<?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[Timberwolves-Trail Blazers Preview 2009-11-07]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/timberwolves-trail-blazers-preview-3310.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Portland Trail Blazers' new lineup worked wonders in a win their last time out, and they plan on keeping Andre Miller in their starting five.The Minnesota Timberwolves may need to make some changes of their own if they plan on beating Portland.The Bla]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-11-07]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-3311.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Andre Miller, Shooting guard Steve Blake, Small forward Brandon Roy, Power forward LaMarcus Aldridge, Center Greg Oden. Bench -- Forward Travis Outlaw, Guard Rudy Fernandez, Forward Martell Webster, Center Joel Przybilla,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-11-07]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-3312.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Playing against one of the best big men in the history of the game, Greg Oden had his most complete performance of the season -- 14 points on 6-of-9 shooting, eight rebounds and four blocked shots in 25 minutes. And he helped hold Tim Duncan to 14 point]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-11-07]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-3313.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Timberwolves are expected to be one of the have-nots in the Western Conference again this season. Don't tell that to Portland coach Nate McMillan. "You'd better be ready to play every game in our conference, or you're going to get beat," sai]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs-Trail Blazers Preview 2009-11-06]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/spurs-trail-blazers-preview-3314.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Portland Trail Blazers had one of the best home records in the NBA last season.It's been a different story for them at the Rose Garden in 2009-10.The Trail Blazers look to avoid their third straight loss there Friday night, when they continue their th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-11-07]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-3305.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Andre Miller, Shooting guard Steve Blake, Small forward Brandon Roy, Power forward LaMarcus Aldridge, Center Greg Oden. Bench -- Forward Travis Outlaw, Guard Rudy Fernandez, Forward Martell Webster, Center Joel Przybilla,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-11-07]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-3306.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Playing against one of the best big men in the history of the game, Greg Oden had his most complete performance of the season -- 14 points on 6-of-9 shooting, eight rebounds and four blocked shots in 25 minutes. And he helped hold Tim Duncan to 14 point]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-11-07]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-3307.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Timberwolves are expected to be one of the have-nots in the Western Conference again this season. Don't tell that to Portland coach Nate McMillan. "You'd better be ready to play every game in our conference, or you're going to get beat," sai]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New lineup helps Trail Blazers beat Spurs]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/new-lineup-helps-trail-blazers-beat-spurs.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A new-look lineup worked wonders for the Portland Trail Blazers, and coach Nate McMillan plans to keep it for a while.With Andre Miller joining them in the backcourt, Brandon Roy had 24 points, Steve Blake added 15 and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs-Trail Blazers Preview 2009-11-06]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/spurs-trail-blazers-preview-3309.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Portland Trail Blazers had one of the best home records in the NBA last season.It's been a different story for them at the Rose Garden in 2009-10.The Trail Blazers look to avoid their third straight loss there Friday night, when they continue their th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-11-06]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-3300.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--It was the second straight home defeat for the Blazers (2-3), who were 34-7 at home last season and only once lost back-to-back games at the Garden. "We can't be losing games like that here," Portland's Brandon Roy said. "But (the Hawks) made the plays ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-11-06]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-3301.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Blake, Shooting guard Brandon Roy, Small forward Martell Webster, Power forward LaMarcus Aldridge, Center Greg Oden. Bench -- Forward Travis Outlaw, Guard Rudy Fernandez, Guard Andre Miller, Center Joel Przybilla. P]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-11-06]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-3302.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Trail Blazers have high hopes to advance past the first round of the Western Conference playoffs. One of the teams they'll have to go through is San Antonio, their next opponent Friday night at the Rose Garden. The Spurs, always a championship threat,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs-Trail Blazers Preview 2009-11-06]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/spurs-trail-blazers-preview-3303.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Portland Trail Blazers had one of the best home records in the NBA last season.It's been a different story for them at the Rose Garden in 2009-10.The Trail Blazers look to avoid their third straight loss there Friday night, when they continue their th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crawford seals big road win for Hawks in Portland 2009-11-04]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/crawford-seals-big-road-win-for-hawks-in-portland-3304.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jamal Crawford is happy with his new team and his new role."This is the most fun I've had because I haven't had these kinds of athletes, ever. So it feels good," he said after scoring 27 points off the bench to lead the Atlanta Hawks to a 97-91 victory ov]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-11-05]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-3293.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--It was the second straight home defeat for the Blazers (2-3), who were 34-7 at home last season and only once lost back-to-back games at the Garden. "We can't be losing games like that here," Portland's Brandon Roy said. "But (the Hawks) made the plays ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-11-05]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-3294.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Blake, Shooting guard Brandon Roy, Small forward Martell Webster, Power forward LaMarcus Aldridge, Center Greg Oden. Bench -- Forward Travis Outlaw, Guard Rudy Fernandez, Guard Andre Miller, Center Joel Przybilla. P]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-11-05]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-3295.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Trail Blazers have high hopes to advance past the first round of the Western Conference playoffs. One of the teams they'll have to go through is San Antonio, their next opponent Friday night at the Rose Garden. The Spurs, always a championship threat,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[For Durant, it's never been this bad ]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/for-durant-it-s-never-been-this-bad-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For one night, Greg Oden got the best of Kevin Durant in the eternal dual of the 2007 NBA Draft's top two picks.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thomas doing dirty work]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/thomas-doing-dirty-work.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Most NBA players want to be tough. But ask anyone around the league and they'll tell you few really are.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Franchise low ]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/franchise-low-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Six assists were the fewest in the Sonics/ Thunder organization's 42-year history. Several players attributed the lack of assists to 46 missed shots.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crawford seals big road win for Hawks in Portland 2009-11-04]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/crawford-seals-big-road-win-for-hawks-in-portland-3299.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jamal Crawford is happy with his new team and his new role."This is the most fun I've had because I haven't had these kinds of athletes, ever. So it feels good," he said after scoring 27 points off the bench to lead the Atlanta Hawks to a 97-91 victory ov]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hawks 97, Trail Blazers 91]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/hawks-97-trail-blazers-91.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jamal Crawford is happy with his new team and his new role."This is the most fun I've had because I haven't had these kinds of athletes, ever. So it feels good," he said after scoring 27 points off the bench to lead the Atlanta Hawks to a 97-91 victory ov]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crawford seals big road win for Hawks in Portland]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/crawford-seals-big-road-win-for-hawks-in-portland.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jamal Crawford is happy with his new team and his new role."This is the most fun I've had because I haven't had these kinds of athletes, ever. So it feels good," he said after scoring 27 points off the bench to lead the Atlanta Hawks to a 97-91 victory ov]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hawks-Trail Blazers, Box]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/hawks-trail-blazers-box.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ATLANTA (97)Williams 1-4 4-4 7, Jos.Smith 6-12 0-3 12, Horford 5-12 1-2 11,Bibby 3-10 0-0 7, Johnson 9-19 0-0 19, Pachulia 4-6 4-4 12,Crawford 8-16 9-9 27, J. Smith 1-1 0-0 2, Evans 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 37-80 18-22 97.PORTLAND (91)Webster 2-5 2-2 8, Aldridge]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[TRAIL BLAZERS AT THUNDER ]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-at-thunder-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[&rarr;When: 6 p.m.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will these changes help or hurt?]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/will-these-changes-help-or-hurt-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Changing one component sometimes can alter the entire picture.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-11-03]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-3292.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Coming off Saturday's 111-107 loss at Houston, coach Nate McMillan demanded better defense Sunday at Oklahoma City.  "It was a gut check for us coming off last night's loss," McMillan said. "We played better basketball." Oklahoma City shot .343 from the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-11-02]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-3281.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 05:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Blake, Shooting guard Brandon Roy, Small forward Martell Webster, Power forward LaMarcus Aldridge, Center Greg Oden. Bench -- Forward Travis Outlaw, Guard Rudy Fernandez, Guard Andre Miller, Center Joel Przybilla. P]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-11-02]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-3282.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 05:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Trail Blazers are one of the youngest and more athletic teams in the NBA. They'll meet their mirror image Tuesday night when they face the Atlanta Hawks at the Rose Garden. It presents a defensive challenge for Portland, which must find a way to slow ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-11-02]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-3283.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 05:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Coming off Saturday's 111-107 loss at Houston, coach Nate McMillan demanded better defense Sunday at Oklahoma City.  "It was a gut check for us coming off last night's loss," McMillan said. "We played better basketball." Oklahoma City shot .343 from the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roy gets help in Trail Blazers' win over Thunder]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/roy-gets-help-in-trail-blazers-win-over-thunder.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 05:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brandon Roy couldn't get his shot going for a second straight night. So, he used what energy he had left for one final charge.Tuckered out after a 42-point performance the previous night, Roy scored 16 and got aggressive late to finish out the Portland Tr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA this week ]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/nba-this-week-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 05:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NBA rankings 1. L.A Lakers: Defending champs start the new season at the top simply based on last year. 2. Boston Celtics: Win at Cleveland was impressive since Cavs were 39-2 at home last season. 3. Orlando Magic: Good team got better as long as Vince Ca]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Thunder, Box]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-thunder-box.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 05:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PORTLAND (83)Webster 4-12 1-2 10, Aldridge 2-5 2-2 6, Oden 4-5 4-4 12,Blake 6-9 2-2 18, Roy 5-17 5-7 16, Przybilla 1-4 0-0 2,Miller 1-1 2-2 4, Fernandez 0-3 1-2 1, Outlaw 4-10 2-4 12,Howard 1-3 0-0 2. Totals 28-69 19-25 83.OKLAHOMA CITY (74)Durant 3-21 10]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-11-01]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-3274.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 05:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Blake, Shooting guard Brandon Roy, Small forward Martell Webster, Power forward LaMarcus Aldridge, Center Greg Oden. Bench -- Forward Travis Outlaw, Guard Rudy Fernandez, Guard Andre Miller, Center Joel Przybilla. P]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-11-01]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-3275.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 05:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G Brandon Roy had been cold in his first two games this season, shooting only .324 from the field. He busted out of the mini-slump Saturday night, making 12 of 20 from the field, including 5 of 7 from 3-point range. That tied his career high for treys m]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-11-01]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-3276.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 05:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Don't look now, but the Oklahoma City Thunder are going to present challenges for their opponents this season. Next up: the Trail Blazers on Sunday night at the Ford Center. The Thunder improved to 2-0 on Friday with a 91-83 victory at Detroit in which Ke]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Thunder Preview 2009-11-01]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-thunder-preview-3277.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 05:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Last season, the Oklahoma City Thunder didn't win their third game until mid-December. They'll get the chance to reach that mark much sooner in 2009-10.Oklahoma City goes for the franchise's first 3-0 start in six seasons Sunday night, when it hosts a Por]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets 111, Trail Blazers 107]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/rockets-111-trail-blazers-107.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 05:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[No Yao Ming. No Tracy McGrady. No problem for the Houston Rockets.Trevor Ariza, making the move from the Lakers this season, scored a career high 33 points, Aaron Brooks added 28 points and the Rockets held on to beat the Portland Trail Blazers at home fo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ariza nets career high, Rockets edge Blazers]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/ariza-nets-career-high-rockets-edge-blazers.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 05:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Trevor Ariza scored a career-high 33 points, Aaron Brooks added 28 points and the Houston Rockets held on to beat the Portland Trail Blazers at home for the fifth straight time in the regular season, 111-107 on Saturday night.Houston had to overcome a 42-]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Rockets, Box]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-rockets-box.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 05:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PORTLAND (107)Webster 1-3 0-0 2, Aldridge 13-16 1-3 27, Oden 2-3 2-2 6,Blake 1-4 0-0 2, Roy 12-20 13-13 42, Fernandez 3-9 0-2 7,Przybilla 1-2 0-0 2, Miller 4-9 7-9 15, Outlaw 1-8 2-2 4. Totals 38-74 25-31 107.HOUSTON (111)Battier 1-6 3-4 6, Scola 3-9 2-2 ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-10-31]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/-3267.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By TOM ENLUND]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Rockets Preview 2009-10-30]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-rockets-preview-3268.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Toyota Center has been a house of horrors for the Portland Trail Blazers since it opened for the 2003-04 season.The Trail Blazers' only win there in 14 tries came when the Houston Rockets didn't have Tracy McGrady and Yao Ming, and that will be the ca]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nuggets-Trail Blazers, Box 2009-10-30]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/nuggets-trail-blazers-box-3269.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DENVER (97)Anthony 11-21 18-19 41, Martin 3-5 0-2 6, Nene 2-7 3-8 7,Billups 5-14 11-12 22, Carter 2-4 2-2 7, Andersen 1-3 3-4 5,Afflalo 0-1 0-0 0, Lawson 3-5 1-2 7, Graham 1-1 0-0 2, Allen 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 28-61 38-49 97.PORTLAND (94)Webster 4-9 1-2 10, ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-10-30]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-3270.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Blake, Shooting guard Brandon Roy, Small forward Martell Webster, Power forward LaMarcus Aldridge, Center Greg Oden. Bench -- Forward Travis Outlaw, Guard Rudy Fernandez, Guard Andre Miller, Center Joel Przybilla, F]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-10-30]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-3271.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--After a timeout with 10.8 seconds left, Portland -- down 95-94 -- got the ball in Brandon Roy's hands. Roy drove and dished to Greg Oden, who was fouled in the lane. "I was supposed to come off a screen," Roy said. "The Bird Man (Denver's Chris Andersen]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-10-30]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-3272.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Trail Blazers will be seeing the Houston Rockets again Saturday when the teams collide at the Toyota Center. Portland beat Houston 95-86 Tuesday night in the opener for both teams at the Rose Garden. Is it tough to face a team twice in one week? "It c]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nuggets-Trail Blazers, Box 2009-10-30]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/nuggets-trail-blazers-box-3273.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DENVER (97)Anthony 11-21 18-19 41, Martin 3-5 0-2 6, Nene 2-7 3-8 7,Billups 5-14 11-12 22, Carter 2-4 2-2 7, Andersen 1-3 3-4 5,Afflalo 0-1 0-0 0, Lawson 3-5 1-2 7, Graham 1-1 0-0 2, Allen 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 28-61 38-49 97.PORTLAND (94)Webster 4-9 1-2 10, ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nuggets-Trail Blazers, Box 2009-10-30]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/nuggets-trail-blazers-box-3258.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DENVER (97)Anthony 11-21 18-19 41, Martin 3-5 0-2 6, Nene 2-7 3-8 7,Billups 5-14 11-12 22, Carter 2-4 2-2 7, Andersen 1-3 3-4 5,Afflalo 0-1 0-0 0, Lawson 3-5 1-2 7, Graham 1-1 0-0 2, Allen 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 28-61 38-49 97.PORTLAND (94)Webster 4-9 1-2 10, ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-10-30]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-3259.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Blake, Shooting guard Brandon Roy, Small forward Martell Webster, Power forward LaMarcus Aldridge, Center Greg Oden. Bench -- Forward Travis Outlaw, Guard Rudy Fernandez, Guard Andre Miller, Center Joel Przybilla, F]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-10-30]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-3260.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--After a timeout with 10.8 seconds left, Portland -- down 95-94 -- got the ball in Brandon Roy's hands. Roy drove and dished to Greg Oden, who was fouled in the lane. "I was supposed to come off a screen," Roy said. "The Bird Man (Denver's Chris Andersen]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-10-30]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-3261.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Trail Blazers will be seeing the Houston Rockets again Saturday when the teams collide at the Toyota Center. Portland beat Houston 95-86 Tuesday night in the opener for both teams at the Rose Garden. Is it tough to face a team twice in one week? "It c]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nuggets 97, Trail Blazers 94]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/nuggets-97-trail-blazers-94.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carmelo Anthony almost couldn't miss and Greg Oden missed when it mattered most.Anthony scored 19 of his 41 points in the fourth quarter and the Denver Nuggets were helped by Portland's trouble at the free-throw line for a 97-94 victory Thursday night.Ode]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA['Melo scores 41 to lift Nuggets over Trail Blazers]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/-melo-scores-41-to-lift-nuggets-over-trail-blazers.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carmelo Anthony scored 19 of his 41 points in the fourth quarter and the Denver Nuggets were helped by Portland's trouble at the free-throw line for a 97-94 victory Thursday night.Greg Oden missed a pair of free throws with 4.6 seconds left, squandering a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nuggets-Trail Blazers, Box 2009-10-30]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/nuggets-trail-blazers-box-3264.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DENVER (97)Anthony 11-21 18-19 41, Martin 3-5 0-2 6, Nene 2-7 3-8 7,Billups 5-14 11-12 22, Carter 2-4 2-2 7, Andersen 1-3 3-4 5,Afflalo 0-1 0-0 0, Lawson 3-5 1-2 7, Graham 1-1 0-0 2, Allen 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 28-61 38-49 97.PORTLAND (94)Webster 4-9 1-2 10, ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nuggets-Trail Blazers, Box 2009-10-30]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/nuggets-trail-blazers-box-3265.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DENVER (97)Anthony 11-21 18-19 41, Martin 3-5 0-2 6, Nene 2-7 3-8 7,Billups 5-14 11-12 22, Carter 2-4 2-2 7, Andersen 1-3 3-4 5,Afflalo 0-1 0-0 0, Lawson 3-5 1-2 7, Graham 1-1 0-0 2, Allen 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 28-61 38-49 97.PORTLAND (94)Webster 4-9 1-2 10, ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nuggets-Trail Blazers, Box 2009-10-30]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/nuggets-trail-blazers-box-3266.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DENVER (97)Anthony 11-21 18-19 41, Martin 3-5 0-2 6, Nene 2-7 3-8 7,Billups 5-14 11-12 22, Carter 2-4 2-2 7, Andersen 1-3 3-4 5,Afflalo 0-1 0-0 0, Lawson 3-5 1-2 7, Graham 1-1 0-0 2, Allen 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 28-61 38-49 97.PORTLAND (94)Webster 4-9 1-2 10, ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-10-29]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-3250.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 05:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Trail Blazers aren't going to call every game with the Denver Nuggets a showdown. Nor will they say they're now their biggest rival. "They're in our division, and they're good, but so is Utah," Portland guard Brandon Roy said. "But anytime we play Den]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-10-29]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-3251.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 05:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--F Travis Outlaw had shot only .375 from the field in the preseason, but he was on from the start Tuesday, scoring seven points in each of the first two quarters. The 6-9 Outlaw -- who divided time between small forward and power forward -- finished with]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-10-29]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-3252.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 05:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Blake, shooting guard Brandon Roy, small forward Martell Webster, power forward LaMarcus Aldridge, center Greg Oden. 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The Detroit Pistons, meanwhile, had a losing record and failed to make it to the Eastern Conference finals for the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ariza cool under spotlight New Rocket focused on task at hand, not last visit to Garden ]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/ariza-cool-under-spotlight-new-rocket-focused-on-task-at-hand-not-last-visit-to-garden-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 05:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PORTLAND, Ore. - Everywhere else, Trevor Ariza was a sidekick, a supporting actor on a team loaded with leading men.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Late sprint can't erase Rockets' false start Fourth-quarter rally from 20 points down not enough to catch Blazers ROCKETS: Poor ]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/late-sprint-can-t-erase-rockets-false-start-fourth-quarter-rally-from-20-points-down-not-enough-to-catch-blazers-rockets-poor-shooting-digs-too-deep-a-hole-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 05:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rockets update]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA preview: Old faces, new places ]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/nba-preview-old-faces-new-places-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 05:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheNBA season opens Tuesday night with a four games, highlighted by a bout between Eastern Conference heavyweights Boston and Cleveland and the battle of Los Angeles between the defendingNBA champion Lakers and the Clippers.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-10-28]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-3242.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--F Travis Outlaw had shot only .375 from the field in the preseason, but he was on from the start Tuesday, scoring seven points in each of the first two quarters. The 6-9 Outlaw -- who divided time between small forward and power forward -- finished with]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-10-28]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-3243.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Blake, shooting guard Brandon Roy, small forward Martell Webster, power forward LaMarcus Aldridge, center Greg Oden. Bench -- Forward Travis Outlaw, guard Rudy Fernandez, guard Andre Miller, center Joel Przybilla. P]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-10-28]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-3244.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Trail Blazers aren't going to call every game with the Denver Nuggets a showdown. Nor will they say they're now their biggest rival. "They're in our division, and they're good, but so is Utah," Portland guard Brandon Roy said. "But anytime we play Den]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers 96, Rockets 87]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-96-rockets-87.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Greg Oden followed his orders, putting defense and rebounding first.Oden scored just two points, a tip with 58 seconds left, but had 12 rebounds and five blocked shots for the Portland Trail Blazers in a 96-87 season-opening victory over the Houston Rocke]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oden's defense helps Blazers top Rockets]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/oden-s-defense-helps-blazers-top-rockets.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Greg Oden followed his orders, putting defense and rebounding first.Oden scored just two points, a tip with 58 seconds left, but had 12 rebounds and five blocked shots for the Portland Trail Blazers in a 96-87 season-opening victory over the Houston Rocke]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets-Trail Blazers, Box]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/rockets-trail-blazers-box.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[HOUSTON (87)Battier 2-9 3-4 8, Scola 1-6 1-2 3, Hayes 3-6 0-0 6,Brooks 8-17 3-4 19, Ariza 3-8 4-6 12, Lowry 3-7 5-6 12,Landry 3-12 3-3 9, Andersen 4-8 2-2 11, Mensah-Bonsu 0-1 1-2 1,Budinger 3-7 0-0 6. Totals 30-81 22-29 87.PORTLAND (96)Webster 4-7 4-4 14]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA Previews from The Sports Network ]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/nba-previews-from-the-sports-network-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[?????????????????????????????Tuesday,?October?27th?? ??????????????????????????????(All?times?Eastern)?? ?BOSTON?Celtics?(0-0)?AT?CLEVELAND?Cavaliers?(0-0),?7:30?P.M.?? Reigning?MVP?LeBron?James?got?a?new?toy?in?the?offseason?? ?and?hopes?the?addition?of?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers 96, Rockets 87 2009-10-28]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-96-rockets-87-3249.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Reserve Travis Outlaw scored 23 points and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Houston Rockets 96-87 in the season opener Tuesday night.Brandon Roy added 20 points and five assists for the Blazers. Portland hit 20 of 22 free throws and outrebounded Housto]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[2009 Portland Trail Blazers Roster]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/2009-portland-trail-blazers-roster.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 05:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Head Coach: Nate McMillanNo.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blazers forward Batum to undergo shoulder surgery]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/blazers-forward-batum-to-undergo-shoulder-surgery.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 05:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers forward Nicolas Batum will undergo surgery on his right shoulder to repair torn cartilage.The team said Monday a return date will be determined after Friday's surgery in Los Angeles.Batum appeared in 79 games as a rookie last season]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets-Trail Blazers Preview 2009-10-26]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/rockets-trail-blazers-preview-3241.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 05:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Portland Trail Blazers have higher expectations after ending a five-season drought without reaching the playoffs.The Houston Rockets beat Portland in the playoffs last season, but may have set their goals a little lower after learning that All-Star ce]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Time for a big season ]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/time-for-a-big-season-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 05:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Predictions]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nash, NBA at home in B.C.]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/nash-nba-at-home-in-b-c-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz: Ex-Jazzmen Collins, Almond waived ]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/utah-jazz-ex-jazzmen-collins-almond-waived-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[FormerJazz center Jarron Collins is expected to be waived today by Portland, The Oregonian reported Wednesday, but Collins could be headed to Phoenix, which is auditioning big men with Robin Lopez out with a broken foot.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blazers solidify core by re-signing Aldridge]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/blazers-solidify-core-by-re-signing-aldridge.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With forward LaMarcus Aldridge's contract extension, the Portland Trail Blazers solidified the core of their team for the next five years.During the summer, the Blazers signed guard Brandon Roy to a five-year extension. On Thursday, they did the same with]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers 113, Suns 93]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-113-suns-93.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 05:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brandon Roy scored 22 points to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a 113-93 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Thursday night in the final preseason game for both teams.LaMarcus Aldridge, whose 5-year contract extension was announced earlier in the day, and]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Suns, Box]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-suns-box.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 05:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PORTLAND (113)Batum 4-5 0-0 8, Aldridge 8-15 1-2 17, Oden 2-7 6-8 10,Blake 2-5 2-2 7, Roy 7-10 5-5 22, Miller 4-10 0-0 8, Webster 0-6 5-6 5,Bayless 3-9 3-3 9, Outlaw 7-12 0-0 17, Przybilla 3-4 0-1 6,Howard 2-3 0-0 4, Cunningham 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 42-87 22-]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blazers sign Aldridge to 5-year extension]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/blazers-sign-aldridge-to-5-year-extension.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 05:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Portland Trail Blazers signed forward LaMarcus Aldridge to a five-year contract extension on Thursday.The terms of the deal have not been announced. The team was in Vancouver, British Columbia, for an exhibition game against the Phoenix Suns.The Blaze]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lighter, faster, wiser: Oden reinvents himself]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/lighter-faster-wiser-oden-reinvents-himself.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 05:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Greg Oden reinvented himself this summer.After an inconsistent debut season, the 7-foot-center for the Portland Trail Blazers slimmed down, worked on his defense, focused on his footwork and even added a turnaround jumper to his repertoire.He also changed]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blazers, Aldridge close to contract extension 2009-10-22]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/blazers-aldridge-close-to-contract-extension-3234.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 05:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Portland Trail Blazers are close to signing forward LaMarcus Aldridge to a contract extension, a person close to the situation told The Associated Press.The five-year deal is expected to be completed within the next two days, according to the person w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blazers, Aldridge close to contract extension]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/blazers-aldridge-close-to-contract-extension.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 05:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Portland Trail Blazers are close to signing forward LaMarcus Aldridge to a contract extension, a person close to the situation told The Associated Press.The five-year deal is expected to be completed within the next two days, according to the person w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blazers, Aldridge close to contract extension 2009-10-22]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/blazers-aldridge-close-to-contract-extension-3225.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 05:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Portland Trail Blazers are close to signing forward LaMarcus Aldridge to a contract extension, a person close to the situation told The Associated Press.The five-year deal is expected to be completed within the next two days, according to the person w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams paces Jazz to preseason win ]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/williams-paces-jazz-to-preseason-win-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 05:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PORTLAND, Ore. ? With combo guard Ronnie Price missing a third preseason straight game due to a hamstring strain, it's looking more and more likely Eric Maynor may open the 2009-10 NBA season backing up starter Deron Williams at the point. Just don't expe]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-10-19]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-3227.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 05:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Coach Nate McMillan believes defense will be the key to Portland's success this season. And he's not been happy with the Blazers' performance at that end through the preseason. "We never established ourselves on the defensive end of the floor," McMillan]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-10-19]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-3228.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 05:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ANALYZING STARTERS: G Steve Blake is one of the best in the league in assist/turnover ratio and is excellent from three-point range, but he is limited in terms of setting up teammates and with his defensive skills. He teams well in the backcourt with Bran]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-10-19]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-3229.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 05:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Expectations with the Trail Blazers have turned 180 degrees since they finished an NBA-worst 21-61 in 2005-06. Last season, Portland won 54 games and made the playoffs for the first time since 2003, losing to Houston in six games in the first round. This ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz 108, Trail Blazers 97]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/jazz-108-trail-blazers-97.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After a dominating preseason win over the Portland Trail Blazers, Carlos Boozer feels like the Utah Jazz are ready for the regular season."We've got to tighten up some stuff," he said. "We've got to take care of that full-court press a little better at th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz-Trail Blazers, Box]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/jazz-trail-blazers-box.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[UTAH (108)Kirilenko 2-4 4-4 8, Boozer 8-10 0-0 16, Okur 1-6 3-3 5,Williams 8-12 9-10 27, Brewer 6-8 3-6 16, Millsap 0-6 3-4 3,Maynor 2-3 6-8 11, Fesenko 4-8 0-0 8, Koufos 0-0 2-2 2,Matthews 2-4 6-6 10, Dupree 1-3 0-0 2. Totals 34-64 36-43 108.PORTLAND (97]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-10-19]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-3221.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Coach Nate McMillan believes defense will be the key to Portland's success this season. And he's not been happy with the Blazers' performance at that end through the preseason. "We never established ourselves on the defensive end of the floor," McMillan]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-10-19]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-3222.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ANALYZING STARTERS: G Steve Blake is one of the best in the league in assist/turnover ratio and is excellent from three-point range, but he is limited in terms of setting up teammates and with his defensive skills. He teams well in the backcourt with Bran]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-10-19]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-3223.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Expectations with the Trail Blazers have turned 180 degrees since they finished an NBA-worst 21-61 in 2005-06. Last season, Portland won 54 games and made the playoffs for the first time since 2003, losing to Houston in six games in the first round. This ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-10-19]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-3216.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Coach Nate McMillan believes defense will be the key to Portland's success this season. And he's not been happy with the Blazers' performance at that end through the preseason. "We never established ourselves on the defensive end of the floor," McMillan]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-10-19]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-3217.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ANALYZING STARTERS: G Steve Blake is one of the best in the league in assist/turnover ratio and is excellent from three-point range, but he is limited in terms of setting up teammates and with his defensive skills. He teams well in the backcourt with Bran]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-10-19]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-3218.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Expectations with the Trail Blazers have turned 180 degrees since they finished an NBA-worst 21-61 in 2005-06. Last season, Portland won 54 games and made the playoffs for the first time since 2003, losing to Houston in six games in the first round. This ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nuggets-Trail Blazers, Box]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/nuggets-trail-blazers-box.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DENVER (96)Anthony 7-16 7-11 21, Martin 2-6 5-6 9, Nene 4-6 5-6 13,Billups 2-6 6-8 11, Graham 3-4 4-4 10, Smith 2-8 3-4 7,Andersen 1-4 2-4 4, Carter 0-2 0-0 0, Afflalo 3-7 2-3 9,Allen 2-3 0-0 4, Lawson 4-6 0-0 8. Totals 30-68 34-46 96.PORTLAND (98)Batum 2]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers 98, Nuggets 96]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-98-nuggets-96.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Midway through the fourth quarter against the Denver Nuggets, Portland's Greg Oden made a layup underneath and crowded basket and was fouled. He punctuated the play with a snarl, his fists clinched in determination.Oden's see-what-I-can-do expression high]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-10-18]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-3213.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Coach Nate McMillan believes defense will be the key to Portland's success this season. And he's not been happy with the Blazers' performance at that end through the preseason. "We never established ourselves on the defensive end of the floor," McMillan]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-10-18]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-3214.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ANALYZING STARTERS: G Steve Blake is one of the best in the league in assist/turnover ratio and is excellent from three-point range, but he is limited in terms of setting up teammates and with his defensive skills. He teams well in the backcourt with Bran]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-10-18]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-3215.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Expectations with the Trail Blazers have turned 180 degrees since they finished an NBA-worst 21-61 in 2005-06. Last season, Portland won 54 games and made the playoffs for the first time since 2003, losing to Houston in six games in the first round. This ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-10-16]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-3208.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Coach Nate McMillan believes defense will be the key to Portland's success this season. And he's not been happy with the Blazers' performance at that end through the preseason. "We never established ourselves on the defensive end of the floor," McMillan]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-10-16]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-3209.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ANALYZING STARTERS: G Steve Blake is one of the best in the league in assist/turnover ratio and is excellent from three-point range, but he is limited in terms of setting up teammates and with his defensive skills. He teams well in the backcourt with Bran]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-10-16]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-3210.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Expectations with the Trail Blazers have turned 180 degrees since they finished an NBA-worst 21-61 in 2005-06. Last season, Portland won 54 games and made the playoffs for the first time since 2003, losing to Houston in six games in the first round. This ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[For starters, ex-Ute star Miller wants to be one ]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/for-starters-ex-ute-star-miller-wants-to-be-one-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Andre Miller, the former University of Utah star point guard and the Portland Trail Blazers' top free agent acquisition during the offseason, was sitting on the bench in sweats when Thursday night's game against theUtahJazz at EnergySolutions Arena tipped]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz: No what-ifs for Millsap and Blazers ]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/utah-jazz-no-what-ifs-for-millsap-and-blazers-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It will be his first game against Portland since the summer, but don't expect Paul Millsap to spend much time tonight considering what might have been had theJazz not matched the four-year, $32 million offer sheet Millsap signed in July with the Trail Bla]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz: Price to start at shooting guard ]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/utah-jazz-price-to-start-at-shooting-guard-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With C.J. Miles out injured and Andrei Kirilenko absent from the team, Ronnie Price will start at shooting guard for theJazz in tonight's preseason game against Portland, coach Jerry Sloan said at the pregame shootaround.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collins savors Utah friendships ]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/collins-savors-utah-friendships-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There was that 22-point night in his rookie season, the four-block outing against Chicago three years ago and a double-double he once put up on San Antonio. Not to forget, of course, oh-so-many times his charge-seeking 6-foot-11 frame flailed to the floor]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz flex 'D' vs. the Blazers, 99-96 ]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/jazz-flex-d-vs-the-blazers-99-96-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Never mind that two-time All-Star Brandon Roy took the night off, LaMarcus Aldridge saw all of about six minutes of action (and went 0-for-4 in that time) and that Portland trudged through the second game of a back-to-back set Thursday at EnergySolutions ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blazers sign second-round pick Mills]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/blazers-sign-second-round-pick-mills.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Portland Trail Blazers have signed second-round draft pick Patrick Mills and exercised options on center Greg Oden, forwards Nicolas Batum and Rudy Fernandez and guard Jerryd Bayless.Terms of the deal with Mills, a guard from Australia who played at S]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-10-16]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-3205.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Coach Nate McMillan believes defense will be the key to Portland's success this season. And he's not been happy with the Blazers' performance at that end through the preseason. "We never established ourselves on the defensive end of the floor," McMillan]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-10-16]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-3206.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ANALYZING STARTERS: G Steve Blake is one of the best in the league in assist/turnover ratio and is excellent from three-point range, but he is limited in terms of setting up teammates and with his defensive skills. He teams well in the backcourt with Bran]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-10-16]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-3207.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Expectations with the Trail Blazers have turned 180 degrees since they finished an NBA-worst 21-61 in 2005-06. Last season, Portland won 54 games and made the playoffs for the first time since 2003, losing to Houston in six games in the first round. This ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-10-16]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-3193.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 05:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Coach Nate McMillan believes defense will be the key to Portland's success this season. And he's not been happy with the Blazers' performance at that end through the preseason. "We never established ourselves on the defensive end of the floor," McMillan]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-10-16]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-3194.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 05:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ANALYZING STARTERS: G Steve Blake is one of the best in the league in assist/turnover ratio and is excellent from three-point range, but he is limited in terms of setting up teammates and with his defensive skills. He teams well in the backcourt with Bran]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-10-16]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-3195.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 05:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Expectations with the Trail Blazers have turned 180 degrees since they finished an NBA-worst 21-61 in 2005-06. Last season, Portland won 54 games and made the playoffs for the first time since 2003, losing to Houston in six games in the first round. This ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz 99, Trail Blazers 96]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/jazz-99-trail-blazers-96.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 05:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With a slight frame and a jump shot that still needs some work, Utah Jazz rookie guard Eric Maynor isn't likely to strike fear into his NBA opponents just yet.But the first-round draft pick from Virginia Commonwealth is making progress. He had 14 points a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Jazz, Box]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-jazz-box.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 05:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PORTLAND (96)Batum 1-2 2-2 5, Aldridge 0-4 0-0 0, Przybilla 1-1 1-1 3,Blake 6-11 2-2 19, Webster 2-9 0-0 6, Outlaw 2-11 0-0 4,Howard 2-5 1-2 5, Oden 3-10 1-6 7, Bayless 3-6 7-10 13,Miller 6-14 1-1 13, Udoka 1-3 2-3 5, Collins 1-1 4-6 6,Cunningham 5-6 0-2 ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz still root for ex-mate Collins ]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/jazz-still-root-for-ex-mate-collins-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 05:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Deron Williams laughed when asked who would recite the scouting report on Jarron Collins before tonight's preseason game. In fact, theJazz should just save themselves the paper given the eight seasons Collins spent in Utah.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns 110, Trail Blazers 104]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/suns-110-trail-blazers-104.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Steve Nash had 23 points and 15 assists and the Phoenix Suns returned to the Portland's old Memorial Coliseum much same way they left it - with a victory over the Trail Blazers.The Suns spoiled Portland's retro return to the birthplace of "Rip City" with ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns-Trail Blazers, Box]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/suns-trail-blazers-box.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PHOENIX (110)Powell 5-6 0-0 12, Stoudemire 4-8 7-8 15, Frye 1-9 0-0 3,Richardson 4-12 0-0 9, Nash 10-16 1-2 23, Amundson 3-4 0-2 6,Clark 3-6 0-0 6, Barbosa 10-17 0-0 25, Dragic 4-8 0-0 9,Dudley 1-4 0-0 2. Totals 45-90 8-12 110.PORTLAND (104)Webster 5-11 4]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Filling the final spot Mavs eye three for their 15th slot - and one's not even in camp ]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/filling-the-final-spot-mavs-eye-three-for-their-15th-slot-and-one-s-not-even-in-camp-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[While injuries pile up, theMavericks as always are trying to turn a negative into a positive.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-10-08]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-3188.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The advent of training camp brought one fact clearly to the forefront -- the Trail Blazers have depth and a nice nucleus of talent. Coach Nate McMillan said he will use a 10-man rotation through the preseason and may go with it during the regular season. ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-10-08]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-3189.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LaMarcus Aldridge's agent, Arn Tellem, continues to work to negotiate a contract extension for the power forward with Blazer general manager Kevin Pritchard. If the 6-11 Aldridge isn't signed to a new deal by Oct. 31, he will become a restricted free ag]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-10-08]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-3190.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PLAYER NEWS: --C Greg Oden won't say how much weight he lost through strenuous offseason conditioning, but the 7-footer was listed at 285 last season and is now listed at 270. That would indicate he may have lost about 15 pounds. --G Brandon Roy said the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-10-08]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-3184.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The advent of training camp brought one fact clearly to the forefront -- the Trail Blazers have depth and a nice nucleus of talent. Coach Nate McMillan said he will use a 10-man rotation through the preseason and may go with it during the regular season. ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-10-08]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-3185.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LaMarcus Aldridge's agent, Arn Tellem, continues to work to negotiate a contract extension for the power forward with Blazer general manager Kevin Pritchard. 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That would indicate he may have lost about 15 pounds. --G Brandon Roy said the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-10-08]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-3181.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The advent of training camp brought one fact clearly to the forefront -- the Trail Blazers have depth and a nice nucleus of talent. Coach Nate McMillan said he will use a 10-man rotation through the preseason and may go with it during the regular season. ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-10-08]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-3182.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LaMarcus Aldridge's agent, Arn Tellem, continues to work to negotiate a contract extension for the power forward with Blazer general manager Kevin Pritchard. 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That would indicate he may have lost about 15 pounds. --G Brandon Roy said the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-10-08]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-3178.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The advent of training camp brought one fact clearly to the forefront -- the Trail Blazers have depth and a nice nucleus of talent. Coach Nate McMillan said he will use a 10-man rotation through the preseason and may go with it during the regular season. ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-10-08]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-3179.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LaMarcus Aldridge's agent, Arn Tellem, continues to work to negotiate a contract extension for the power forward with Blazer general manager Kevin Pritchard. If the 6-11 Aldridge isn't signed to a new deal by Oct. 31, he will become a restricted free ag]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-10-08]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-3180.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PLAYER NEWS: --C Greg Oden won't say how much weight he lost through strenuous offseason conditioning, but the 7-footer was listed at 285 last season and is now listed at 270. That would indicate he may have lost about 15 pounds. --G Brandon Roy said the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clippers 97, Trail Blazers 85]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/clippers-97-trail-blazers-85.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2009 05:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rasual Butler scored 14 points to lead the Los Angeles Clippers to their first preseason victory, 97-85 over the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night.After Portland took a 5-4 lead, the Clippers never trailed again.Al Thornton, Chris Kaman and Eric Gord]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Clippers, Box]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-clippers-box.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2009 05:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PORTLAND (85)Batum 1-3 0-0 2, Aldridge 6-12 1-2 13, Oden 3-7 1-2 7,Miller 5-11 1-3 11, Roy 2-7 5-6 9, Outlaw 3-8 0-0 7,Przybilla 0-4 1-4 1, Blake 1-3 0-0 3, Fernandez 2-5 1-1 7,Howard 2-3 2-2 6, Udoka 2-4 5-6 10, Bayless 1-5 4-8 6,Cunningham 1-3 1-2 3, J.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-10-08]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-3175.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2009 05:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The advent of training camp brought one fact clearly to the forefront -- the Trail Blazers have depth and a nice nucleus of talent. 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That would indicate he may have lost about 15 pounds. --G Brandon Roy said the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-10-08]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-3170.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 05:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The advent of training camp brought one fact clearly to the forefront -- the Trail Blazers have depth and a nice nucleus of talent. Coach Nate McMillan said he will use a 10-man rotation through the preseason and may go with it during the regular season. ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-10-08]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-3171.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 05:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LaMarcus Aldridge's agent, Arn Tellem, continues to work to negotiate a contract extension for the power forward with Blazer general manager Kevin Pritchard. 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That would indicate he may have lost about 15 pounds. --G Brandon Roy said the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers 89, Kings 86]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-89-kings-86.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 05:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Greg Oden had 20 points and 12 rebounds in his second consecutive strong performance, leading the Portland Trail Blazers to an 89-86 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night in a preseason game.Juwan Howard scored 14 points for the Blazers (2-]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Kings, Box]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-kings-box.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 05:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PORTLAND (89)Webster 2-4 0-0 4, Aldridge 1-5 1-2 3, Oden 7-13 6-7 20,Blake 2-4 0-0 6, Roy 3-7 6-7 13, Udoka 1-6 1-2 3, Howard 7-8 0-0 14,Bayless 4-10 3-3 11, Miller 4-8 2-2 10, Collins 0-0 5-6 5,Cunningham 0-2 0-0 0. Totals 31-67 24-29 89.SACRAMENTO (86)G]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers 98, Kings 86]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-98-kings-86.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As critiques go, Greg Oden's assessment of his exhibition opener was brief - and fitting for the preseason."It was OK, you know," he said. 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Howard, 36, is a 15-year veteran who played three games for Denver and 39 games for Charlotte last season, averaging 4.1 points and 1.8 rebounds. --F Jeff Pendergraph has sig]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-09-18]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-3098.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2009 05:35:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--F Nicolas Batum, who started most of last season as a rookie, is making his presence felt as a starter for France at the European Championships. 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"I'm going in there as the starting point guard -- there's nothing else to ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-09-10]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-3095.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2009 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PLAYER NEWS: --F Jeff Pendergraph signed with the Trail Blazers on Sept. 8, one day before he was scheduled for left hip surgery. Terms of the deal were not disclosed, and Pendergraph's status for the upcoming season will not be known until sometime after]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-09-10]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-3096.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2009 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brandon Roy passed on a chance to work out with the U.S. national team at Las Vegas in July to rest his body. 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"I'm going in there as the starting point guard -- there's nothing else to ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-09-10]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-3092.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PLAYER NEWS: --F Jeff Pendergraph signed with the Trail Blazers on Sept. 8, one day before he was scheduled for left hip surgery. Terms of the deal were not disclosed, and Pendergraph's status for the upcoming season will not be known until sometime after]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-09-10]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-3093.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brandon Roy passed on a chance to work out with the U.S. national team at Las Vegas in July to rest his body. 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"I'm going in there as the starting point guard -- there's nothing else to ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-09-10]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-3088.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2009 05:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PLAYER NEWS: --F Jeff Pendergraph signed with the Trail Blazers on Sept. 8, one day before he was scheduled for left hip surgery. Terms of the deal were not disclosed, and Pendergraph's status for the upcoming season will not be known until sometime after]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-09-10]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-3089.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2009 05:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brandon Roy passed on a chance to work out with the U.S. national team at Las Vegas in July to rest his body. 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"I'm going in there as the starting point guard -- there's nothing else to ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-09-10]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-3075.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2009 05:35:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PLAYER NEWS: --F Jeff Pendergraph signed with the Trail Blazers on Sept. 8, one day before he was scheduled for left hip surgery. Terms of the deal were not disclosed, and Pendergraph's status for the upcoming season will not be known until sometime after]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-09-10]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-3076.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2009 05:35:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brandon Roy passed on a chance to work out with the U.S. national team at Las Vegas in July to rest his body. 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"I'm going in there as the starting point guard -- there's nothing else to ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-09-04]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-3070.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2009 05:35:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PLAYER NEWS: --G Brandon Roy was among those taking part in informal pickup games at the Blazers' practice facility this week, along with teammates C Greg Oden, G Steve Blake and G Jerryd Bayless. --C Greg Oden said he played golf for the third time ever ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-09-04]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-3064.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2009 05:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brandon Roy passed on a chance to work out with the U.S. national team at Las Vegas in July to rest his body. 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The projected am]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blazers GM praises new $80M man Roy 2009-08-07]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/blazers-gm-praises-new-80m-man-roy-2965.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2009 05:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Trail Blazers general manager Kevin Pritchard called Brandon Roy a pillar of the franchise at a press conference Friday during which he discussed Roy's multiyear contract extension.Pritchard said it was "an amazing day" and that he looked forward to Roy's]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Agent: Roy, Blazers agree to 5-year extension 2009-08-06]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/agent-roy-blazers-agree-to-5-year-extension-2966.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2009 05:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now that two-time All-Star Brandon Roy and the Portland Trail Blazers have agreed to a five-year contract extension, his agent says it is possible Roy will stay in his native Northwest for his entire career.Agent Bob Myers confirmed to The Associated Pres]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-08-11]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-2957.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brandon Roy won't know until nearly a year from now how much he will reap from the five-year contract extension he signed on Aug. 6. 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Our intent is to have LaMarcus under a long-term contract very soon.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-08-11]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-2959.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PLAYER NEWS: --G Brandon Roy said he declined an invitation to work out with the U.S. national team during a mini-camp in Las Vegas last month to rest his body for the NBA season. Roy said he would be interested in being a candidate for the U.S. team in t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blazers GM praises new $80M man Roy 2009-08-07]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/blazers-gm-praises-new-80m-man-roy-2960.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Trail Blazers general manager Kevin Pritchard called Brandon Roy a pillar of the franchise at a press conference Friday during which he discussed Roy's multiyear contract extension.Pritchard said it was "an amazing day" and that he looked forward to Roy's]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Agent: Roy, Blazers agree to 5-year extension 2009-08-06]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/agent-roy-blazers-agree-to-5-year-extension-2961.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now that two-time All-Star Brandon Roy and the Portland Trail Blazers have agreed to a five-year contract extension, his agent says it is possible Roy will stay in his native Northwest for his entire career.Agent Bob Myers confirmed to The Associated Pres]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-08-11]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-2951.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brandon Roy won't know until nearly a year from now how much he will reap from the five-year contract extension he signed on Aug. 6. The Trail Blazers' all-star guard does know, however, he won't have to hit the bread lines any time soon. The projected am]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-08-11]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-2952.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--GM Kevin Pritchard said negotiations continue on a contract extension for Portland forward LaMarcus Aldridge. "We have been working on it," Pritchard said. "We're hopeful it gets done. Our intent is to have LaMarcus under a long-term contract very soon.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-08-11]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-2953.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PLAYER NEWS: --G Brandon Roy said he declined an invitation to work out with the U.S. national team during a mini-camp in Las Vegas last month to rest his body for the NBA season. Roy said he would be interested in being a candidate for the U.S. team in t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Which teams will be future NBA contenders?]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/which-teams-will-be-future-nba-contenders-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With Brandon Roy's new extension, Portland looks to be strong for years to come. Randy Hill picks out the NBA's future contenders.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blazers GM praises new $80M man Roy 2009-08-07]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/blazers-gm-praises-new-80m-man-roy-2955.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Trail Blazers general manager Kevin Pritchard called Brandon Roy a pillar of the franchise at a press conference Friday during which he discussed Roy's multiyear contract extension.Pritchard said it was "an amazing day" and that he looked forward to Roy's]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Agent: Roy, Blazers agree to 5-year extension 2009-08-06]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/agent-roy-blazers-agree-to-5-year-extension-2956.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now that two-time All-Star Brandon Roy and the Portland Trail Blazers have agreed to a five-year contract extension, his agent says it is possible Roy will stay in his native Northwest for his entire career.Agent Bob Myers confirmed to The Associated Pres]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-08-11]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-2946.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2009 05:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brandon Roy won't know until nearly a year from now how much he will reap from the five-year contract extension he signed on Aug. 6. 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Our intent is to have LaMarcus under a long-term contract very soon.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-08-11]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-2948.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2009 05:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PLAYER NEWS: --G Brandon Roy said he declined an invitation to work out with the U.S. national team during a mini-camp in Las Vegas last month to rest his body for the NBA season. Roy said he would be interested in being a candidate for the U.S. team in t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blazers GM praises new $80M man Roy 2009-08-07]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/blazers-gm-praises-new-80m-man-roy-2949.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2009 05:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Trail Blazers general manager Kevin Pritchard called Brandon Roy a pillar of the franchise at a press conference Friday during which he discussed Roy's multiyear contract extension.Pritchard said it was "an amazing day" and that he looked forward to Roy's]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Agent: Roy, Blazers agree to 5-year extension 2009-08-06]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/agent-roy-blazers-agree-to-5-year-extension-2950.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2009 05:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now that two-time All-Star Brandon Roy and the Portland Trail Blazers have agreed to a five-year contract extension, his agent says it is possible Roy will stay in his native Northwest for his entire career.Agent Bob Myers confirmed to The Associated Pres]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-08-08]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-2941.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brandon Roy won't know until nearly a year from now how much he will reap from the five-year contract extension he signed on Aug. 6. The Trail Blazers' all-star guard does know, however, he won't have to hit the bread lines any time soon. The projected am]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-08-08]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-2942.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--GM Kevin Pritchard said negotiations continue on a contract extension for Portland forward LaMarcus Aldridge. "We have been working on it," Pritchard said. "We're hopeful it gets done. Our intent is to have LaMarcus under a long-term contract very soon.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-08-08]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-2943.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PLAYER NEWS: --G Brandon Roy said he declined an invitation to work out with the U.S. national team during a mini-camp in Las Vegas last month to rest his body for the NBA season. Roy said he would be interested in being a candidate for the U.S. team in t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blazers GM praises new $80M man Roy 2009-08-07]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/blazers-gm-praises-new-80m-man-roy-2944.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Trail Blazers general manager Kevin Pritchard called Brandon Roy a pillar of the franchise at a press conference Friday during which he discussed Roy's multiyear contract extension.Pritchard said it was "an amazing day" and that he looked forward to Roy's]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Agent: Roy, Blazers agree to 5-year extension 2009-08-06]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/agent-roy-blazers-agree-to-5-year-extension-2945.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now that two-time All-Star Brandon Roy and the Portland Trail Blazers have agreed to a five-year contract extension, his agent says it is possible Roy will stay in his native Northwest for his entire career.Agent Bob Myers confirmed to The Associated Pres]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[With max contract, Blazers now Roy's team ]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/with-max-contract-blazers-now-roy-s-team-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Move over, Clyde Drexler. Step aside, Geoff Petrie, Bill Walton, Rasheed Wallace and Zach Randolph. The Portland Trail Blazers now belong to Brandon Roy. So does the Rose Garden. And Blazermania. And all things red and black in the lush, green Pacific Nor]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-08-08]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-2936.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brandon Roy won't know until nearly a year from now how much he will reap from the five-year contract extension he signed on Aug. 6. The Trail Blazers' all-star guard does know, however, he won't have to hit the bread lines any time soon. The projected am]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-08-08]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-2937.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--GM Kevin Pritchard said negotiations continue on a contract extension for Portland forward LaMarcus Aldridge. "We have been working on it," Pritchard said. "We're hopeful it gets done. Our intent is to have LaMarcus under a long-term contract very soon.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-08-08]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-2938.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PLAYER NEWS: --G Brandon Roy said he declined an invitation to work out with the U.S. national team during a mini-camp in Las Vegas last month to rest his body for the NBA season. Roy said he would be interested in being a candidate for the U.S. team in t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blazers GM praises new $80M man Roy 2009-08-07]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/blazers-gm-praises-new-80m-man-roy-2939.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Trail Blazers general manager Kevin Pritchard called Brandon Roy a pillar of the franchise at a press conference Friday during which he discussed Roy's multiyear contract extension.Pritchard said it was "an amazing day" and that he looked forward to Roy's]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Agent: Roy, Blazers agree to 5-year extension 2009-08-06]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/agent-roy-blazers-agree-to-5-year-extension-2940.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now that two-time All-Star Brandon Roy and the Portland Trail Blazers have agreed to a five-year contract extension, his agent says it is possible Roy will stay in his native Northwest for his entire career.Agent Bob Myers confirmed to The Associated Pres]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[GM calls Roy pillar of Trail Blazers franchise]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/gm-calls-roy-pillar-of-trail-blazers-franchise.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Trail Blazers general manager Kevin Pritchard called Brandon Roy a pillar of the franchise at a press conference Friday during which he formally announced Roy's multiyear contract extension.Pritchard said it was "an amazing day" and that he looked forward]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blazers GM praises new $80M man Roy]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/blazers-gm-praises-new-80m-man-roy.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Trail Blazers general manager Kevin Pritchard called Brandon Roy a pillar of the franchise at a press conference Friday during which he discussed Roy's multiyear contract extension.Pritchard said it was "an amazing day" and that he looked forward to Roy's]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-08-07]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-2931.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Trail Blazers, who have struck out twice in attempts to add major pieces to their 2009-10 roster, continue to work at landing veteran talent. Portland has missed on Hedo Turkoglu, who spurned the Blazers for Toronto, and Paul Millsap, whose four-year,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-08-07]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-2932.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Greg Oden is in Team USA's mini-camp this week at Las Vegas, hoping to show his offseason workouts have resulted in improvement of the play of the 7-foot center who was inconsistent as a rookie last season. "We want to see progress," general manager K]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-08-07]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-2933.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PLAYER NOTES: --The Blazers have signed second-round picks F Jeff Pendergraph and Dante Cunningham to contracts and will allow them to compete for roster spots. Cunningham led Portland's summer-league team in scoring at 18.3 per game and also averaged 5.8]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Agent: Roy, Blazers agree to 5-year extension 2009-08-06]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/agent-roy-blazers-agree-to-5-year-extension-2934.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now that two-time All-Star Brandon Roy and the Portland Trail Blazers have agreed to a five-year contract extension, his agent says it is possible Roy will stay in his native Northwest for his entire career.Agent Bob Myers confirmed to The Associated Pres]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-08-07]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-2925.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2009 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Greg Oden is in Team USA's mini-camp this week at Las Vegas, hoping to show his offseason workouts have resulted in improvement of the play of the 7-foot center who was inconsistent as a rookie last season. "We want to see progress," general manager K]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-08-07]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-2926.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2009 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PLAYER NOTES: --The Blazers have signed second-round picks F Jeff Pendergraph and Dante Cunningham to contracts and will allow them to compete for roster spots. Cunningham led Portland's summer-league team in scoring at 18.3 per game and also averaged 5.8]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Agent: Roy, Blazers agree to 5-year extension 2009-08-06]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/agent-roy-blazers-agree-to-5-year-extension-2927.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2009 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now that two-time All-Star Brandon Roy and the Portland Trail Blazers have agreed to a five-year contract extension, his agent says it is possible Roy will stay in his native Northwest for his entire career.Agent Bob Myers confirmed to The Associated Pres]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Numbers game: Who will lead NBA next season?]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/numbers-game-who-will-lead-nba-next-season-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2009 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Can D-Wade defend his scoring title? What about Dwight Howard and rebounding? Randy Hill predicts next season's stat leaders.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-08-07]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-2924.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2009 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Trail Blazers, who have struck out twice in attempts to add major pieces to their 2009-10 roster, continue to work at landing veteran talent. Portland has missed on Hedo Turkoglu, who spurned the Blazers for Toronto, and Paul Millsap, whose four-year,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Agent: Roy, Blazers agree to 5-year extension]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/agent-roy-blazers-agree-to-5-year-extension.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2009 05:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now that two-time All-Star Brandon Roy and the Portland Trail Blazers have agreed to a five-year contract extension, his agent says it is possible Roy will stay in his native Northwest for his entire career.Agent Bob Myers confirmed to The Associated Pres]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Agent: Roy, Blazers agree to 5-year extension 2009-08-06]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/agent-roy-blazers-agree-to-5-year-extension-2921.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2009 05:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now that two-time All-Star Brandon Roy and the Portland Trail Blazers have agreed to a five-year contract extension, his agent says it is possible Roy will stay in his native Northwest for his entire career.Agent Bob Myers confirmed to The Associated Pres]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-07-25]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-2922.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2009 05:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Greg Oden is in Team USA's mini-camp this week at Las Vegas, hoping to show his offseason workouts have resulted in improvement of the play of the 7-foot center who was inconsistent as a rookie last season. "We want to see progress," general manager K]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-07-25]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-2923.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2009 05:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Victor Clavert, F, 6-9, Spain (first round) -- Blazers have no room on their 2009-10 roster for the 20-year-old prospect, who will remain playing professionally in Spain for at least another season. Jeff Pendergraph, F, 6-9, Arizona State (se]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[What's in store for NBA West ]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/what-s-in-store-for-nba-west-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2009 05:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If Shaquille O'Neal can wind up in Cleveland and Ron Artest can team up with Kobe Bryant, anything is possible in the coming NBA season - even theWarriors making the playoffs. Here's a rundown of the Western Conference as it stands after the major free-ag]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-07-25]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-2917.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2009 05:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Greg Oden is in Team USA's mini-camp this week at Las Vegas, hoping to show his offseason workouts have resulted in improvement of the play of the 7-foot center who was inconsistent as a rookie last season. "We want to see progress," general manager K]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-07-25]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-2918.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2009 05:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Victor Clavert, F, 6-9, Spain (first round) -- Blazers have no room on their 2009-10 roster for the 20-year-old prospect, who will remain playing professionally in Spain for at least another season. Jeff Pendergraph, F, 6-9, Arizona State (se]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-07-25]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-2919.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2009 05:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Trail Blazers, who have struck out twice in attempts to add major pieces to their 2009-10 roster, continue to work at landing veteran talent. Portland has missed on Hedo Turkoglu, who spurned the Blazers for Toronto, and Paul Millsap, whose four-year,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-07-25]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-2913.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Greg Oden is in Team USA's mini-camp this week at Las Vegas, hoping to show his offseason workouts have resulted in improvement of the play of the 7-foot center who was inconsistent as a rookie last season. "We want to see progress," general manager K]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-07-25]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-2914.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Victor Clavert, F, 6-9, Spain (first round) -- Blazers have no room on their 2009-10 roster for the 20-year-old prospect, who will remain playing professionally in Spain for at least another season. Jeff Pendergraph, F, 6-9, Arizona State (se]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-07-25]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-2915.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Trail Blazers, who have struck out twice in attempts to add major pieces to their 2009-10 roster, continue to work at landing veteran talent. Portland has missed on Hedo Turkoglu, who spurned the Blazers for Toronto, and Paul Millsap, whose four-year,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-07-25]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-2910.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Greg Oden is in Team USA's mini-camp this week at Las Vegas, hoping to show his offseason workouts have resulted in improvement of the play of the 7-foot center who was inconsistent as a rookie last season. "We want to see progress," general manager K]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-07-25]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-2911.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Victor Clavert, F, 6-9, Spain (first round) -- Blazers have no room on their 2009-10 roster for the 20-year-old prospect, who will remain playing professionally in Spain for at least another season. Jeff Pendergraph, F, 6-9, Arizona State (se]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-07-25]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-2912.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Trail Blazers, who have struck out twice in attempts to add major pieces to their 2009-10 roster, continue to work at landing veteran talent. Portland has missed on Hedo Turkoglu, who spurned the Blazers for Toronto, and Paul Millsap, whose four-year,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-07-25]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-2907.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Greg Oden is in Team USA's mini-camp this week at Las Vegas, hoping to show his offseason workouts have resulted in improvement of the play of the 7-foot center who was inconsistent as a rookie last season. "We want to see progress," general manager K]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-07-25]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-2908.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Victor Clavert, F, 6-9, Spain (first round) -- Blazers have no room on their 2009-10 roster for the 20-year-old prospect, who will remain playing professionally in Spain for at least another season. Jeff Pendergraph, F, 6-9, Arizona State (se]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-07-25]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-2909.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Trail Blazers, who have struck out twice in attempts to add major pieces to their 2009-10 roster, continue to work at landing veteran talent. Portland has missed on Hedo Turkoglu, who spurned the Blazers for Toronto, and Paul Millsap, whose four-year,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-07-25]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-2904.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Greg Oden is in Team USA's mini-camp this week at Las Vegas, hoping to show his offseason workouts have resulted in improvement of the play of the 7-foot center who was inconsistent as a rookie last season. "We want to see progress," general manager K]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-07-25]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-2905.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Victor Clavert, F, 6-9, Spain (first round) -- Blazers have no room on their 2009-10 roster for the 20-year-old prospect, who will remain playing professionally in Spain for at least another season. Jeff Pendergraph, F, 6-9, Arizona State (se]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-07-25]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-2906.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Trail Blazers, who have struck out twice in attempts to add major pieces to their 2009-10 roster, continue to work at landing veteran talent. Portland has missed on Hedo Turkoglu, who spurned the Blazers for Toronto, and Paul Millsap, whose four-year,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Keeping Odom should keep Lakers on top of NBA]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/keeping-odom-should-keep-lakers-on-top-of-nba.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 05:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By hanging on to Lamar Odom, the Lakers become heavy favorites to seize the NBA championship again, Charley Rosen says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-07-25]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-2901.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 05:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Greg Oden is in Team USA's mini-camp this week at Las Vegas, hoping to show his offseason workouts have resulted in improvement of the play of the 7-foot center who was inconsistent as a rookie last season. "We want to see progress," general manager K]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-07-25]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-2902.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 05:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Victor Clavert, F, 6-9, Spain (first round) -- Blazers have no room on their 2009-10 roster for the 20-year-old prospect, who will remain playing professionally in Spain for at least another season. Jeff Pendergraph, F, 6-9, Arizona State (se]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-07-25]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-2903.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 05:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Trail Blazers, who have struck out twice in attempts to add major pieces to their 2009-10 roster, continue to work at landing veteran talent. Portland has missed on Hedo Turkoglu, who spurned the Blazers for Toronto, and Paul Millsap, whose four-year,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sixers, Andre Miller were not on the same page ]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/sixers-andre-miller-were-not-on-the-same-page-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In retrospect, Andre Miller was all but gone the day last season ended.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[For these guys, next season is a proving ground]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/for-these-guys-next-season-is-a-proving-ground.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Elton Brand needs to show the Sixers that signing him wasn't a mistake. Next season looms large for these players, Randy Hill says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-07-25]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-2896.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Greg Oden is in Team USA's mini-camp this week at Las Vegas, hoping to show his offseason workouts have resulted in improvement of the play of the 7-foot center who was inconsistent as a rookie last season. "We want to see progress," general manager K]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-07-25]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-2897.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Victor Clavert, F, 6-9, Spain (first round) -- Blazers have no room on their 2009-10 roster for the 20-year-old prospect, who will remain playing professionally in Spain for at least another season. Jeff Pendergraph, F, 6-9, Arizona State (se]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-07-25]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-2898.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Trail Blazers, who have struck out twice in attempts to add major pieces to their 2009-10 roster, continue to work at landing veteran talent. Portland has missed on Hedo Turkoglu, who spurned the Blazers for Toronto, and Paul Millsap, whose four-year,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blazers use cap space to sign free agent PG Miller 2009-07-25]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/blazers-use-cap-space-to-sign-free-agent-pg-miller-2899.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Portland Trail Blazers have signed free agent guard Andre Miller.Terms of the deal were not disclosed.Miller averaged 16.3 points and 6.5 assists as a starter for the Philadelphia 76ers last season.Miller joins point guards Steve Blake and Jerryd Bayl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-07-25]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-2890.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Greg Oden is in Team USA's mini-camp this week at Las Vegas, hoping to show his offseason workouts have resulted in improvement of the play of the 7-foot center who was inconsistent as a rookie last season. "We want to see progress," general manager K]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-07-25]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-2891.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Victor Clavert, F, 6-9, Spain (first round) -- Blazers have no room on their 2009-10 roster for the 20-year-old prospect, who will remain playing professionally in Spain for at least another season. Jeff Pendergraph, F, 6-9, Arizona State (se]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-07-25]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-2892.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Trail Blazers, who have struck out twice in attempts to add major pieces to their 2009-10 roster, continue to work at landing veteran talent. Portland has missed on Hedo Turkoglu, who spurned the Blazers for Toronto, and Paul Millsap, whose four-year,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blazers use cap space to sign free agent PG Miller 2009-07-25]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/blazers-use-cap-space-to-sign-free-agent-pg-miller-2893.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Portland Trail Blazers have signed free agent guard Andre Miller.Terms of the deal were not disclosed.Miller averaged 16.3 points and 6.5 assists as a starter for the Philadelphia 76ers last season.Miller joins point guards Steve Blake and Jerryd Bayl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who are the NBA's most underrated players?]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/who-are-the-nba-s-most-underrated-players-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[They certainly aren't All-Stars, but they're guys you need to win games. Charley Rosen names the NBA's most underrated players.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-07-25]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-2886.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Greg Oden is in Team USA's mini-camp this week at Las Vegas, hoping to show his offseason workouts have resulted in improvement of the play of the 7-foot center who was inconsistent as a rookie last season. "We want to see progress," general manager K]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-07-25]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-2887.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Victor Clavert, F, 6-9, Spain (first round) -- Blazers have no room on their 2009-10 roster for the 20-year-old prospect, who will remain playing professionally in Spain for at least another season. Jeff Pendergraph, F, 6-9, Arizona State (se]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-07-25]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-2888.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Trail Blazers, who have struck out twice in attempts to add major pieces to their 2009-10 roster, continue to work at landing veteran talent. Portland has missed on Hedo Turkoglu, who spurned the Blazers for Toronto, and Paul Millsap, whose four-year,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blazers use cap space to sign free agent PG Miller 2009-07-25]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/blazers-use-cap-space-to-sign-free-agent-pg-miller-2889.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Portland Trail Blazers have signed free agent guard Andre Miller.Terms of the deal were not disclosed.Miller averaged 16.3 points and 6.5 assists as a starter for the Philadelphia 76ers last season.Miller joins point guards Steve Blake and Jerryd Bayl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-07-25]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-2881.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2009 05:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Greg Oden is in Team USA's mini-camp this week at Las Vegas, hoping to show his offseason workouts have resulted in improvement of the play of the 7-foot center who was inconsistent as a rookie last season. "We want to see progress," general manager K]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-07-25]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-2882.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2009 05:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Victor Clavert, F, 6-9, Spain (first round) -- Blazers have no room on their 2009-10 roster for the 20-year-old prospect, who will remain playing professionally in Spain for at least another season. Jeff Pendergraph, F, 6-9, Arizona State (se]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-07-25]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-2883.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2009 05:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Trail Blazers, who have struck out twice in attempts to add major pieces to their 2009-10 roster, continue to work at landing veteran talent. Portland has missed on Hedo Turkoglu, who spurned the Blazers for Toronto, and Paul Millsap, whose four-year,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blazers use cap space to sign free agent PG Miller 2009-07-25]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/blazers-use-cap-space-to-sign-free-agent-pg-miller-2884.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2009 05:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Portland Trail Blazers have signed free agent guard Andre Miller.Terms of the deal were not disclosed.Miller averaged 16.3 points and 6.5 assists as a starter for the Philadelphia 76ers last season.Miller joins point guards Steve Blake and Jerryd Bayl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-07-25]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-2876.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2009 05:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Greg Oden is in Team USA's mini-camp this week at Las Vegas, hoping to show his offseason workouts have resulted in improvement of the play of the 7-foot center who was inconsistent as a rookie last season. "We want to see progress," general manager K]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-07-25]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-2877.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2009 05:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Victor Clavert, F, 6-9, Spain (first round) -- Blazers have no room on their 2009-10 roster for the 20-year-old prospect, who will remain playing professionally in Spain for at least another season. Jeff Pendergraph, F, 6-9, Arizona State (se]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-07-25]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-2878.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2009 05:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Trail Blazers, who have struck out twice in attempts to add major pieces to their 2009-10 roster, continue to work at landing veteran talent. Portland has missed on Hedo Turkoglu, who spurned the Blazers for Toronto, and Paul Millsap, whose four-year,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miller blazes trail to Portland ]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/miller-blazes-trail-to-portland-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2009 05:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Andre Miller wasn't Portland's first choice in NBA free agency, but he's the choice they ended up with.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blazers use cap space to sign free agent PG Miller 2009-07-25]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/blazers-use-cap-space-to-sign-free-agent-pg-miller-2880.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2009 05:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Portland Trail Blazers have signed free agent guard Andre Miller.Terms of the deal were not disclosed.Miller averaged 16.3 points and 6.5 assists as a starter for the Philadelphia 76ers last season.Miller joins point guards Steve Blake and Jerryd Bayl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blazers sign free agent G Andre Miller]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/blazers-sign-free-agent-g-andre-miller.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2009 05:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Portland Trail Blazers signed veteran free agent guard Andre Miller to a three-year, $21 million deal on Friday.Miller, whose NBA career has spanned 10 seasons with four teams, averaged 16.3 points and 6.5 assists as a starter for the Philadelphia 76e]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blazers use cap space to sign free agent PG Miller]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/blazers-use-cap-space-to-sign-free-agent-pg-miller.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2009 05:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Portland Trail Blazers have signed free agent guard Andre Miller.Terms of the deal were not disclosed.Miller averaged 16.3 points and 6.5 assists as a starter for the Philadelphia 76ers last season.Miller joins point guards Steve Blake and Jerryd Bayl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-07-24]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-2873.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2009 05:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Trail Blazers, who have struck out twice in attempts to add major pieces to their 2009-10 roster, continue to work at landing veteran talent. Portland has missed on Hedo Turkoglu, who spurned the Blazers for Toronto, and Paul Millsap, whose four-year,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-07-24]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-2874.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2009 05:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[-C Greg Oden is in Team USA's mini-camp this week at Las Vegas, hoping to show his offseason workouts have resulted in improvement of the play of the 7-foot center who was inconsistent as a rookie last season. "We want to see progress," general manager Ke]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-07-24]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-2875.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2009 05:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Victor Clavert, F, 6-9, Spain (first round) -- Blazers have no room on their 2009-10 roster for the 20-year-old prospect, who will remain playing professionally in Spain for at least another season. Jeff Pendergraph, F, 6-9, Arizona State (se]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-07-24]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-2868.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2009 05:35:28 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Trail Blazers, who have struck out twice in attempts to add major pieces to their 2009-10 roster, continue to work at landing veteran talent. Portland has missed on Hedo Turkoglu, who spurned the Blazers for Toronto, and Paul Millsap, whose four-year,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-07-24]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-2869.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2009 05:35:28 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[-C Greg Oden is in Team USA's mini-camp this week at Las Vegas, hoping to show his offseason workouts have resulted in improvement of the play of the 7-foot center who was inconsistent as a rookie last season. "We want to see progress," general manager Ke]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-07-24]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-2870.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2009 05:35:28 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Victor Clavert, F, 6-9, Spain (first round) -- Blazers have no room on their 2009-10 roster for the 20-year-old prospect, who will remain playing professionally in Spain for at least another season. Jeff Pendergraph, F, 6-9, Arizona State (se]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-07-14]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-2865.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 05:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Victor Clavert, F, 6-9, Spain (first round) -- Blazers have no room on their 2009-10 roster for the 20-year-old prospect, who will remain playing professionally in Spain for at least another season. Jeff Pendergraph, F, 6-9, Arizona State (se]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-07-14]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-2866.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 05:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--With Hedo Turkoglu in the rear mirror, the Blazers turned their sights to a short list of perhaps a half-dozen players, starting with Utah forward Paul Millsap, a restricted free agent whom Pritchard has coveted for some time. The Blazers gave Millsap a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-07-14]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-2867.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 05:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hedo Turkoglu's decision to have his wife spend her winters in Toronto was a blast of north-of-the-border frigid water in the kisser to general manager Kevin Pritchard and the Trail Blazer organization. Turkoglu, 30, passed on Portland's five-year, $50 mi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-07-14]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-2862.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2009 05:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Victor Clavert, F, 6-9, Spain (first round) -- Blazers have no room on their 2009-10 roster for the 20-year-old prospect, who will remain playing professionally in Spain for at least another season. Jeff Pendergraph, F, 6-9, Arizona State (se]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-07-14]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-2863.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2009 05:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--With Hedo Turkoglu in the rear mirror, the Blazers turned their sights to a short list of perhaps a half-dozen players, starting with Utah forward Paul Millsap, a restricted free agent whom Pritchard has coveted for some time. The Blazers gave Millsap a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-07-14]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-2864.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2009 05:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hedo Turkoglu's decision to have his wife spend her winters in Toronto was a blast of north-of-the-border frigid water in the kisser to general manager Kevin Pritchard and the Trail Blazer organization. Turkoglu, 30, passed on Portland's five-year, $50 mi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Griffin among rising stars at Summer League]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/griffin-among-rising-stars-at-summer-league.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2009 05:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Blake Griffin has the pressure of being a top pick, but he's shown during summer league that he can handle it, Chris Tomasson says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-07-14]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-2859.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2009 05:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Victor Clavert, F, 6-9, Spain (first round) -- Blazers have no room on their 2009-10 roster for the 20-year-old prospect, who will remain playing professionally in Spain for at least another season. 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But first, they might want to make some tweaks.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[It would be a stretch, but Cavs have a chance at getting Frye ]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/it-would-be-a-stretch-but-cavs-have-a-chance-at-getting-frye-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2009 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CAVS AND FREE AGENCY]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NUGGETS BRIEFS ]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/nuggets-briefs-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2009 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MELO CONFIDENT]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rich getting richer in free agency 2009-07-09]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/rich-getting-richer-in-free-agency-2803.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2009 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Starting with the Spurs' pre-draft trade and ending with the C's getting 'Sheed, Randy Hill says the haves are crushing the have-nots.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[High expectations ]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/high-expectations-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Not since Tim Duncan arrived in 1997 or maybe Tony Parker in 2001 has there been such anticipation to see aSpurs rookie in action. 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Jeff Pendergraph, F, 6-9, Arizona State (se]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-07-02]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-2794.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2009 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[More than anything, the Trail Blazers cleared up their situation at point guard and positioned themselves for a nice run in free agency this summer with their maneuvers in the NBA draft. The Blazers drafted Spanish forward Victor Claver as a future pick a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Turkoglu cuts off talks with Blazers 2009-07-04]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/report-turkoglu-cuts-off-talks-with-blazers-2791.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Free-agent forward Hedo Turkoglu and the Portland Trail Blazers have ended contract talks, a person close to the team confirmed Friday.The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because of the sensitive nature of the negotiations.Turkoglu's agent, Lon]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raptors reach deal with Turkoglu]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/raptors-reach-deal-with-turkoglu.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2009 05:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Turkoglu signs deal with Raptors ]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/turkoglu-signs-deal-with-raptors-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2009 05:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In a sudden rush at the end of a frenzied week, theTorontoRaptors have remade their roster and signed free-agent forward Hedo Turkoglu, The Globe and Mail has confirmed.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Turkoglu cuts off talks with Blazers 2009-07-04]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/report-turkoglu-cuts-off-talks-with-blazers-2786.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2009 05:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Free-agent forward Hedo Turkoglu and the Portland Trail Blazers have ended contract talks, a person close to the team confirmed Friday.The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because of the sensitive nature of the negotiations.Turkoglu's agent, Lon]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA's worst cap-killing contracts]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/nba-s-worst-cap-killing-contracts.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2009 05:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Why are so few teams able to bid on free agents? 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Jeff Pendergraph, F, 6-9, Arizona State (se]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-07-02]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-2790.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2009 05:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[More than anything, the Trail Blazers cleared up their situation at point guard and positioned themselves for a nice run in free agency this summer with their maneuvers in the NBA draft. 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Jeff Pendergraph, F, 6-9, Arizona State (se]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-07-02]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-2783.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[More than anything, the Trail Blazers cleared up their situation at point guard and positioned themselves for a nice run in free agency this summer with their maneuvers in the NBA draft. The Blazers drafted Spanish forward Victor Claver as a future pick a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-07-02]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-2776.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Victor Clavert (pronounced "Clu-VAIR") is a 6-9, 225-pound combo forward who won't turn 21 until Aug. 30. 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Jeff Pendergraph, F, 6-9, Arizona State (se]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-07-02]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-2778.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[More than anything, the Trail Blazers cleared up their situation at point guard and positioned themselves for a nice run in free agency this summer with their maneuvers in the NBA draft. The Blazers drafted Spanish forward Victor Claver as a future pick a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-07-02]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-2771.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 05:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Victor Clavert (pronounced "Clu-VAIR") is a 6-9, 225-pound combo forward who won't turn 21 until Aug. 30. 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The Blazers drafted Spanish forward Victor Claver as a future pick a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-06-28]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-2766.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Victor Clavert (pronounced "Clu-VAIR") is a 6-9, 225-pound combo forward who won't turn 21 until Aug. 30. 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Jeff Pendergraph, F, 6-9, Arizona State (se]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-06-28]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-2761.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[More than anything, the Trail Blazers cleared up their situation at point guard and positioned themselves for a nice run in free agency this summer with their maneuvers in the NBA draft. The Blazers drafted Spanish forward Victor Claver as a future pick a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-06-28]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-2762.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Victor Clavert (pronounced "Clu-VAIR") is a 6-9, 225-pound combo forward who won't turn 21 until Aug. 30. 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He had declared for the draft a year ago and worked out for the Blazers in Portland, then pulled his name off the list and played professionally in]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-06-27]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-2756.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Victor Clavert, F, 6-9, Spain (first round) -- Blazers have no room on their 2009-10 roster for the 20-year-old prospect, who will remain playing professionally in Spain for at least another season. Jeff Pendergraph, F, 6-9, Arizona State (se]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Foye, Miller welcomed]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/foye-miller-welcomed.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheWashingtonWizards entered the NBA lottery in May hoping to get the No. 2 pick of the draft so they could select Spanish point guard Ricky Rubio. But they instead landed the fifth pick, and Tuesday - with the belief that he wouldn't be on the board by t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz: Korver selected to USA Basketball mini-camp ]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/utah-jazz-korver-selected-to-usa-basketball-mini-camp-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 05:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jazz guard Kyle Korver will join Ronnie Brewer and Paul Millsap among 25 players set to take part in a USA Basketball mini-camp next month in Las Vegas.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[2009 NBA Draft pick-by-pick analysis]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/2009-nba-draft-pick-by-pick-analysis.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 05:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2009 NBA DRAFT: Second RoundPickTeamPlayerPos.HeightWeightSchool/CountryClass31.Kings Blake Griffin PF6-10252OklahomaSophomoreThe Clippers have a brand new training facility and Blake Griffin is genuinely excited about leaving Oklahoma and moving to Los A]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA DRAFT]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/nba-draft.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 05:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Less than an hour before theNBA draft last year, Ohio State coach Thad Matta finished a phone conversation with a league official, walked into a room where his assistants sat and told them that Kosta Koufos would be selected by Indiana with the 11th overa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[For 76ers, NBA draft is a crapshoot ]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/for-76ers-nba-draft-is-a-crapshoot-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 05:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Here is the simple truth about tonight's NBA draft at New York's Madison Square Garden: It's unpredictable.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Goodman's Mock Draft: What's Minnesota's plan?]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/goodman-s-mock-draft-what-s-minnesota-s-plan-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 05:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Minnesota now has four first-round picks and Jeff Goodman's final mock draft has a hunch on who they'll take.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[2009 NBA mock draft: Version 4.0]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/2009-nba-mock-draft-version-4-0.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 05:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hasheem Thabeet and Blake Griffin are ready to hear their names called. NBADraft.net unveils its final mock draft to get you ready.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mavericks, Trail Blazers swap 1st-round picks]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/mavericks-trail-blazers-swap-1st-round-picks.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 05:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Portland Trail Blazers dipped into their collection of picks in the NBA draft, acquiring No. 22 from the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday in exchange for No. 24 and two second-rounders.The Trail Blazers still have the 33rd, 38th and 55 picks in Thursday']]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mavs, Blazers swap first-round picks]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/mavs-blazers-swap-first-round-picks.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 05:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Portland Trail Blazers have moved up to the 22nd pick in the NBA draft, giving the Dallas Mavericks the No. 24 pick and two second-rounders in exchange.The Mavs got Portland's second-rounder this year, which is No. 56 overall. Dallas did not have a se]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-06-24]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-2745.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 05:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--After bringing in mostly candidates for the second round in previous workouts at their Tualatin training facility, the Blazers auditioned three potential first-round picks Wednesday: forwards Tyler Hansbrough of North Carolina and Derrick Brown of Xavie]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-06-24]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-2746.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 05:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Brandon Roy. 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Blake expects Portland to trade one of its po]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Curry, Hansbrough worth watching in draft 2009-06-25]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/curry-hansbrough-worth-watching-in-draft-2748.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 05:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Stephen Curry and Ty Hansbrough were college studs. Most GMs doubt they'll be NBA stars. Michael Rosenberg says that's a mistake.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-06-24]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-2736.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 05:35:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--After bringing in mostly candidates for the second round in previous workouts at their Tualatin training facility, the Blazers auditioned three potential first-round picks Wednesday: forwards Tyler Hansbrough of North Carolina and Derrick Brown of Xavie]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-06-24]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-2737.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 05:35:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Brandon Roy. The two-time all-star stepped it up this season, ranking 10th in the NBA in scoring (22.6) while averaging 5.1 assists, 4.7 rebounds and a team-high 1.13 steals. His leadership skills are increasing, and he's one of the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-06-24]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-2738.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 05:35:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If the Trail Blazers select a point guard with the No. 24 pick in next Thursday's NBA draft -- since there are about 10 of them poised to go in the first round -- it seems likely it won't surprise Steve Blake. Blake expects Portland to trade one of its po]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Curry, Hansbrough worth watching in draft]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/curry-hansbrough-worth-watching-in-draft.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 05:35:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Stephen Curry and Ty Hansbrough were college studs. Most GMs doubt they'll be NBA stars. Michael Rosenberg says that's a mistake.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Past drafts haunt team ]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/past-drafts-haunt-team-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 05:35:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Sins from past drafts can haunt NBA franchises for years.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[2009 NBA mock draft: Version 3.0]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/2009-nba-mock-draft-version-3-0.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 05:35:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A one-and-done college career seems to have worked out fine for Tyreke Evans. He's rocketing up our latest mock draft.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[2009 NBA Mock Draft: It's Blake and bad weather ]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/2009-nba-mock-draft-it-s-blake-and-bad-weather-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For 16 of the past 22 days here on the East Coast, it has rained.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[VINCE OF TIDES - WAVE OF RUMORS, NO SUBSTANCE TO CARTER TRADE TALKS ]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/vince-of-tides-wave-of-rumors-no-substance-to-carter-trade-talks-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[WOULDNets owner Bruce Ratner love to reduce payroll? Other than a select few, what NBA owner doesn't?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-06-21]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-2733.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--After bringing in mostly candidates for the second round in previous workouts at their Tualatin training facility, the Blazers auditioned three potential first-round picks Wednesday: forwards Tyler Hansbrough of North Carolina and Derrick Brown of Xavie]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-06-21]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-2734.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Brandon Roy. 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Blake expects Portland to trade one of its po]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-06-21]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-2727.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 05:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--After bringing in mostly candidates for the second round in previous workouts at their Tualatin training facility, the Blazers auditioned three potential first-round picks Wednesday: forwards Tyler Hansbrough of North Carolina and Derrick Brown of Xavie]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-06-21]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-2728.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 05:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Brandon Roy. 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Blake expects Portland to trade one of its po]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Goodman's mock draft: Who should get picked 2009-06-17]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/goodman-s-mock-draft-who-should-get-picked-2730.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 05:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Memphis star Tyreke Evans will be on the board when the Grizzlies pick. But will they take him? Jeff Goodman unveils his mock draft.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-06-21]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-2722.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2009 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--After bringing in mostly candidates for the second round in previous workouts at their Tualatin training facility, the Blazers auditioned three potential first-round picks Wednesday: forwards Tyler Hansbrough of North Carolina and Derrick Brown of Xavie]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-06-21]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-2723.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2009 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Brandon Roy. 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Blake expects Portland to trade one of its po]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weak 2009 class ends streak of strong drafts]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/weak-2009-class-ends-streak-of-strong-drafts.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2009 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ever since the LeBron-Carmelo-Wade class of '03, the NBA draft has been full of top-notch talent. Until now, NBADraft.net says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Goodman's mock draft: Who should get picked 2009-06-17]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/goodman-s-mock-draft-who-should-get-picked-2726.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2009 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Memphis star Tyreke Evans will be on the board when the Grizzlies pick. But will they take him? Jeff Goodman unveils his mock draft.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-06-20]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-2718.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2009 05:35:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If the Trail Blazers select a point guard with the No. 24 pick in next Thursday's NBA draft -- since there are about 10 of them poised to go in the first round -- it seems likely it won't surprise Steve Blake. Blake expects Portland to trade one of its po]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-06-20]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-2719.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2009 05:35:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--After bringing in mostly candidates for the second round in previous workouts at their Tualatin training facility, the Blazers auditioned three potential first-round picks Wednesday: forwards Tyler Hansbrough of North Carolina and Derrick Brown of Xavie]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-06-20]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-2720.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2009 05:35:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Brandon Roy. 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Jeff Goodman unveils his mock draft.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-06-19]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-2714.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2009 05:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--After bringing in mostly candidates for the second round in previous workouts at their Tualatin training facility, the Blazers auditioned three potential first-round picks Wednesday: forwards Tyler Hansbrough of North Carolina and Derrick Brown of Xavie]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-06-19]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-2715.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2009 05:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Brandon Roy. 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Blake expects Portland to trade one of its po]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Goodman's mock draft: Who should get picked 2009-06-17]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/goodman-s-mock-draft-who-should-get-picked-2717.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2009 05:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Memphis star Tyreke Evans will be on the board when the Grizzlies pick. But will they take him? Jeff Goodman unveils his mock draft.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-06-15]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-2709.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Greg Oden is going to get plenty of coaching attention this summer. That's according to Trail Blazer general manager Kevin Pritchard, who says assistant coach Bill Bayno will be specially assigned to work with the 7-foot center. "We feel good about Bayno ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-06-15]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-2710.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Blazers have team options on guard Steve Blake ($4.0 million) and forward Travis Outlaw ($3.6 million) that can be exercised on July 1, but it sounds as if both will remain with the club -- unless a trade is made, of course. "I don't see a scenario ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-06-15]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-2711.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Brandon Roy. 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Jeff Goodman unveils his mock draft.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[2009 NBA mock draft: Version 2.0]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/2009-nba-mock-draft-version-2-0.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now that we know for certain who's in the draft pool (and who's out), we bust out our second mock draft of the season.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-06-15]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-2704.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Greg Oden is going to get plenty of coaching attention this summer. That's according to Trail Blazer general manager Kevin Pritchard, who says assistant coach Bill Bayno will be specially assigned to work with the 7-foot center. "We feel good about Bayno ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-06-15]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-2705.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Blazers have team options on guard Steve Blake ($4.0 million) and forward Travis Outlaw ($3.6 million) that can be exercised on July 1, but it sounds as if both will remain with the club -- unless a trade is made, of course. "I don't see a scenario ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-06-15]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-2706.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Brandon Roy. The two-time all-star stepped it up this season, ranking 10th in the NBA in scoring (22.6) while averaging 5.1 assists, 4.7 rebounds and a team-high 1.13 steals. His leadership skills are increasing, and he's one of the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Goodman's mock draft: Who should get picked 2009-06-17]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/goodman-s-mock-draft-who-should-get-picked-2707.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Memphis star Tyreke Evans will be on the board when the Grizzlies pick. But will they take him? Jeff Goodman unveils his mock draft.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY  2009-05-21]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/rockets-summary--2708.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[More work ahead]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-06-15]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-2699.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Greg Oden is going to get plenty of coaching attention this summer. That's according to Trail Blazer general manager Kevin Pritchard, who says assistant coach Bill Bayno will be specially assigned to work with the 7-foot center. "We feel good about Bayno ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-06-15]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-2700.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Blazers have team options on guard Steve Blake ($4.0 million) and forward Travis Outlaw ($3.6 million) that can be exercised on July 1, but it sounds as if both will remain with the club -- unless a trade is made, of course. "I don't see a scenario ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-06-15]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-2701.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Brandon Roy. The two-time all-star stepped it up this season, ranking 10th in the NBA in scoring (22.6) while averaging 5.1 assists, 4.7 rebounds and a team-high 1.13 steals. His leadership skills are increasing, and he's one of the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY  2009-05-21]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/rockets-summary--2702.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[More work ahead]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-06-12]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-2695.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Greg Oden is going to get plenty of coaching attention this summer. That's according to Trail Blazer general manager Kevin Pritchard, who says assistant coach Bill Bayno will be specially assigned to work with the 7-foot center. "We feel good about Bayno ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-06-12]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-2696.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Blazers have team options on guard Steve Blake ($4.0 million) and forward Travis Outlaw ($3.6 million) that can be exercised on July 1, but it sounds as if both will remain with the club -- unless a trade is made, of course. "I don't see a scenario ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-06-12]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-2697.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Brandon Roy. The two-time all-star stepped it up this season, ranking 10th in the NBA in scoring (22.6) while averaging 5.1 assists, 4.7 rebounds and a team-high 1.13 steals. His leadership skills are increasing, and he's one of the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY  2009-05-21]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/rockets-summary--2698.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[More work ahead]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-06-12]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-2691.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2009 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Greg Oden is going to get plenty of coaching attention this summer. That's according to Trail Blazer general manager Kevin Pritchard, who says assistant coach Bill Bayno will be specially assigned to work with the 7-foot center. "We feel good about Bayno ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-06-12]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-2692.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2009 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Blazers have team options on guard Steve Blake ($4.0 million) and forward Travis Outlaw ($3.6 million) that can be exercised on July 1, but it sounds as if both will remain with the club -- unless a trade is made, of course. "I don't see a scenario ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-06-12]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-2693.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2009 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Brandon Roy. The two-time all-star stepped it up this season, ranking 10th in the NBA in scoring (22.6) while averaging 5.1 assists, 4.7 rebounds and a team-high 1.13 steals. His leadership skills are increasing, and he's one of the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY  2009-05-21]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/rockets-summary--2694.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2009 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[More work ahead]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-06-12]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-2687.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Greg Oden is going to get plenty of coaching attention this summer. That's according to Trail Blazer general manager Kevin Pritchard, who says assistant coach Bill Bayno will be specially assigned to work with the 7-foot center. "We feel good about Bayno ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-06-12]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-2688.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Blazers have team options on guard Steve Blake ($4.0 million) and forward Travis Outlaw ($3.6 million) that can be exercised on July 1, but it sounds as if both will remain with the club -- unless a trade is made, of course. "I don't see a scenario ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-06-12]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-2689.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Brandon Roy. The two-time all-star stepped it up this season, ranking 10th in the NBA in scoring (22.6) while averaging 5.1 assists, 4.7 rebounds and a team-high 1.13 steals. His leadership skills are increasing, and he's one of the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY  2009-05-21]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/rockets-summary--2690.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[More work ahead]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-06-12]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-2683.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2009 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Greg Oden is going to get plenty of coaching attention this summer. That's according to Trail Blazer general manager Kevin Pritchard, who says assistant coach Bill Bayno will be specially assigned to work with the 7-foot center. "We feel good about Bayno ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-06-12]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-2684.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2009 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Blazers have team options on guard Steve Blake ($4.0 million) and forward Travis Outlaw ($3.6 million) that can be exercised on July 1, but it sounds as if both will remain with the club -- unless a trade is made, of course. "I don't see a scenario ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-06-12]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-2685.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2009 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Brandon Roy. The two-time all-star stepped it up this season, ranking 10th in the NBA in scoring (22.6) while averaging 5.1 assists, 4.7 rebounds and a team-high 1.13 steals. His leadership skills are increasing, and he's one of the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY  2009-05-21]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/rockets-summary--2686.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2009 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[More work ahead]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[UH narrows search for AD to 6 candidates Half the field has experience with capital projects on campuses UH: Maggard's right-han]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/uh-narrows-search-for-ad-to-6-candidates-half-the-field-has-experience-with-capital-projects-on-campuses-uh-maggard-s-right-hand-man-among-those-in-mix-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2009 05:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[THE LIST]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-06-10]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-2679.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2009 05:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Blazers have team options on guard Steve Blake ($4.0 million) and forward Travis Outlaw ($3.6 million) that can be exercised on July 1, but it sounds as if both will remain with the club -- unless a trade is made, of course. "I don't see a scenario ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-06-10]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-2680.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2009 05:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Brandon Roy. The two-time all-star stepped it up this season, ranking 10th in the NBA in scoring (22.6) while averaging 5.1 assists, 4.7 rebounds and a team-high 1.13 steals. His leadership skills are increasing, and he's one of the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-06-10]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-2681.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2009 05:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Greg Oden is going to get plenty of coaching attention this summer. That's according to Trail Blazer general manager Kevin Pritchard, who says assistant coach Bill Bayno will be specially assigned to work with the 7-foot center. "We feel good about Bayno ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY  2009-05-21]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/rockets-summary--2682.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2009 05:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[More work ahead]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-06-10]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-2674.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2009 05:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Blazers have team options on guard Steve Blake ($4.0 million) and forward Travis Outlaw ($3.6 million) that can be exercised on July 1, but it sounds as if both will remain with the club -- unless a trade is made, of course. "I don't see a scenario ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-06-10]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-2675.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2009 05:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Brandon Roy. The two-time all-star stepped it up this season, ranking 10th in the NBA in scoring (22.6) while averaging 5.1 assists, 4.7 rebounds and a team-high 1.13 steals. His leadership skills are increasing, and he's one of the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-06-10]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-2676.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2009 05:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Greg Oden is going to get plenty of coaching attention this summer. That's according to Trail Blazer general manager Kevin Pritchard, who says assistant coach Bill Bayno will be specially assigned to work with the 7-foot center. "We feel good about Bayno ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY  2009-05-21]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/rockets-summary--2677.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2009 05:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[More work ahead]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-06-08]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-2670.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2009 05:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Brandon Roy. The two-time all-star stepped it up this season, ranking 10th in the NBA in scoring (22.6) while averaging 5.1 assists, 4.7 rebounds and a team-high 1.13 steals. His leadership skills are increasing, and he's one of the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-06-08]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-2671.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2009 05:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Greg Oden is going to get plenty of coaching attention this summer. That's according to Trail Blazer general manager Kevin Pritchard, who says assistant coach Bill Bayno will be specially assigned to work with the 7-foot center. "We feel good about Bayno ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-06-08]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-2672.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2009 05:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Blazers have team options on guard Steve Blake ($4.0 million) and forward Travis Outlaw ($3.6 million) that can be exercised on July 1, but it sounds as if both will remain with the club -- unless a trade is made, of course. "I don't see a scenario ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY  2009-05-21]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/rockets-summary--2673.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2009 05:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[More work ahead]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-06-07]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-2666.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2009 05:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Blazers have team options on guard Steve Blake ($4.0 million) and forward Travis Outlaw ($3.6 million) that can be exercised on July 1, but it sounds as if both will remain with the club -- unless a trade is made, of course. "I don't see a scenario ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-06-07]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-2667.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2009 05:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Brandon Roy. The two-time all-star stepped it up this season, ranking 10th in the NBA in scoring (22.6) while averaging 5.1 assists, 4.7 rebounds and a team-high 1.13 steals. His leadership skills are increasing, and he's one of the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-06-07]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-2668.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2009 05:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Greg Oden is going to get plenty of coaching attention this summer. That's according to Trail Blazer general manager Kevin Pritchard, who says assistant coach Bill Bayno will be specially assigned to work with the 7-foot center. "We feel good about Bayno ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY  2009-05-21]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/rockets-summary--2669.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2009 05:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[More work ahead]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-06-07]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-2662.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2009 05:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Blazers have team options on guard Steve Blake ($4.0 million) and forward Travis Outlaw ($3.6 million) that can be exercised on July 1, but it sounds as if both will remain with the club -- unless a trade is made, of course. "I don't see a scenario ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-06-07]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-2663.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2009 05:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Brandon Roy. The two-time all-star stepped it up this season, ranking 10th in the NBA in scoring (22.6) while averaging 5.1 assists, 4.7 rebounds and a team-high 1.13 steals. His leadership skills are increasing, and he's one of the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-06-07]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-2664.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2009 05:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Greg Oden is going to get plenty of coaching attention this summer. That's according to Trail Blazer general manager Kevin Pritchard, who says assistant coach Bill Bayno will be specially assigned to work with the 7-foot center. "We feel good about Bayno ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY  2009-05-21]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/rockets-summary--2665.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2009 05:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[More work ahead]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-06-06]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-2658.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2009 05:35:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Brandon Roy. The two-time all-star stepped it up this season, ranking 10th in the NBA in scoring (22.6) while averaging 5.1 assists, 4.7 rebounds and a team-high 1.13 steals. His leadership skills are increasing, and he's one of the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-06-06]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-2659.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2009 05:35:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Blazers have team options on guard Steve Blake ($4.0 million) and forward Travis Outlaw ($3.6 million) that can be exercised on July 1, but it sounds as if both will remain with the club -- unless a trade is made, of course. "I don't see a scenario ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-06-06]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-2660.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2009 05:35:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Greg Oden is going to get plenty of coaching attention this summer. That's according to Trail Blazer general manager Kevin Pritchard, who says assistant coach Bill Bayno will be specially assigned to work with the 7-foot center. "We feel good about Bayno ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY  2009-05-21]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/rockets-summary--2661.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2009 05:35:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[More work ahead]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-06-05]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-2653.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2009 05:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Brandon Roy. The two-time all-star stepped it up this season, ranking 10th in the NBA in scoring (22.6) while averaging 5.1 assists, 4.7 rebounds and a team-high 1.13 steals. His leadership skills are increasing, and he's one of the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-06-05]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-2654.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2009 05:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Greg Oden is going to get plenty of coaching attention this summer. That's according to Trail Blazer general manager Kevin Pritchard, who says assistant coach Bill Bayno will be specially assigned to work with the 7-foot center. "We feel good about Bayno ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-06-05]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-2655.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2009 05:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Blazers have team options on guard Steve Blake ($4.0 million) and forward Travis Outlaw ($3.6 million) that can be exercised on July 1, but it sounds as if both will remain with the club -- unless a trade is made, of course. "I don't see a scenario ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[One-and-done players leave behind a mess]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/one-and-done-players-leave-behind-a-mess.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2009 05:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For every raucous cheer Derrick Rose elicited from fans of the University of Memphis men's Basketball team in his one season in 2007-08, he now draws a different cry.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY  2009-05-21]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/rockets-summary--2657.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2009 05:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[More work ahead]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Goodman's mock draft: Who should get picked]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/goodman-s-mock-draft-who-should-get-picked.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2009 05:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Memphis star Tyreke Evans will be on the board when the Grizzlies pick. But will they take him? Jeff Goodman unveils his mock draft.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-06-03]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-2649.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2009 05:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tom Penn is staying in Portland, but with a different title. The Trail Blazers' assistant general manager, who turned down an offer to become the general manager of the Minnesota Timberwolves, has been promoted to Blazers' vice president/basketball operat]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-06-03]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-2650.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2009 05:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Former Blazer Brian Grant said he has been deluged with phone calls and e-mails from not only former coaches and teammates, but also the public, after news broke that he is afflicted with young onset Parkinson's Disease. "We set up a Facebook site, and ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-06-03]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-2651.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2009 05:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Brandon Roy. The two-time all-star stepped it up this season, ranking 10th in the NBA in scoring (22.6) while averaging 5.1 assists, 4.7 rebounds and a team-high 1.13 steals. His leadership skills are increasing, and he's one of the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY  2009-05-21]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/rockets-summary--2652.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2009 05:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[More work ahead]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-06-03]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-2643.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2009 05:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tom Penn is staying in Portland, but with a different title. The Trail Blazers' assistant general manager, who turned down an offer to become the general manager of the Minnesota Timberwolves, has been promoted to Blazers' vice president/basketball operat]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-06-03]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-2644.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2009 05:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Former Blazer Brian Grant said he has been deluged with phone calls and e-mails from not only former coaches and teammates, but also the public, after news broke that he is afflicted with young onset Parkinson's Disease. "We set up a Facebook site, and ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-06-03]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-2645.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2009 05:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Brandon Roy. The two-time all-star stepped it up this season, ranking 10th in the NBA in scoring (22.6) while averaging 5.1 assists, 4.7 rebounds and a team-high 1.13 steals. His leadership skills are increasing, and he's one of the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trade options aren't attractive]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trade-options-aren-t-attractive.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2009 05:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[What will general manager Sam Presti do with the No. 3 pick in next month's draft?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY  2009-05-21]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/rockets-summary--2647.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2009 05:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[More work ahead]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-05-31]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-2639.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2009 05:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tom Penn is staying in Portland, but with a different title. The Trail Blazers' assistant general manager, who turned down an offer to become the general manager of the Minnesota Timberwolves, has been promoted to Blazers' vice president/basketball operat]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-05-31]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-2640.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2009 05:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Former Blazer Brian Grant said he has been deluged with phone calls and e-mails from not only former coaches and teammates, but also the public, after news broke that he is afflicted with young onset Parkinson's Disease. "We set up a Facebook site, and ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-05-31]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-2641.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2009 05:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Brandon Roy. The two-time all-star stepped it up this season, ranking 10th in the NBA in scoring (22.6) while averaging 5.1 assists, 4.7 rebounds and a team-high 1.13 steals. His leadership skills are increasing, and he's one of the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY  2009-05-21]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/rockets-summary--2642.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2009 05:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[More work ahead]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-05-31]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-2635.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2009 05:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tom Penn is staying in Portland, but with a different title. The Trail Blazers' assistant general manager, who turned down an offer to become the general manager of the Minnesota Timberwolves, has been promoted to Blazers' vice president/basketball operat]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-05-31]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-2636.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2009 05:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Former Blazer Brian Grant said he has been deluged with phone calls and e-mails from not only former coaches and teammates, but also the public, after news broke that he is afflicted with young onset Parkinson's Disease. "We set up a Facebook site, and ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-05-31]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-2637.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2009 05:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Brandon Roy. The two-time all-star stepped it up this season, ranking 10th in the NBA in scoring (22.6) while averaging 5.1 assists, 4.7 rebounds and a team-high 1.13 steals. His leadership skills are increasing, and he's one of the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY  2009-05-21]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/rockets-summary--2638.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2009 05:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[More work ahead]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-05-31]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-2631.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2009 05:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tom Penn is staying in Portland, but with a different title. The Trail Blazers' assistant general manager, who turned down an offer to become the general manager of the Minnesota Timberwolves, has been promoted to Blazers' vice president/basketball operat]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-05-31]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-2632.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2009 05:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Former Blazer Brian Grant said he has been deluged with phone calls and e-mails from not only former coaches and teammates, but also the public, after news broke that he is afflicted with young onset Parkinson's Disease. "We set up a Facebook site, and ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-05-31]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-2633.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2009 05:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Brandon Roy. The two-time all-star stepped it up this season, ranking 10th in the NBA in scoring (22.6) while averaging 5.1 assists, 4.7 rebounds and a team-high 1.13 steals. His leadership skills are increasing, and he's one of the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY  2009-05-21]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/rockets-summary--2634.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2009 05:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[More work ahead]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-05-30]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-2627.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2009 05:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Former Blazer Brian Grant said he has been deluged with phone calls and e-mails from not only former coaches and teammates, but also the public, after news broke that he is afflicted with young onset Parkinson's Disease. "We set up a Facebook site, and ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-05-30]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-2628.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2009 05:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Brandon Roy. The two-time all-star stepped it up this season, ranking 10th in the NBA in scoring (22.6) while averaging 5.1 assists, 4.7 rebounds and a team-high 1.13 steals. His leadership skills are increasing, and he's one of the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-05-30]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-2629.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2009 05:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tom Penn is staying in Portland, but with a different title. The Trail Blazers' assistant general manager, who turned down an offer to become the general manager of the Minnesota Timberwolves, has been promoted to Blazers' vice president/basketball operat]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY  2009-05-21]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/rockets-summary--2630.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2009 05:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[More work ahead]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-05-29]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-2623.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2009 05:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Former Blazer Brian Grant said he has been deluged with phone calls and e-mails from not only former coaches and teammates, but also the public, after news broke that he is afflicted with young onset Parkinson's Disease. "We set up a Facebook site, and ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-05-29]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-2624.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2009 05:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Brandon Roy. The two-time all-star stepped it up this season, ranking 10th in the NBA in scoring (22.6) while averaging 5.1 assists, 4.7 rebounds and a team-high 1.13 steals. His leadership skills are increasing, and he's one of the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-05-29]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-2625.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2009 05:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tom Penn is staying in Portland, but with a different title. The Trail Blazers' assistant general manager, who turned down an offer to become the general manager of the Minnesota Timberwolves, has been promoted to Blazers' vice president/basketball operat]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY  2009-05-21]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/rockets-summary--2626.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2009 05:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[More work ahead]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-05-28]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-2619.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2009 05:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Former Blazer Brian Grant said he has been deluged with phone calls and e-mails from not only former coaches and teammates, but also the public, after news broke that he is afflicted with young onset Parkinson's Disease. "We set up a Facebook site, and ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-05-28]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-2620.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2009 05:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Brandon Roy. The two-time all-star stepped it up this season, ranking 10th in the NBA in scoring (22.6) while averaging 5.1 assists, 4.7 rebounds and a team-high 1.13 steals. His leadership skills are increasing, and he's one of the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-05-28]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-2621.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2009 05:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tom Penn is staying in Portland, but with a different title. The Trail Blazers' assistant general manager, who turned down an offer to become the general manager of the Minnesota Timberwolves, has been promoted to Blazers' vice president/basketball operat]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY  2009-05-21]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/rockets-summary--2622.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2009 05:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[More work ahead]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-05-26]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-2615.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2009 05:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tom Penn is staying in Portland, but with a different title. The Trail Blazers' assistant general manager, who turned down an offer to become the general manager of the Minnesota Timberwolves, has been promoted to Blazers' vice president/basketball operat]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-05-26]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-2616.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2009 05:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Former Blazer Brian Grant said he has been deluged with phone calls and e-mails from not only former coaches and teammates, but also the public, after news broke that he is afflicted with young onset Parkinson's Disease. "We set up a Facebook site, and ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-05-26]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-2617.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2009 05:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Brandon Roy. The two-time all-star stepped it up this season, ranking 10th in the NBA in scoring (22.6) while averaging 5.1 assists, 4.7 rebounds and a team-high 1.13 steals. His leadership skills are increasing, and he's one of the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY  2009-05-21]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/rockets-summary--2618.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2009 05:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[More work ahead]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-05-25]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-2611.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2009 05:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Brandon Roy. The two-time all-star stepped it up this season, ranking 10th in the NBA in scoring (22.6) while averaging 5.1 assists, 4.7 rebounds and a team-high 1.13 steals. His leadership skills are increasing, and he's one of the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-05-25]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-2612.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2009 05:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tom Penn is staying in Portland, but with a different title. The Trail Blazers' assistant general manager, who turned down an offer to become the general manager of the Minnesota Timberwolves, has been promoted to Blazers' vice president/basketball operat]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-05-25]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-2613.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2009 05:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Former Blazer Brian Grant said he has been deluged with phone calls and e-mails from not only former coaches and teammates, but also the public, after news broke that he is afflicted with young onset Parkinson's Disease. "We set up a Facebook site, and ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY  2009-05-21]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/rockets-summary--2614.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2009 05:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[More work ahead]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-05-24]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-2607.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2009 05:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Former Blazer Brian Grant said he has been deluged with phone calls and e-mails from not only former coaches and teammates, but also the public, after news broke that he is afflicted with young onset Parkinson's Disease. "We set up a Facebook site, and ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-05-24]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-2608.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2009 05:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Brandon Roy. The two-time all-star stepped it up this season, ranking 10th in the NBA in scoring (22.6) while averaging 5.1 assists, 4.7 rebounds and a team-high 1.13 steals. His leadership skills are increasing, and he's one of the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-05-24]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-2609.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2009 05:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tom Penn is staying in Portland, but with a different title. The Trail Blazers' assistant general manager, who turned down an offer to become the general manager of the Minnesota Timberwolves, has been promoted to Blazers' vice president/basketball operat]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY  2009-05-21]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/rockets-summary--2610.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2009 05:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[More work ahead]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-05-22]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-2603.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2009 05:35:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Former Blazer Brian Grant said he has been deluged with phone calls and e-mails from not only former coaches and teammates, but also the public, after news broke that he is afflicted with young onset Parkinson's Disease. "We set up a Facebook site, and ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-05-22]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-2604.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2009 05:35:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Brandon Roy. The two-time all-star stepped it up this season, ranking 10th in the NBA in scoring (22.6) while averaging 5.1 assists, 4.7 rebounds and a team-high 1.13 steals. His leadership skills are increasing, and he's one of the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-05-22]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-2605.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2009 05:35:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tom Penn is staying in Portland, but with a different title. The Trail Blazers' assistant general manager, who turned down an offer to become the general manager of the Minnesota Timberwolves, has been promoted to Blazers' vice president/basketball operat]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY  2009-05-21]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/rockets-summary--2606.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2009 05:35:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[More work ahead]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-05-22]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-2598.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2009 05:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Former Blazer Brian Grant said he has been deluged with phone calls and e-mails from not only former coaches and teammates, but also the public, after news broke that he is afflicted with young onset Parkinson's Disease. "We set up a Facebook site, and ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-05-22]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-2599.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2009 05:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Brandon Roy. The two-time all-star stepped it up this season, ranking 10th in the NBA in scoring (22.6) while averaging 5.1 assists, 4.7 rebounds and a team-high 1.13 steals. His leadership skills are increasing, and he's one of the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-05-22]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-2600.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2009 05:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tom Penn is staying in Portland, but with a different title. The Trail Blazers' assistant general manager, who turned down an offer to become the general manager of the Minnesota Timberwolves, has been promoted to Blazers' vice president/basketball operat]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poole: Clippers bolt past Warriors with one lucky strike ]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/poole-clippers-bolt-past-warriors-with-one-lucky-strike-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2009 05:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[FOR THE BETTER part of two decades the Warriors have languished in or near the damp, musty cellar of the Western Conference, where the only warmth came from company of theLosAngelesClippers.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY  2009-05-21]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/rockets-summary--2602.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2009 05:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[More work ahead]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-05-21]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-2594.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2009 05:35:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The trend continues upward. Over the past four years, the Trail Blazers have gone from an NBA-worst 21-61, to 32-50, to 41-41, all the way to 54-28 and a Northwest Division co-championship this season. Portland's first visit to the playoffs since 2003 end]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-05-21]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-2595.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2009 05:35:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Blazers ran their string of consecutive sellouts to 72 games, including playoffs, this season. Many believe the Rose Garden provides the best home-court advantage in the league. The players notice the support all around the city. "The atmosphere in ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-05-21]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-2596.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2009 05:35:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Brandon Roy. The two-time all-star stepped it up this season, ranking 10th in the NBA in scoring (22.6) while averaging 5.1 assists, 4.7 rebounds and a team-high 1.13 steals. His leadership skills are increasing, and he's one of the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY  2009-05-21]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/rockets-summary--2597.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2009 05:35:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[More work ahead]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-05-20]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-2588.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2009 05:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The trend continues upward. Over the past four years, the Trail Blazers have gone from an NBA-worst 21-61, to 32-50, to 41-41, all the way to 54-28 and a Northwest Division co-championship this season. Portland's first visit to the playoffs since 2003 end]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-05-20]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-2589.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2009 05:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Blazers ran their string of consecutive sellouts to 72 games, including playoffs, this season. Many believe the Rose Garden provides the best home-court advantage in the league. The players notice the support all around the city. "The atmosphere in ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-05-20]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-2590.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2009 05:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Brandon Roy. The two-time all-star stepped it up this season, ranking 10th in the NBA in scoring (22.6) while averaging 5.1 assists, 4.7 rebounds and a team-high 1.13 steals. His leadership skills are increasing, and he's one of the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mock NBA draft: The top 14 picks]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/mock-nba-draft-the-top-14-picks.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2009 05:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After winning the draft lottery, the Clippers are almost certain to select Blake Griffin. NBAdraft.net projects the top 14 picks.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presented By:]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/presented-by-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2009 05:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY  2009-05-20]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/rockets-summary--2593.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2009 05:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Wafer a free agent]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-05-18]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-2584.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The trend continues upward. Over the past four years, the Trail Blazers have gone from an NBA-worst 21-61, to 32-50, to 41-41, all the way to 54-28 and a Northwest Division co-championship this season. Portland's first visit to the playoffs since 2003 end]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-05-18]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-2585.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Blazers ran their string of consecutive sellouts to 72 games, including playoffs, this season. Many believe the Rose Garden provides the best home-court advantage in the league. The players notice the support all around the city. "The atmosphere in ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-05-18]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-2586.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Brandon Roy. The two-time all-star stepped it up this season, ranking 10th in the NBA in scoring (22.6) while averaging 5.1 assists, 4.7 rebounds and a team-high 1.13 steals. His leadership skills are increasing, and he's one of the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY  2009-05-19]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/rockets-summary--2587.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NBA PLAYOFFS]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-05-18]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-2580.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The trend continues upward. Over the past four years, the Trail Blazers have gone from an NBA-worst 21-61, to 32-50, to 41-41, all the way to 54-28 and a Northwest Division co-championship this season. Portland's first visit to the playoffs since 2003 end]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-05-18]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-2581.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Blazers ran their string of consecutive sellouts to 72 games, including playoffs, this season. Many believe the Rose Garden provides the best home-court advantage in the league. The players notice the support all around the city. "The atmosphere in ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-05-18]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-2582.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Brandon Roy. The two-time all-star stepped it up this season, ranking 10th in the NBA in scoring (22.6) while averaging 5.1 assists, 4.7 rebounds and a team-high 1.13 steals. His leadership skills are increasing, and he's one of the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY  2009-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/rockets-summary--2583.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Stern defends officials]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-05-15]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-2576.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Blazers ran their string of consecutive sellouts to 72 games, including playoffs, this season. Many believe the Rose Garden provides the best home-court advantage in the league. The players notice the support all around the city. "The atmosphere in ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-05-15]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-2577.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Brandon Roy. The two-time all-star stepped it up this season, ranking 10th in the NBA in scoring (22.6) while averaging 5.1 assists, 4.7 rebounds and a team-high 1.13 steals. His leadership skills are increasing, and he's one of the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-05-15]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-2578.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The trend continues upward. Over the past four years, the Trail Blazers have gone from an NBA-worst 21-61, to 32-50, to 41-41, all the way to 54-28 and a Northwest Division co-championship this season. Portland's first visit to the playoffs since 2003 end]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY  2009-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/rockets-summary--2579.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Stern defends officials]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roy joins elite list with all-NBA nod ]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/roy-joins-elite-list-with-all-nba-nod-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SUMMARY: He becomes the first Blazer to earn the honor in 17 years]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-05-15]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-2572.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Blazers ran their string of consecutive sellouts to 72 games, including playoffs, this season. Many believe the Rose Garden provides the best home-court advantage in the league. The players notice the support all around the city. "The atmosphere in ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-05-15]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-2573.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Brandon Roy. The two-time all-star stepped it up this season, ranking 10th in the NBA in scoring (22.6) while averaging 5.1 assists, 4.7 rebounds and a team-high 1.13 steals. His leadership skills are increasing, and he's one of the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-05-15]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-2574.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The trend continues upward. Over the past four years, the Trail Blazers have gone from an NBA-worst 21-61, to 32-50, to 41-41, all the way to 54-28 and a Northwest Division co-championship this season. Portland's first visit to the playoffs since 2003 end]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY  2009-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/rockets-summary--2575.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Stern defends officials]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-05-15]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-2565.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Blazers ran their string of consecutive sellouts to 72 games, including playoffs, this season. Many believe the Rose Garden provides the best home-court advantage in the league. The players notice the support all around the city. "The atmosphere in ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-05-15]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-2566.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Brandon Roy. The two-time all-star stepped it up this season, ranking 10th in the NBA in scoring (22.6) while averaging 5.1 assists, 4.7 rebounds and a team-high 1.13 steals. His leadership skills are increasing, and he's one of the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-05-15]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-2567.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The trend continues upward. Over the past four years, the Trail Blazers have gone from an NBA-worst 21-61, to 32-50, to 41-41, all the way to 54-28 and a Northwest Division co-championship this season. Portland's first visit to the playoffs since 2003 end]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[LeBron headlines All-NBA team ]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/lebron-headlines-all-nba-team-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK (AP) LeBron James should be getting used to sweeps by now.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY  2009-05-15]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/rockets-summary--2569.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[City life]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA PLAYOFFS 2009-05-05]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/nba-playoffs-2570.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There's no need to tip-toe around Ron Artest, well, unless you are trying to hide from him on the court.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-05-14]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-2560.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The trend continues upward. Over the past four years, the Trail Blazers have gone from an NBA-worst 21-61, to 32-50, to 41-41, all the way to 54-28 and a Northwest Division co-championship this season. Portland's first visit to the playoffs since 2003 end]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-05-14]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-2561.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Blazers ran their string of consecutive sellouts to 72 games, including playoffs, this season. Many believe the Rose Garden provides the best home-court advantage in the league. The players notice the support all around the city. "The atmosphere in ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-05-14]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-2562.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Brandon Roy. The two-time all-star stepped it up this season, ranking 10th in the NBA in scoring (22.6) while averaging 5.1 assists, 4.7 rebounds and a team-high 1.13 steals. His leadership skills are increasing, and he's one of the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY  2009-05-14]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/rockets-summary--2563.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Worth repeating]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA PLAYOFFS 2009-05-05]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/nba-playoffs-2564.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There's no need to tip-toe around Ron Artest, well, unless you are trying to hide from him on the court.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-05-13]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-2554.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Brandon Roy. The two-time all-star stepped it up this season, ranking 10th in the NBA in scoring (22.6) while averaging 5.1 assists, 4.7 rebounds and a team-high 1.13 steals. His leadership skills are increasing, and he's one of the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-05-13]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-2555.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Blazers ran their string of consecutive sellouts to 72 games, including playoffs, this season. Many believe the Rose Garden provides the best home-court advantage in the league. The players notice the support all around the city. "The atmosphere in ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-05-13]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-2556.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The trend continues upward. Over the past four years, the Trail Blazers have gone from an NBA-worst 21-61, to 32-50, to 41-41, all the way to 54-28 and a Northwest Division co-championship this season. Portland's first visit to the playoffs since 2003 end]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[FLAGRANT PROBLEM]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/flagrant-problem.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[HOUSTON]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY  2009-05-13]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/rockets-summary--2558.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dress for success]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA PLAYOFFS 2009-05-05]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/nba-playoffs-2559.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There's no need to tip-toe around Ron Artest, well, unless you are trying to hide from him on the court.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-05-12]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-2549.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Blazers ran their string of consecutive sellouts to 72 games, including playoffs, this season. Many believe the Rose Garden provides the best home-court advantage in the league. The players notice the support all around the city. "The atmosphere in ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-05-12]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-2550.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Brandon Roy. The two-time all-star stepped it up this season, ranking 10th in the NBA in scoring (22.6) while averaging 5.1 assists, 4.7 rebounds and a team-high 1.13 steals. His leadership skills are increasing, and he's one of the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-05-12]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-2551.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The trend continues upward. Over the past four years, the Trail Blazers have gone from an NBA-worst 21-61, to 32-50, to 41-41, all the way to 54-28 and a Northwest Division co-championship this season. Portland's first visit to the playoffs since 2003 end]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY  2009-05-12]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/rockets-summary--2552.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Reputation precedes]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA PLAYOFFS 2009-05-05]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/nba-playoffs-2553.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There's no need to tip-toe around Ron Artest, well, unless you are trying to hide from him on the court.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-05-11]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-2543.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 05:35:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Brandon Roy. The two-time all-star stepped it up this season, ranking 10th in the NBA in scoring (22.6) while averaging 5.1 assists, 4.7 rebounds and a team-high 1.13 steals. His leadership skills are increasing, and he's one of the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-05-11]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-2544.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 05:35:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Blazers ran their string of consecutive sellouts to 72 games, including playoffs, this season. Many believe the Rose Garden provides the best home-court advantage in the league. The players notice the support all around the city. "The atmosphere in ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-05-11]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-2545.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 05:35:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The trend continues upward. Over the past four years, the Trail Blazers have gone from an NBA-worst 21-61, to 32-50, to 41-41, all the way to 54-28 and a Northwest Division co-championship this season. Portland's first visit to the playoffs since 2003 end]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[It's time, Rodriguez says, for a change ]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/it-s-time-rodriguez-says-for-a-change-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 05:35:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SUMMARY: The backup point guard talks like his days with the Blazers are over and says he and Nate McMillan don't see eye to eye]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY  2009-05-08]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/rockets-summary--2547.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 05:35:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tough stuff]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA PLAYOFFS 2009-05-05]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/nba-playoffs-2548.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 05:35:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There's no need to tip-toe around Ron Artest, well, unless you are trying to hide from him on the court.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-05-10]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-2538.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Brandon Roy. The two-time all-star stepped it up this season, ranking 10th in the NBA in scoring (22.6) while averaging 5.1 assists, 4.7 rebounds and a team-high 1.13 steals. His leadership skills are increasing, and he's one of the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-05-10]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-2539.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Blazers ran their string of consecutive sellouts to 72 games, including playoffs, this season. Many believe the Rose Garden provides the best home-court advantage in the league. The players notice the support all around the city. "The atmosphere in ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-05-10]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-2540.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The trend continues upward. Over the past four years, the Trail Blazers have gone from an NBA-worst 21-61, to 32-50, to 41-41, all the way to 54-28 and a Northwest Division co-championship this season. Portland's first visit to the playoffs since 2003 end]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY  2009-05-08]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/rockets-summary--2541.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tough stuff]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA PLAYOFFS 2009-05-05]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/nba-playoffs-2542.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There's no need to tip-toe around Ron Artest, well, unless you are trying to hide from him on the court.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-05-09]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-2533.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Brandon Roy. The two-time all-star stepped it up this season, ranking 10th in the NBA in scoring (22.6) while averaging 5.1 assists, 4.7 rebounds and a team-high 1.13 steals. His leadership skills are increasing, and he's one of the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-05-09]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-2534.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The trend continues upward. Over the past four years, the Trail Blazers have gone from an NBA-worst 21-61, to 32-50, to 41-41, all the way to 54-28 and a Northwest Division co-championship this season. Portland's first visit to the playoffs since 2003 end]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-05-09]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-2535.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Blazers ran their string of consecutive sellouts to 72 games, including playoffs, this season. Many believe the Rose Garden provides the best home-court advantage in the league. The players notice the support all around the city. "The atmosphere in ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY  2009-05-08]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/rockets-summary--2536.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tough stuff]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA PLAYOFFS 2009-05-05]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/nba-playoffs-2537.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There's no need to tip-toe around Ron Artest, well, unless you are trying to hide from him on the court.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-05-08]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-2528.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Blazers ran their string of consecutive sellouts to 72 games, including playoffs, this season. Many believe the Rose Garden provides the best home-court advantage in the league. The players notice the support all around the city. "The atmosphere in ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-05-08]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-2529.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Brandon Roy. The two-time all-star stepped it up this season, ranking 10th in the NBA in scoring (22.6) while averaging 5.1 assists, 4.7 rebounds and a team-high 1.13 steals. His leadership skills are increasing, and he's one of the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-05-08]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-2530.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The trend continues upward. Over the past four years, the Trail Blazers have gone from an NBA-worst 21-61, to 32-50, to 41-41, all the way to 54-28 and a Northwest Division co-championship this season. Portland's first visit to the playoffs since 2003 end]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY  2009-05-08]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/rockets-summary--2531.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tough stuff]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA PLAYOFFS 2009-05-05]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/nba-playoffs-2532.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There's no need to tip-toe around Ron Artest, well, unless you are trying to hide from him on the court.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-05-07]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-2523.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 05:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Brandon Roy. The two-time all-star stepped it up this season, ranking 10th in the NBA in scoring (22.6) while averaging 5.1 assists, 4.7 rebounds and a team-high 1.13 steals. His leadership skills are increasing, and he's one of the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-05-07]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-2524.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 05:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The trend continues upward. Over the past four years, the Trail Blazers have gone from an NBA-worst 21-61, to 32-50, to 41-41, all the way to 54-28 and a Northwest Division co-championship this season. Portland's first visit to the playoffs since 2003 end]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-05-07]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-2525.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 05:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Blazers ran their string of consecutive sellouts to 72 games, including playoffs, this season. Many believe the Rose Garden provides the best home-court advantage in the league. The players notice the support all around the city. "The atmosphere in ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY  2009-05-07]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/rockets-summary--2526.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 05:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Let's get physical]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA PLAYOFFS 2009-05-05]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/nba-playoffs-2527.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 05:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There's no need to tip-toe around Ron Artest, well, unless you are trying to hide from him on the court.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-05-06]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-2517.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The trend continues upward. Over the past four years, the Trail Blazers have gone from an NBA-worst 21-61, to 32-50, to 41-41, all the way to 54-28 and a Northwest Division co-championship this season. Portland's first visit to the playoffs since 2003 end]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-05-06]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-2518.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Blazers ran their string of consecutive sellouts to 72 games, including playoffs, this season. Many believe the Rose Garden provides the best home-court advantage in the league. The players notice the support all around the city. "The atmosphere in ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-05-06]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-2519.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Brandon Roy. The two-time all-star stepped it up this season, ranking 10th in the NBA in scoring (22.6) while averaging 5.1 assists, 4.7 rebounds and a team-high 1.13 steals. His leadership skills are increasing, and he's one of the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[KOBE GOES WILD, IN BAD WAY ]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/kobe-goes-wild-in-bad-way-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA PLAYOFFS 2009-05-05]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/nba-playoffs-2521.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There's no need to tip-toe around Ron Artest, well, unless you are trying to hide from him on the court.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY  2009-05-06]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/rockets-summary--2522.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[No hard feelings]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-05-05]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-2511.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Trail Blazers ended their season on a losing note Thursday night, falling 92-76 at Houston to drop the first-round playoff series 4-2. But that's not the way the Blazers will remember the season. Three years removed from an NBA-worst 21-61 record, Por]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-05-05]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-2512.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LaMarcus Aldridge (26 points) and Brandon Roy (22) combined for 48 points, but their teammates found the Toyota Center confines very unfriendly Thursday night. Channing Frye, Nicolas Batum and Jerryd Bayless accounted for four baskets in the final two m]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-05-05]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-2513.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Blake, Shooting guard Brandon Roy, Small forward Rudy Fernandez, Power forward LaMarcus Aldridge, Center Joel Przybilla. Bench -- Forward Travis Outlaw, Center Greg Oden, Forward Channing Frye, Guard Sergio Rodrigue]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets getting serious again ROCKETS: No worry of overconfidence First-round win was fun for team, but Artest and Co. want to d]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/rockets-getting-serious-again-rockets-no-worry-of-overconfidence-first-round-win-was-fun-for-team-but-artest-and-co-want-to-do-more-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ron Artest was doing his stand-up routine, with Yao Ming roaring his approval to every one-liner. Yao was rocking backward, slapping Artest's back, going from giggles to guffaws at Artest's comic stylings.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA PLAYOFFS :: LAKERS VS. HOUSTON]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/nba-playoffs-lakers-vs-houston.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Any time theLakers feel a surge of overconfidence, Derek Fisher has some advice that goes something like this: Remember Boston, Game 6.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY  2009-05-05]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/rockets-summary--2516.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rockets vs. Lakers]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-05-04]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-2506.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Trail Blazers ended their season on a losing note Thursday night, falling 92-76 at Houston to drop the first-round playoff series 4-2. But that's not the way the Blazers will remember the season. Three years removed from an NBA-worst 21-61 record, Por]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-05-04]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-2507.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LaMarcus Aldridge (26 points) and Brandon Roy (22) combined for 48 points, but their teammates found the Toyota Center confines very unfriendly Thursday night. Channing Frye, Nicolas Batum and Jerryd Bayless accounted for four baskets in the final two m]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-05-04]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-2508.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Blake, Shooting guard Brandon Roy, Small forward Rudy Fernandez, Power forward LaMarcus Aldridge, Center Joel Przybilla. Bench -- Forward Travis Outlaw, Center Greg Oden, Forward Channing Frye, Guard Sergio Rodrigue]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ON THE NBA]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/on-the-nba.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Be careful what you wish for, the series.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[After bitter loss, sweeter visions ]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/after-bitter-loss-sweeter-visions-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SUMMARY: Next season has already started for Brandon Roy, who is preparing]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-05-03]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-2501.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Trail Blazers ended their season on a losing note Thursday night, falling 92-76 at Houston to drop the first-round playoff series 4-2. But that's not the way the Blazers will remember the season. Three years removed from an NBA-worst 21-61 record, Por]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-05-03]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-2502.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LaMarcus Aldridge (26 points) and Brandon Roy (22) combined for 48 points, but their teammates found the Toyota Center confines very unfriendly Thursday night. Channing Frye, Nicolas Batum and Jerryd Bayless accounted for four baskets in the final two m]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-05-03]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-2503.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Blake, Shooting guard Brandon Roy, Small forward Rudy Fernandez, Power forward LaMarcus Aldridge, Center Joel Przybilla. Bench -- Forward Travis Outlaw, Center Greg Oden, Forward Channing Frye, Guard Sergio Rodrigue]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[In the end, Blazers showed their age ]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/in-the-end-blazers-showed-their-age-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In the end, Blazers]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nice try, see you later ]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/nice-try-see-you-later-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SUMMARY: The Rockets pull away in the second quarter, advancing to the second round and sending the young Blazers home]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-05-02]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-2493.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Blake, Shooting guard Brandon Roy, Small forward Rudy Fernandez, Power forward LaMarcus Aldridge, Center Joel Przybilla. Bench -- Forward Travis Outlaw, Center Greg Oden, Forward Channing Frye, Guard Sergio Rodrigue]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-05-02]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-2494.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Trail Blazers ended their season on a losing note Thursday night, falling 92-76 at Houston to drop the first-round playoff series 4-2. But that's not the way the Blazers will remember the season. Three years removed from an NBA-worst 21-61 record, Por]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-05-02]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-2495.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LaMarcus Aldridge (26 points) and Brandon Roy (22) combined for 48 points, but their teammates found the Toyota Center confines very unfriendly Thursday night. Channing Frye, Nicolas Batum and Jerryd Bayless accounted for four baskets in the final two m]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gritty Yao turns in a statement game ]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/gritty-yao-turns-in-a-statement-game-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[AN hour before Thursday's tipoff, Yao Ming pondered the question of whether he would feel like a different player once the Rockets beat Portland to advance in the NBA playoffs.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blazers' youth now becomes an advantage ]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/blazers-youth-now-becomes-an-advantage-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Blazers' youth]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blazers look optimistically toward next season]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/blazers-look-optimistically-toward-next-season.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Trail Blazers guard Brandon Roy always seems to find the positive spin.Over and over this season, Roy had expressed unbridled optimism about the future of the young team he guides. Getting bumped from the first round of the playoffs in six games by the Ho]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA PLAYOFFS]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/nba-playoffs.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In the good news for the Houston Rockets, they just got out of the first round of the playoffs for the first time in 12 years.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA PLAYOFFS 2009-05-01]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/nba-playoffs-2500.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Finally, the wait is over.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-05-01]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-2486.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Blake, Shooting guard Brandon Roy, Small forward Rudy Fernandez, Power forward LaMarcus Aldridge, Center Joel Przybilla. Bench -- Forward Travis Outlaw, Center Greg Oden, Forward Channing Frye, Guard Sergio Rodrigue]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-05-01]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-2487.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Trail Blazers ended their season on a losing note Thursday night, falling 92-76 at Houston to drop the first-round playoff series 4-2. But that's not the way the Blazers will remember the season. Three years removed from an NBA-worst 21-61 record, Por]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-05-01]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-2488.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LaMarcus Aldridge (26 points) and Brandon Roy (22) combined for 48 points, but their teammates found the Toyota Center confines very unfriendly Thursday night. Channing Frye, Nicolas Batum and Jerryd Bayless accounted for four baskets in the final two m]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets 92, Trail Blazers 76]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/rockets-92-trail-blazers-76.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets finally advanced in the NBA playoffs.Ron Artest scored 27 points, Yao Ming had 17 points and 10 rebounds and Houston reached the second round for the first time since 1997, beating the Portland Trail Blazers 92-76 in Game 6 on Thursday]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets finish off Blazers, reach second round]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/rockets-finish-off-blazers-reach-second-round.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For the first time in 12 years, the Houston Rockets advanced in the NBA playoffs.Ron Artest scored 27 points, Yao Ming had 17 points and 10 rebounds and Houston reached the second round for the first time since 1997, beating the Portland Trail Blazers 92-]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blazers exude confidence Roy & Co. see Rockets as team under pressure ]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/blazers-exude-confidence-roy-co-see-rockets-as-team-under-pressure-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Portland Trail Blazers will step onto the court tonight with more swagger than you would expect from a team that has no reason to feel good about playing at Toyota Center.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA PLAYOFFS THEY'LL TRY tO BE PATIENT Presented with chance No. 2 to close out the Trail Blazers, the Rockets know the importan]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/nba-playoffs-they-ll-try-to-be-patient-presented-with-chance-no-2-to-close-out-the-trail-blazers-the-rockets-know-the-importance-of-cohesion-on-offense-rockets-blazers-0-7-in-playoff-games-here-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[HIS words dripping with frustration, Yao Ming made it sound simple. Maybe it should have been.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-04-30]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-2478.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G Brandon Roy had been congested and less than 100 percent during Sunday's 89-88 loss at Houston, missed Monday's practice with flu-like symptoms and said he felt "lousy" at Tuesday's shootaround. A pre-game IV helped, Roy said, and after three sub-par ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-04-30]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-2479.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 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: Forward Travis Outlaw, Guard Rudy Fernandez, Center Greg Oden, Forward Channing Frye, Gu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-04-30]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-2480.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Trail Blazers and Houston Rockets return to the Toyota Center for Thursday's Game 6 of their first-round playoff series. Houston leads the best-of-seven series 3-2, but after Portland's 88-77 win on Tuesday, there was a division of opinion in the Blaz]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA Playoffs Trail leads back home CAN'T CLOSE THE DEAL: Fourth-quarter lead evaporates as Blazers stay alive Doubled up: Roy, A]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/nba-playoffs-trail-leads-back-home-can-t-close-the-deal-fourth-quarter-lead-evaporates-as-blazers-stay-alive-doubled-up-roy-aldridge-score-25-apiece-to-set-up-game-6-at-toyota-center-rockets-blazers-turn-back-runs-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[GAME 1]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[McMillan blows whistle on officials ]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/mcmillan-blows-whistle-on-officials-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SUMMARY: Blazers coach says calls have favored Yao Ming, while the Rockets "are riding Brandon Roy"McMillan blows whistle on officials Adelman]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bill Schonely, Rip City's mayor ]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/bill-schonely-rip-city-s-mayor-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SUMMARY: First Citizen Award honors Blazer's longtime voice]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Rockets Preview 2009-04-29]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-rockets-preview-2484.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The strategy seems simple enough: Pass the ball to Yao Ming.Once again, the Portland Trail Blazers shut off that option for the Houston Rockets and stayed alive in the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.Yao scored 15 points - but only two in t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yao will be focus in Game 6 of Blazers-Rockets]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/yao-will-be-focus-in-game-6-of-blazers-rockets.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The strategy seems simple enough: Pass the ball to Yao Ming.Once again, the Portland Trail Blazers shut off that option for the Houston Rockets and stayed alive in the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.Yao scored 15 points - but only two in t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-04-29]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-2469.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G Brandon Roy had been congested and less than 100 percent during Sunday's 89-88 loss at Houston, missed Monday's practice with flu-like symptoms and said he felt "lousy" at Tuesday's shootaround. A pre-game IV helped, Roy said, and after three sub-par ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-04-29]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-2470.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 05:35:11 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: Forward Travis Outlaw, Guard Rudy Fernandez, Center Greg Oden, Forward Channing Frye, Gu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-04-29]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-2471.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Trail Blazers and Houston Rockets return to the Toyota Center for Thursday's Game 6 of their first-round playoff series. Houston leads the best-of-seven series 3-2, but after Portland's 88-77 win on Tuesday, there was a division of opinion in the Blaz]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers 88, Rockets 77]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-88-rockets-77.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brandon Roy was so sick he could barely make it through shootaround."I felt pretty lousy," he said.Luckily for the Portland Trail Blazers, their All-Star guard didn't play that way.Roy had an IV before Game 5, then went out and scored 25 points to help th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roy, Aldrige lead Blazers past Rockets in Game 5]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/roy-aldrige-lead-blazers-past-rockets-in-game-5.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brandon Roy and LaMarcus Aldridge each scored 25 points, and the Portland Trail Blazers staved off elimination in the playoffs with an 88-77 victory over the Houston Rockets on Tuesday night.The Rockets, who have not advanced out of the first round of the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blazers hold out hope 8 teams have overcome 3-1 playoff deficits ]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/blazers-hold-out-hope-8-teams-have-overcome-3-1-playoff-deficits-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PORTLAND, Ore. - If the Portland Trail Blazers are going to extend the Rockets' postseason misery another year, they are going to have to do what few have done.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA Playoffs Homespun heroics LONG-RANGE THINKER: Battier's back-to-back 3s put Rockets up for good TAKE-CHARGE ATTITUDE: Hayes ]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/nba-playoffs-homespun-heroics-long-range-thinker-battier-s-back-to-back-3s-put-rockets-up-for-good-take-charge-attitude-hayes-draws-crucial-last-minute-foul-on-roy-rockets-offensive-boards-big-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[GAME 1]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA playoffs ASSUME NOTHING With as many as three chances to oust the Blazers, the Rockets hope one will suffice ROCKETS: `Trust]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/nba-playoffs-assume-nothing-with-as-many-as-three-chances-to-oust-the-blazers-the-rockets-hope-one-will-suffice-rockets-`trust-your-teammates-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[GAME 5]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BREAKING DOWN THE WEST ]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/breaking-down-the-west-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NBA officials project the salary cap for the 2009-10 season will drop from $58.68 million to $57.3 million, the first decrease in decades.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-04-28]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-2460.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Blazers pointed to seven turnovers in the fourth quarter and 16 offensive rebounds by the Rockets -- an amazing 10 coming in the final period -- as the difference. "We had some costly turnovers down the stretch, and we had some open looks we were a ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-04-28]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-2461.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 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 -- Forward Travis Outlaw, Guard Rudy Fernandez, Center Greg Oden, Forward Channing Frye, ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-04-28]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-2462.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Trail Blazers will have to maintain their mental edge if they hope to extend their first-round playoff series with Houston. The Rockets hold a 3-1 advantage going into Tuesday's Game 5 at the Rose Garden. "It's a huge challenge on Tuesday, to see what]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Odom shows he's grown from last year's playoffs]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/odom-shows-he-s-grown-from-last-year-s-playoffs.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Whether he's coming off the bench or starting, Lamar Odom proved in L.A.'s Game 5 win he can do both well, Todd Behrendt says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yao, Rockets need 1 more against Blazers]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/yao-rockets-need-1-more-against-blazers.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Youth and inexperience are catching up with the Portland Trail Blazers.The youngest team in the postseason has struggled with Houston's Yao Ming to fall behind 3-1 in the playoff series with the Rockets and faces elimination Tuesday night in Portland.Yao ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets-Trail Blazers Preview 2009-04-28]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/rockets-trail-blazers-preview-2465.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Youth and inexperience are catching up with the Portland Trail Blazers.The youngest team in the postseason has struggled with Houston's Yao Ming to fall behind 3-1 in the playoff series with the Rockets and faces elimination Tuesday night in Portland.Yao ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Time to rattle Rockets with a four-letter word ]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/time-to-rattle-rockets-with-a-four-letter-word-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Time to rattle Rockets]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA Playoffs Not so easy does it FRANTIC FOURTH: Blazers' knack for comebacks almost erases Rockets' lead KILLER BEES: Battier, ]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/nba-playoffs-not-so-easy-does-it-frantic-fourth-blazers-knack-for-comebacks-almost-erases-rockets-lead-killer-bees-battier-brooks-come-up-clutch-down-the-stretch-to-seal-win-rockets-`a-great-win-for-us-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[GAME 1]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets 89, Trail Blazers 88]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/rockets-89-trail-blazers-88.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yao Ming would rather not think about how close the Houston Rockets are to finally escaping the first round of the playoffs.Yao had 21 points and 12 rebounds and the Rockets took a 3-1 lead in their playoff series with Portland, beating the Trail Blazers ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-04-27]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-2454.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Blazers pointed to seven turnovers in the fourth quarter and 16 offensive rebounds by the Rockets -- an amazing 10 coming in the final period -- as the difference. "We had some costly turnovers down the stretch, and we had some open looks we were a ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-04-27]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-2455.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 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 -- Forward Travis Outlaw, Guard Rudy Fernandez, Center Greg Oden, Forward Channing Frye, ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-04-27]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-2456.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Trail Blazers will have to maintain their mental edge if they hope to extend their first-round playoff series with Houston. The Rockets hold a 3-1 advantage going into Tuesday's Game 5 at the Rose Garden. "It's a huge challenge on Tuesday, to see what]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yao, Rockets move 1 step closer to 2nd round]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/yao-rockets-move-1-step-closer-to-2nd-round.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yao Ming would rather not think about how close the Houston Rockets are to finally escaping the first round of the playoffs.Yao had 21 points and 12 rebounds and the Rockets took a 3-1 lead in their playoff series with Portland, beating the Trail Blazers ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Rockets Preview 2009-04-25]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-rockets-preview-2458.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yao Ming has taken only 13 shots in the last two games of Houston's first-round series against Portland. That's OK with him.The Trail Blazers have shut down the Rockets' 7-foot-6 center with aggressive double-teams and physical play, but they still trail ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets fend off Blazers, take 2-1 lead 2009-04-25]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/rockets-fend-off-blazers-take-2-1-lead-2459.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Luis Scola scored 19 points, Houston's defense bottled up Brandon Roy, and the Rockets beat the Portland Trail Blazers 86-83 on Friday night to take a 2-1 lead in their first-round playoff series.Shane Battier added 16 points and the Rockets got away with]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Playing coy on Roy ]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/playing-coy-on-roy-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 05:35:42 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SUMMARY: Ron Artest and Shane Battier are hoping to stop Brandon Roy, but they won't tell their quot;secretsquot;Playing coy on Roy Roy says two]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Outlaw is preparing to take his best shot ]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/outlaw-is-preparing-to-take-his-best-shot-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 05:35:42 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Notebook Outlaw is]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yao just fine with quiet role in playoffs]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/yao-just-fine-with-quiet-role-in-playoffs.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 05:35:42 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yao Ming has taken only 13 shots in the last two games of Houston's first-round series against Portland. That's OK with him.The Trail Blazers have shut down the Rockets' 7-foot-6 center with aggressive double-teams and physical play, but they still trail ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Rockets Preview 2009-04-25]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-rockets-preview-2449.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 05:35:42 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yao Ming has taken only 13 shots in the last two games of Houston's first-round series against Portland. That's OK with him.The Trail Blazers have shut down the Rockets' 7-foot-6 center with aggressive double-teams and physical play, but they still trail ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-04-25]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-2450.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 05:35:42 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G Brandon Roy, who had burned Houston for 42 points Tuesday in a 107-103 Game 2 win, didn't have his perimeter shot going Friday. Houston's Shane Battier and Ron Artest did a good job defending him, but Roy missed some shots he would normally make. The ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-04-25]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-2451.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 05:35:42 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 -- Forward Travis Outlaw, Guard Rudy Fernandez, Center Greg Oden, Forward Channing Frye. ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-04-25]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-2452.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 05:35:42 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Trail Blazers can take a little something from their 86-83 loss at Houston on Friday night, which put them down 2-1 in the best-of-seven playoff series. "It's hard to talk about confidence right now after a loss," Portland point guard Steve Blake said]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets fend off Blazers, take 2-1 lead 2009-04-25]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/rockets-fend-off-blazers-take-2-1-lead-2453.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 05:35:42 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Luis Scola scored 19 points, Houston's defense bottled up Brandon Roy, and the Rockets beat the Portland Trail Blazers 86-83 on Friday night to take a 2-1 lead in their first-round playoff series.Shane Battier added 16 points and the Rockets got away with]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-04-25]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-2439.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G Brandon Roy, who had burned Houston for 42 points Tuesday in a 107-103 Game 2 win, didn't have his perimeter shot going Friday. Houston's Shane Battier and Ron Artest did a good job defending him, but Roy missed some shots he would normally make. The ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-04-25]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-2440.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 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 -- Forward Travis Outlaw, Guard Rudy Fernandez, Center Greg Oden, Forward Channing Frye. ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-04-25]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-2441.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Trail Blazers can take a little something from their 86-83 loss at Houston on Friday night, which put them down 2-1 in the best-of-seven playoff series. "It's hard to talk about confidence right now after a loss," Portland point guard Steve Blake said]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets 86, Trail Blazers 83]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/rockets-86-trail-blazers-83.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets got away with another quiet night from Yao Ming because they forced Brandon Roy into one, too.Luis Scola scored 19 points and the Rockets bottled up Roy in an 86-83 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night that gave Hous]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets fend off Blazers, take 2-1 lead]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/rockets-fend-off-blazers-take-2-1-lead.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Luis Scola scored 19 points, Houston's defense bottled up Brandon Roy, and the Rockets beat the Portland Trail Blazers 86-83 on Friday night to take a 2-1 lead in their first-round playoff series.Shane Battier added 16 points and the Rockets got away with]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[If nothing else, Artest not dull on or off court JUSTICE: No T-Mac to bank on ]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/if-nothing-else-artest-not-dull-on-or-off-court-justice-no-t-mac-to-bank-on-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Let's face it, Ron Artest has made things a lot more interesting around our dusty little town.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five faces of the future for the NBA]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/five-faces-of-the-future-for-the-nba.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By all accounts, Kobe vs. LeBron is inevitable this year, but Kevin Hench identifies five emerging stars who'll spice up future Finals.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-04-24]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-2430.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Trail Blazers believe they have found out a lot of things that will help them when they visit Houston's Toyota Center Friday night for Game 3 of the first-round playoff series. In Houston's 108-81 opening-game romp, the Rockets ruled the backboards 44]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-04-24]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-2431.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G Brandon Roy scored 23 of his 42 points in the second half Tuesday, finishing 15 for 27 from the field, 2 for 3 from 3-point range and 10 for 12 from the foul line. He also had seven rebounds and no turnovers in 42 minutes as he matched Clyde Drexler f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-04-24]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-2432.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 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 -- Forward Travis Outlaw, Guard Rudy Fernandez, Center Greg Oden. PLAYER NOTES: --Coach N]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA Playoffs WALKING a tightrope The rockets Must exploit the Blazers' fronting defense without ignoring Yao Ming in doing so RO]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/nba-playoffs-walking-a-tightrope-the-rockets-must-exploit-the-blazers-fronting-defense-without-ignoring-yao-ming-in-doing-so-rockets-yao-must-figure-into-mix-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Want tickets to Friday's game?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oden's game coming along Conditioning has been a battle for Blazers rookie ]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/oden-s-game-coming-along-conditioning-has-been-a-battle-for-blazers-rookie-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Greg Oden came seemingly out of nowhere, pulled the ball off the backboard and jammed home an emphatic slam - the kind that made him a sensation in his one year at Ohio State.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Patterson still feels Blazers' pull ]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/patterson-still-feels-blazers-pull-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NBA notebook Patterson still feels Blazers' pull]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blazers: Brooks' late threes keep Rockets close ]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/blazers-brooks-late-threes-keep-rockets-close-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SUMMARY: Brandon Roy nearly sets a record with 42 points and LaMarcus Aldridge finds his shot as the Blazers tie the series 1-1 heading to Houston]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets regrouping after Roy's big game]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/rockets-regrouping-after-roy-s-big-game.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets think they have two of the NBA's top 1-on-1 defenders in Shane Battier and Ron Artest. They know they'll have to do a better job after neither could handle Brandon Roy in Game 2.Portland's star guard scored 42 points to lead the Trail ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Rockets Preview 2009-04-24]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-rockets-preview-2438.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets think they have two of the NBA's top 1-on-1 defenders in Shane Battier and Ron Artest. They know they'll have to do a better job after neither could handle Brandon Roy in Game 2.Portland's star guard scored 42 points to lead the Trail ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-04-23]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-2422.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 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 -- Forward Travis Outlaw, Guard Rudy Fernandez, Center Greg Oden. 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He also had seven rebounds and no turnovers in 42 minutes as he matched Clyde Drexler f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets expect tougher fight from Blazers ]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/rockets-expect-tougher-fight-from-blazers-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[GEOFFREY C. ARNOLD]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA playoffs Just out of reach RIPE FOR THE TAKING: Offense falls flat with game on the line]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/nba-playoffs-just-out-of-reach-ripe-for-the-taking-offense-falls-flat-with-game-on-the-line.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[40-SOMETHINGS]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Now Rockets' turn to make their move JUSTICE: Series will be like Game 2 ]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/now-rockets-turn-to-make-their-move-justice-series-will-be-like-game-2-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Portland, Ore. - One defender in front, another behind and a third coming from the side.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blazers try Oden, Przybilla together to slow Yao]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/blazers-try-oden-przybilla-together-to-slow-yao.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Portland Trail Blazers pulled out a rarely used strategy to help slow Houston's Yao Ming, playing 7-footers Joel Przybilla and Greg Oden in tandem at times.Portland had trouble against Yao in the first game of the playoff series against the Rockets. T]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roy's 42 lifts Blazers past Rockets in Game 2 2009-04-22]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/roy-s-42-lifts-blazers-past-rockets-in-game-2-2429.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brandon Roy scored 42 points and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Houston Rockets 107-103 on Tuesday night to even their playoff seires at one game apiece.Aaron Brooks led a late charge and finished with 23 points for Houston, which has not made it out]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-04-22]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-2416.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G Brandon Roy scored 23 of his 42 points in the second half Tuesday, finishing 15 for 27 from the field, 2 for 3 from 3-point range and 10 for 12 from the foul line. He also had seven rebounds and no turnovers in 42 minutes as he matched Clyde Drexler f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-04-22]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-2417.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 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 -- Forward Travis Outlaw, Guard Rudy Fernandez, Center Greg Oden. PLAYER NOTES: --Coach N]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-04-22]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-2418.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Trail Blazers believe they have found out a lot of things that will help them when they visit Houston's Toyota Center Friday night for Game 3 of the first-round playoff series. In Houston's 108-81 opening-game romp, the Rockets ruled the backboards 44]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers 107, Rockets 103]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-107-rockets-103.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After winning their first playoff game in six years, the Portland Trail Blazers couldn't help but be a little amazed with their victory over the Houston Rockets."We kind of laughed about it, 'Man, it's hard winning games in the playoffs. It takes a lot of]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roy's 42 lifts Blazers past Rockets in Game 2]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/roy-s-42-lifts-blazers-past-rockets-in-game-2.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brandon Roy scored 42 points and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Houston Rockets 107-103 on Tuesday night to even their playoff seires at one game apiece.Aaron Brooks led a late charge and finished with 23 points for Houston, which has not made it out]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA PLAYOFFS FEEL-GOOD START Reversing regular-season trend, Scola shows ability to defend Blazers' Aldridge ROCKETS: Scola cont]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/nba-playoffs-feel-good-start-reversing-regular-season-trend-scola-shows-ability-to-defend-blazers-aldridge-rockets-scola-contests-aldridge-s-every-move-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SUNDAY'S SCORES]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-04-21]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-2407.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rick Adelman has a unique perspective on the Portland-Houston series. The current Rockets coach, whose team drilled the Trail Blazers 108-81 Saturday night at the Rose Garden in the opener of the best-of-seven first-round series, recalls his Blazers losin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-04-21]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-2408.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Rockets shoved it down the Blazers' throats from the opening tip, with Yao Ming leading the way. The 7-6 center scored all of his 24 points in the first half, hitting all nine field-goal attempts and all six free throw tries while setting the tempo ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-04-21]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-2409.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 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 -- Forward Travis Outlaw, Guard Rudy Fernandez, Center Greg Oden, Forward Channing Frye, ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland still home to Rockets' Adelman Coach feels strong bond with first-round foe ]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-still-home-to-rockets-adelman-coach-feels-strong-bond-with-first-round-foe-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PORTLAND, Ore. - Rick Adelman might stop by the house, but he might not get to it.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA playoffs A blazing start OFFENSE CLICKS: Yao has flawless first half]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/nba-playoffs-a-blazing-start-offense-clicks-yao-has-flawless-first-half.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[GAME 1]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aldridge a thorn in Rockets' side Hayes defends well, but limits Scola's minutes ]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/aldridge-a-thorn-in-rockets-side-hayes-defends-well-but-limits-scola-s-minutes-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[One of the biggest dilemmas facing Rockets coach Rick Adelman heading into his team's Western Conference quarterfinal series against the Portland Trail Blazers is how to guard 6-11 forward LaMarcus Aldridge.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Garden shows Far East flair ]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/garden-shows-far-east-flair-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[RACHEL BACHMAN]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets-Trail Blazers Preview 2009-04-21]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/rockets-trail-blazers-preview-2414.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Considering Yao Ming's flawless shooting in Houston's playoff-opening victory over Portland, the Trail Blazers are rethinking their strategy for the Rockets' towering center."We tried to play behind him. So we'll make adjustments for the next game," Blaze]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brooks at home in Rockets' series with Blazers]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/brooks-at-home-in-rockets-series-with-blazers.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The warm applause that greeted former Oregon star Aaron Brooks at the Rose Garden in the first game of the playoff series between the Houston Rockets and the Portland Trail Blazers won't likely be repeated.The second-year guard had 27 points, seven assist]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-04-20]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-2398.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rick Adelman has a unique perspective on the Portland-Houston series. The current Rockets coach, whose team drilled the Trail Blazers 108-81 Saturday night at the Rose Garden in the opener of the best-of-seven first-round series, recalls his Blazers losin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-04-20]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-2399.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Rockets shoved it down the Blazers' throats from the opening tip, with Yao Ming leading the way. The 7-6 center scored all of his 24 points in the first half, hitting all nine field-goal attempts and all six free throw tries while setting the tempo ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-04-20]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-2400.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 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 -- Forward Travis Outlaw, Guard Rudy Fernandez, Center Greg Oden, Forward Channing Frye, ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[McMillan: He embraces nickname Sarge in first season ]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/mcmillan-he-embraces-nickname-sarge-in-first-season-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SUMMARY: Nate McMillan, Portland's no-nonsense coach,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Even the lines are more exciting ]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/even-the-lines-are-more-exciting-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SUMMARY: The young Blazers have fans]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blazers an easy out? Not so fast ]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/blazers-an-easy-out-not-so-fast-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SUMMARY: Despite youth, inexperience]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oct. 28: After months of excitement, an ]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/oct-28-after-months-of-excitement-an-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[d anticipation, with hopes of rejuvenation and reinvention, the Trail Blazers take the floor in Los Angeles against the Lakers and . . . Greg Oden gets hurt and Portland loses by 20.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ready to rumble in Round 1 ]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/ready-to-rumble-in-round-1-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SUMMARY: In one corner are the scrappy Blazers, and in the other are Yao Ming and the physical RocketsReady to rumble in Round 1 Houston last]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets 108, Trail Blazers 81]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/rockets-108-trail-blazers-81.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Considering Yao Ming's flawless shooting in Houston's playoff-opening victory over Portland, the Trail Blazers are rethinking their strategy for the Rockets' towering center."We tried to play behind him. So we'll make adjustments for the next game," Blaze]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-04-19]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-2392.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rick Adelman has a unique perspective on the Portland-Houston series. The current Rockets coach, whose team drilled the Trail Blazers 108-81 Saturday night at the Rose Garden in the opener of the best-of-seven first-round series, recalls his Blazers losin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-04-19]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-2393.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Rockets shoved it down the Blazers' throats from the opening tip, with Yao Ming leading the way. The 7-6 center scored all of his 24 points in the first half, hitting all nine field-goal attempts and all six free throw tries while setting the tempo ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-04-19]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-2394.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 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 -- Forward Travis Outlaw, Guard Rudy Fernandez, Center Greg Oden, Forward Channing Frye, ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yao sets pace as Rockets bury Blazers]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/yao-sets-pace-as-rockets-bury-blazers.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Coming out strong against the Trail Blazers was the first step of a very logical progression for Yao Ming."Because this was the first game, and also the first couple of minutes of the first game - the first couple of minutes can set the tone for the game,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lots of unfinished business for Blazers ]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/lots-of-unfinished-business-for-blazers-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Blazers are a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA PLAYOFFS PREVIEW ]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/nba-playoffs-preview-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Western Conference: Up in the air]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teams in West get the point ]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/teams-in-west-get-the-point-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A quick examination of the NBA's Western Conference playoffs reveals a point-guard lover's paradise.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hill accepts duties as defensive replacement ]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/hill-accepts-duties-as-defensive-replacement-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[George Hill's designer jeans hung neatly in his locker stall, but when the Spurs rookie attempted to loose them from the hanger after Wednesday's regular-season finale, the hem of one pant leg wedged in a corner of the hanger and wouldn't budge.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[nba playoffs Only thing that counts The Rockets know they will be judged BY how deep they go in the postseason ROCKETS: This sea]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/nba-playoffs-only-thing-that-counts-the-rockets-know-they-will-be-judged-by-how-deep-they-go-in-the-postseason-rockets-this-season-s-team-different-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[GAME 1]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets-Trail Blazers Preview 2009-04-18]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/rockets-trail-blazers-preview-2387.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It will be up to Houston's physical tandem of Ron Artest and Shane Battier to stop Brandon Roy, Portland's top scorer and team leader heading into the upstart Trail Blazers' first playoff appearance since the 2002-03 season.Bring them on, Roy says."I thin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oden has sinus infection, misses practice]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/oden-has-sinus-infection-misses-practice.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Trail Blazers center Greg Oden missed practice Friday, a day before Portland faces the Houston Rockets in their playoff opener.The 7-foot center is listed as probable and will be a game-time decision.Oden, the top pick in the 2007 draft, missed what would]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oden has sinus infection, misses practice 2009-04-17]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/oden-has-sinus-infection-misses-practice-2389.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Trail Blazers center Greg Oden missed practice Friday, a day before Portland faces the Houston Rockets in their playoff opener.The 7-foot center is listed as probable and will be a game-time decision.Oden, the top pick in the 2007 draft, missed what would]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Battier and Artest ready to defend Roy]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/battier-and-artest-ready-to-defend-roy.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It will be up to Houston's physical tandem of Ron Artest and Shane Battier to stop Brandon Roy, Portland's top scorer and team leader heading into the upstart Trail Blazers' first playoff appearance since the 2002-03 season.Bring them on, Roy says."I thin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROUNDUP: Spurs win division title from late Finley, Duncan heroics ]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/roundup-spurs-win-division-title-from-late-finley-duncan-heroics-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DPA SPORTS Basketball NBA ROUNDUP: Spurs win division title from late Finley, Duncan heroicsBy Paul Levine, dpa?? = ?? Los Angeles (dpa) - Leave it to the seasoned veterans to end the San Antonio Spurs' regular-season on a high note. ?? Michael Finley's b]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-04-16]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-2380.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Portland threw a dominant performance at the Nuggets, shooting .527 from the field -- including a scintillating .591 (13 for 22) from three-point range -- while outscoring the visitors 30-12 in the second quarter and 33-16 in the fourth period. And the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-04-16]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-2381.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 05:35:10 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 -- Forward Travis Outlaw, Guard Rudy Fernandez, Center Greg Oden, Forward Channing Frye, ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-04-16]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-2382.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Trail Blazers feel optimistic about their first-round playoff series with Houston, which gets under way Saturday at the Rose Garden. Houston won two of three games with Portland this season, the home team claiming victory each time. "We've had some su]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY ]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/rockets-summary-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TONIGHT: Rockets at DALLAS Mavericks]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-04-16]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-2372.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Portland threw a dominant performance at the Nuggets, shooting .527 from the field -- including a scintillating .591 (13 for 22) from three-point range -- while outscoring the visitors 30-12 in the second quarter and 33-16 in the fourth period. And the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-04-16]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-2373.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 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 -- Forward Travis Outlaw, Guard Rudy Fernandez, Center Greg Oden, Forward Channing Frye, ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-04-16]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-2374.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Trail Blazers feel optimistic about their first-round playoff series with Houston, which gets under way Saturday at the Rose Garden. 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"We've had some su]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers 104, Nuggets 76]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-104-nuggets-76.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As red and silver confetti floated down form the rafters of the Rose Garden, Brandon Roy allowed himself a few moments to celebrate the Portland Trail Blazers' return to the playoffs.Then he turned his thoughts to the Houston Rockets, the Blazers' first-r]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[So it all comes down to this ]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/so-it-all-comes-down-to-this-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Since October, the Spurs have played 81 games, a marathon of Basketball that has taken seven months and hundreds of thousands of miles to complete.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[James hits 37, Cavs clinch league-best record and home-court edge ]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/james-hits-37-cavs-clinch-league-best-record-and-home-court-edge-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DPA SPORTS Basketball NBA James hits 37, Cavs clinch league-best record and home-court edgeBy Paul Levine, dpa????= ?? Los Angeles (dpa) - The Cleveland Cavaliers are headed home with their heads held high. ?? LeBron Jamesscored 37 points, and the Cavalie]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Handing out NBA awards: MVP and much more]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/handing-out-nba-awards-mvp-and-much-more.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kobe Bryant didn't win any of Randy Hill's NBA awards, but the Knicks got one they probably won't put in their trophy case.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nuggets-Trail Blazers Preview 2009-04-14]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/nuggets-trail-blazers-preview-2379.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For the first time in 21 years, the Denver Nuggets have secured home-court advantage in the first round of the playoffs.The Portland Trail Blazers are still fighting to get it.The Nuggets look to clinch the second-best record in the Western Conference and]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-04-15]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-2366.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Wednesday's regular-season finale between the Trail Blazers and Denver will be meaningful to both teams. Denver (54-27), which has already wrapped up the Northwest Division title by virtue of the tiebreaker with Portland (53-28), can earn the No. 2 seed i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-04-15]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-2367.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--F Travis Outlaw, who had made only 5 of 22 shots in weekend games against the Los Angeles teams, was 9-for-14 Monday en route to a 21-point performance. "Coach (Joe) Prunty said I had to stop making excuses about why I was missing my shots," Outlaw said]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-04-15]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-2368.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 05:35:08 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, Center Greg Oden, Forward Channing Frye, Guard Sergio Rodriguez.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oden gets more comfortable as playoffs loom]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/oden-gets-more-comfortable-as-playoffs-loom.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Greg Oden is smiling again.That's significant as the Trail Blazers prepare for their first foray into the playoffs since 2003.Portland's big man has been moody at times his rookie season, weighed down by a couple of injuries and the mountainous - possibly]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nuggets-Trail Blazers Preview 2009-04-14]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/nuggets-trail-blazers-preview-2370.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For the first time in 21 years, the Denver Nuggets have secured home-court advantage in the first round of the playoffs.The Portland Trail Blazers are still fighting to get it.The Nuggets look to clinch the second-best record in the Western Conference and]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blazers run past Thunder behind Outlaw 2009-04-14]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/blazers-run-past-thunder-behind-outlaw-2371.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The playoff possibilities had Brandon Roy's head spinning."That's why I don't get into it," he laughed when some of the scenarios were discussed in the Trail Blazers' locker room after Portland's 113-83 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday nig]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-04-14]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-2357.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 05:35:07 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, Center Greg Oden, Forward Channing Frye, Guard Sergio Rodriguez.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-04-14]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-2358.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Wednesday's regular-season finale between the Trail Blazers and Denver will be meaningful to both teams. Denver (54-27), which has already wrapped up the Northwest Division title by virtue of the tiebreaker with Portland (53-28), can earn the No. 2 seed i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-04-14]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-2359.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--F Travis Outlaw, who had made only 5 of 22 shots in weekend games against the Los Angeles teams, was 9-for-14 Monday en route to a 21-point performance. "Coach (Joe) Prunty said I had to stop making excuses about why I was missing my shots," Outlaw said]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers 113, Thunder 83]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-113-thunder-83.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The playoff possibilities had Brandon Roy's head spinning."That's why I don't get into it," he laughed when some of the scenarios were discussed in the Trail Blazers' locker room after Portland's 113-83 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday nig]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blazers run past Thunder behind Outlaw]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/blazers-run-past-thunder-behind-outlaw.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The playoff possibilities had Brandon Roy's head spinning."That's why I don't get into it," he laughed when some of the scenarios were discussed in the Trail Blazers' locker room after Portland's 113-83 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday nig]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aldridge's Blazer success was built on painful trial ]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/aldridge-s-blazer-success-was-built-on-painful-trial-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SAN ANTONIO ... LaMarcus Aldridge sprinkled the seeds to grow a great strength during a time of weakness.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blazers gut out a victory ]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/blazers-gut-out-a-victory-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SUMMARY: Playing its fourth game in five nights, Portland rallies to beat the Clippers with a late 18-0 run]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fernandez's flair wins it ]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/fernandez-s-flair-wins-it-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SUMMARY: Portland's spark off the bench scores 13 points to lift the Blazers past the Los Angeles Clippers]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eye on nba postseason The Rockets know they'll tip it off in the first round, but targeting a likely foe is like trying to catch]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/eye-on-nba-postseason-the-rockets-know-they-ll-tip-it-off-in-the-first-round-but-targeting-a-likely-foe-is-like-trying-to-catch-a-smoke-ring-puzzling-playoffs-rockets-possibilities-abound-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rockets update]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-04-13]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-2351.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Plenty is on the line when the Trail Blazers play host to Oklahoma City on Monday night at the Rose Garden. Portland (52-28) is still within range of the Northwest Division championship and the No. 2 seed in the playoffs out of the Western Conference, pro]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-04-13]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-2352.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Portland and the Los Angeles Clippers were tied at 25-25 before the Blazers began to get some separation midway through the second quarter. The Blazers outscored the Clippers 21-6 the rest of the period, and when Rudy Fernandez made a steal with 1.5 sec]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-04-13]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-2353.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 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 -- Center Greg Oden, Forward Travis Outlaw, Guard Sergio Rodriguez. PLAYER NOTES: --F LaM]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers sent home losers again ]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/lakers-sent-home-losers-again-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SUMMARY: Brandon Roy leads the Blazers to their eighth victory in a row over Los Angeles at the Rose GardenLakers sent home losers again]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder-Trail Blazers Preview 2009-04-12]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/thunder-trail-blazers-preview-2355.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Simply making the playoffs would have been a step in the right direction for the young Portland Trail Blazers. A late surge, however, has set the bar higher for them.The Blazers continue their battle for home-court advantage in the first round as they try]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Clippers Preview 2009-04-12]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-clippers-preview-2356.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Portland Trail Blazers strengthened their chances of earning home-court advantage in the first round of the playoffs with a victory over the Western Conference's best team.They can take another big step by defeating one of the conference's worst.Domin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cavaliers beat Sixers to clinch top seed in the East ]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/cavaliers-beat-sixers-to-clinch-top-seed-in-the-east-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DPA SPORTS Basketball NBA Cavaliers beat Sixers to clinch top seed in the EastBy Paul Levine, dpa?? = ?? Los Angeles (dpa) - The Cleveland Cavaliers are officially the new beast of the East, but they want to be the best of the best heading into the playof]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-04-12]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-2344.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 05:35:10 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 -- Center Greg Oden, Forward Travis Outlaw, Guard Sergio Rodriguez. PLAYER NOTES: --F LaM]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-04-12]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-2345.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Plenty is on the line when the Trail Blazers play host to Oklahoma City on Monday night at the Rose Garden. Portland (52-28) is still within range of the Northwest Division championship and the No. 2 seed in the playoffs out of the Western Conference, pro]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-04-12]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-2346.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Portland and the Los Angeles Clippers were tied at 25-25 before the Blazers began to get some separation midway through the second quarter. The Blazers outscored the Clippers 21-6 the rest of the period, and when Rudy Fernandez made a steal with 1.5 sec]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers 87, Clippers 72]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-87-clippers-72.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Associate Press WriterA night after an emotional victory over the best team in the Western Conference, the Portland Trail Blazers looked sluggish in the first half against one of the league's worst.Coach Nate McMillan challenged his players when down by t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Clippers Preview 2009-04-12]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-clippers-preview-2348.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Portland Trail Blazers strengthened their chances of earning home-court advantage in the first round of the playoffs with a victory over the Western Conference's best team.They can take another big step by defeating one of the conference's worst.Domin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers-Trail Blazers Preview 2009-04-12]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/lakers-trail-blazers-preview-2349.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Getting to 50 wins was an important first step for the young Portland Trail Blazers ahead of the postseason.They can take another one with consecutive victories against elite opponents Friday night when they host the Western Conference-leading Los Angeles]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers 95, Spurs 83]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-95-spurs-83.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brandon Roy walked out of the shower after what he called the biggest road win of his NBA career and proclaimed, "What's our road record? We're road warriors!"Um, Brandon, it's 19-21 - but for the young Portland Trail Blazers, they can brag about this one]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Clippers Preview 2009-04-11]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-clippers-preview-2334.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Portland Trail Blazers strengthened their chances of earning home-court advantage in the first round of the playoffs with a victory over the Western Conference's best team.They can take another big step by defeating one of the conference's worst.Domin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers 106, Lakers 98]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-106-lakers-98.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kobe Bryant sat, his knees wrapped in ice, with his chin in his hand. He was pondering the Lakers' latest loss to the Trail Blazers at the Rose Garden.He came up with a myriad of possibilities, but in the end he shook his head."Even when we're having cham]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kobe, Lakers lose again in Portland]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/kobe-lakers-lose-again-in-portland.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brandon Roy had 24 points and eight assists, and the Portland Trail Blazers held off the Los Angeles Lakers 106-98 on Friday night.Kobe Bryant scored 32 points for the Lakers, but missed a key 3-pointer, had a crucial turnover and was off on a jumper in t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs limp to loss to youthful Trail Blazers ]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/spurs-limp-to-loss-to-youthful-trail-blazers-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SAN ANTONIO - Surrender came with 7:08 left in the game, a message relayed to the country by ESPN.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blazers F Webster won't be back for the playoffs]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/blazers-f-webster-won-t-be-back-for-the-playoffs.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Trail Blazers forward Martell Webster will miss the playoffs because of a lingering foot fracture that has kept him out for most of this season.Webster had surgery to repair the stress fracture in his left foot in the preseason. He appeared briefly in one]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blazers' Webster won't return for playoffs]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/blazers-webster-won-t-return-for-playoffs.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Trail Blazers forward Martell Webster will miss the playoffs because of a lingering foot fracture that has kept him out for most of this season.Webster had surgery to repair the stress fracture in his left foot in the preseason. He appeared briefly in one]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROUNDUP: Blazers burn through Spurs, tighten up playoff race in West ]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/roundup-blazers-burn-through-spurs-tighten-up-playoff-race-in-west-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DPA SPORTS Basketball NBA ROUNDUP: Blazers burn through Spurs, tighten up playoff race in WestBy Paul Levine, dpa?? = ?? Los Angeles (dpa) - For the past seven seasons the Portland Trail Blazers have been road kill in San Antonio, but on Wednesday night t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROUNDUP: Trail Blazers burn Spurs, tighten up playoff race in West ]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/roundup-trail-blazers-burn-spurs-tighten-up-playoff-race-in-west-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DPA SPORTS Basketball NBA ROUNDUP: Trail Blazers burn Spurs, tighten up playoff race in WestBy Paul Levine, dpa?? = ?? Los Angeles (dpa) - For the past seven seasons the Portland Trail Blazers have been road kill in San Antonio, but on Wednesday night the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[CORRECTION (eca047) ROUNDUP: Blazers burn through Spurs, tighten up ]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/correction-eca047-roundup-blazers-burn-through-spurs-tighten-up-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DPA SPORTS Basketball NBA CORRECTION (eca047) ROUNDUP: Blazers burn through Spurs, tighten upplayoff race in West By Paul Levine, dpa Eds: Corrects years of Portland defeats in first para?? = ?? Los Angeles (dpa) - For the past six seasons the Portland Tr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-04-10]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-2327.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 05:35:10 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 -- Center Greg Oden, Forward Travis Outlaw, Guard Sergio Rodriguez. PLAYER NOTES: --F LaM]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-04-10]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-2328.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Another big test for the Trail Blazers comes Friday night when the Los Angeles Lakers invade the Rose Garden for a Western Conference showdown. Portland has won seven in a row and 12 of the last 14 against the Lakers at home, including a 111-94 rout of th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-04-10]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-2329.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--After trailing 41-22 with 71/2 minutes left in the second quarter, Portland outscored San Antonio 73-42 the rest of the way. "It was a grind," coach Nate McMillan said. "That's what the playoffs are going to be about. You have to play hard, you have to ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers-Trail Blazers Preview 2009-04-10]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/lakers-trail-blazers-preview-2330.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Getting to 50 wins was an important first step for the young Portland Trail Blazers ahead of the postseason.They can take another one with consecutive victories against elite opponents Friday night when they host the Western Conference-leading Los Angeles]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Huge lead flames out ]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/huge-lead-flames-out-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The question went back and forth in Gregg Popovich's mind, on the plane back from Oklahoma City, throughout a restless night, during morning meetings and strategy sessions, almost all the way to tipoff Wednesday night.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[One 'lucky' comeback ]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/one-lucky-comeback-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SUMMARY: Portland's Brandon Roy and Travis Outlaw lead a rally as the Blazers]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROUNDUP: Yao outplays Howard as Rockets beat Magic ]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/roundup-yao-outplays-howard-as-rockets-beat-magic-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DPA SPORTS Basketball NBA ROUNDUP: Yao outplays Howard as Rockets beat MagicBy Paul Levine, dpa?? = ?? Los Angeles (dpa) - In another battle between the NBA's elite big men, Yao Ming got the better of Dwight Howard and the Houston Rockets continued their ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-04-09]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-2321.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 05:35:17 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 -- Center Greg Oden, Forward Travis Outlaw, Guard Sergio Rodriguez. PLAYER NOTES: --F LaM]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-04-09]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-2322.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 05:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Another big test for the Trail Blazers comes Friday night when the Los Angeles Lakers invade the Rose Garden for a Western Conference showdown. Portland has won seven in a row and 12 of the last 14 against the Lakers at home, including a 111-94 rout of th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-04-09]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-2323.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 05:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--After trailing 41-22 with 71/2 minutes left in the second quarter, Portland outscored San Antonio 73-42 the rest of the way. "It was a grind," coach Nate McMillan said. "That's what the playoffs are going to be about. You have to play hard, you have to ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Down 19, Blazers surge past Spurs]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/down-19-blazers-surge-past-spurs.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 05:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brandon Roy walked out of the shower after what he called the biggest road win of his NBA career and proclaimed, "What's our road record? We're road warriors!"Um, Brandon, it's 19-21 - but for the young Portland Trail Blazers, they can brag about this one]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston, we have a problem ]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/houston-we-have-a-problem-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 05:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Houston,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Spurs Preview 2009-04-08]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-spurs-preview-2326.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 05:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The San Antonio Spurs had an easy start to life without Manu Ginobili, but if they're serious about making a run at their fifth NBA title without one of their three stars, they'll have to quickly adjust to tougher competition.That process will start Wedne]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-04-08]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-2312.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 05:35:09 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 -- Center Greg Oden, Forward Travis Outlaw, Guard Sergio Rodriguez, Forward/center Channi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-04-08]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-2313.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Plenty will be on the line when the Trail Blazers visit San Antonio to face the Spurs on Wednesday night. Portland (49-28) can move into a tie with San Antonio (50-27) in the Western Conference playoff race with a victory. The Blazers beat San Antonio twi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-04-08]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-2314.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Memphis held a 47-29 lead late in the second quarter. The Blazers scored the final six points of the half on a 3-point play by LaMarcus Aldridge and a 3-point shot at the buzzer by Brandon Roy to get to within 47-35 at intermission. --The Blazers had 12]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Spurs Preview 2009-04-08]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-spurs-preview-2315.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The San Antonio Spurs had an easy start to life without Manu Ginobili, but if they're serious about making a run at their fifth NBA title without one of their three stars, they'll have to quickly adjust to tougher competition.That process will start Wedne]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers 96, Grizzlies 93]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-96-grizzlies-93.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brandon Roy keyed the rally, Travis Outlaw hit the go-ahead shot and the Portland Trail Blazers kept their fight alive for home court in the Western Conference playoffs.Outlaw banked in a 14-footer with 13 seconds left to complete Portland's comeback, and]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big comeback pushes Blazers past Grizzlies ]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/big-comeback-pushes-blazers-past-grizzlies-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Travis Outlaw banked in a 14-footer with 13 seconds left to complete Portland's comeback, and the Trail Blazers beat the Memphis Grizzlies 96-93 on Tuesday night.Brandon Roy, who scored 13 of his 24 points in the fourth quarter to key the Portland comebac]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA['We're there!' All of us ]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/-we-re-there-all-of-us-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SUMMARY: The general manager made a promise, the Blazers made a transformation,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smiles, then frowns ]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/smiles-then-frowns-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SUMMARY: Blazers' playoff celebration is brief as Houston knocks them down a peg]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[James, Cavs regain form, spank Spurs ]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/james-cavs-regain-form-spank-spurs-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DPA SPORTS Basketball NBA James, Cavs regain form, spank SpursBy Paul Levine, dpa?? = ?? Los Angeles (dpa) - Embarrassed by rare back-to-back losses, LeBron Jamesand the Cleveland Cavaliers had enough. ?? James scored 38 points, Mo Williams and Delonte We]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-04-07]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-2305.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Trail Blazers have clinched their first playoff berth since 2003, but they have much bigger goals. Portland has a chance to move as high as second in the seeding for the Western Conference, and a victory at Memphis on Tuesday night is essential to suc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-04-07]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-2306.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Despite the loss, Portland players celebrated their berth in the postseason, especially Steve Blake, Joel Przybilla and Travis Outlaw, the only Blazers still around from the 2005-06 team that finished with an NBA-worst 21-61 record. "Of course we would ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-04-07]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-2307.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 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 -- Center Greg Oden, Forward Travis Outlaw, Guard Sergio Rodriguez, Forward/Center Channi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[TRAIL BLAZERS (48-27) AT ROCKETS (48-28) ]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-48-27-at-rockets-48-28-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Trail Blazers (48-27)]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets handle pressure situation Offense passes stress test in win over Trail Blazers ROCKETS: Win helps to build momentum ]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/rockets-handle-pressure-situation-offense-passes-stress-test-in-win-over-trail-blazers-rockets-win-helps-to-build-momentum-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rockets update]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Grizzlies Preview 2009-04-06]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-grizzlies-preview-2310.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Just reaching the playoffs for the first time in six years isn't good enough for the Portland Trail Blazers, who still have a chance to open the postseason at home.The Trail Blazers look to rebound from a tough loss Tuesday night and run their winning str]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz game at a glance  2009-04-07]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/utah-jazz-game-at-a-glance--2311.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jazz 108, Hornets 94 Game 77: Sunday at New Orleans Arena Jazz's 41 points are a season-high for the first quarter, and a Hornets opponent season-high Ronnie Brewer scores 12 of his team-high 23 points on 6-of-6 field shooting in the opening quarter Utah ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-04-06]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-2298.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Trail Blazers have clinched their first playoff berth since 2003, but they have much bigger goals. Portland has a chance to move as high as second in the seeding for the Western Conference, and a victory at Memphis on Tuesday night is essential to suc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-04-06]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-2299.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Despite the loss, Portland players celebrated their berth in the postseason, especially Steve Blake, Joel Przybilla and Travis Outlaw, the only Blazers still around from the 2005-06 team that finished with an NBA-worst 21-61 record. "Of course we would ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-04-06]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-2300.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 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 -- Center Greg Oden, Forward Travis Outlaw, Guard Sergio Rodriguez, Forward/Center Channi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets 102, Trail Blazers 88]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/rockets-102-trail-blazers-88.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Portland's Brandon Roy was so overjoyed about making the playoffs he refused to let Sunday's loss to Houston bring him down.Houston beat Portland 102-88 on Sunday night, just hours after the Trail Blazers got their first playoff berth since 2003 when Dall]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets jolt playoff-bound Blazers ]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/rockets-jolt-playoff-bound-blazers-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets put a damper on Portland's big day.Yao Ming had 21 points and 12 rebounds to lead Houston to a 102-88 win on Sunday night.The loss came just hours after Portland got its first playoff berth since 2003 when Dallas beat Phoenix 140-116.W]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Rockets Preview 2009-04-04]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-rockets-preview-2303.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Four straight blowout wins have put the Portland Trail Blazers on the verge of clinching a playoff spot. They might have a tough time continuing that run at Houston.With a chance to secure their first postseason appearance in six years, the Trail Blazers ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz game at a glance  2009-04-05]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/utah-jazz-game-at-a-glance--2304.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[T-Wolves 103, Jazz 102 Game 76: Friday at EnergySolutions Arena Jazz wrapped up a stretch of four games in five nights with a horrible home loss. Carlos Boozer went 1-of-9 from the field and finished with just six points. Minnesota went on a 13-2 run earl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-04-05]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-2291.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--F LaMarcus Aldridge had scored 20 points or more in 33 previous games, but had not reached the 30-point mark until Friday. It was the 10th 20 point/10 rebound game of the season for the 6-11 power forward, and the eighth since Jan. 4. "We wanted to esta]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-04-05]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-2292.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2009 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 -- Center Greg Oden, Forward Travis Outlaw, Guard Sergio Rodriguez, Forward/Center Channi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-04-05]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-2293.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[One of the biggest tests of the season comes Sunday when the Trail Blazers visit Houston for an important Western Conference matchup with the Rockets. The teams are jockeying for position and homecourt advantage in the tight West playoff race. They've spl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Rockets Preview 2009-04-04]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-rockets-preview-2294.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Four straight blowout wins have put the Portland Trail Blazers on the verge of clinching a playoff spot. They might have a tough time continuing that run at Houston.With a chance to secure their first postseason appearance in six years, the Trail Blazers ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz game at a glance  2009-04-05]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/utah-jazz-game-at-a-glance--2295.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[T-Wolves 103, Jazz 102 Game 76: Friday at EnergySolutions Arena Jazz wrapped up a stretch of four games in five nights with a horrible home loss. Carlos Boozer went 1-of-9 from the field and finished with just six points. Minnesota went on a 13-2 run earl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lucas undergoes surgery for bladder cancer 2009-04-03]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/lucas-undergoes-surgery-for-bladder-cancer-2296.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Former Portland Trail Blazers star Maurice Lucas has undergone surgery for bladder cancer.The 57-year-old Lucas is now an assisant coach on the team he helped lead to the 1977 NBA title. The team said he had surgery Tuesday and will need six to eight week]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Thunder Preview 2009-04-02]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-thunder-preview-2297.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[On the heels of three blowout victories in Portland, the Trail Blazers have made a surge for home-court advantage in the first round of the Western Conference playoffs. To continue that push, they're going to need to play with the same intensity away from]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-04-04]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-2284.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--F LaMarcus Aldridge had scored 20 points or more in 33 previous games, but had not reached the 30-point mark until Friday. It was the 10th 20 point/10 rebound game of the season for the 6-11 power forward, and the eighth since Jan. 4. "We wanted to esta]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-04-04]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-2285.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 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 -- Center Greg Oden, Forward Travis Outlaw, Guard Sergio Rodriguez, Forward/Center Channi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-04-04]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-2286.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[One of the biggest tests of the season comes Sunday when the Trail Blazers visit Houston for an important Western Conference matchup with the Rockets. The teams are jockeying for position and homecourt advantage in the tight West playoff race. They've spl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aldridge, Blazers thump Thunder]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/aldridge-blazers-thump-thunder.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LaMarcus Aldridge went out to lunch with his college coach, but saved the real treat for later.Aldridge had 35 points and a career-high 18 rebounds as the Portland Trail Blazers added to their string of blowouts, routing Oklahoma City 107-72 on Friday nig]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lucas undergoes surgery for bladder cancer 2009-04-03]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/lucas-undergoes-surgery-for-bladder-cancer-2288.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Former Portland Trail Blazers star Maurice Lucas has undergone surgery for bladder cancer.The 57-year-old Lucas is now an assisant coach on the team he helped lead to the 1977 NBA title. The team said he had surgery Tuesday and will need six to eight week]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Thunder Preview 2009-04-02]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-thunder-preview-2289.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[On the heels of three blowout victories in Portland, the Trail Blazers have made a surge for home-court advantage in the first round of the Western Conference playoffs. To continue that push, they're going to need to play with the same intensity away from]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blazers assistant Lucas has cancer surgery 2009-04-02]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/blazers-assistant-lucas-has-cancer-surgery-2290.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Former Portland Trail Blazers star Maurice Lucas has undergone surgery for bladder cancer.The 57-year-old Lucas is now an assisant coach on the team he helped lead to the 1977 NBA title. The team said he had surgery Tuesday and will need six to eight week]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-04-03]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-2277.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Trail Blazers embark on their final extended road trip of the season beginning Friday at Oklahoma City. The Thunder got Portland's attention with a 96-85 win at San Antonio on Tuesday night. Then, the Thunder embarrassed the Blazers 102-93 in their pr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-04-03]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-2278.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Portland shot a season-best .618 from the field, knocked down 10 of 18 three-pointers (.556) and scored its second-most points in a game this season. The Blazers had 31 assists, also its second-highest mark this year. "Our guys played great," Portland c]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-04-03]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-2279.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 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 -- Center Greg Oden, Forward Travis Outlaw, Guard Sergio Rodriguez, Forward/Center Channi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Another Blazers blowout ]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/another-blazers-blowout-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SUMMARY: Portland cruises past the Utah Jazz to move into fifth place in the Western Conference playoff standings]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lucas undergoes surgery for bladder cancer]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/lucas-undergoes-surgery-for-bladder-cancer.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Former Portland Trail Blazers star Maurice Lucas has undergone surgery for bladder cancer.The 57-year-old Lucas is now an assisant coach on the team he helped lead to the 1977 NBA title. The team said he had surgery Tuesday and will need six to eight week]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Thunder Preview 2009-04-02]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-thunder-preview-2282.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[On the heels of three blowout victories in Portland, the Trail Blazers have made a surge for home-court advantage in the first round of the Western Conference playoffs. To continue that push, they're going to need to play with the same intensity away from]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blazers assistant Lucas has cancer surgery]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/blazers-assistant-lucas-has-cancer-surgery.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Former Portland Trail Blazers star Maurice Lucas has undergone surgery for bladder cancer.The 57-year-old Lucas is now an assisant coach on the team he helped lead to the 1977 NBA title. The team said he had surgery Tuesday and will need six to eight week]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-04-02]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-2271.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Trail Blazers embark on their final extended road trip of the season beginning Friday at Oklahoma City. The Thunder got Portland's attention with a 96-85 win at San Antonio on Tuesday night. Then, the Thunder embarrassed the Blazers 102-93 in their pr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-04-02]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-2272.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Portland shot a season-best .618 from the field, knocked down 10 of 18 three-pointers (.556) and scored its second-most points in a game this season. The Blazers had 31 assists, also its second-highest mark this year. "Our guys played great," Portland c]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-04-02]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-2273.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 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 -- Center Greg Oden, Forward Travis Outlaw, Guard Sergio Rodriguez, Forward/Center Channi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz blasted by Blazers ]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/jazz-blasted-by-blazers-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PORTLAND, Ore. ? The Jazz started Tuesday tied with the Portland Trail Blazers for second place in the NBA's Northwest Division and for fifth in the Western Conference. They were just a game-and-a-half behind the division-leader Denver Nuggets, whom they ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[An embarrassing loss ]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/an-embarrassing-loss-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Portland, Ore. ? If only they could have flipped the calendar ahead by a day, the Jazz would have been able to excuse away everything that happened Tuesday night at the Rose Garden as an unfortunate April Fool's joke.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Answering your NBA questions: Suns must rebuild]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/answering-your-nba-questions-suns-must-rebuild.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Steve Nash isn't getting younger and the Suns need wholesale changes.The next move seems obvious to Charley Rosen.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-04-01]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-2262.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Trail Blazers embark on their final extended road trip of the season beginning Friday at Oklahoma City. The Thunder got Portland's attention with a 96-85 win at San Antonio on Tuesday night. Then, the Thunder embarrassed the Blazers 114-93 in their pr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-04-01]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-2263.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Portland shot a season-best .618 from the field, knocked down 10 of 18 three-pointers (.556) and scored its second-most points in a game this season. The Blazers had 31 assists, also its second-highest mark this year. "Our guys played great," Portland c]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-04-01]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-2264.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 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 -- Center Greg Oden, Forward Travis Outlaw, Guard Sergio Rodriguez, Forward/Center Channi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blazers hammer Jazz to stay on dominant roll]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/blazers-hammer-jazz-to-stay-on-dominant-roll.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Another dominant win for the Trail Blazers, who are overwhelming opponents in their quest for home-court advantage in the playoffs.Portland routed Utah 125-104 on Tuesday, winning its third consecutive game by at least 20 points. The Blazers (47-27) blitz]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meltdown averted again ]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/meltdown-averted-again-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's almost a shame they spend so much effort and energy building them, because lately the Jazz keep giving away their twenty-something-point leads ? only to rebound and win anyway. It happened last Saturday, when Utah was up by 21 on Phoenix ? but still ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top seeds have advantage]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/top-seeds-have-advantage.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The chase for home-court advantage could come down to the final day of the season.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Division games could define season ]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/division-games-could-define-season-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Jazz have struggled to win in the second game of back-to-back sets (3-14) and struggled to win on the road (14-21) this season, but will need to do both with a pair of season-defining games the next three days at Portland and Denver.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA Power Rankings]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/nba-power-rankings.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's time to forget that 0-2 mark vs. L.A. and admit the Cavs are having the better season. John Galinsky's Power Rankings do just that.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz-Trail Blazers Preview 2009-03-31]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/jazz-trail-blazers-preview-2270.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Utah Jazz haven't beaten one of their fellow Western Conference playoff contenders on the road this season. If they have any intention of winning the Northwest Division, that drought will have to end in a hurry.The Jazz have six games remaining agains]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-03-31]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-2256.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 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 -- Center Greg Oden, Forward Travis Outlaw, Guard Rudy Fernandez, Guard Sergio Rodriguez.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-03-31]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-2257.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The biggest game of the season is next on the schedule for the Trail Blazers. Utah visits the Rose Garden in a matchup that will play a role in determining the playoff race in the Northwest Division. The Blazers (46-27) and Jazz (45-27) trail Denver (48-2]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-03-31]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-2258.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Memphis made its first seven shots of the second quarter, shot .500 from the field in the first half and still trailed 48-36 at intermission -- in part because the Grizzlies didn't attempt a free throw in the first half "What that told me, they weren't ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz-Trail Blazers Preview 2009-03-31]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/jazz-trail-blazers-preview-2259.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Utah Jazz haven't beaten one of their fellow Western Conference playoff contenders on the road this season. If they have any intention of winning the Northwest Division, that drought will have to end in a hurry.The Jazz have six games remaining agains]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taking care of business ]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/taking-care-of-business-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SUMMARY: LaMarcus Aldridge leads a strong defensive effort for the Blazers, who move closer to a playoff berth with an easy win]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz game at a glance  2009-03-30]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/utah-jazz-game-at-a-glance--2261.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Game 72: Saturday at EnergySolutions Arena Jazz 104, Suns 99 Jazz blow 21-point lead, then rally from seven down to force overtime Mehmet Okur (26 points, 11 rebounds), Deron Williams (21 points, 13 assists) and Carlos Boozer (14 points, 10 boards) all po]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-03-29]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-2251.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Memphis made its first seven shots of the second quarter, shot .500 from the field in the first half and still trailed 48-36 at intermission -- in part because the Grizzlies didn't attempt a free throw in the first half "What that told me, they weren't ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-03-29]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-2252.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 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 -- Center Greg Oden, Forward Travis Outlaw, Guard Rudy Fernandez, Guard Sergio Rodriguez.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-03-29]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-2253.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The biggest game of the season is next on the schedule for the Trail Blazers. Utah visits the Rose Garden in a matchup that will play a role in determining the playoff race in the Northwest Division. The Blazers (46-27) and Jazz (45-27) trail Denver (48-2]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz game at a glance  2009-03-30]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/utah-jazz-game-at-a-glance--2254.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Game 72: Saturday at EnergySolutions Arena Jazz 104, Suns 99 Jazz blow 21-point lead, then rally from seven down to force overtime Mehmet Okur (26 points, 11 rebounds), Deron Williams (21 points, 13 assists) and Carlos Boozer (14 points, 10 boards) all po]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grizzlies-Trail Blazers Preview 2009-03-28]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/grizzlies-trail-blazers-preview-2255.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A disappointing home loss this week damaged the Portland Trail Blazers' hopes of winning the Northwest Division, but the young Blazers have already begun to reestablish their dominance at the Rose Garden.They don't figure to have much problem earning a wi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-03-29]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-2244.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Memphis made its first seven shots of the second quarter, shot .500 from the field in the first half and still trailed 48-36 at intermission -- in part because the Grizzlies didn't attempt a free throw in the first half "What that told me, they weren't ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-03-29]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-2245.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2009 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 -- Center Greg Oden, Forward Travis Outlaw, Guard Rudy Fernandez, Guard Sergio Rodriguez.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-03-29]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-2246.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The biggest game of the season is next on the schedule for the Trail Blazers. Utah visits the Rose Garden in a matchup that will play a role in determining the playoff race in the Northwest Division. The Blazers (46-27) and Jazz (45-27) trail Denver (48-2]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aldridge, Trail Blazers rout Grizzlies ]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/aldridge-trail-blazers-rout-grizzlies-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For the second straight game, the Portland Trail Blazers routed an opponent. LaMarcus Aldridge made the difference - again.Aldridge had 18 points and seven rebounds in Portland's 86-66 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night.While Brandon Roy]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rout by roster ]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/rout-by-roster-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SUMMARY: LaMarcus Aldridge and Rudy Fernandez lead the way as Blazers have six players in double figures]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Answer is Aldridge ]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/answer-is-aldridge-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SUMMARY: Scoring 13 of a season-high 29 in the third period, the forward leads Blazers past Suns in a laugher]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grizzlies-Trail Blazers Preview 2009-03-28]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/grizzlies-trail-blazers-preview-2250.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A disappointing home loss this week damaged the Portland Trail Blazers' hopes of winning the Northwest Division, but the young Blazers have already begun to reestablish their dominance at the Rose Garden.They don't figure to have much problem earning a wi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grizzlies-Trail Blazers Preview 2009-03-28]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/grizzlies-trail-blazers-preview-2238.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A disappointing home loss this week damaged the Portland Trail Blazers' hopes of winning the Northwest Division, but the young Blazers have already begun to reestablish their dominance at the Rose Garden.They don't figure to have much problem earning a wi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-03-28]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-2239.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After taking care of business with an important victory over Phoenix Thursday night, the Trail Blazers need to follow suit Saturday night against one of the NBA's lesser lights -- the Memphis Grizzlies. "We just have to be focused like we were (Thursday n]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-03-28]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-2240.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The teams employ a contrast in offensive styles. Phoenix, which runs at any opportunity, leads the league in scoring (109.0) and field-goal percentage (.507). Portland, which normally looks to run only occasionally and gets most of its offense off the h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-03-28]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-2241.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 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 -- Center Greg Oden, Forward Travis Outlaw, Guard Rudy Fernandez, Guard Sergio Rodriguez.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Blazers' playoffs fate rests on Roy ]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/the-blazers-playoffs-fate-rests-on-roy-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Blazers']]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns-Trail Blazers Preview 2009-03-26]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/suns-trail-blazers-preview-2243.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Phoenix Suns had an 11-game winning streak against the Portland Trail Blazers snapped in the teams' latest meeting thanks to a career-high 52 points from Brandon Roy.The Suns, though, have a much more important streak going right now.Continuing its pu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-03-27]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-2231.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 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 -- Center Greg Oden, Forward Travis Outlaw, Guard Rudy Fernandez, Guard Sergio Rodriguez.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-03-27]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-2232.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After taking care of business with an important victory over Phoenix Thursday night, the Trail Blazers need to follow suit Saturday night against one of the NBA's lesser lights -- the Memphis Grizzlies. "We just have to be focused like we were (Thursday n]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-03-27]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-2233.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The teams employ a contrast in offensive styles. Phoenix, which runs at any opportunity, leads the league in scoring (109.0) and field-goal percentage (.507). Portland, which normally looks to run only occasionally and gets most of its offense off the h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers 129, Suns 109]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-129-suns-109.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LaMarcus Aldridge is steadily getting to where he - and Trail Blazers coach Nate McMillan - believe he can be.Aldridge scored a season-high 29 points and added 12 rebounds to help Portland snap the Phoenix Suns' six-game winning streak with a 129-109 vict]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aldridge goes off as Blazers rout Suns]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/aldridge-goes-off-as-blazers-rout-suns.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LaMarcus Aldridge is steadily getting to where he - and Trail Blazers coach Nate McMillan - believe he can be.Aldridge scored a season-high 29 points and added 12 rebounds to help Portland snap the Phoenix Suns' six-game winning streak with a 129-109 vict]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns-Trail Blazers Preview 2009-03-26]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/suns-trail-blazers-preview-2236.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Phoenix Suns had an 11-game winning streak against the Portland Trail Blazers snapped in the teams' latest meeting thanks to a career-high 52 points from Brandon Roy.The Suns, though, have a much more important streak going right now.Continuing its pu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz game at a glance  2009-03-27]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/utah-jazz-game-at-a-glance--2237.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Suns 118, Jazz 114 Game 71: Wednesday at U.S. Airways Center In a tight game, the Jazz shot just 16 of 27 from the free-throw line. Deron Williams, Mehmet Okur and Carlos Boozer all reach double figures. Louis Amundson and Goran Dragic combine to score 21]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Getting Inside 2009-03-26]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-2226.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Suns are on the outside looking i