News Look, I know a Tuesday night game in November against Atlanta can't be everybody's must-see Trail Blazers game this year. And I do appreciate the fact that the nose-bleed seats I've already bought for two other games somehow gets me on a list where I get discount offers emailed to me by the team. But if you need any more evidence that the NBA has some financial problems, this email below sure ...   More

News If the Portland Trail Blazers' reported deal of Travis Outlaw and Steve Blake for Marcus Camby happens, here's what WW's Blazers blogger Casey Jarman had to say about Camby last month in his piece looking at big men the Blazers might try to acquire: Upside: Bigtime defender at 6-foot-11 who can shoot well and pass like Arvydas Sabonis. Contract expires this year, so it's not a big commitment. Downside: ...   More

News Well, I'm not sure it was a Willis Reed moment, but when this half-full Rose Garden caught a glimpse of Brandon Roy in warm-up gear, it might as well have been. For those who, like me, spent last night getting drunk and arrived to the arena not long before tip-off, this was quite a surprise. I'm sure that in-the-know folks were less taken aback. Still, it's a sight for sore eyes. Now let's see if Roy ...   More

News The NBA released the entire Portland Trail Blazers' 2010-11 schedule today after last week's tease that told us where the Blazers are playing on Christmas Day as well as the team's preseason schedule. Below are some of the highlights from the entire regular-season schedule for what will likely be a campaign of 50-55 wins. Ordinarily, that would be a successful mark. But this year, it's one ...   More