Dear Seattle,I really do feel bad for out neighboring fans up north for having the PooperSonics oops I mean SuperSonics stolen from you. So I am going to take it upon myself to introduce you to your NEW Northwest franchise "The Portland Trail Blazers". Now don't worry these guys are easy to love.   more...

Chris Broussard of ESPN the Magazine is reporting that the Detroit Pistons and Denver Nuggets have talked about a trade that would involve Carmelo Anthony heading north for Chauncey Billups and Tayshaun Prince. The deal was apparently offered by the Pistons, but shot down by Denver.The Boston   more...
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I have put together some videos of the participants in this years 2008 Sprite Slam Dunk Contest. I am putting money on Rudy Gay, but Gerald Green has some serious springs. Gerald Green will be defending his crown from last year. So in 2008 it will be Dwight Howard, Gerald Green, Jamario Moon and   more...

When it comes to small forwards, LeBron James is king, with Carmelo Anthony right behind him. He confirmed that he's 6'9 and 260 pounds, yet he's fast and athletic. He had an MVP caliber regular season with 30 PPG, 7.9 RPG, 7.2 APG 1.8 SPG and 1.1 BPG. Unguardable 1-on-1, LeBron is only 23 years   more...

Jason Kidd and Devin Harris are the biggest names rumored to be in the deal.
Original Story: http://www.tiricosuave.com/2008/01/30/ne....

It's the stretch run for fantasy owners, so now is a good time to evaluate all of the top players. I've ranked everyone and separated them into 10 levels based on how I see each player finishing out the season.Both of these guys are All Stars, but only one can be named "Best of the Best." Which one   more...
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If you missed it, watch this video and you will see a sick dunk by Travis Outlaw over Rodney Carney from last night's Trail Blazers win over the 76ers.
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Inspired by the sight of one Andris Biedrins in the Chicago-Golden State game. You won't be surprised by the man who continues to lead the way in this department.
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TOP 10 REASONS TO WATCH THE BLAZERS:1.) Their Record - above 500 (Without Greg Oden)2.) Improving Players - Travis Outlaw, Martell Webster, Sergio Rodriguez (and more) have all improved drastically this season3.) Brandon Roy - being chosen for the All-Star team4.) Huge Combacks - there have been   more...

Blazers win in OT ! Looked like a scary game tonight with the Knickerbockers in town. Zach Randolph was out for blood tonight but BROY and Trout pull off the win for the Blazers. Travis was huge in the forth quarter push and OT win. BRoy knocked down the deciding tip in over Balkman.But once again   more...

Check out this edition of the P&P Press Pass. It includes some video of AXG chillin' over the summer with Melo in "GAME TIME: Everything's Melo in Tinseltown", some love for a couple coaches, the drama of the New York Knicks, and debates on whether the Celtics are really that good or the Eastern   more...
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The North East corner of the United States is always relevant. Even when the NY Knicks aren't relevant, they are relevant because of their irrelevance. Beantown has risen to an epic level with Football and Baseball teams dominating their sports over the last half decade, and if the NBA Season   more...
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The talk surrounding the Portland Trail Blazers this off-season has been directed at two positions in particular: Small Forward and the Point. The rumor mill had been churning out Rashard Lewis, the talented free agent formerly of the Sonics, as the logical choice for the three spot. It looks like   more...

This year has had it highs and its lows. We all expected lows, but these guys proved us wrong. Right now we are in a low point, but that does not mean we cannot go without a fight. Lets not play for the lottery, lets not play for business, lets play for the love of this game, and the only thing   more...
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Things have been a little frustrating lately for RIP City residents. I think it is helpful to remember a few things that can keep us grounded and focused on our bright future. We will be great. But, can Brandon do it by him self? No. Has LaMarcus Aldridge played consistently well this year? No.   more...