The Trail Blazers shoot 56% from the field, and smother the Utah Jazz with an aggressive defense in the first exhibition game.
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December 20, 2011
The three Blazers backcourt players distribute and score as Portland tops Utah 110-90.
Via Inside Hoops
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December 18, 2011
When the Trail Blazers officially introduced newly-signed Jamal Crawford at a news conference, he held up a brand new white No. 11 Blazers uniform and beamed from ear to ear as photographers snapped photos.
Wait … No. 11? Doesn’t Luke Babbitt wear No. 11?
Not anymore.
Crawford bought the number from Babbitt after a series of playful back-and-forth [...]
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December 20, 2011
A quick look around Portland and Utah at reaction to the Trail Blazers' 110-90 win over the Jazz Monday night.
Via Crossover Chronicles
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December 20, 2011
It’s hard to really break news about Andrei Kirilenko’s free-agent signing during a photo shoot, but at least we get a glimpse into Kirilenko’s thought process with this brief interview for Moscow, Russia-based PROSport magazine.
“The team will not be chosen by how big the offer is, but by a number of factors – the coach, roster, the city to a lesser degree, “ Kirilenko...
Via Salt Lake Tribune
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December 20, 2011
Flat Utah Jazz fall to Blazers 110-90 as Tyrone Corbin goes young
By Brian T. Smith
The Salt Lake Tribune
Published Dec 19, 2011 11:36PM MDT
Portland, Ore. • It took Jazz coach Tyrone Corbin just one preseason game to go young.
Despite vowing throughout training camp to only play athletes who can immediately help a rebuilding Utah team win games, Corbin kept starters such...
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December 19, 2011
What number will Babbitt wear now? He doesn't care about jersey numbers. So the better question: How will he spend his $12k??
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December 19, 2011
Jazz notes: Forward Josh Howard still learning Utah’s schemes
By Brian T. Smith
The Salt Lake Tribune
Published Dec 19, 2011 09:06PM MDT
Portland, Ore. • Josh Howard ran across the Rose Garden floor at full speed.
He darted left and right, dribbling the ball from side to side during a full sprint.
He stretched his body in various directions, then put up a series of mid...
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December 21, 2011
We’ve seen some crazy things happen in sports and one thing that I really still don’t understand is why people like a certain number or why people think that a certain is there “lucky” number. Apparently, in sports you can actually buy numbers out from other players. We’ve seen that happen when Donovan McNabb paid punter Chris Kluwe to wear #5 for the...
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December 20, 2011
The Portland Trail Blazers opened a new season Monday at The Rose Garden with a new brand of basketball and several new players. The pace was faster and the outcome was entertaining. The Oregonian's Joe Freeman says there should be...
Via Salt Lake Tribune
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December 20, 2011
Utah Jazz center Kanter makes impression against Portland
By Tony Jones
The Salt Lake Tribune
Published Dec 20, 2011 11:40AM MDT
By the end of Utah’s 110-90 loss to Portland on Monday night, Kurt Thomas was shoving Enes Kanter, grabbing at his jersey, elbowing him and subtly pushing him off while jostling for rebounds.
Call it a giant compliment from Thomas, the oldest player...
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December 21, 2011
The Blazers can offer Nicolas Batum a five-year extension.
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December 19, 2011
In a wide-ranging, 35-minute interview session with reporters, the Blazers owner also talks about the lockout, the current roster, coach Nate McMillan and more.
Via SI.com
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December 18, 2011
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) -- A new chance for Josh Howard means the official end of Andrei Kirilenko's career with the Utah Jazz.
Via Salt Lake Tribune
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December 19, 2011
NBA: Utah Jazz tip off preseason against Portland Trail Blazers
The Salt Lake Tribune The Salt Lake Tribune
Published Dec 19, 2011 08:20PM MDT
Portland • The Jazz are back.
Utah tips off its abbreviated two-game preseason run Monday night against the Blazers at the Rose Garden.
The Jazz will start Devin Harris, Raja Bell, C.J. Miles, Al Jefferson and Mehmet Okur.
Paul Millsap...
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