs G Butler fined $25,000 for language (AP)
Dallas Mavericks guard Caron Butler has been fined $25,000 by the NBA for directing inappropriate language toward fans. Stu Jackson, the league's executive vice president of operations, made the announcement in a news release Saturday. The incident occurred with 9.9 seconds remaining in the second period of the Mavericks' 101-89 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday at the Rose...
Trail Blazers ride Aldridge to third win vs. Mavs
LaMarcus Aldridge had 20 points and 10 rebounds and the Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Dallas Mavericks for the third time this season, 101-89 on Thursday night.Blazers sweep season series from Mavs (AP)
LaMarcus Aldridge had 20 points and 10 rebounds and the Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Dallas Mavericks for the third time this season, 101-89 on Thursday night. Marcus Camby added 17 points and 11 rebounds for Portland, which won the season series from the Mavericks for the first time since the 1998-99 season.
Portland Trail Blazers owner backs GM Kevin Pritchard as rumors swirl
Portland Trail Blazers owner Paul Allen has issued a statement proclaiming his support of general manager Kevin Pritchard as rumors fly concerning Pritchard's future with the team.Dudley rallies Suns past streaking Trail Blazers
Jared Dudley scored all 10 of his points in the fourth quarter and Grant Hill hit two key baskets, lifting the Phoenix Suns to a 93-87 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday night for their fourth straight win.Suns top Blazers for fourth straight win (AP)
Jared Dudley scored all 10 of his points in the fourth quarter and Grant Hill hit two key baskets, lifting the Phoenix Suns to a 93-87 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday night for their fourth straight win. The loss ended Portland's five-game winning streak and was only the Trail Blazers' second defeat in nine games.
Roy's last-second shot lifts Blazers (AP)
Brandon Roy rebounded from a cold spell to hit a 22-foot jumper with 0.9 seconds left and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Washington Wizards 76-74 on Friday night. Roy, who averaged 27 points last week as the Western Conference player of the week, finished with 14 points for the Blazers, who have won five straight.
Portland Trail Blazers fire Tom Penn
The Portland Trail Blazers have dismissed Tom Penn as vice president of basketball operations.Trail Blazers fire vice president Penn (AP)
The Portland Trail Blazers have dismissed Tom Penn as vice president of basketball operations. The team issued a statement that said Penn was dismissed Tuesday for "philosophical differences." No details were offered. Penn, who was regarded as a salary cap specialist, joined the Blazers as an assistant general manager in 2007.
Batum sparks Blazers to another win (AP)
Nicolas Batum scored 22 points, making five of six 3-point attempts, and the Portland Trail Blazers won their fourth straight with a 109-98 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Sunday night. LaMarcus Aldridge added 22 points and 12 rebounds for the Blazers, who have won nine of 11. Brandon Roy had 20 points.
Roy scores 41 as Blazers storm past Warriors
Brandon Roy scored 41 points, Andre Miller added 15 points and seven assists and the Portland Trail Blazers overcame a 13-point deficit in the fourth quarter to beat the Golden State Warriors 110-105 on Thursday night.Roy's 41 help Blazers rally by Warriors (AP)
Brandon Roy's first career win at Oracle Arena couldn't have come at a better time for Portland as it tries to hang on to the eighth spot in the Western Conference. Roy scored 41 points, Andre Miller added 15 points and seven assists and the Trail Blazers overcame a 13-point deficit in the fourth quarter to beat the Golden State Warriors 110-105 on Thursday night.
Roy helps Blazers hold off Kings (AP)
Brandon Roy scored 19 points and hit a clinching jumper with just over two minutes left, leading the Portland Trail Blazers to an 88-81 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday night. The Kings pulled to a 74-all tie in the final quarter, but Roy's jumper with 2:07 remaining made it 85-78 and all but sealed it for the Blazers, who have won five straight against the Kings.
Anthony scores 30 as Nuggets top Blazers (AP)
Carmelo Anthony scored 30 points -- his third consecutive game with at least 30 points -- and the Denver Nuggets beat the Portland Trail Blazers 118-106 Sunday night for their third straight victory. J.R. Smith added 22 points, Chauncey Billups had 21 points and Nene 14 for the Nuggets, who improved to 28-5 at the Pepsi Center, the third-best home record in the NBA behind Cleveland and the Los...
'Melo leads Nuggets over Trail Blazers
Carmelo Anthony hurt the Portland Trail Blazers with his shooting -- and passing. Anthony scored 30 points -- his third consecutive game with at least 30 points -- and the Denver Nuggets beat the Trail Blazers 118-106 on Sunday night for their third straight victory.
Anthony stays hot as Nuggets get past Blazers
Carmelo Anthony scored 30 points -- his third consecutive game with at least 30 points -- and the Denver Nuggets beat the Portland Trail Blazers 118-106 Sunday night for their third straight victory.
Przybilla hurt badly in shower fall
Portland Trail Blazers center Joel Przybilla, already out for the season, slipped while taking a shower at his home and ruptured the right patella tendon again that he tore in December, team officials said.
Portland Trail Blazers' Joel Przybilla re-injures knee in shower slip
Portland Trail Blazers center Joel Przybilla, already out for the season with a ruptured tendon in his right knee, re-injured the knee while slipping in the shower Saturday and will require surgery again this week, the team said.
Denver Nuggets' Kenyon Martin out as pain in left knee worsens
Nuggets forward Kenyon Martin was ruled out of Sunday night's game against the Portland Trail Blazers because of continuing left knee soreness.
Roy, Batum power Blazers past Grizzlies (AP)
Brandon Roy scored 25 points and Nicolas Batum added 21 as Portland erased a 14-point first-half deficit with a strong third quarter and defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 103-93 on Monday night. LaMarcus Aldridge finished with 13, and Andre Miller scored 12 points and handed out 11 assists as the Trail Blazers ended their five-game road trip with four victories.
Blazers win 12th straight over Wolves (AP)
Nicolas Batum scored a career-high 31 points, LaMarcus Aldridge added 21 and the Portland Trail Blazers cruised to another easy victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves, 110-91 on Saturday night. The Blazers have won 12 straight over the Wolves, including four victories this season by a combined 93 points.
Rose scores 33 to lead Bulls past Blazers in OT
Derrick Rose scored 33 points and Luol Deng added seven of his 23 in overtime to lead the Chicago Bulls to a 115-111 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night.
Rose, Deng power Bulls by Blazers in OT (AP)
Derrick Rose scored 33 points and Luol Deng added seven of his 23 in overtime to lead the Chicago Bulls to a 115-111 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night. Brandon Roy's jumper with 3:46 left in overtime gave the Blazers a 107-106 lead, but Kirk Hinrich answered for the Bulls with a driving layup, Deng made a fadeaway jumper, and Joakim Noah found Taj Gibson for a layup to...
Joakim Noah and Luol Deng will play for the Chicago Bulls on Friday night
Bulls head coach Vinny Del Negro expects Joakim Noah and Luol Deng to play Friday night against Portland.
Miller, Roy lead Blazers past Raptors (AP)
Andre Miller had 18 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds, Brandon Roy scored 20 points, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Toronto Raptors 101-87 on Wednesday night. Rudy Fernandez scored 17 points, Jerryd Bayless had 11 and Juwan Howard 10 for the Trail Blazers, who won their second straight to open a five-game road trip that will also take them to Chicago, Minnesota and Memphis.
Nets hand Blazers third straight loss (AP)
Brandon Roy and the rest of the Portland Trail Blazers had no intention of blowing a big lead for a second straight game despite a gutsy try by woeful New Jersey Nets. Roy scored 10 of his 28 points in the fourth quarter and the Trail Blazers avoided a second straight collapse by holding off New Jersey 102-93 on Tuesday night.
Roy's late surge helps Blazers top Nets (AP)
Brandon Roy scored 10 of his 28 points in the fourth quarter and the Portland Trail Blazers avoided blowing a big lead for a second straight game by holding off the New Jersey Nets 102-93 on Tuesday night. LaMarcus Aldridge added 27 points and Andre Miller had 20 as the Trail Blazers overcame an ankle injury to recently acquired center Marcus Camby in snapping a two-game losing streak and winning...
Portland Trail Blazers new center Marcus Camby out with ankle sprain
Blazers center Marcus Camby left Tuesday's game with a sprained ankle.New Blazers C Camby sprains right ankle (AP)
Recently acquired center Marcus Camby sprained his right ankle in the first quarter of the Portland Trail Blazers game against the New Jersey Nets on Tuesday night. Camby was hurt when Nets center Brook Lopez appeared to step on his ankle as both waited for a rebound. The Trail Blazers listed Camby's return as questionable.
Nets F Hayes out against Trail Blazers (AP)
New Jersey Nets starting forward Jarvis Hayes has been scratched from the game against the Portland Trail Blazers with a strained left calf. Hayes was hurt in the third quarter of Monday night's loss to the Memphis Grizzlies. Veteran Trenton Hassell replaced Hayes in the starting lineup on Tuesday night.
Jazz come from 25 down to win in OT (AP)
Carlos Boozer scored on an offensive putback at the end of regulation to force overtime, then gave Utah its first lead since the opening minutes, and the Jazz rallied from down 25 in the third quarter to stun the Portland Trail Blazers 93-89 in overtime on Sunday night. Down 64-39 with 7 minutes left in the third quarter, Utah staged a shocking rally by outscoring the Blazers 44-19 over the final...
Allen's surge powers Celtics by Blazers (AP)
Ray Allen scored 21 points, including eight straight early in the fourth quarter to stymie a run by Portland, and the Boston Celtics beat the Trail Blazers 96-76 on Friday night. Kevin Garnett scored 13 of his 16 points in the first half, helping the Celtics on the second night of a difficult West Coast two-step.
Camby makes Trail Blazers debut (AP)
Marcus Camby made his debut for Portland on Friday night against Boston. Nate Robinson's first game in a Celtics uniform is on hold thanks to the flu. Camby was in the starting lineup for the Trail Blazers, three days after being acquired from the Los Angeles Clippers to fill the void left by season-ending injuries to Greg Oden and Joel Pryzbilla.
Roy has rocky return, Blazers win (AP)
Martell Webster scored 28 points and LaMarcus Aldridge added 22 as the Portland Trail Blazers cruised to a 109-87 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers a few hours after the teams made a deal Tuesday night. Webster tied a career high by hitting seven 3-pointers, including four in the first half, to lead the Trail Blazers.
Portland Trail Blazers acquire center Marcus Camby from Los Angeles Clippers
The Clippers traded Marcus Camby to the Blazers for Travis Outlaw and Steve Blake.Blazers get Camby in multiplayer deal with Clippers
The Portland Trail Blazers are picking up needed help on the interior, acquiring Marcus Camby from the Los Angeles Clippers in exchange for guard Steve Blake and forward Travis Outlaw.
Blazers acquire Camby for Blake, Outlaw (AP)
The Portland Trail Blazers are picking up needed help on the interior, acquiring Marcus Camby from the Los Angeles Clippers in exchange for guard Steve Blake and forward Travis Outlaw. The team announced the trade on Tuesday. ESPN.com and Yahoo! Sports were the first to report the deal, which also includes cash going to the Clippers.
Sources: Los Angeles Clippers, Portland Trail Blazers talking Marcus Camby deal
The Clippers are discussing a trade that would send Marcus Camby to the Blazers for Travis Outlaw and Steve Blake, sources said on Monday.Injury-depleted Blazers hold off Suns (AP)
Steve Blake had 20 points and 12 assists, both season highs, and the depleted Portland Trail Blazers held off a late rally by Phoenix to snap the Suns' five-game winning streak 108-101 on Wednesday night. The Blazers, who led by as many as 22 in the third quarter and 17 in the fourth, shot 58 percent, the highest the Suns have allowed this season.
Suns have 5-game streak snapped by Blazers
Steve Blake had 20 points and 12 assists, both season highs, and the depleted Portland Trail Blazers held off a late rally by Phoenix to snap the Suns' five-game winning streak 108-101 on Wednesday night.Durant's scoring surge continues as Thunder roll
Kevin Durant had 33 points and 11 rebounds to help Oklahoma City extend its season-high winning streak to six games with an 89-77 victory over Portland on Tuesday night.
Thunder ride Durant, win sixth straight (AP)
Kevin Durant had 33 points and 11 rebounds to help Oklahoma City extend its season-high winning streak to six games with an 89-77 victory over Portland on Tuesday night. It's the 25th straight game that Durant has scored 25 or more points -- the longest streak since Allen Iverson did it in 27 consecutive games during the 2000-01 season.
Los Angeles Clippers' Chris Kaman replaces Brandon Roy in All-Star game
Los Angeles Clippers center Chris Kaman was named to the Western Conference All-Star team, replacing Portland Trail Blazers guard Brandon Roy, who has an injured right hamstring.
Lakers end nine-game skid in Portland
Lamar Odom thinks the reason the Los Angeles Lakers finally snapped a nine-game losing streak in Portland was because they didn't have Kobe Bryant.
Injured Kobe watches Lakers top Blazers (AP)
Lamar Odom thinks the reason the Los Angeles Lakers finally snapped a nine-game losing streak in Portland was because they didn't have Kobe Bryant. But he meant no disrespect. "I think it made us a little more focused as a group, to come in here and do whatever we had to do to stay in the game," said Odom, who matched his career high with 22 rebounds to go with 10 points in the...
Kobe Bryant sits at Portland because of sprained ankle
Kobe Bryant sat out tonight's game at Portland because of a sprained ankle.
Portland Trail Blazers guard Brandon Roy to sit out until after the All-Star Game
Trail Blazers guard Brandon Roy will miss the next three games and the All-Star game with a right hamstring injury.
Aldridge helps rally Blazers past Spurs (AP)
LaMarcus Aldridge had 28 points and 13 rebounds and the Portland Trail Blazers rallied for a 96-93 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday night. The Spurs led by 10 points early in the fourth quarter but the Blazers made it 85-83 on Nicolas Batum's layup. After Manu Ginobili hit a jumper for the Spurs, Martell Webster's 3-pointer narrowed it to 87-86 with 3:38 left.
Trail Blazers rally late, sweep series with Spurs
LaMarcus Aldridge had 28 points and 13 rebounds and the Portland Trail Blazers rallied for a 96-93 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday night.
NBA investigating incident in which Mavericks fans walked into Portland Trail Blazers' huddle
NBA investigating how two female Dallas Mavericks fans made their way into the Portland Trail Blazers' huddle.
Matthews steps up, lifts Jazz to seventh straight
Deron Williams had 13 points and 13 assists, and rookie Wesley Matthews had 16 points on 6-for-6 shooting to help the Utah Jazz win their seventh straight game, 118-105 over the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night.
Jazz beat Blazers, win seventh straight (AP)
Deron Williams had 13 points and 13 assists, and rookie Wesley Matthews had 16 points on 6-for-6 shooting to help the Utah Jazz win their seventh straight game, 118-105 over the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night. Mehmet Okur scored a season-high 28 points and had eight rebounds, and Andrei Kirilenko added 22 points, eight assists and six rebounds for Utah.
Aldridge leads Blazers past Bobcats (AP)
LaMarcus Aldridge scored 17 points and Nicolas Batum and Jerryd Bayless had 15 points each and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Charlotte Bobcats 98-79 Monday night. Portland, which had lost its previous two home games, got off to a 10-2 start and never looked back in ending Charlotte's three-game winning streak.
Miller's 52 help Blazers top Mavs in OT (AP)
Andre Miller scored a career-high 52 points, including 25 in the fourth quarter and overtime, and Juwan Howard hit a jumper with 44.8 seconds left to lift the Portland Trail Blazers past the Dallas Mavericks 114-112 Saturday night. Miller was 22 of 31 from the floor and hit 7 of 8 from the foul line as the Blazers snapped a three-game losing streak.
Rockets PG Lowry out at least a week (AP)
Houston Rockets point guard Kyle Lowry will be out at least a week with a sprained left knee. The Rockets said Lowry had an MRI exam on Saturday that confirmed the injury he sustained in Friday's win over Portland. The 6-foot Lowry came up limping after colliding with LaMarcus Aldridge on a drive in the second quarter.
Rockets snap 3-game home skid (AP)
Aaron Brooks scored 33 points, Carl Landry added 21 and the Houston Rockets snapped a three-game losing streak at home with a 104-100 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night. Brooks reached 30 points for the fifth time this season, and Luis Scola and Trevor Ariza added 12 points apiece for the Rockets, who've won 12 of the last 13 regular-season meetings with the Blazers in...
Jazz start strong, hold off Blazers (AP)
Deron Williams scored 24 points and the Utah Jazz scored 21 of the first 23 points and went to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 106-95 on Wednesday night. Utah led by as many as 26 points during the first half. The Jazz won for the eighth time in nine games and took over second place in the Northwest Division.
Blazers' Oden apologizes for nude photos
Portland Trail Blazers center Greg Oden is apologizing for nude photos that have surfaced on the Internet.
Paul's jumper lifts Hornets in Portland (AP)
Chris Paul made a 15-foot jumper with 3.8 seconds remaining, lifting the New Orleans Hornets to a 98-97 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night. With the Hornets trailing by a point, Paul was left wide open at the free throw line when he caught a pass and buried the shot. Paul led all scorers with 24 points, and also had 12 assists.
Blazers' Oden apologizes for nude photos (AP)
Portland Trail Blazers center Greg Oden is apologizing for nude photos that have surfaced on the internet. Oden says the pictures, taken with his cell phone and sent to a former girlfriend, were taken about 1 1/2 years ago. A friend told the 21-year-old Tuesday morning that the pictures were making the rounds on the internet.
Portland Trail Blazers' Greg Oden apologizes for nude photos online
Portland Trail Blazers center Greg Oden is apologizing for nude photos that have surfaced on the internet.
Beat-up Portland Trail Blazers finally get Nicolas Batum back on court
Blazers forward Nicolas Batum made his season debut after shoulder surgery.
Short-handed Trail Blazers take care of Pistons
Martell Webster scored a career-high 28 points to help the short-handed Portland Trail Blazers beat the Detroit Pistons 97-93 on Saturday night.
Webster's 28 lift short-handed Blazers (AP)
Martell Webster scored a career-high 28 points to help the short-handed Portland Trail Blazers beat the Detroit Pistons 97-93 on Saturday night. LaMarcus Aldridge added 21 points, and Andre Miller added 11 points and 13 assists as Portland earned a split of a four-game trip despite using just eight players.
Brandon Roy (hamstring) to miss Portland Trail Blazers' next two games
Trail Blazers guard Brandon Roy will miss the team's next two games after aggravating a right hamstring injury.
Portland Trail Blazers guard Jerryd Bayless sidelined after left ankle injury
Jerryd Bayless, who started in place of Roy on Friday night, left in the third quarter with a sprained left ankle and did not return.
Celtics earn OT win in Garnett's return (AP)
Ray Allen was just 2 for 13 when he hit a 3-pointer with 42 seconds left in overtime to give the Boston Celtics a 98-95 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night. LaMarcus Aldridge followed with a missed 3-pointer, and after a scramble at midcourt Allen wound up with the ball and passed it ahead to Tony Allen for the breakaway dunk.
Kevin Garnett back in lineup for game vs. Portland
Doc Rivers: KG looked great during workout
Re-injured hamstring to keep Portland Trail Blazers guard Brandon Roy out four games
Trail Blazers guard Brandon Roy will miss four games because of a right hamstring injury.
Blazers don't miss Roy, roll on to defeat 76ers
Former 76ers guard Andre Miller scored 24 points and Jerryd Bayless had 14 of his 18 in the fourth quarter, leading the Portland Trail Blazers to a 98-90 victory over Philadelphia on Wednesday night.
Miller, Bayless lead Blazers over 76ers (AP)
Former 76ers guard Andre Miller scored 24 points and Jerryd Bayless had 14 of his 18 in the fourth quarter, leading the Portland Trail Blazers to a 98-90 victory over Philadelphia on Wednesday night. LaMarcus Aldridge added 23 points for the Trail Blazers, who played the second half without two-time All-Star guard Brandon Roy, who left with a strained right hamstring.
Brandon Roy misses 2nd half of the Portland Trail Blazers game vs. 76ers
Portland guard Brandon Roy missed the second half of the Trail Blazers' game against the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night because of a strained right hamstring.
Blazers G Roy day-to-day with hamstring (AP)
Portland guard Brandon Roy missed the second half of the Trail Blazers' game against the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night because of a strained right hamstring. Roy, who is averaging 23.4 points, grabbed his right thigh after banking in a 10-footer with 1:02 left in the second quarter. The Blazers said Roy would not return and is listed as day-to-day.
Portland Trail Blazers' Brandon Roy out again with injured hamstring
Trail Blazers guard Brandon Roy will miss his second straight game because of a sore right hamstring.
Blazers' Roy misses second straight game (AP)
Portland Trail Blazers guard Brandon Roy will miss his second straight game because of a sore right hamstring. Roy hoped to play Monday afternoon against the Washington Wizards. But after consulting with coach Nate McMillan and a team trainer following warmups, Roy decided not to play. He also missed Friday's game against Orlando.
Jamison's 21 second-half points lift Wizards
Antawn Jamison scored 21 of his 28 points after halftime, Caron Butler made two big baskets down the stretch and the Washington Wizards put together a rare winning streak Monday with a 97-92 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers.
Jamison, Butler lift Wizards by Blazers (AP)
Antawn Jamison scored 21 of his 28 points after halftime, Caron Butler made two big baskets down the stretch and the Washington Wizards put together a rare winning streak Monday with a 97-92 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers. Jamison was 3 for 10 from the field at halftime, but he shot 7 of 11 in the second half in a game that was close throughout.
Roy-less Blazers knock Magic out of 1st (AP)
Dwight Howard's off night kept the Trail Blazers from missing Brandon Roy -- and knocked Orlando out of first place. Roy was out with a sore right hamstring and Howard made just four of seven attempts from the field Friday night in Portland's 102-87 victory over the Magic. Martell Webster led the Blazers with 24 points and nine rebounds, and LaMarcus Aldridge added 14 points and 14...
Portland Trail Blazers guard Brandon Roy (hamstring) won't play vs. Magic
Trail Blazers guard Brandon Roy will not play against the Orlando Magic because of a sore right hamstring.
Portland Trail Blazers guard Brandon Roy (hamstring strain) questionable vs. Orlando Magic
Trail Blazers guard Brandon Roy has a strained right hamstring and is questionable for Friday night's game against the Magic.
Roy hurting, but Blazers beat Bucks (AP)
Brandon Roy scored 22 points before sitting much of the second half with a tight right hamstring and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Milwaukee Bucks 120-108 on Wednesday night. Roy, who has been working overtime for the injury-depleted Blazers, went to the locker room with a little more than six minutes left in the game for treatment.
LeBron's 41, O'Neal on inside boost Cavaliers
LeBron James had 41 points and 10 rebounds and the Cleveland Cavaliers held off a fourth-quarter Portland rally to beat the Trail Blazers 106-94 on Sunday night.
James scores 41 as Cavs hold off Blazers (AP)
LeBron James had 41 points and 10 rebounds and the Cleveland Cavaliers held off a fourth-quarter Portland rally to beat the Trail Blazers 106-94 on Sunday night. Shaquille O'Neal had 11 points and 11 rebounds for the Cavaliers, who won their sixth straight against the Blazers. James, wearing one blue shoe and one orange shoe, was 8 for 8 from the floor for 20 points in the first quarter alone.
Roy puts 32 past reeling Lakers in Blazers' win
Brandon Roy scored 32 points and the Portland Trail Blazers won their ninth straight at home against the Los Angeles Lakers with a 107-98 victory on Friday night.
Roy leads Blazers past Lakers again (AP)
Brandon Roy scored 32 points and the Portland Trail Blazers won their ninth straight at home against the Los Angeles Lakers with a 107-98 victory on Friday night. The Blazers own the NBA's longest home winning streak against the defending champions. Kobe Bryant had 32 points and eight rebounds for the Lakers, who trailed by as many as 20 points in the fourth quarter but cut the margin to single...
Grizzlies end on 13-1 run, top Blazers (AP)
O.J. Mayo scored 27 points and the Memphis Grizzlies rallied to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 109-105 on Tuesday night. The Grizzlies finished the game with a 13-1 run during the final four minutes to erase a 104-96 deficit. Memphis improved its record to 17-16, the first time it has been above .500 this season.
Clippers' front line smothers banged-up Blazers
Chris Kaman scored 20 points, Eric Gordon added 19 and the Los Angeles Clippers pulled away in the fourth quarter to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 105-95 on Monday night in the teams' second matchup in five days.
Clippers pull away late to beat Blazers (AP)
Chris Kaman scored 20 points, Eric Gordon added 19 and the Los Angeles Clippers pulled away in the fourth quarter to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 105-95 on Monday night in the teams' second matchup in five days. Martell Webster scored a season-high 25 points, including five 3-pointers, Andre Miller had 22 points and 16 assists and Juwan Howard added 16 points for the Blazers, who won 103-99...
Roy scores 37, short-handed Blazers win (AP)
Brandon Roy scored 37 points, Andre Miller added 23 and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Golden State Warriors 105-89 Saturday night despite dressing only eight players. Monta Ellis continued his strong play against Portland, leading the Warriors with 30 points. Corey Maggette added 22 points and 10 rebounds and Anthony Randolph had 15 points and 11 rebounds for the Warriors, who shot 68.4...
Portland Trail Blazers' Steve Blake hospitalized with pneumonia
Trail Blazers guard Steve Blake has been hospitalized with pneumonia.
Aldridge sprains ankle in Blazers' win (AP)
Brandon Roy had 25 points, seven rebounds and six assists, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Los Angeles Clippers 103-99 Wednesday night despite losing LaMarcus Aldridge to an ankle injury. Martell Webster added 15 points, Jerryd Bayless had 14 and rookie Jeff Pendergraph had eight points and 14 rebounds for the Blazers, who have won four in a row and seven of eight against the Clippers.
Portland Trail Blazers' LaMarcus Aldridge leaves game with ankle sprain
Blazers forward LaMarcus Aldridge left Wednesday's game with an ankle sprain.
Blazers sign F Shavlik Randolph (AP)
The short-handed Portland Trail Blazers have signed forward Shavlik Randolph with a hardship exemption from the league. Randolph, who spent last season with Portland, brings the Blazers' roster to 16 players. The league has allowed the team two hardship exemptions in light of a rash of injuries. Randolph was waived by Miami earlier this year.
Brand's 25 spark Sixers past Blazers (AP)
Elton Brand said the Philadelphia 76ers' game plan was simple. Even coming from behind, they made it look easy. Brand scored a season-high 25 points and had nine rebounds in a reserve role as Philadelphia rallied to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 104-93. "We attacked. That's really all it was.
Source: Portland Trail Blazers plan to sign Shavlik Randolph to non-guaranteed deal
In an effort to shore up a depleted front line, the Portland Trail Blazers released Anthony Tolliver and expect to sign free agent Shavlik Randolph to a one year, non-guaranteed deal on Wednesday a team source told ESPN.com's Chad Ford.
Brand comes off bench to lift 76ers past Blazers
Elton Brand had a season-high 25 points and nine rebounds in a reserve role, leading the Philadelphia 76ers to a 104-93 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night.
Brand's 25 spark Sixers past Blazers (AP)
Elton Brand had a season-high 25 points and nine rebounds in a reserve role, leading the Philadelphia 76ers to a 104-93 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night. Brand, a 6-foot-9 former All Star, made 9 of 20 shots in 30 minutes to help Philadelphia (8-22) rally from a 10-point second half deficit.
Blazers drop Nuggets behind Roy
Brandon Roy had 41 points while wearing a thin brace to protect his sore left shoulder and Steve Blake scored 17 to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a 107-96 win over the Denver Nuggets on Friday night.
Roy has 41 despite brace as Blazers win (AP)
Brandon Roy had 41 points while wearing a thin brace to protect his sore left shoulder and Steve Blake scored 17 to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a 107-96 win over the Denver Nuggets on Friday night. Roy, who missed Wednesday's win at San Antonio, had 25 points in the first half and made a career-high 16 field goals for Portland, which has won four straight and six of seven despite a...
Roy, Billups may miss Christmas matchup (AP)
A marquee Christmas matchup between the Portland Trail Blazers and Denver Nuggets may lose some luster if Portland's Brandon Roy and Denver's Chauncey Billups are both out. It's unclear if either guard will be available Friday night when the Northwest Division rivals meet for the second time this season.
Bayless gets hobbled Blazers past Spurs (AP)
Jerryd Bayless scored a career-high 31 points in his first start for injured All-Star Brandon Roy, leading the hobbled Portland Trail Blazers to a 98-94 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night. Portland played without Roy and center Joel Przybilla, who ruptured a tendon in his right leg in a win against Dallas on Tuesday to become the latest Blazers player to go down.
Portland Trail Blazers list Brandon Roy as doubtful against the San Antonio Spurs
Brandon Roy has a sore left shoulder that is the latest in a stunning rash of injuries for the Portland Trail Blazers.
Dirk back but Trail Blazers' rally clips Mavericks
Brancon Roy scored 23 points, LaMarcus Aldridge added 19 points and 12 rebounds, and the Portland Trail Blazers rallied in the fourth quarter for an 85-81 victory over the Dallas Mavericks.
Dirk returns but Blazers rally past Mavs (AP)
Brandon Roy scored 23 points, LaMarcus Aldridge added 19 points and 12 rebounds, and the Portland Trail Blazers rallied in the fourth quarter for an 85-81 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night. Dirk Nowitzki had 27 points and nine rebounds in his return to the Dallas lineup, and J.J. Barea added 22 points for the Mavericks, who had won six of seven.
Portland Trail Blazers center Joel Przybilla ruptures his right patella tendon
Joel Przybilla of the Portland Trail Blazers sustained a ruptured right patella tendon and dislocated patella in the first quarter of Tuesday night's game.
Dallas Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki is active tonight against the Portland Trail Blazers
Dallas' Dirk Nowitzki will be in the lineup Tuesday night against the Trail Blazers
Roy shines late as Blazers rally by Heat (AP)
Brandon Roy scored 11 of his 28 points in the fourth quarter, LaMarcus Aldridge added 22 and the Portland Trail Blazers used a big run in the final minutes to beat the Miami Heat 102-95 on Sunday night. Andre Miller scored 17 points and Martell Webster added 15 for Portland, which trailed by six with 5 1/2 minutes remaining.
Howard helps Magic rally by Blazers (AP)
Dwight Howard had 12 points, 20 rebounds and four blocks to help the Orlando Magic rally past the Portland Trail Blazers 92-83 on Saturday night. Rashard Lewis added 15 points for the Magic, Jason Williams had 13 and J.J. Redick chipped in 12 as Orlando overcame a sluggish first half to beat Portland for the sixth time in the last seven meetings.
Howard double-double lifts Magic over Blazers
Dwight Howard had 12 points, 20 rebounds and four blocks to help the Orlando Magic rally past the Portland Trail Blazers 92-83 on Saturday night.
Iverson misses second straight game (AP)
Allen Iverson missed his second straight game for the Philadelphia 76ers because of arthritis in his left knee. Sixers coach Eddie Jordan made the announcement before Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers, saying Iverson will not return until Philadelphia's game against Portland on Dec.
Bucks G Jennings fined $7,500 for tweet (AP)
Bucks rookie Brandon Jennings has been fined $7,500 for posting a message on his Twitter account after Milwaukee's 108-101 double overtime win over Portland last weekend. Jennings was fined for the timing of his post, not the content when he tweeted: "Back to 500. Yess!!! "500" means where doing good.
Bayless leads Blazers' rally past Suns (AP)
Jerryd Bayless had a career-high 29 points and made three free throws in the final 9 seconds, and the Portland Trail Blazers overcame a 15-point third-quarter deficit to beat the Phoenix Suns 105-102 on Thursday night. Brandon Roy added 27 points and eight rebounds for the injury plagued Blazers, who have won two in a row after dropping six of eight games.
Bucks rookie Jennings fined $7,500 for Tweet
Bucks rookie Brandon Jennings has been fined $7,500 for posting a message on his Twitter account after Milwaukee's 108-101 double overtime win over Portland last weekend.
Bayless sparks Blazers to second straight win
Jerryd Bayless had a career-high 29 points and made three free throws in the final 9 seconds, and the Portland Trail Blazers overcame a 15-point third-quarter deficit to beat the Phoenix Suns 105-102 on Thursday night.
Milwaukee Bucks guard Brandon Jennings fined $7.5K for Twitter post
Bucks rookie Brandon Jennings has been fined $7,500 for posting a message on his Twitter account after Milwaukee's 108-101 double overtime win over Portland last weekend.
Ridnour carries Bucks by Blazers in 2OT (AP)
Luke Ridnour scored six of his 20 points in the second overtime, leading the Milwaukee Bucks to a hard-fought 108-101 victory over the injury-riddled Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday night. Andrew Bogut made two free throws, but LaMarcus Aldridge, who scored a season-high 31 for Portland, matched him with two of his own to tie it at 97.
Shaquille O'Neal (eye bruise) questionable against Oklahoma City Thunder
Cavaliers center Shaquille O'Neal plans to travel with the team to Oklahoma City after leaving Friday night's game against Portland with a bruised left eye.
LeBron rescues Cavaliers from two-game slump
LeBron James scored 33 points, Anderson Varejao had a season-high 22 and the Cleveland Cavaliers rebounded from consecutive sloppy road losses with a 104-99 win over the hobbled Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night.
James' 33 lift Cavs past hobbled Blazers (AP)
LeBron James scored 33 points, Anderson Varejao had a season-high 22 and the Cleveland Cavaliers rebounded from consecutive sloppy road losses with a 104-99 win over the hobbled Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night. James added seven assists, seven rebounds and a soaring block on a shot by Brandon Roy in the closing seconds for the Cavs, who were back home after losing in Memphis and Houston.
Blazers snap road slide behind Roy's 29 points
Brandon Roy scored 29 points, leading the Portland Trail Blazers to a 102-91 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night.
Roy's 29 lift Blazers past Pacers (AP)
Brandon Roy scored 29 points, leading the Portland Trail Blazers to a 102-91 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night. LaMarcus Aldridge had 20 points and eight rebounds, and Andre Miller scored 15 for the Trail Blazers (14-9), who snapped a four-game road losing streak. Dahntay Jones led the Pacers with 19 points and rookie Tyler Hansbrough added 13 points and 11 rebounds.
Fantasy Fast Break: Oh no with Oden
What happens in Portland now that Greg Oden is out for the season? How will the 76ers use Allen Iverson? What is up with Marc Gasol? Our Sergio Gonzalez analyzes these questions and more in the latest Fantasy Fast Break.
Fernandez has procedure on back, out 4-6 weeks
Portland Trail Blazers forward Rudy Fernandez underwent a procedure to alleviate nerve pressure in his back that was causing leg pain, and he is expected to miss up to six weeks. It is the latest injury to befall the Blazers, who are down to just nine available players. The team said Fernandez had a microdiscectomy on Tuesday to relieve pressure on a nerve in his back. The pressure on his nerve was causing him pain in his right leg.
Portland Trail Blazers' Rudy Fernandez to undergo back procedure
Portland Trail Blazers forward Rudy Fernandez is undergoing a procedure to alleviate nerve pressure that is causing leg pain.
Knicks drop Blazers to claim 3rd straight victory
Larry Hughes scored 21 points, David Lee had 17 points and 10 rebounds, and the New York Knicks beat the injury-depleted Portland Trail Blazers 93-84 on Monday night for their season-high third straight victory.
Knicks beat injury-depleted Blazers (AP)
Larry Hughes scored 21 points, David Lee had 17 points and 10 rebounds, and the New York Knicks beat the injury-depleted Portland Trail Blazers 93-84 on Monday night for their season-high third straight victory. Danilo Gallinari and Wilson Chandler each added 14 points as the Knicks won for the fourth time in five games, continuing to play better basketball after coach Mike D'Antoni shortened...
Portland Trail Blazers' Greg Oden's season is officially over after surgery
Greg Oden underwent surgery on his left patella Sunday, and the Blazers confirmed what they feared all along -- that Oden was done for the season.
Roy's layup gets Blazers past Rockets (AP)
The somber Portland Trail Blazers found it difficult to celebrate a victory after losing Greg Oden. Brandon Roy had 28 points and scored the winning basket to help Portland beat Houston 90-89 on Saturday night, but the Blazers were both solemn and resolute with the probable season-ending injury to Oden in the first quarter.
Blazers' Oden expected to miss rest of season
Portland center Greg Oden will likely miss the season after fracturing his left knee cap during a game against Houston on Saturday night. Oden will undergo surgery, the Trail Blazers said. The 7-foot center dropped to the floor clutching his left knee and grimacing after colliding with a driving Aaron Brooks midway through the first quarter. He was almost immediately surrounded by trainers and physicians.
Portland Trail Blazers' Greg Oden carted off floor with apparent knee injury
Portland center Greg Oden was taken off the court on a stretcher after an apparent knee injury in the first quarter of the Trail Blazers' game against the Houston Rockets on Saturday night.
Oden taken off on stretcher due to knee (AP)
Portland center Greg Oden was taken off the court on a stretcher after an apparent knee injury in the first quarter of the Trail Blazers' game against the Houston Rockets on Saturday night. Oden dropped to the floor clutching his left knee after colliding with a driving Aaron Brooks with 5:45 remaining in the first quarter.
Hornets' Paul back, Wolves' Love debuts (AP)
Two-time All-Star point guard Chris Paul returned to the New Orleans Hornets on Friday night after missing eight games, and Kevin Love played for the Minnesota Timberwolves for the first time this season. Paul, the runner-up to the Lakers' Kobe Bryant for NBA MVP in 2007-08, has been out since spraining his left ankle against Portland on Nov.
McMillan needs surgery after rupturing Achilles
Portland Trail Blazers coach Nate McMillan ruptured his right Achilles tendon during practice Friday and will need surgery. McMillan will coach Saturday night's game against Houston, but he will miss next week's four-game road trip. The Blazers say McMillan will have surgery on Monday. Assistant coach Dean Demopoulos will take McMillan's place starting Monday in New York.
Portland Trail Blazers coach Nate McMillan ruptures Achilles in practice
Portland Trail Blazers coach Nate McMillan ruptured his right Achilles tendon during practice Friday and will need surgery.
Beasley's 27 help Heat hold off Blazers (AP)
Michael Beasley scored a season-high 27 points, Dwyane Wade had 18 points and 12 assists and the Miami Heat led from the start in beating the Portland Trail Blazers 107-100 Tuesday night. Beasley was 8 of 15 from the field and 11 of 12 for free throws as the Heat (10-7) ended a two-game losing streak.
Jazz open up big early lead, bury Blazers
Carlos Boozer had 26 points and 12 rebounds to lead the Utah Jazz to a 108-92 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday night.
Boozer, Williams lead Jazz past Blazers (AP)
Carlos Boozer had 26 points and 12 rebounds to lead the Utah Jazz to a 108-92 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday night. Deron Williams added 24 points and 15 assists for the Jazz, who won for the fifth time in six games. Brandon Roy scored 19 points and LaMarcus Aldridge added 14 for Portland, which lost for the second time in two nights.
Grizzlies hold off Blazers, win again (AP)
Zach Randolph scored 21 points and Marc Gasol and O.J. Mayo added 19 each and Memphis withstood a second-half rally by Portland to beat the Trail Blazers 106-96 Friday night. Memphis led by 29 points during the first half on the way to winning for the fifth time in seven games. Portland cut the Grizzlies' lead to eight points during the fourth quarter.
Improving Oden, Trail Blazers drop Nets to 0-15
The New Jersey Nets moved a loss closer to the record for the NBA's worst start to a season on Wednesday night when they dropped their 15th straight game, 93-83 to the Portland Trail Blazers.
Nets fall to 0-15 with loss to Blazers (AP)
The New Jersey Nets moved a loss closer to the record for the NBA's worst start to a season on Wednesday night when they dropped their 15th straight game, 93-83 to the Portland Trail Blazers. Greg Oden continued a recent run of strong play with 18 points and eight rebounds for the Blazers, who have won 10 of their last 12.
Oden has 24 and 12 as Blazers rout Bulls (AP)
Greg Oden tied a career high with 24 points and LaMarcus Aldridge also had 24 to help the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Chicago Bulls 122-98 onMonday night. Oden, the first pick of the 2007 NBA draft, missed one of his eight shots from the field and added 12 rebounds. Aldridge pulled down a game-high 13 rebounds.
Week 5 Start 'Em and Sit 'Em
The outlook for Portland's Greg Oden looks favorable, which means the improving young big man is a solid start. See who else our Sergio Gonzalez likes for the upcoming scoring period in his Start 'Em and Sit 'Em.
Blazers hand Wolves 12th straight loss (AP)
Martell Webster had 21 points and 13 rebounds, Brandon Roy added 18 points, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat Minnesota 106-78 on Saturday night, handing the Timberwolves their 12th straight loss. Greg Oden had 16 points, and Steve Blake had 14 points and nine assists for the Blazers, winners of 11 straight against Minnesota.
Roy helps Blazers hold off Pistons (AP)
PORTLAND, Ore. AP) -- Brandon Roy and LaMarcus Aldridge each had 20 points, and the Portland Trail Blazers held off the tired but tenacious Detroit Pistons 87-81 on Wednesday night. The Blazers led by as many as 20 points in the second half, but the Pistons chipped away and closed to 76-70 on Charlie Villanueva's jumper with 3 minutes left.
Johnson has 30, Hawks win sixth straight (AP)
Joe Johnson made it two straight 30-point games, Josh Smith dominated during a decisive first-half run and the Atlanta Hawks won their sixth in the row, beating the Miami Heat 105-90 on Wednesday night to reclaim a share of the NBA's best record. Johnson scored 30 points on the heels of a 35-point effort against Portland on Monday.
Ankle sidelines Spurs G Parker again (AP)
San Antonio guard Tony Parker sat out the Spurs' game against Dallas on Wednesday night after reaggravating his sprained left ankle. Parker rolled the ankle in a game at Portland on Nov. 6 and sat out the next two games. Parker was back in the lineup Saturday night in a 101-98 loss to Oklahoma City, scoring 17 points in 32 minutes.
Portland Trail Blazers' Travis Outlaw set for surgery on left foot
Trail Blazers forward Travis Outlaw will have surgery to repair a stress fracture in his left foot.
Hornets star Paul has ankle sprain; return unclear
Further tests on Chris Paul's ankle show nothing beyond a sprain, but there is no timetable for the star point guard's return to the New Orleans Hornets. The team says an MRI confirmed the initial diagnosis. Paul twisted his left ankle in the Hornets' loss Friday night to Portland. Team spokesman Dennis Rogers said Monday that Paul will be evaluated daily but remains out indefinitely. In 10 games this season, Paul has averaged 23.8 points and 9.2 assists.
Johnson's 35 points power Hawks past Blazers
Joe Johnson scored eight of his 35 points in overtime and the Hawks solved Portland's defense in time to beat the Trail Blazers 99-95.
Johnson leads Hawks past Blazers in OT (AP)
Joe Johnson scored eight of his 35 points in overtime and the Atlanta Hawks solved Portland's defense in time to beat the Trail Blazers 99-95 on Monday night. The Hawks, who won at Portland on Nov. 3, swept the season series for the first time since the 1996-97 season. Josh Smith had 20 points and 16 rebounds for Atlanta, which extended its winning streak to five with the victory in the matchup...
Seattle Seahawks, Portland Trail Blazers owner Paul Allen has lymphoma
Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen has been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
Roy lifts Blazers to sixth straight win (AP)
The Portland Trail Blazers have won six straight overall and are 5-1 on the road, so coach Nate McMillan had plenty to be happy about even in a game that wasn't pretty. "We made plays," McMillan said after an 80-74 victory over Charlotte. "We got stops when we needed to. We're scoring when we need to.
Blazers bookend half with big run to top Bobcats
Brandon Roy scored 25 points, Andre Miller added 15, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Charlotte Bobcats 80-74 on Saturday night for their sixth straight victory.
Roy lifts Blazers to sixth straight win (AP)
Brandon Roy scored 25 points, Andre Miller added 15, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Charlotte Bobcats 80-74 on Saturday night for their sixth straight victory. The Blazers (8-3) used a huge run that overlapped the second and third quarters to send the Bobcats (3-6) to their fourth straight loss in a game that featured an altercation with 55 seconds remaining.
Blazers' Outlaw has stress fracture in foot
Portland forward Travis Outlaw sustained a stress fracture in his left foot during the first quarter of the Trail Blazers' game against Charlotte on Saturday night. Outlaw entered the game third on the team in scoring, averaging 10.9 points. Team officials said he was out indefinitely and would return to Portland for further evaluation.
Blazers F Outlaw sidelined indefinitely (AP)
Portland forward Travis Outlaw sustained a stress fracture in his left foot during the first quarter of the Trail Blazers' game against Charlotte on Saturday night. Outlaw