Trail Blazers: Would Brandon Roy be a good fit for the Warriors? (links)
Plus, SI.com's guide to free agency; trade buzz; and updates on Joel Freeland and Nicolas Batum.
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November 30, 2011
Joel Freeland: The One Big Man Portland Needs But Can't Seem To Get
In the coming weeks before the NBA tips off their revised post-lockout schedule, you’re bound to hear a number of names associated with the Portland Trail Blazers as they attempt to secure their frontline.
A free-agent shortlist is already circulating featuring Carl Landry and Chuck Hayes among others.
But there is one name that’s been associated with Portland during past offseasons...
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November 30, 2011
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November 30, 2011
Eurobasket 2011: London and/or Joel Freeland prepares
How does BallinEurope contributor Sam Chadwick’s basketball career fit it with that of Joel Freeland, Portland Blazers draft pick in 2006 and current Team Britain/Unicaja Malaga player? Read on to find out, together with an assessment of Freeland’s recent performance in the London Invitational Tournament. (And requisite YouTube clip!)
In the summer of 2007, I had just finished...
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August 24, 2011
As Trail Blazers work on improving roster, their international prospects probably won't be options
Spanish forward Victor Claver is the most NBA-ready of the Blazers' three international prospects that also include Joel Freeland and Petteri Koponen -- but none are likely to land in the NBA next season.
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June 10, 2011
Freeland Has Scored In Double-Figures In 10 Straight Euroleague Games
Joel Freeland has scored in double figures in 10 straight Euroleague games for Unicaja.
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February 15, 2011
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February 15, 2011
Club profile: The Solent Kestrels
Joining Ball in Europe as a contributor is Sam Chadwick, a youth-team assistant coach and aspiring sports journalist/head coach (so call ‘im the BiE intern, then) based in Great Britain. Sam’s home team is the British Basketball League division three team Solent Kestrels, his favorite team is Unicaja Malaga (“as Joel Freeland plays for them [...]
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March 03, 2010
Joel Freeland Update: Watch This Man! Edition
With the Blazers season rapidly approaching it is understandable that you might not be focusing on draftee Joel Freeland. I urge you: make time to follow this man...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
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October 25, 2009
Unicaja’s center combo named to Team Great Britain for Eurobasket 2009
Unicaja fans will find something more than a little familiar with Team Great Britain’s big guys in Eurobasket 2009, as both Robert Archibald and the just-acquired Joel Freeland were officially named to the national squad this week.
The announcement follows in the wake of Luol Deng’s announcement that he would be taking August off to rest [...]
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July 28, 2009
Freeland moves up to Unicaja
Joel Freeland of Team Great Britain and last year of Kalise Gran Canaria has signed with Unicaja, the team announced today. The 2008-09 season saw Freeland average 4.0 points and 2.3 rebounds per game coming off the bench for Gran Canaria; Freeland was actually selected by the Portland Trail Blazers at the age of 19 [...]
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July 27, 2009
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