<?xml version="1.0" encoding="iso-8859-1"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Blazersdaily.com News</title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com</link><description>Portland Trail Blazers Fans Website</description><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2008-11-19]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-1351.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--How much longer can coach Nate McMillan afford to not start GregOden? The rookie center had his best game to date, collecting 22points and 10 rebounds in 30 minutes off the bench. Oden was 8-of-12from the field, including five dunks. But he also had fiv]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2008-11-19]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-1352.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Blake, Shooting guardBrandon Roy, Small forward Nicolas Batum, Power forward LaMarcusAldridge, Center Joel Przybilla. Bench -- Guard Rudy Fernandez, GuardSergio Rodriguez, Forward Travis Outlaw, Forward Channing Fry]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2008-11-19]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-1353.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's home, sweet home for the Trail Blazers on Wednesday againstChicago. Portland won three of five games on the road since their lastdate at the Rose Garden on Nov. 8 against Minnesota.The Blazers (6-5) go back on the road for two more games afterWednesd]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bulls-Trail Blazers Preview]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/bulls-trail-blazers-preview.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Portland Trail Blazers fared well on a recent road trip, but should welcome a return home even if it's for one game.The Trail Blazers look to remain perfect at the Rose Garden while trying for a third straight victory over the Chicago Bulls on Wednesd]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warriors 111, Trail Blazers 106]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/warriors-111-trail-blazers-106.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Greg Oden and Anthony Morrow have almost nothing in common, yet Portland's earthshaking center and Golden State's smooth shooting guard both took graceful steps forward in their young careers during the same ragtag game.Stephen Jackson scored 10 of his 20]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jackson steps up in Warriors' win over Blazers]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/jackson-steps-up-in-warriors-win-over-blazers.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Stephen Jackson scored 10 of his 20 points in the fourth quarter and the Golden State Warriors overcame Greg Oden's 22 points and 10 rebounds in a 111-106 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday night.Anthony Morrow followed up his 37-point per]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Monday review]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/court-awareness-monday-review.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockets (even when they are hurt) have become a defensive force. As for Shaq, he's just become a farce. See what else Thomas Halzack took away from Monday's action.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roy lifts Trail Blazers over T-Wolves 2008-11-16]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/roy-lifts-trail-blazers-over-t-wolves-1358.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brandon Roy scored 26 points, including a driving layup and a fast-break dunk that put away the game, lifting the Portland Trail Blazers to an 88-83 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday night.Roy, who was originally chosen by the Timberwolv]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2008-11-18]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-1344.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Blake, Shooting guard Brandon Roy, Small forward Nicolas Batum, Power forward LaMarcus Aldridge, Center Joel Przybilla. Bench -- Guard Rudy Fernandez, Guard Sergio Rodriguez, Forward Travis Outlaw, Forward Channing ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2008-11-18]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-1345.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A victory at Golden State on Tuesday night would give Portland four wins in five games in an extended road trip that began Nov. 10 at Orlando. And maybe there should be some concern on the Trail Blazers' part about Golden State rookie Anthony Morrow, who ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2008-11-18]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-1346.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--A night after collecting 11 points, 11 rebounds and four blocked shots against New Orleans, C Greg Oden had 13 points, eight boards and three blocks off the bench to help the Blazers rally past Minnesota. "He seems to be getting his confidence and getti]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Warriors Preview 2008-11-17]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-warriors-preview-1347.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Portland Trail Blazers saw their prized No. 1 draft pick do it again on Saturday night. The Golden State Warriors, meanwhile, witnessed their undrafted rookie set an NBA record.On Tuesday night, the Trail Blazers look for another headlining effort fro]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roy lifts Trail Blazers over T-Wolves 2008-11-16]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/roy-lifts-trail-blazers-over-t-wolves-1348.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brandon Roy scored 26 points, including a driving layup and a fast-break dunk that put away the game, lifting the Portland Trail Blazers to an 88-83 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday night.Roy, who was originally chosen by the Timberwolv]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Posey comes up big for Hornets 2008-11-15]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/posey-comes-up-big-for-hornets-1349.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New Orleans Hornets signed free-agent James Posey for his defense, his championship pedigree and his clutch shooting.The first two things should benefit the Hornets in the long run. His big-shot ability helped them beat the Portland Trail Blazers on F]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Wednesday review 2008-11-13]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/court-awareness-wednesday-review-1350.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[We should be talking about Shaq's historic night, but a silly fight stole the show, says Andrew Ungvari in his Wednesday review.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2008-11-17]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-1338.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--A night after collecting 11 points, 11 rebounds and four blocked shots against New Orleans, C Greg Oden had 13 points, eight boards and three blocks off the bench to help the Blazers rally past Minnesota. "He seems to be getting his confidence and getti]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2008-11-17]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-1339.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Blake, Shooting guard Brandon Roy, Small forward Nicolas Batum, Power forward LaMarcus Aldridge, Center Joel Przybilla. Bench -- Guard Rudy Fernandez, Guard Sergio Rodriguez, Forward Travis Outlaw, Forward Channing ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2008-11-17]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-1340.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A victory at Golden State on Tuesday night would give Portland four wins in five games in an extended road trip that began Nov. 10 at Orlando. And maybe there should be some concern on the Trail Blazers' part about Golden State rookie Anthony Morrow, who ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roy lifts Trail Blazers over T-Wolves 2008-11-16]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/roy-lifts-trail-blazers-over-t-wolves-1341.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brandon Roy scored 26 points, including a driving layup and a fast-break dunk that put away the game, lifting the Portland Trail Blazers to an 88-83 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday night.Roy, who was originally chosen by the Timberwolv]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Posey comes up big for Hornets 2008-11-15]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/posey-comes-up-big-for-hornets-1342.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New Orleans Hornets signed free-agent James Posey for his defense, his championship pedigree and his clutch shooting.The first two things should benefit the Hornets in the long run. His big-shot ability helped them beat the Portland Trail Blazers on F]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Wednesday review 2008-11-13]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/court-awareness-wednesday-review-1343.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[We should be talking about Shaq's historic night, but a silly fight stole the show, says Andrew Ungvari in his Wednesday review.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2008-11-16]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-1331.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2008 05:35:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--A night after collecting 11 points, 11 rebounds and four blocked shots against New Orleans, C Greg Oden had 13 points, eight boards and three blocks off the bench to help the Blazers rally past Minnesota. "He seems to be getting his confidence and getti]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2008-11-16]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-1332.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2008 05:35:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Blake, Shooting guard Brandon Roy, Small forward Nicolas Batum, Power forward LaMarcus Aldridge, Center Joel Przybilla. Bench -- Guard Rudy Fernandez, Guard Sergio Rodriguez, Forward Travis Outlaw, Forward Channing ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2008-11-16]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-1333.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2008 05:35:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A victory at Golden State on Tuesday night would give Portland four wins in five games in an extended road trip that began Nov. 10 at Orlando. And maybe there should be some concern on the Trail Blazers' part about Golden State rookie Anthony Morrow, who ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers 88, Timberwolves 83]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-88-timberwolves-83.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2008 05:35:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Watch out NBA, Greg Oden is starting to clear the cobwebs from two injuries, giving Brandon Roy a monster presence down low for the young Portland Trail Blazers.Playing the first back-to-back of his career, the former No. 1 draft pick followed his first d]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roy lifts Trail Blazers over T-Wolves]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/roy-lifts-trail-blazers-over-t-wolves.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2008 05:35:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brandon Roy scored 26 points, including a driving layup and a fast-break dunk that put away the game, lifting the Portland Trail Blazers to an 88-83 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday night.Roy, who was originally chosen by the Timberwolv]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Posey comes up big for Hornets 2008-11-15]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/posey-comes-up-big-for-hornets-1336.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2008 05:35:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New Orleans Hornets signed free-agent James Posey for his defense, his championship pedigree and his clutch shooting.The first two things should benefit the Hornets in the long run. His big-shot ability helped them beat the Portland Trail Blazers on F]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Wednesday review 2008-11-13]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/court-awareness-wednesday-review-1337.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2008 05:35:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[We should be talking about Shaq's historic night, but a silly fight stole the show, says Andrew Ungvari in his Wednesday review.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2008-11-15]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-1323.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2008 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Trail Blazers end a four-game road trip at Minnesota Saturday night, and they wouldn't mind an easier go at it than they experienced in their first meeting with the Timberwolves. Portland needed a second-half comeback to overtake Minnesota 97-93 last ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2008-11-15]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-1324.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2008 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Greg Oden had his best performance in three NBA games, making all three field-goal attempts while collecting 11 points, 11 rebounds and four blocked shots in 24 minutes off the bench. "It felt good that I finally got my wind back somewhat," said the 7]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2008-11-15]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-1325.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2008 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters --Point guard Steve Blake, Shooting guard Brandon Roy, Small forward Nicolas Batum, Power forward LaMarcus Aldridge, Center Joel Przybilla. Bench -- Guard Rudy Fernandez, Guard Sergio Rodriguez, Forward Travis Outlaw, Forward Channing F]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Timberwolves Preview 2008-11-15]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-timberwolves-preview-1326.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2008 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Having had their four-game winning streak snapped in their last contest, the Portland Trail Blazers look to bounce back by facing a team they've dominated of late.The Blazers try for their sixth consecutive win over the host Minnesota Timberwolves, who'll]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Posey comes up big for Hornets]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/posey-comes-up-big-for-hornets.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2008 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New Orleans Hornets signed free-agent James Posey for his defense, his championship pedigree and his clutch shooting.The first two things should benefit the Hornets in the long run. His big-shot ability helped them beat the Portland Trail Blazers on F]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quietly dominant, Howard will make noise]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/quietly-dominant-howard-will-make-noise.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2008 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dwight Howard might be mild-mannered, but the young Magic center is poised to break into superstardom, Mike Kahn says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Wednesday review 2008-11-13]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/court-awareness-wednesday-review-1329.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2008 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[We should be talking about Shaq's historic night, but a silly fight stole the show, says Andrew Ungvari in his Wednesday review.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fernandez lifts Blazers in Oden's return 2008-11-13]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/fernandez-lifts-blazers-in-oden-s-return-1330.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2008 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[All the buzz was about Greg Oden's return, yet it was another rookie who stole the show for the Portland Trail Blazers.Rudy Fernandez scored 25 points, including a clutch spinning jumper as the shot clock expired with 44.9 seconds left, and the Blazers ce]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2008-11-14]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-1315.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Rudy Fernandez had his most sensational game of the season. The rookie guard from Spain scored a team-high 25 points, including a turnaround 20-foot jumper with one second on the shot clock, 45 seconds on the game clock and Portland ahead 96-92. "I'm gl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2008-11-14]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-1316.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters --Point guard Steve Blake, Shooting guard Brandon Roy, Small forward Nicolas Batum, Power forward LaMarcus Aldridge, Center Joel Przybilla. Bench -- Guard Rudy Fernandez, Guard Sergio Rodriguez, Forward Travis Outlaw, Forward Channing F]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2008-11-14]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-1317.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If there is a tougher matchup at point guard in the NBA than Chris Paul, Nate McMillan wants to know about it. "Chris is not just one of the best point guards in the league, he's one of the best players, period," said McMillan, whose Trail Blazers face Pa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Hornets Preview]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-hornets-preview.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New Orleans Hornets made the leap from perennial lottery team to contender in the deep Western Conference last season.The Portland Trail Blazers are hoping for similar progress in 2008-09.After a slow start, the Blazers look to continue their surge wi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Wednesday review]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/court-awareness-wednesday-review.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[We should be talking about Shaq's historic night, but a silly fight stole the show, says Andrew Ungvari in his Wednesday review.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fernandez lifts Blazers in Oden's return 2008-11-13]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/fernandez-lifts-blazers-in-oden-s-return-1320.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[All the buzz was about Greg Oden's return, yet it was another rookie who stole the show for the Portland Trail Blazers.Rudy Fernandez scored 25 points, including a clutch spinning jumper as the shot clock expired with 44.9 seconds left, and the Blazers ce]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Heat Preview 2008-11-13]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-heat-preview-1321.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Miami Heat look to open 4-0 at home for the first time in franchise history on Wednesday night when they face a Portland Trail Blazers team that has historically played well in South Florida and could have Greg Oden back in its lineup.Miami (4-3) has ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oden to return to Blazers' lineup Wednesday 2008-11-13]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/oden-to-return-to-blazers-lineup-wednesday-1322.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Greg Oden says he's ready to play.The Portland Trail Blazers center says he'll play Wednesday night against the Miami Heat, even though the team is listing him officially as a game-time decision. Oden has missed the Blazers' last six games because of a sp]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2008-11-13]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-1306.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Rudy Fernandez had his most sensational game of the season. The rookie guard from Spain scored a team-high 25 points, including a turnaround 20-foot jumper with one second on the shot clock, 45 seconds on the game clock and Portland ahead 96-92. "I'm gl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2008-11-13]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-1307.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters --Point guard Steve Blake, Shooting guard Brandon Roy, Small forward Nicolas Batum, Power forward LaMarcus Aldridge, Center Joel Przybilla. Bench -- Guard Rudy Fernandez, Guard Sergio Rodriguez, Forward Travis Outlaw, Forward Channing F]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2008-11-13]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-1308.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If there is a tougher matchup at point guard in the NBA than Chris Paul, Nate McMillan wants to know about it. "Chris is not just one of the best point guards in the league, he's one of the best players, period," said McMillan, whose Trail Blazers face Pa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oden returns to Blazers' lineup]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/oden-returns-to-blazers-lineup.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Greg Oden was a happy man, with good reason. Nearly a year and a half after being drafted, he suited up for an NBA game and didn't get hurt.Oden returned to the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night, scoring three points and grabbing two rebounds in 1]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fernandez lifts Blazers in Oden's return]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/fernandez-lifts-blazers-in-oden-s-return.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[All the buzz was about Greg Oden's return, yet it was another rookie who stole the show for the Portland Trail Blazers.Rudy Fernandez scored 25 points, including a clutch spinning jumper as the shot clock expired with 44.9 seconds left, and the Blazers ce]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Heat Preview 2008-11-13]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-heat-preview-1311.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Miami Heat look to open 4-0 at home for the first time in franchise history on Wednesday night when they face a Portland Trail Blazers team that has historically played well in South Florida and could have Greg Oden back in its lineup.Miami (4-3) has ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oden to return to Blazers' lineup Wednesday]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/oden-to-return-to-blazers-lineup-wednesday.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Greg Oden says he's ready to play.The Portland Trail Blazers center says he'll play Wednesday night against the Miami Heat, even though the team is listing him officially as a game-time decision. Oden has missed the Blazers' last six games because of a sp]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don't be fooled, Jazz still hitting high notes]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/don-t-be-fooled-jazz-still-hitting-high-notes.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Don't be fooled. Under bandleader Jerry Sloan, the Jazz are still hitting all the high notes &#151; just like they always do, Mike Kahn says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Monday's action 2008-11-11]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/court-awareness-monday-s-action-1314.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Paul Pierce ended his shooting slump in a big way. He was one of many stars catching fire Monday night, Thomas Halzack says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2008-11-12]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-1300.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2008 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now that the Trail Blazers have their first road victory of the season, they're thinking they can turn their current four-game trip into a rousing success. The second stop is Wednesday at Miami against a Heat team the Blazers swept two games from a year a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2008-11-12]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-1301.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2008 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Joel Przybilla was limited to 9 1/2 minutes because of fouls, so the Blazers went small much of the way, with LaMarcus Aldridge or Channing Frye at center and Travis Outlaw at power forward. "We felt we could defend (Hedo) Turkoglu and Rashard (Lewis)]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2008-11-12]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-1302.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2008 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Blake, Shooting guard Brandon Roy, Small forward Nicolas Batum, Power forward LaMarcus Aldridge, Center Joel Przybilla. BENCH: Guard Rudy Fernandez, Guard Sergio Rodriguez, Forward Travis Outlaw, Forward Channing Fr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Monday's action]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/court-awareness-monday-s-action.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2008 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Paul Pierce ended his shooting slump in a big way. He was one of many stars catching fire Monday night, Thomas Halzack says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Heat Preview]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-heat-preview.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2008 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Miami Heat look to open 4-0 at home for the first time in franchise history on Wednesday night when they face a Portland Trail Blazers team that has historically played well in South Florida.Miami (4-3) has dominated its first three opponents at Ameri]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blazers' bench too deep for Magic 2008-11-11]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/blazers-bench-too-deep-for-magic-1305.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2008 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brandon Roy scored 27 points to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to their first road win with a 106-99 victory over the Orlando Magic on Monday night.Dwight Howard had 29 points and a season-high 18 rebounds and Hedo Turkoglu added 35 points for the Magic,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2008-11-11]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-1294.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2008 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now that the Trail Blazers have their first road victory of the season, they're thinking they can turn their current four-game trip into a rousing success. The second stop is Wednesday at Miami against a Heat team the Blazers swept two games from a year a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2008-11-11]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-1295.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2008 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Joel Przybilla was limited to 9 1/2 minutes because of fouls, so the Blazers went small much of the way, with LaMarcus Aldridge or Channing Frye at center and Travis Outlaw at power forward. "We felt we could defend (Hedo) Turkoglu and Rashard (Lewis)]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2008-11-11]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-1296.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2008 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Blake, Shooting guard Brandon Roy, Small forward Nicolas Batum, Power forward LaMarcus Aldridge, Center Joel Przybilla. BENCH: Guard Rudy Fernandez, Guard Sergio Rodriguez, Forward Travis Outlaw, Forward Channing Fr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers 106, Magic 99]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-106-magic-99.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2008 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Portland has faced the NBA's best and broken even.The Trail Blazers, who played six of their first seven games against teams that had won at least 52 games last season, beat Orlando 106-99 on Monday night for their third-straight win and first on the road]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blazers' bench too deep for Magic]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/blazers-bench-too-deep-for-magic.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2008 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brandon Roy scored 27 points to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to their first road win with a 106-99 victory over the Orlando Magic on Monday night.Dwight Howard had 29 points and a season-high 18 rebounds and Hedo Turkoglu added 35 points for the Magic,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers improve to 3-0 at home with win 2008-11-09]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-improve-to-3-0-at-home-with-win-1299.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2008 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LaMarcus Aldridge had 24 points and 12 rebounds, Brandon Roy added 24 points and nine assists and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 97-93 on Saturday night to improve to 3-0 at home.Al Jefferson finished with 27 points after start]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2008-11-10]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-1287.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2008 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Third-year point guard Sergio Rodriguez is unhappy with his situation on the team. "After two years, it's time to tell someone, 'I'm here,'" said Rodriguez, who is averaging fewer than 10 minutes through the first six games. "I will never put myself befor]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2008-11-10]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-1288.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2008 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Blake, Shooting guard Brandon Roy, Small forward Nicolas Batum, Power forward LaMarcus Aldridge, Center Joel Przybilla. Bench -- Guard Rudy Fernandez, Guard Sergio Rodriguez, Forward Travis Outlaw, Forward Channing ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2008-11-10]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-1289.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2008 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Trail Blazers play their next five games on the road, beginning with a four-game, six-day trip that includes stops at Orlando, Miami, New Orleans and Minnesota. "It's going to be important to get the trip off to a good start," Portland coach Nate McMi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Magic Preview]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-magic-preview.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2008 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dwight Howard has helped make the Orlando Magic's two losses to open the season a distant memory.Howard and the Magic look to close out a perfect five-game homestand Monday when they host the Portland Trail Blazers.Orlando (4-2) opened the season by scori]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hoop du Jour: Parker will be missed]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/hoop-du-jour-parker-will-be-missed.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2008 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Since Tony Parker won't be playing for a bit, Peter Vecsey decides to share a few more thoughts about his big game Wednesday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers improve to 3-0 at home with win 2008-11-09]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-improve-to-3-0-at-home-with-win-1292.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2008 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LaMarcus Aldridge had 24 points and 12 rebounds, Brandon Roy added 24 points and nine assists and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 97-93 on Saturday night to improve to 3-0 at home.Al Jefferson finished with 27 points after start]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Face it folks, Hawks aren't going away 2008-11-07]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/face-it-folks-hawks-aren-t-going-away-1293.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2008 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When are people finally going to give the Hawks some respect? Mike Kahn says now's the time to get on board.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2008-11-09]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-1279.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Nov 2008 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Blake, Shooting guard Brandon Roy, Small forward Nicolas Batum, Power forward LaMarcus Aldridge, Center Joel Przybilla. Bench -- Guard Rudy Fernandez, Guard Sergio Rodriguez, Forward Travis Outlaw, Forward Channing ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2008-11-09]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-1280.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Nov 2008 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Trail Blazers play their next five games on the road, beginning with a four-game, six-day trip that includes stops at Orlando, Miami, New Orleans and Minnesota. "It's going to be important to get the trip off to a good start," Portland coach Nate McMi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2008-11-09]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-1281.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Nov 2008 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Third-year point guard Sergio Rodriguez is unhappy with his situation on the team. "After two years, it's time to tell someone, 'I'm here,'" said Rodriguez, who is averaging fewer than 10 minutes through the first six games. "I will never put myself befor]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers 97, Timberwolves 93]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-97-timberwolves-93.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Nov 2008 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Portland Trail Blazers are making thrilling finishes at home part of their routine.LaMarcus Aldridge had 24 points and 12 rebounds, Brandon Roy added 24 points and nine assists, and the Blazers improved to 3-0 at the Rose Garden on Saturday night with]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers improve to 3-0 at home with win]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-improve-to-3-0-at-home-with-win.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Nov 2008 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LaMarcus Aldridge had 24 points and 12 rebounds, Brandon Roy added 24 points and nine assists and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 97-93 on Saturday night to improve to 3-0 at home.Al Jefferson finished with 27 points after start]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Thursday review]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/court-awareness-thursday-review.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Nov 2008 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Blazers and Rockets packed more excitement in 1.7 seconds than the rest of the game combined, says Matthew Petersen.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Face it folks, Hawks aren't going away]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/face-it-folks-hawks-aren-t-going-away.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Nov 2008 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When are people finally going to give the Hawks some respect? Mike Kahn says now's the time to get on board.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roy's buzzer-beater lifts Blazers in OT 2008-11-07]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/roy-s-buzzer-beater-lifts-blazers-in-ot-1286.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Nov 2008 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brandon Roy immediately started looking for an opportunity to redeem himself after he made a big mistake Thursday night.He didn't have to wait very long.Roy made a 30-foot jumper as time expired in overtime to lift the Portland Trail Blazers to a thrillin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2008-11-07]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-1273.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2008 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Blazers owner Paul Allen's presence at Thursday's game was notable for two reasons: He was part of the celebration after Brandon Roy's winning shot in overtime, and he had missed the home opener because of an undisclosed medical procedure. --The Blazers]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2008-11-07]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-1274.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2008 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Blake, Shooting guard Brandon Roy, Small forward Nicolas Batum, Power forward LaMarcus Aldridge, Center Joel Przybilla. Reserves -- Guard Rudy Fernandez, Guard Sergio Rodriguez, Forward Travis Outlaw, Forward Channi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2008-11-07]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-1275.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2008 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Blazers have won only two of their first five games and needed a miracle shot by Brandon Roy to earn victory No. 2 on Thursday night, but they deserve a lot of credit for hanging in there after losing center Greg Oden in the season opener. And Roy als]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roy's buzzer-beater lifts Blazers in OT]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/roy-s-buzzer-beater-lifts-blazers-in-ot.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2008 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brandon Roy immediately started looking for an opportunity to redeem himself after he made a big mistake Thursday night.He didn't have to wait very long.Roy made a 30-foot jumper as time expired in overtime to lift the Portland Trail Blazers to a thrillin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Okur, Boozer help Jazz hold off Blazers 2008-11-06]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/okur-boozer-help-jazz-hold-off-blazers-1277.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2008 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mehmut Okur scored 22 points, Carlos Boozer added 20 - including four in the final 30 seconds - and the Utah Jazz held off the Portland Trail Blazers 103-96 on Wednesday night to stay undefeated.Brandon Roy, who had 18 points for Portland, sliced Utah's l]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mavs aren't about to give up on Kidd, season 2008-11-03]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/mavs-aren-t-about-to-give-up-on-kidd-season-1278.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2008 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It wouldn't be the start of another NBA season without Jason Kidd trade rumors. Too bad Peter Vecsey says they aren't accurate.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2008-11-06]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-1266.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2008 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Blake, Shooting guard Brandon Roy, Small forward Nicolas Batum, Power forward LaMarcus Aldridge, Center Joel Przybilla. Reserves -- Guard Rudy Fernandez, Guard Sergio Rodriguez, Forward Travis Outlaw, Forward Channi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2008-11-06]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-1267.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2008 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[No team in NBA history has opened a season by facing five straight opponents that have won 54 or more games in the previous season. No team, that is, until the Trail Blazers, who end their five-game run Thursday night by facing the Houston Rockets in the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2008-11-06]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-1268.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2008 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Last season, after working with assistant coach Monty Williams the previous summer, Joel Przybilla shot a career-best .680 from the line -- better than his career .507 percentage, and light years ahead of his .380 accuracy of the 2006-07 season. Przybil]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets-Trail Blazers Preview 2008-11-06]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/rockets-trail-blazers-preview-1269.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2008 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Playing once again without the franchise's top prospect hasn't made things easy for the Portland Trail Blazers so far this season.Consistently facing the Western Conference's best hasn't exactly helped, either.Set to meet a 2007-08 playoff team for the fi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz 103, Trail Blazers 96]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/jazz-103-trail-blazers-96.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2008 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The undefeated Utah Jazz looked to their smallest and oldest player to give them a spark when the game looked out of hand.Brevin Knight, who joined the Jazz in the offseason, played the final 15 minutes and engineered a comeback that pushed Utah past the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Okur, Boozer help Jazz hold off Blazers]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/okur-boozer-help-jazz-hold-off-blazers.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2008 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mehmut Okur scored 22 points, Carlos Boozer added 20 - including four in the final 30 seconds - and the Utah Jazz held off the Portland Trail Blazers 103-96 on Wednesday night to stay undefeated.Brandon Roy, who had 18 points for Portland, sliced Utah's l]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mavs aren't about to give up on Kidd, season 2008-11-03]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/mavs-aren-t-about-to-give-up-on-kidd-season-1272.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2008 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It wouldn't be the start of another NBA season without Jason Kidd trade rumors. Too bad Peter Vecsey says they aren't accurate.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2008-11-05]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-1260.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2008 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The key matchup, to many in the Blazers camp, was at power forward -- Portland's LaMarcus Aldridge against Phoenix's Amare Stoudemire. Portland radio analyst and former Blazer Antonio Harvey was moved before the game to liken the matchup to Muhammad Ali v]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2008-11-05]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-1261.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2008 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Blazers went into the season figuring that their second unit would play faster and be more wide open than the starting group. And a smallish reserve group of Spaniards Sergio Rodriguez and Rudy Fernandez, Frenchman Nicolas Batum, Travis Outlaw and C]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2008-11-05]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-1262.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2008 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Blake, Shooting Guard Brandon Roy, Forward LaMarcus Aldridge, Forward Travis Outlaw, Center Joel Przybilla. Bench -- Guard Rudy Fernandez, Forward Nicolas Batum, Guard Sergio Rodriguez, Forward Channing Frye, Forwar]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Jazz Preview]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-jazz-preview.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2008 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Opening with three straight wins is an impressive enough accomplishment. That the Utah Jazz have done it with one of the league's best point guards sidelined bodes very well for their fortunes in 2008-09.The Jazz could have Deron Williams in the lineup fo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mavs aren't about to give up on Kidd, season 2008-11-03]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/mavs-aren-t-about-to-give-up-on-kidd-season-1264.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2008 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It wouldn't be the start of another NBA season without Jason Kidd trade rumors. Too bad Peter Vecsey says they aren't accurate.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns make it 10 straight vs. Trail Blazers 2008-11-02]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/suns-make-it-10-straight-vs-trail-blazers-1265.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2008 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Amare Stoudemire scored 16 of his 23 points in the decisive third quarter and Phoenix beat the Portland Trail Blazers 107-96 Saturday night to give Terry Porter his first home victory as Suns coach.All five Phoenix starters reached double figures as the S]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2008-11-04]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-1254.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2008 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The key matchup, to many in the Blazers camp, was at power forward -- Portland's LaMarcus Aldridge against Phoenix's Amare Stoudemire. Portland radio analyst and former Blazer Antonio Harvey was moved before the game to liken the matchup to Muhammad Ali v]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2008-11-04]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-1255.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2008 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Blazers went into the season figuring that their second unit would play faster and be more wide open than the starting group. And a smallish reserve group of Spaniards Sergio Rodriguez and Rudy Fernandez, Frenchman Nicolas Batum, Travis Outlaw and C]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2008-11-04]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-1256.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2008 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Blake, Shooting Guard Brandon Roy, Forward LaMarcus Aldridge, Forward Travis Outlaw, Center Joel Przybilla. Bench -- Guard Rudy Fernandez, Forward Nicolas Batum, Guard Sergio Rodriguez, Forward Channing Frye, Forwar]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kahn: Best early storylines]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/kahn-best-early-storylines.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2008 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Celtics try to repeat. The Lakers try to get back. Ron Artest and Elton Brand try to fit in. Mike Kahn runs down the early storylines.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mavs aren't about to give up on Kidd, season 2008-11-03]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/mavs-aren-t-about-to-give-up-on-kidd-season-1258.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2008 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It wouldn't be the start of another NBA season without Jason Kidd trade rumors. Too bad Peter Vecsey says they aren't accurate.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns make it 10 straight vs. Trail Blazers 2008-11-02]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/suns-make-it-10-straight-vs-trail-blazers-1259.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2008 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Amare Stoudemire scored 16 of his 23 points in the decisive third quarter and Phoenix beat the Portland Trail Blazers 107-96 Saturday night to give Terry Porter his first home victory as Suns coach.All five Phoenix starters reached double figures as the S]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2008-11-03]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-1248.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2008 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Blake, Shooting Guard Brandon Roy, Forward LaMarcus Aldridge, Forward Travis Outlaw, Center Joel Przybilla. Bench -- Guard Rudy Fernandez, Forward Nicolas Batum, Guard Sergio Rodriguez, Forward Channing Frye, Forwar]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2008-11-03]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-1249.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2008 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The key matchup, to many in the Blazers camp, was at power forward -- Portland's LaMarcus Aldridge against Phoenix's Amare Stoudemire. Portland radio analyst and former Blazer Antonio Harvey was moved before the game to liken the matchup to Muhammad Ali v]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2008-11-03]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-1250.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2008 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Blazers went into the season figuring that their second unit would play faster and be more wide open than the starting group. And a smallish reserve group of Spaniards Sergio Rodriguez and Rudy Fernandez, Frenchman Nicolas Batum, Travis Outlaw and C]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mavs aren't about to give up on Kidd, season]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/mavs-aren-t-about-to-give-up-on-kidd-season.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2008 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It wouldn't be the start of another NBA season without Jason Kidd trade rumors. Too bad Peter Vecsey says they aren't accurate.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns make it 10 straight vs. Trail Blazers 2008-11-02]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/suns-make-it-10-straight-vs-trail-blazers-1252.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2008 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Amare Stoudemire scored 16 of his 23 points in the decisive third quarter and Phoenix beat the Portland Trail Blazers 107-96 Saturday night to give Terry Porter his first home victory as Suns coach.All five Phoenix starters reached double figures as the S]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blazers sign Webster to four-year extension 2008-11-03]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/blazers-sign-webster-to-four-year-extension-1253.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2008 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Injured forward Martell Webster and the Portland Trail Blazers agreed to a four-year contract extension Friday night.The deal is worth $20 million, a person close to the negotiations told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity be]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2008-11-02]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-1240.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2008 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Blake, Shooting Guard Brandon Roy, Forward LaMarcus Aldridge, Forward Travis Outlaw, Center Joel Przybilla. Bench -- Guard Rudy Fernandez, Forward Nicolas Batum, Guard Sergio Rodriguez, Forward Channing Frye, Forwar]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2008-11-02]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-1241.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2008 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The key matchup, to many in the Blazers camp, was at power forward -- Portland's LaMarcus Aldridge against Phoenix's Amare Stoudemire. Portland radio analyst and former Blazer Antonio Harvey was moved before the game to liken the matchup to Muhammad Ali v]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2008-11-02]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-1242.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2008 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Blazers went into the season figuring that their second unit would play faster and be more wide open than the starting group. And a smallish reserve group of Spaniards Sergio Rodriguez and Rudy Fernandez, Frenchman Nicolas Batum, Travis Outlaw and C]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns 107, Trail Blazers 96]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/suns-107-trail-blazers-96.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2008 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Amare Stoudemire took over the game just long enough to give the Phoenix Suns yet another victory over Portland.Stoudemire scored 16 of his 23 points in the decisive third quarter and Phoenix beat the Trail Blazers 107-96 Saturday night to give Terry Port]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns make it 10 straight vs. Trail Blazers]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/suns-make-it-10-straight-vs-trail-blazers.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2008 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Amare Stoudemire scored 16 of his 23 points in the decisive third quarter and Phoenix beat the Portland Trail Blazers 107-96 Saturday night to give Terry Porter his first home victory as Suns coach.All five Phoenix starters reached double figures as the S]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is with the Blazers and their big men?]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/what-is-with-the-blazers-and-their-big-men-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2008 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Greg Oden's latest injury sent a shudder through the Trail Blazers, conjuring memories of Sam Bowie and Bill Walton.Portland has a bleak history when it comes to drafting big men and some wonder whether the 7-footer's sprained foot portends trouble.Oden w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blazers sign Webster to four-year extension 2008-11-01]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/blazers-sign-webster-to-four-year-extension-1246.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2008 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Injured forward Martell Webster and the Portland Trail Blazers agreed to a four-year contract extension Friday night.The deal is worth $20 million, a person close to the negotiations told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity be]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blazers hold off Spurs for first win of season 2008-11-01]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/blazers-hold-off-spurs-for-first-win-of-season-1247.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2008 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Michael Finley's shot at the buzzer for San Antonio rimmed out and the Portland Trail Blazers edged the Spurs 100-99 Friday night.With the score tied at 93, Brandon Roy hit a pull-up jumper for the Blazers, but San Antonio's Roger Mason answered with a 22]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2008-11-01]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-1232.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2008 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Trail Blazers are trying to take care of some unfinished business at the start of the 2008-09 NBA season. On Friday night, Portland ended a 12-game losing streak to San Antonio with a 100-99 victory over the Spurs at the Rose Garden. On Saturday night]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2008-11-01]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-1233.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2008 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--On Tuesday, Brandon Roy missed his first nine shots from the floor and finished with a weak 14-point performance against the Lakers. On Friday, the all-star guard was superb, collecting 26 points, five rebounds and seven assists in just 35 minutes. "Fel]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2008-11-01]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-1234.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2008 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Blake, Shooting guard Brandon Roy, Small forward Travis Outlaw, Power forward LaMarcus Aldridge, Center Joel Przybilla. Bench -- Guard Rudy Fernandez, Guard Sergio Rodriguez, Forward Nicolas Batum, Forward Channing ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Suns Preview 2008-11-01]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-suns-preview-1235.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2008 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The initial matchup between Shaquille O'Neal and Greg Oden will once again have to wait.Only one of the big men will be in action as the Phoenix Suns look for a 10th consecutive victory over the visiting Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday night.When the 7]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers 100, Spurs 99]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-100-spurs-99.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2008 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Humiliated in their opener by the Lakers, the Portland Trail Blazers lived up to expectations that have been heaped on the young team by finally beating the San Antonio Spurs.But just barely.Michael Finley's shot at the buzzer for San Antonio rimmed out a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blazers sign Webster to four-year extension]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/blazers-sign-webster-to-four-year-extension.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2008 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Injured forward Martell Webster and the Portland Trail Blazers agreed to a four-year contract extension Friday night.The deal is worth $20 million, a person close to the negotiations told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity be]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blazers hold off Spurs for first win of season]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/blazers-hold-off-spurs-for-first-win-of-season.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2008 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Michael Finley's shot at the buzzer for San Antonio rimmed out and the Portland Trail Blazers edged the Spurs 100-99 Friday night.With the score tied at 93, Brandon Roy hit a pull-up jumper for the Blazers, but San Antonio's Roger Mason answered with a 22]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oden out 2-to-4 weeks with foot sprain 2008-10-31]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/oden-out-2-to-4-weeks-with-foot-sprain-1239.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2008 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After missing all of last season because of knee surgery, Portland Trail Blazers center Greg Oden injured his foot in his first regular-season NBA game and will be sidelined two to four weeks.The team said Wednesday that MRI and computerized axial tomogra]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2008-10-31]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-1225.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2008 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Greg Oden got off on the wrong foot, so to speak, in his NBA debut. 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The defending Western Conference champions kicked ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs-Trail Blazers Preview 2008-10-31]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/spurs-trail-blazers-preview-1228.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2008 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Without one of their key players to start the season, the San Antonio Spurs weren't happy with their performance in their opener, starting 0-1 for the first time under coach Gregg Popovich.Still, they're feeling much better than the Portland Trail Blazers]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court awareness: Breaking down opening night]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/court-awareness-breaking-down-opening-night.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2008 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[While ownership is in turmoil, Yi Jianlian and the Nets scored an upset in his debut. See what else Andrew Ungvari learned Wednesday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oden will sit out 2-4 weeks with foot sprain 2008-10-30]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/oden-will-sit-out-2-4-weeks-with-foot-sprain-1230.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2008 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers center Greg Oden will be out four-to-six weeks with an injury to his right foot.The team said Wednesday that an MRI and CT scan revealed Oden has a mid-lateral foot sprain.Oden injured his foot in the first quarter of the Blazers' 9]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bynum-Oden rivalry starts with a thud 2008-10-29]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/bynum-oden-rivalry-starts-with-a-thud-1231.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2008 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After watching Greg Oden limp away and Andrew Bynum struggle, Todd Behrendt wonders how long before this rivalry delivers.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2008-10-30]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-1217.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2008 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Greg Oden got off on the wrong foot, so to speak, in his NBA debut. 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The defending Western Conference champions kicked ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oden out 2-to-4 weeks with foot sprain]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/oden-out-2-to-4-weeks-with-foot-sprain.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2008 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After missing all of last season because of knee surgery, Portland Trail Blazers center Greg Oden injured his foot in his first regular-season NBA game and will be sidelined two to four weeks.The team said Wednesday that MRI and computerized axial tomogra]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oden will sit out 2-4 weeks with foot sprain]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/oden-will-sit-out-2-4-weeks-with-foot-sprain.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2008 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers center Greg Oden will be out four-to-six weeks with an injury to his right foot.The team said Wednesday that an MRI and CT scan revealed Oden has a mid-lateral foot sprain.Oden injured his foot in the first quarter of the Blazers' 9]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court awareness: Breaking down last night]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/court-awareness-breaking-down-last-night.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2008 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It was a fun opening night in the NBA and the Bleacher Report's Marcel Mansour is here to recap all the action.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bynum-Oden rivalry starts with a thud]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/bynum-oden-rivalry-starts-with-a-thud.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2008 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After watching Greg Oden limp away and Andrew Bynum struggle, Todd Behrendt wonders how long before this rivalry delivers.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kobe, Lakers hit stride early vs. Blazers 2008-10-29]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/kobe-lakers-hit-stride-early-vs-blazers-1224.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2008 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kobe Bryant had 23 points, 11 rebounds and five assists Tuesday night, leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a 96-76 season-opening victory over the Portland Trail Blazers and spoiling rookie Greg Oden's debut, which was cut short by another injury.Bryant orc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2008-10-29]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-1210.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2008 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There are plenty of observers who think the Los Angeles Lakers are the team to beat in the NBA this season.  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But Randy Hill says the league doesn't need the rivalry as much as it thinks.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2008-10-24]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-1207.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2008 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For the past two seasons, the Trail Blazers have been the youngest team in the NBA. It'll be pretty much the same situation this season, too. Brandon Roy doesn't want to hear it. 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Outlaw is the leading candidate, but admits he is more comfortable coming off the bench and gets more shots in that role. The other possibilities are rookie Batum, or moving Roy ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Handing out the best and worst awards for 08-09]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/handing-out-the-best-and-worst-awards-for-08-09.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2008 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's tough times for the NBA, but the show must go on. Mike Kahn previews the best and worst for the 2008-09 season.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2008-10-24]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-1200.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2008 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For the past two seasons, the Trail Blazers have been the youngest team in the NBA. It'll be pretty much the same situation this season, too. 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Randy Hill looks at the teams that are close &#151; and those that might fall off the pace.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers are back and so are the fans 2008-10-15]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-are-back-and-so-are-the-fans-1198.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Oct 2008 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The fans went away during the "Jail Blazers" era, but Mike Kahn says this new group finally has things looking up in Portland.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2008-10-24]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-1189.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2008 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For the past two seasons, the Trail Blazers have been the youngest team in the NBA. It'll be pretty much the same situation this season, too. Brandon Roy doesn't want to hear it. "We're not going to use that at all this year," Portland's All-Star guard sa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2008-10-24]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-1190.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2008 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Greg Oden got his first double-double of the preseason Wednesday night, collecting 12 points and 13 rebounds in an 87-75 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers. Maybe it will allow Portland's 7-foot rookie -- who missed all of last season following mic]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2008-10-24]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-1191.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2008 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There are two personnel issues. One is deciding on a starting small forward. 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Randy Hill looks at the teams that are close &#151; and those that might fall off the pace.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers are back and so are the fans 2008-10-15]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-are-back-and-so-are-the-fans-1193.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2008 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The fans went away during the "Jail Blazers" era, but Mike Kahn says this new group finally has things looking up in Portland.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2008-10-24]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-1182.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2008 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For the past two seasons, the Trail Blazers have been the youngest team in the NBA. It'll be pretty much the same situation this season, too. Brandon Roy doesn't want to hear it. "We're not going to use that at all this year," Portland's All-Star guard sa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2008-10-24]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-1183.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2008 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Greg Oden got his first double-double of the preseason Wednesday night, collecting 12 points and 13 rebounds in an 87-75 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers. Maybe it will allow Portland's 7-foot rookie -- who missed all of last season following mic]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2008-10-24]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-1184.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2008 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There are two personnel issues. One is deciding on a starting small forward. 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The other possibilities are rookie Batum, or moving Roy ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz 100, Trail Blazers 89]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/jazz-100-trail-blazers-89.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2008 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kyle Korver hit three 3-pointers in the fourth quarter and finished with 15 points to help the Utah Jazz beat the Portland Trail Blazers 100-89 on Thursday night in the exhibition finale for both teams.Ronnie Brewer led Utah (4-3) with 22 points, and Carl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blazers embark on Oden era]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/blazers-embark-on-oden-era.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2008 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Greg Oden isn't as concerned about living up to the hype surrounding his rookie year as he is about diffusing it.Oden turned down two national magazines that wanted to put him on their covers. And after a dunk to open his first preseason game he has kept ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Which teams will fall off the 50-win pace? 2008-10-18]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/which-teams-will-fall-off-the-50-win-pace--1187.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2008 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Get 50 wins and you can make playoff plans. 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Randy Hill looks at the teams that are close &#151; and those that might fall off the pace.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers are back and so are the fans 2008-10-15]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-are-back-and-so-are-the-fans-1181.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2008 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The fans went away during the "Jail Blazers" era, but Mike Kahn says this new group finally has things looking up in Portland.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2008-10-22]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-1170.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2008 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For the past two seasons, the Trail Blazers have been the youngest team in the NBA. It'll be pretty much the same situation this season, too. Brandon Roy doesn't want to hear it. "We're not going to use that at all this year," Portland's All-Star guard sa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2008-10-22]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-1171.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2008 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The sensation of the first two preseason games was Fernandez, the 6-5 guard who helped Spain to the silver medal at the Beijing Olympics. Fernandez's overall game was spectacular, and his connection to the Blazer fans immediate. Coach Nate McMillan said]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2008-10-22]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-1172.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2008 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There are two personnel issues. One is deciding on a starting small forward. 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Randy Hill looks at the teams that are close &#151; and those that might fall off the pace.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers are back and so are the fans 2008-10-15]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-are-back-and-so-are-the-fans-1174.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2008 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The fans went away during the "Jail Blazers" era, but Mike Kahn says this new group finally has things looking up in Portland.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz beat Blazers in preseason contest 2008-10-13]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/jazz-beat-blazers-in-preseason-contest-1175.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2008 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Andrei Kirilenko had 15 points and five assists, and the Utah Jazz beat the short-handed Portland Trail Blazers 93-80 in a preseason game Sunday.With the exception of center Greg Oden, the Blazers' expected starters for the season rested or out due to inj]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers 112, Kings 98]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-112-kings-98.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2008 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LaMarcus Aldridge scored 24 points, Brandon Roy added 21 and the Portland Trail Blazers never trailed in a 112-98 victory over the Sacramento Kings in a preseason game Monday night.The Kings could not contain Aldridge, who made nine of 16 shots and had si]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2008-10-18]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-1164.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2008 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For the past two seasons, the Trail Blazers have been the youngest team in the NBA. 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Randy Hill looks at the teams that are close &#151; and those that might fall off the pace.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers are back and so are the fans 2008-10-15]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-are-back-and-so-are-the-fans-1168.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2008 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The fans went away during the "Jail Blazers" era, but Mike Kahn says this new group finally has things looking up in Portland.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz beat Blazers in preseason contest 2008-10-13]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/jazz-beat-blazers-in-preseason-contest-1169.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2008 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Andrei Kirilenko had 15 points and five assists, and the Utah Jazz beat the short-handed Portland Trail Blazers 93-80 in a preseason game Sunday.With the exception of center Greg Oden, the Blazers' expected starters for the season rested or out due to inj]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2008-10-18]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-1158.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2008 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For the past two seasons, the Trail Blazers have been the youngest team in the NBA. 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The other possibilities are rookie Batum, or moving Roy ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers are back and so are the fans 2008-10-15]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-are-back-and-so-are-the-fans-1161.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2008 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The fans went away during the "Jail Blazers" era, but Mike Kahn says this new group finally has things looking up in Portland.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz beat Blazers in preseason contest 2008-10-13]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/jazz-beat-blazers-in-preseason-contest-1162.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2008 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Andrei Kirilenko had 15 points and five assists, and the Utah Jazz beat the short-handed Portland Trail Blazers 93-80 in a preseason game Sunday.With the exception of center Greg Oden, the Blazers' expected starters for the season rested or out due to inj]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2008-10-18]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-1153.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Oct 2008 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For the past two seasons, the Trail Blazers have been the youngest team in the NBA. 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It'll be pretty much the same situation this season, too. Brandon Roy doesn't want to hear it. "We're not going to use that at all this year," Portland's All-Star guard sa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2008-10-18]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-1148.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2008 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The sensation of the first two preseason games was Fernandez, the 6-5 guard who helped Spain to the silver medal at the Beijing Olympics. Fernandez's overall game was spectacular, and his connection to the Blazer fans immediate. Coach Nate McMillan said]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2008-10-18]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-1149.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2008 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There are two personnel issues. One is deciding on a starting small forward. Outlaw is the leading candidate, but admits he is more comfortable coming off the bench and gets more shots in that role. The other possibilities are rookie Batum, or moving Roy ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Which teams will fall off the 50-win pace?]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/which-teams-will-fall-off-the-50-win-pace-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2008 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Get 50 wins and you can make playoff plans. Randy Hill looks at the teams that are close &#151; and those that might fall off the pace.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers are back and so are the fans 2008-10-15]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-are-back-and-so-are-the-fans-1151.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2008 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The fans went away during the "Jail Blazers" era, but Mike Kahn says this new group finally has things looking up in Portland.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz beat Blazers in preseason contest 2008-10-13]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/jazz-beat-blazers-in-preseason-contest-1152.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2008 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Andrei Kirilenko had 15 points and five assists, and the Utah Jazz beat the short-handed Portland Trail Blazers 93-80 in a preseason game Sunday.With the exception of center Greg Oden, the Blazers' expected starters for the season rested or out due to inj]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers are back and so are the fans 2008-10-15]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-are-back-and-so-are-the-fans-1142.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2008 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The fans went away during the "Jail Blazers" era, but Mike Kahn says this new group finally has things looking up in Portland.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz beat Blazers in preseason contest 2008-10-13]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/jazz-beat-blazers-in-preseason-contest-1143.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2008 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Andrei Kirilenko had 15 points and five assists, and the Utah Jazz beat the short-handed Portland Trail Blazers 93-80 in a preseason game Sunday.With the exception of center Greg Oden, the Blazers' expected starters for the season rested or out due to inj]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2008-10-10]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-1144.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2008 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Rookie G Jerryd Bayless is currently running as the third-string point guard behind starter Steve Blake and third-year pro Sergio Rodriguez. Coach Nate McMillan said the 6-foot-3 Bayless also will get minutes at shooting guard in the preseason, "but he']]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2008-10-10]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-1145.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2008 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Jarryd Bayless, G, 6-3, Arizona -- Quick, athletic, offensive-minded combo guard whom the Blazers will try to convert to a point guard. Nicolas Batum, F, 6-8, France -- Won't turn 20 until December. Athletic small forward is likely to remain ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2008-10-10]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-1146.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2008 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brandon Roy has recuperated so quickly from Aug. 14 arthroscopic surgery on his left knee, it appears the All-Star guard will merit regular duty through the Trail Blazers' preseason. Coach Nate McMillan had indicated he would cut back on Roy's playing tim]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers are back and so are the fans]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-are-back-and-so-are-the-fans.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2008 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The fans went away during the "Jail Blazers" era, but Mike Kahn says this new group finally has things looking up in Portland.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz beat Blazers in preseason contest 2008-10-13]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/jazz-beat-blazers-in-preseason-contest-1138.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2008 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Andrei Kirilenko had 15 points and five assists, and the Utah Jazz beat the short-handed Portland Trail Blazers 93-80 in a preseason game Sunday.With the exception of center Greg Oden, the Blazers' expected starters for the season rested or out due to inj]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2008-10-10]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-1139.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2008 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Rookie G Jerryd Bayless is currently running as the third-string point guard behind starter Steve Blake and third-year pro Sergio Rodriguez. Coach Nate McMillan said the 6-foot-3 Bayless also will get minutes at shooting guard in the preseason, "but he']]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2008-10-10]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-1140.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2008 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Jarryd Bayless, G, 6-3, Arizona -- Quick, athletic, offensive-minded combo guard whom the Blazers will try to convert to a point guard. Nicolas Batum, F, 6-8, France -- Won't turn 20 until December. Athletic small forward is likely to remain ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2008-10-10]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-1141.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2008 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brandon Roy has recuperated so quickly from Aug. 14 arthroscopic surgery on his left knee, it appears the All-Star guard will merit regular duty through the Trail Blazers' preseason. Coach Nate McMillan had indicated he would cut back on Roy's playing tim]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz the class of an uneven Northwest Division]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/jazz-the-class-of-an-uneven-northwest-division.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2008 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Greg Oden and the Blazers could make things interesting, but Charley Rosen still sees the Jazz as the class of the Northwest.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz beat Blazers in preseason contest 2008-10-13]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/jazz-beat-blazers-in-preseason-contest-1133.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2008 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Andrei Kirilenko had 15 points and five assists, and the Utah Jazz beat the short-handed Portland Trail Blazers 93-80 in a preseason game Sunday.With the exception of center Greg Oden, the Blazers' expected starters for the season rested or out due to inj]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2008-10-10]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-1134.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2008 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Rookie G Jerryd Bayless is currently running as the third-string point guard behind starter Steve Blake and third-year pro Sergio Rodriguez. Coach Nate McMillan said the 6-foot-3 Bayless also will get minutes at shooting guard in the preseason, "but he']]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2008-10-10]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-1135.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2008 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Jarryd Bayless, G, 6-3, Arizona -- Quick, athletic, offensive-minded combo guard whom the Blazers will try to convert to a point guard. Nicolas Batum, F, 6-8, France -- Won't turn 20 until December. Athletic small forward is likely to remain ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2008-10-10]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-1136.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2008 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brandon Roy has recuperated so quickly from Aug. 14 arthroscopic surgery on his left knee, it appears the All-Star guard will merit regular duty through the Trail Blazers' preseason. Coach Nate McMillan had indicated he would cut back on Roy's playing tim]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz beat Blazers in preseason contest 2008-10-13]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/jazz-beat-blazers-in-preseason-contest-1128.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2008 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Andrei Kirilenko had 15 points and five assists, and the Utah Jazz beat the short-handed Portland Trail Blazers 93-80 in a preseason game Sunday.With the exception of center Greg Oden, the Blazers' expected starters for the season rested or out due to inj]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2008-10-10]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-1129.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2008 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Rookie G Jerryd Bayless is currently running as the third-string point guard behind starter Steve Blake and third-year pro Sergio Rodriguez. Coach Nate McMillan said the 6-foot-3 Bayless also will get minutes at shooting guard in the preseason, "but he']]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2008-10-10]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-1130.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2008 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Jarryd Bayless, G, 6-3, Arizona -- Quick, athletic, offensive-minded combo guard whom the Blazers will try to convert to a point guard. Nicolas Batum, F, 6-8, France -- Won't turn 20 until December. Athletic small forward is likely to remain ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2008-10-10]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-1131.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2008 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brandon Roy has recuperated so quickly from Aug. 14 arthroscopic surgery on his left knee, it appears the All-Star guard will merit regular duty through the Trail Blazers' preseason. Coach Nate McMillan had indicated he would cut back on Roy's playing tim]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz 93, Trail Blazers 80]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/jazz-93-trail-blazers-80.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2008 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Andrei Kirilenko had 15 points and five assists, and the Utah Jazz beat the short-handed Portland Trail Blazers 93-80 in a preseason game Sunday.With the exception of center Greg Oden, the Blazers' expected starters for the season rested or were out becau]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz beat Blazers in preseason contest]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/jazz-beat-blazers-in-preseason-contest.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2008 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Andrei Kirilenko had 15 points and five assists, and the Utah Jazz beat the short-handed Portland Trail Blazers 93-80 in a preseason game Sunday.With the exception of center Greg Oden, the Blazers' expected starters for the season rested or out due to inj]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2008-10-10]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-1125.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2008 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Rookie G Jerryd Bayless is currently running as the third-string point guard behind starter Steve Blake and third-year pro Sergio Rodriguez. Coach Nate McMillan said the 6-foot-3 Bayless also will get minutes at shooting guard in the preseason, "but he']]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2008-10-10]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-1126.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2008 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Jarryd Bayless, G, 6-3, Arizona -- Quick, athletic, offensive-minded combo guard whom the Blazers will try to convert to a point guard. Nicolas Batum, F, 6-8, France -- Won't turn 20 until December. Athletic small forward is likely to remain ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2008-10-10]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-1127.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2008 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brandon Roy has recuperated so quickly from Aug. 14 arthroscopic surgery on his left knee, it appears the All-Star guard will merit regular duty through the Trail Blazers' preseason. Coach Nate McMillan had indicated he would cut back on Roy's playing tim]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2008-10-10]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-1120.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Oct 2008 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Rookie G Jerryd Bayless is currently running as the third-string point guard behind starter Steve Blake and third-year pro Sergio Rodriguez. Coach Nate McMillan said the 6-foot-3 Bayless also will get minutes at shooting guard in the preseason, "but he']]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2008-10-10]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-1121.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Oct 2008 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Jarryd Bayless, G, 6-3, Arizona -- Quick, athletic, offensive-minded combo guard whom the Blazers will try to convert to a point guard. Nicolas Batum, F, 6-8, France -- Won't turn 20 until December. Athletic small forward is likely to remain ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2008-10-10]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-1122.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Oct 2008 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brandon Roy has recuperated so quickly from Aug. 14 arthroscopic surgery on his left knee, it appears the All-Star guard will merit regular duty through the Trail Blazers' preseason. Coach Nate McMillan had indicated he would cut back on Roy's playing tim]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers 102, Hawks 80]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-102-hawks-80.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Oct 2008 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Shavlik Randolph was 9-for-9 from the field and scored 19 points to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a 102-80 preseason victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night.Portland rookie Greg Oden, the first pick in the 2007 draft who didn't play last seaso]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers cruise to preseason win over Hawks]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-cruise-to-preseason-win-over-hawks.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Oct 2008 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Shavlik Randolph was 9-for-9 from the field and scored 19 points to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a 102-80 preseason victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night.Portland rookie Greg Oden, the first pick in the 2007 draft who didn't play last seaso]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2008-10-10]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-1117.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Oct 2008 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Rookie G Jerryd Bayless is currently running as the third-string point guard behind starter Steve Blake and third-year pro Sergio Rodriguez. Coach Nate McMillan said the 6-foot-3 Bayless also will get minutes at shooting guard in the preseason, "but he']]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2008-10-10]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-1118.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Oct 2008 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Jarryd Bayless, G, 6-3, Arizona -- Quick, athletic, offensive-minded combo guard whom the Blazers will try to convert to a point guard. Nicolas Batum, F, 6-8, France -- Won't turn 20 until December. Athletic small forward is likely to remain ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2008-10-10]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-1119.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Oct 2008 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brandon Roy has recuperated so quickly from Aug. 14 arthroscopic surgery on his left knee, it appears the All-Star guard will merit regular duty through the Trail Blazers' preseason. Coach Nate McMillan had indicated he would cut back on Roy's playing tim]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers' Fernandez and Przybilla sidelined]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-fernandez-and-przybilla-sidelined.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2008 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Guard Rudy Fernandez and center Joel Przybilla will not travel with the Portland Trail Blazers for their game in Kansas City against the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night.Fernandez sprained his left ankle in the Blazers' 110-95 loss to the Golden State Warrio]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers' Webster has surgery on left foot]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-webster-has-surgery-on-left-foot.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2008 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Guard Rudy Fernandez and center Joel Przybilla will not travel with the Portland Trail Blazers for their game in Kansas City against the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night.Fernandez sprained his left ankle in the Blazers' 110-95 loss to the Golden State Warrio]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blazers' Webster out with stress fracture in foot 2008-10-09]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/blazers-webster-out-with-stress-fracture-in-foot-1111.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2008 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Trail Blazers forward Martell Webster fractured a bone in his left foot Tuesday night in a preseason victory over the Sacramento Kings.The Trail Blazers said Webster will be evaluated to determine the best course of treatment. A timetable for his return w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2008-10-08]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-1112.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2008 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brandon Roy has recuperated so quickly from Aug. 14 arthroscopic surgery on his left knee, it appears the All-Star guard will merit regular duty through the Trail Blazers' preseason. Coach Nate McMillan had indicated he would cut back on Roy's playing tim]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2008-10-08]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-1113.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2008 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Rookie G Jerryd Bayless is currently running as the third-string point guard behind starter Steve Blake and third-year pro Sergio Rodriguez. Coach Nate McMillan said the 6-foot-3 Bayless also will get minutes at shooting guard in the preseason, "but he']]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2008-10-08]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-1114.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2008 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Jarryd Bayless, G, 6-3, Arizona -- Quick, athletic, offensive-minded combo guard whom the Blazers will try to convert to a point guard. Nicolas Batum, F, 6-8, France -- Won't turn 20 until December. Athletic small forward is likely to remain ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warriors 110, Trail Blazers 95]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/warriors-110-trail-blazers-95.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2008 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kelenna Azubuike scored 18 points, all in the second half, and Brandan Wright added 16 points and the Golden State Warriors defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 110-95 Wednesday night.Portland center Greg Oden, the first pick of the 2007 draft, scored 14 p]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blazers' Webster out with stress fracture in foot]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/blazers-webster-out-with-stress-fracture-in-foot.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2008 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Trail Blazers forward Martell Webster fractured a bone in his left foot Tuesday night in a preseason victory over the Sacramento Kings.The Trail Blazers said Webster will be evaluated to determine the best course of treatment. A timetable for his return w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blazers' Webster out with stress fracture in foot 2008-10-09]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/blazers-webster-out-with-stress-fracture-in-foot-1103.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2008 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Trail Blazers forward Martell Webster fractured a bone in his left foot Tuesday night in a preseason victory over the Sacramento Kings.The Trail Blazers said Webster will be evaluated to determine the best course of treatment. A timetable for his return w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers 110, Kings 81]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-110-kings-81.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2008 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Greg Oden announced his delayed arrival to the NBA with a dunk two minutes into the preseason.Oden debuted to a standing ovation, as did the rest of the young Portland Trail Blazers, in a 110-81 exhibition victory over the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday nigh]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2008-10-08]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-1105.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2008 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brandon Roy has recuperated so quickly from Aug. 14 arthroscopic surgery on his left knee, it appears the All-Star guard will merit regular duty through the Trail Blazers' preseason. Coach Nate McMillan had indicated he would cut back on Roy's playing tim]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2008-10-08]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-1106.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2008 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Rookie G Jerryd Bayless is currently running as the third-string point guard behind starter Steve Blake and third-year pro Sergio Rodriguez. Coach Nate McMillan said the 6-foot-3 Bayless also will get minutes at shooting guard in the preseason, "but he']]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2008-10-08]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-1107.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2008 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Jarryd Bayless, G, 6-3, Arizona -- Quick, athletic, offensive-minded combo guard whom the Blazers will try to convert to a point guard. Nicolas Batum, F, 6-8, France -- Won't turn 20 until December. Athletic small forward is likely to remain ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oden makes NBA debut in preseason rout 2008-10-08]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/oden-makes-nba-debut-in-preseason-rout-1108.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2008 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Greg Oden announced his delayed arrival to the NBA with a dunk two minutes into the preseason.Oden debuted to a standing ovation, as did the rest of the young Portland Trail Blazers, in a 110-81 exhibition victory over the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday nigh]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2008-10-08]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-1094.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2008 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brandon Roy has recuperated so quickly from Aug. 14 arthroscopic surgery on his left knee, it appears the All-Star guard will merit regular duty through the Trail Blazers' preseason. Coach Nate McMillan had indicated he would cut back on Roy's playing tim]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2008-10-08]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-1095.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2008 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Rookie G Jerryd Bayless is currently running as the third-string point guard behind starter Steve Blake and third-year pro Sergio Rodriguez. Coach Nate McMillan said the 6-foot-3 Bayless also will get minutes at shooting guard in the preseason, "but he']]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2008-10-08]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-1096.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2008 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Jarryd Bayless, G, 6-3, Arizona -- Quick, athletic, offensive-minded combo guard whom the Blazers will try to convert to a point guard. Nicolas Batum, F, 6-8, France -- Won't turn 20 until December. Athletic small forward is likely to remain ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oden makes NBA debut in preseason rout]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/oden-makes-nba-debut-in-preseason-rout.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2008 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Greg Oden announced his delayed arrival to the NBA with a dunk two minutes into the preseason.Oden debuted to a standing ovation, as did the rest of the young Portland Trail Blazers, in a 110-81 exhibition victory over the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday nigh]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can Jazz fend off Blazers in Northwest? 2008-10-02]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/can-jazz-fend-off-blazers-in-northwest--1098.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2008 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With all their key players back, the Jazz should win the Northwest again. But the division is full of young talent, Sean Stancill says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oden OK after rolling ankle at practice 2008-10-01]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/oden-ok-after-rolling-ankle-at-practice-1099.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2008 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Portland center Greg Oden is OK after rolling his right ankle during the first day of training camp."He's fine," Trail Blazers coach Nate McMillan said Wednesday. "Everybody, he's fine. He's OK."Oden, who missed all of his rookie season because of knee su]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[One burning question 