San Antonio Spurs Need to Bench Richard Jefferson
The San Antonio Spurs made a pretty big trade a few years ago when they were able to acquire Richard Jefferson for Kurt Thomas, Bruce Bowen, and Amir Johnson. San Antonio said youth and scoring were the key factors in making the swap. In the three years since that trade, Richard Jefferson has not been as productive as anyone would have hoped.
After averaging about 20 points per game...
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Trail Blazers vs. Sacramento Kings blog: Love’ em & Hate’ em
Road Woes
It was another disappointing road loss Thursday night for the Portland Trail Blazers.
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Sacramento 95, Portland 92
When: 10:00 PM ET, Thursday, February 2, 2012
Where: Power Balance Pavilion, Sacramento, California
Officials: #35 Kane Fitzgerald, #60 James Williams, #33 Zach Zarba
Attendance: 11740
Another Disappointing Road Loss
The Blazers...
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10 days ago
Thornton leads Kings over Blazers
Marcus Thornton joked Wednesday afternoon that the padding he's wearing to protect his injured left thigh made the Louisiana native feel like New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees.
José Luis Villegas jvillegas@sacbee.com
Forward Jason Thompson exults after scoring to give the Kings a 92-88 lead with 1:44 left Thursday against Portland.
Kings guard Isaiah Thomas is...
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10 days ago
Utah Jazz Vs. Portland Trailblazers Game Diary
Portland Trailblazers at Utah Jazz Running Game Diary. First Quarter 12:00 Camby the oldest man the Association 11:43 The token horrible first foul by Favors 10:50 1-2 great game thus far... ugly everywhere. 10:04 Refs calling this game tighter than “No Comment” 8:45 Millsap gets impregnated by three Blazers at once. 3-3 8:21 Hayward gets pinned against the glass both him and...
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13 days ago
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13 days ago
Time to Say Goodbye (With Tears and Gratitude)
Unfortunately, the time has come. The window has been shut and a cycle has come to an end.
Don't get me wrong, you will find it difficult to read from a more romantic and nostalgic Celtic fan: my dream has always been to let the Big Three retire in Boston. It would be beautiful and it would add to our rich tradition as a franchise.
That said, I don't think these players deserve that...
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22 days ago
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22 days ago
Trail Blazers at Atlanta Hawks: Game thread
Larry Drew is using the “big” lineup with Jason Collins at center. Marcus Camby plans to suit up for the Blazers but Nate McMillan said he’s an emergency option. Hawks nemesis Kurt Thomas will start at center. “It’s a good matchup with Kurt Thomas who plays a physical game, Twin who plays a physical game,” Drew said.
Tracy McGrady (back) said he’s good to go.
Jamal...
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26 days ago
Trail Blazers pregame: Kurt Thomas will start for Marcus Camby against Houston Rockets
After initially thinking he would feature a small lineup that includes Nicolas Batum, coach Nate McMillan changed his mind.
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January 14, 2012
Rasheed Wallace Wants To Play For The Chicago Bulls
When Bulls center Kurt Thomas signed with the Portland Trail Blazers this past off-season Bulls vice president of basketball operations John Paxson searched for someone to replace him but could find no one. Instead the Bulls turned to a member of the former 2004 NBA champion Detroit Pistons, Rip Hamilton. Now the Bulls could again be looking to add someone from that 2004 Pistons...
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January 14, 2012
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January 14, 2012
Blazers Marcus Camby day-to-day with ankle injury
Portland Trail Blazers center Marcus Camby is day-to-day after injuring his ankle in tonights game against the San Antonio Spurs.
Camby’s X-rays came back negative. He’s averaging 3.4 points and leads the team with 8.2 rebounds per game.
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Marcus Camby (ankle) said after Friday's game that he "hopes" to return sometime during the Blazers...
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January 14, 2012
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January 14, 2012
39-Year-Old Kurt Thomas Blocks 20-Year-Old Tristan Thompson Twice!
Jason WhitneyDon’t try to tell Kurt Thomas there isn’t still some juice left in those old legs. When the Cavaliers played the Blazers last night 39-year-old Kurt Thomas gave the young 20-year-old Tristan Thompson a lesson in defense. Thomas didn’t only swat Thompson once, he did it twice. The Blazers despite all the bad news with Greg [...]Sports-Kings - The Kings of Sports Lists
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January 09, 2012
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January 09, 2012
The Blazers Will Win The Championship
I’m just going to say it now: the Blazers will win the championship this year. That’s right you heard it here first! I’m calling my shot!
The new look Blazers can make this happen. They do have a chance to be the team that comes out on top this year. Look, they don’t have the pressure on them to be the young up and coming team of the future anymore. Brandon is gone,...
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January 06, 2012
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January 06, 2012
Kings Blog: Kings-Bulls: Five things to watch
The Kings will try to rebound from their first loss of the season tonight against the Chicago Bulls, who also suffered their first loss on Tuesday. Here are a few things to keep an eye on when they play tonight at Power Balance Pavilion.
Kings rookie Jimmer Fredette, who had 10 points, looks to pass against Portland's Kurt Thomas, right, and Nolan Smith.
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December 29, 2011
Blazers Show The Importance Of The Bench
All teams know that the compact, 66-game season is going to be a lot of wear on their players. The bench is going to play a huge part this year, and a team’s depth may make the difference between playoff success and an early end. In their two wins to start the season, the Portland Trail Blazers have already shown how important their bench will be this year.
Their team leader,...
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December 28, 2011
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December 28, 2011
2011-2012 NBA Regular Season: J.J. Hickson Putback Dunk On Kurt Thomas
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December 28, 2011
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December 28, 2011
Blazers Show The Importance Of The Bench
All teams know that the compact, 66-game season is going to be a lot of wear on their players. The bench is going to play a huge part this year, and a team’s depth may make the difference between playoff success and an early end. In their two wins to start the season, the Portland Trail Blazers have already shown how important their bench will be this year.
Their team leader, LaMarcus...
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December 28, 2011
In-game blog: Kings stumble in second half, lose big to Blazers
PORTLAND, Ore. - Gerald Wallace had 25 points and eight rebounds while LaMarcus Aldridge had 24 points and eight rebounds to lead Portland to a 2-0 start to the season.
Sacramento Kings' Jimmer Fredette (7) looks to pass under the basket against Portland Trail Blazers' Kurt Thomas, right, and Nolan Smith, back, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland...
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December 28, 2011
Kurt Thomas' role with Trail Blazers already growing
The recently signed big man, the NBA's oldest player, logged big minutes in two preseason games.
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December 23, 2011
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.
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.
LaMarcus Aldridge will start for Portland...
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December 21, 2011
Trail Blazers F/C Camby injures knee in warmups
Portland Trail Blazers veteran forward/center Marcus Camby was ruled out of the team's preseason finale on Wednesday after injuring his left knee during warmups.
Kurt Thomas drew the start in place of Camby, who is expected to have an MRI on Thursday.
A 15-year veteran, Camby averaged 4.7 points and 10.3 rebounds last season for the Trail Blazers.
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December 21, 2011
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December 21, 2011
Blazers C 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.
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.
LaMarcus Aldridge will start for Portland against...
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December 21, 2011
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.
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December 21, 2011
Trail Blazers pregame: LaMarcus Aldridge returns, but Marcus Camby sits with sore left knee against Utah Jazz
Starting center Marcus Camby tweaked his left knee during the Blazers' morning shootaround and will not play tonight against Jazz; Kurt Thomas will start in his place.
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December 21, 2011
Q’s Take: The 2011 Trailblazers Coming’s And Going’s
Portland Trailblazers roster recap as we get closer to the 2011 NBA season starting up. Jamal Crawford says the Portland Trail Blazers are where he belongs, but to bring him in the Blazers had to waive the retiring Brandon Roy. A tough pill to swallow for all northwest hoops fans. LaMarcus Aldridge has a heart condition, Greg Oden is Greg Oden, Kurt Thomas is coming in as is Craig Smith.
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December 20, 2011
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December 20, 2011
Utah Jazz center Kanter makes impression against Portland
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 20, 2011
A Portland Trail Blazers Christmas Wish List
Portland Trail Blazers blogger Matt Martz tells us five things us fans of the Portland Trail Blazers should watch for. Including to bring a title home to "Rip City" ranking high on the ole Christmas Wish List. LaMarcus Aldridge, Greg Oden, and Marcus Camby will welcome in old man river Kurt Thomas, but another big man is still needed in Oregon.
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December 19, 2011
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December 19, 2011
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