http://www.yardbarker.com/rss/player/22836 Recent articles about Ime Udoka en-us Ime Udoka knows a little bit about adjusting to a new team. He started his college career at Eastern Utah before transferring to USF. His final stop was Portland State in 2000. Then came the International Basketball League, United States Basketball League, Spanish League, French League and NBA Development League before Udoka finally washed ashore in the NBA. He played four games with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2003-04 and eight with New York in 2005-06 before starting 75 games for Portland i... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:00:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/New_Kings_forward_Udoka_a_wise_traveler/1593185 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/New_Kings_forward_Udoka_a_wise_traveler/1593185 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/New_Kings_forward_Udoka_a_wise_traveler/1593185 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/6/5/6576c2947dc1062dca6d2902d79ae3af548cf1ea/small/47.jpg Kumbeno Memory, Prominent Portland AAU Coach, Jailed on Sex Charge Fox 12 reports that Kumbeno Memory, coach of Portland's I-5 Elite AAU basketball team -- a team run by Sacramento King and former Portland Trail Blazer Ime Udoka -- has been arrested on multiple charges, including a sex charge and a robbery charge. Here's a link to the article and here's the video. Memory is a regular presence at local basketball events and runs Hoop Dreams Basketball. Taryn Luna o... Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:35:24 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Kumbeno_Memory_Prominent_Portland_AAU_Coach_Jailed_on_Sex_Charge/1570047 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Kumbeno_Memory_Prominent_Portland_AAU_Coach_Jailed_on_Sex_Charge/1570047 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Kumbeno_Memory_Prominent_Portland_AAU_Coach_Jailed_on_Sex_Charge/1570047 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/6/5/6576c2947dc1062dca6d2902d79ae3af548cf1ea/small/47.jpg   Okay, so this one's late. We had a SEGABABA going into the weekend so this was moved to avoid distraction, and again to provide an avenue for us to drown our sorrows with each loss.  Still, lots of good links and music, with a special contribution by our resident Fish Man, Hipuks, after the jump. Mood Music How about putting something that Tony Parker will be pleased about?  Here's from a French music duo who call themselves Air. This is just all i... Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:36:29 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/This_Week_In_San_Antonio_Spurs_Basketball_Late_Saturday_Edition/1521771 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/This_Week_In_San_Antonio_Spurs_Basketball_Late_Saturday_Edition/1521771 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/This_Week_In_San_Antonio_Spurs_Basketball_Late_Saturday_Edition/1521771 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/7/f/7f259af9b925851ce571045d8e9ca7937c762609/small/TAPPS_regional_track_2ad2.jpg When the talent pool is shallow, you fill it up whenever possible. That was the rough logic behind the Kings' signing of Ime Udoka on Wednesday. The 6-foot-5, sixth-year swingman spent the last two seasons as a key reserve for San Antonio, averaging 18.0 and 15.4 minutes, respectively. He was a strong defensive presence and an occasional three-point threat, although his 32.8 three-point percentage last season was the worst of his career (37.4 percent overall). Udoka unexpectedly becam... Thu, 05 Nov 2009 03:15:08 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Sacramento_signs_swingman_Udoka/1503626 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Sacramento_signs_swingman_Udoka/1503626 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Sacramento_signs_swingman_Udoka/1503626 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/6/5/6576c2947dc1062dca6d2902d79ae3af548cf1ea/small/47.jpg TRAIL BLAZERS WAIVE UDOKA AND COLLINS PORTLAND, Ore. – The Portland Trail Blazers waived forward Ime Udoka and center Jarron Collins, General Manager Kevin Pritchard announced today. Udoka, a five-year NBA veteran, averaged 6.8 points, 3.4 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 1.40 steals and 18.8 minutes in five preseason games for the Trail Blazers. An eight-year NBA veteran, Collins appeared in four preseason contests for Portland, totaling averages of 3.5 points, 2.0 rebounds and 14.0 minutes. ... Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:18:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Make_it_Official_Udoka_and_Collins_Waived/1417985 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Make_it_Official_Udoka_and_Collins_Waived/1417985 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Make_it_Official_Udoka_and_Collins_Waived/1417985 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/6/5/6576c2947dc1062dca6d2902d79ae3af548cf1ea/small/47.jpg Jason Quick (aka Dre Hater), was on 95.5 the Game within the last hour reporting (and now at Oregon Live) that Patty Mills will grab the final roster spot for the Blazers. (Pending a phyiscal?) With this move, Portland will cut ties with Ime Udoka and Jarron Collins who appear to already have suitors in place.  (Collins to Phoenix and Ime with possibly 2 options.) I'm not about to make a big deal out of this. Why? Because it's the freakin' 15th roster spot. Remember a ... Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:31:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Udoka_and_Collins_Cut_Patty_Mills_Grabs_15th_Spot/1412167 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Udoka_and_Collins_Cut_Patty_Mills_Grabs_15th_Spot/1412167 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Udoka_and_Collins_Cut_Patty_Mills_Grabs_15th_Spot/1412167 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/2/22bb13e65574767d1562e550b18bb6ed690f81b7/small/PicImg_NBA_2009_Lakers_f2ca.jpg ----------------------------------------------- Update: Here's a link to Jason Quick's OregonLive.com story. ----------------------------------------------- The Blazers' upside down preseason does another somersault.  Jason Quick comes through with the full story after this morning's interesting affair described earlier by Brian T. Smith. Jason Quick told Kenny Vance on 95.5FM that guard Patrick Mills has earned the team's 15th and final roster... Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:11:53 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Quick_Patty_Mills_Wins_15th_Roster_Spot_Collins_Udoka_Cut/1411936 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Quick_Patty_Mills_Wins_15th_Roster_Spot_Collins_Udoka_Cut/1411936 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Quick_Patty_Mills_Wins_15th_Roster_Spot_Collins_Udoka_Cut/1411936 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/6/5/6576c2947dc1062dca6d2902d79ae3af548cf1ea/small/47.jpg More photos » by Layne Murdoch - NBAE/Getty Images Blazer fans were abuzz about the possibilities of getting one of the guys in this photo this summer. Which name ended up in Kevin Pritchard's briefcase? (Photo by Layne Murdoch/NBAE via Getty Images) Browse more photos » The mailbox is full of questions regarding the Ime Udoka signing and its significance.  The responses range from mystified to ex... Sun, 27 Sep 2009 01:20:05 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Breaking_Down_the_Udoka_Invitation/1252154 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Breaking_Down_the_Udoka_Invitation/1252154 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Breaking_Down_the_Udoka_Invitation/1252154 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/6/5/6576c2947dc1062dca6d2902d79ae3af548cf1ea/small/47.jpg Udoka Signs With Blazers Ime Udoka, who became a fan favorite during the 2006-07 season when he surprisingly ascended from an NBA Development League player to NBA starter, was invited to to compete for for the Blazer's 15th and final roster spot. He has a non-guaranteed training camp contract. I didn't see this coming at all... especially not earlier this week. :) Fri, 25 Sep 2009 19:33:25 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Udoka_Signs_With_Blazers/1245619 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Udoka_Signs_With_Blazers/1245619 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Udoka_Signs_With_Blazers/1245619 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/6/5/6576c2947dc1062dca6d2902d79ae3af548cf1ea/small/47.jpg First Jarron Collins, now Ime Udoka is invited to Blazers training camp to compete for the 15th and final roster spot. And there’s this from Joe Freeman’s twitter: KP now says two more guys have been invited to the Blazers camp: Donell Taylor and Quinton Hosley. I don’t care what position he plays, Udoka gets my vote [...] Fri, 25 Sep 2009 17:17:14 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Udoka_others_invited_to_Blazers_camp/1244948 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Udoka_others_invited_to_Blazers_camp/1244948 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Udoka_others_invited_to_Blazers_camp/1244948 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/6/5/6576c2947dc1062dca6d2902d79ae3af548cf1ea/small/47.jpg Welcome back Ime! As always, the terms of this deal were not released but the signing of him in general is a little mind bending.  Another SF?  We all know how much McMillan loves Udoka, but what does this say about their confidence towards Batum?  Or does this mean the team has realized that Martell will never reach his potential or recover from his foot surgeries? Trail Blazers Sign Ime Udoka Portland native played 2006-07 season with Trail Blazers PORTLAND, Ore. – ... Fri, 25 Sep 2009 15:13:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Trail_Blazers_Sign_Ime_Udoka/1244418 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Trail_Blazers_Sign_Ime_Udoka/1244418 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Trail_Blazers_Sign_Ime_Udoka/1244418 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/6/5/6576c2947dc1062dca6d2902d79ae3af548cf1ea/small/47.jpg Per text message from the team... Trail Blazers sign Ime Udoka. Terms of the deal not disclosed. Here's a press release from the team. Trail Blazers Sign Ime UdokaPortland native played 2006-07 season with Trail Blazers PORTLAND, Ore. - The Trail Blazers have signed forward Ime Udoka, General Manager Kevin Pritchard announced today. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. "We're really excited about having Ime back," said Pritchard. "He pl... Fri, 25 Sep 2009 14:43:13 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Blazers_Sign_Ime_Udoka/1244208 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Blazers_Sign_Ime_Udoka/1244208 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Blazers_Sign_Ime_Udoka/1244208 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/6/5/6576c2947dc1062dca6d2902d79ae3af548cf1ea/small/47.jpg After flying in to San Antonio for a physical last night, 30-year-old forward Ime Udoka officially signed with the Spurs today. Fri, 17 Aug 2007 15:20:36 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Spurs_make_Udoka_signing_official/23990 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Spurs_make_Udoka_signing_official/23990