<?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[Trail Blazers 117, Nuggets 97]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-117-nuggets-97.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Feb 2012 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Nicolas Batum woke up hoping his injured knee would allow him toplay.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blazers F Aldridge gets comfortable with his role]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/blazers-f-aldridge-gets-comfortable-with-his-role.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Feb 2012 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LaMarcus Aldridge is direct: He really wants to be an All-Starand he feels he's played well enough to deserve it.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nuggets-Trail Blazers Preview 2012-02-04]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/nuggets-trail-blazers-preview-3995.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Feb 2012 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Portland Trail Blazers keep coming up short on the road.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nuggets-Trail Blazers Preview 2012-02-04]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/nuggets-trail-blazers-preview-3991.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Feb 2012 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Portland Trail Blazers keep coming up short on the road.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blazers' Oden to undergo knee surgery]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/blazers-oden-to-undergo-knee-surgery.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Feb 2012 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Portland Trail Blazers say former No. 1 draft pick Greg Odenwill undergo a procedure to ''remove debris'' from his rightknee.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thornton, Salmons fuel Kings]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/thornton-salmons-fuel-kings.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Marcus Thornton scored 20 points and John Salmons had aseason-high 19 for the Sacramento Kings, who snapped a five-gamelosing streak by beating the Portland Trail Blazers 95-92 Thursdaynight.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thornton scores 20, Kings beat Blazers 95-92]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/thornton-scores-20-kings-beat-blazers-95-92.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Marcus Thornton scored 20 points and John Salmons had aseason-high 19 for the Sacramento Kings, who snapped a five-gamelosing streak by beating the Portland Trail Blazers 95-92 onThursday night.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Struggling Bobcats say patience key to the future]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/struggling-bobcats-say-patience-key-to-the-future.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's hard to imagine things looking any bleaker for theBobcats.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Kings Preview 2012-02-02]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-kings-preview-3983.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A good way for the Portland Trail Blazers to momentarily endtheir struggles on the road might come with a stop inSacramento.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers 112, Bobcats 68]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-112-bobcats-68.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Charlotte guard Gerald Henderson said that there wasn't much theBobcats could do while suffering the worst defeat in franchisehistory.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA: Trail Blazers fizzle late in road loss to Jazz]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/nba-trail-blazers-fizzle-late-in-road-loss-to-jazz.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For three quarters Monday night, the Portland Trail Blazerscontrolled the Utah Jazz at EnergySolutions Arena. Using their impressive length, the Blazers frustrated TyCorbin's team on both ends, force-feeding LaMarcus Aldridge andbottling up Jazz forward P]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[THE COUCH SLOUCH;Nothing says Christmas like NBA]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/the-couch-slouch-nothing-says-christmas-like-nba.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[So the NBA is back in business on Sunday&#194;&#173;- not just any Sunday, but Christmas, baby!&#194;&#173;- with a Santa-busting slate of five TV games. Therewill be NBA games coming down your chimney, NBA games under your tree, even NBA games spinning o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bobcats-Trail Blazers Preview 2012-02-01]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/bobcats-trail-blazers-preview-3987.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[While they've struggled to win on the road, the Portland TrailBlazers have experienced few problems at home. A visit from theNBA's worst club should help them continue that trend.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bobcats-Trail Blazers Preview 2012-02-01]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/bobcats-trail-blazers-preview-3978.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[While they've struggled to win on the road, the Portland TrailBlazers have experienced few problems at home. A visit from theNBA's worst club should help them continue that trend.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz-Portland Trailblazers: Instant Analysis]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/utah-jazz-portland-trailblazers-instant-analysis.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Utah has made a habit of playing neck-and-neck with theiropponents of late. And fortunately for Tyrone Corbin and hisplayers, the Jazz came out on the winning end ofthings Monday, defeating Northwest Division rival Portland in anintense, 48-minute grind-i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Online Jazz update]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/online-jazz-update.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SALT LAKE CITY &#195;&#162;?" The Utah Jazz have been fortunate for themost part in terms of avoiding the injury bug this season. But twoailing starters &#195;&#162;?" Al Jefferson (ankle) and Raja Bell(adductor) &#195;&#162;?"]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Missing pieces, no problem]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/missing-pieces-no-problem.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SALT LAKE CITY ? The Utah Jazz were without a whole lot tobegin their game Monday night. Two starters. An effective offenseand interior defense. Spark and team chemistry. All missing. AlJefferson and Raja Bell, sidelined with injuries, didn't heroicallyre]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blazers F Batum has bruised left knee]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/blazers-f-batum-has-bruised-left-knee.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Trail Blazers forward Nicolas Batum has a left knee bonecontusion that will keep him out of Wednesday night's game againstthe Charlotte Bobcats.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz 93, Trail Blazers 89]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/jazz-93-trail-blazers-89.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:35:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Gordon Hayward certainly could have been the goat Monday nightafter moving over to shooting guard for the Utah Jazz and tossingup nothing but bricks early.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Jazz Preview 2012-01-29]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-jazz-preview-3977.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:35:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Wesley Matthews' arrival in Portland last season helped theTrail Blazers turn around their fortunes against the Utah Jazz.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Jazz Preview 2012-01-29]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-jazz-preview-3975.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:35:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Wesley Matthews' arrival in Portland last season helped theTrail Blazers turn around their fortunes against the Utah Jazz.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers 109, Suns 71]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-109-suns-71.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Jan 2012 05:35:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Portland Trail Blazers had their worst defeat of the seasonat Phoenix earlier this month. They returned the favor on Fridaynight.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns-Trail Blazers Preview 2012-01-26]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/suns-trail-blazers-preview-3972.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A road-heavy portion of the schedule wasn't kind to the PortlandTrail Blazers.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Warriors Preview 2012-01-25]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-warriors-preview-3973.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Portland Trail Blazers are quickly shaking off some recentstruggles, thanks in part to the compressed NBA schedule.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lee bests Aldridge in forward matchup;WARRIORS 101, BLAZERS 93]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/lee-bests-aldridge-in-forward-matchup-warriors-101-blazers-93.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[David Lee said he doesn't belong in the All-Star Game anddefinitely shouldn't be considered one of the elite power forwardsin the league. "Not right now. Not with our team not winning," Lee said beforeWednesday's game. "If we were above .500, maybe I migh]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warriors 101, Trail Blazers 93]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/warriors-101-trail-blazers-93.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mark Jackson looked up the scoreboard during a timeout late inthe fourth quarter and couldn't be happier to find his team inanother close game.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Warriors Preview 2012-01-25]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-warriors-preview-3971.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Portland Trail Blazers are quickly shaking off some recentstruggles, thanks in part to the compressed NBA schedule.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Warriors Preview 2012-01-25]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-warriors-preview-3966.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Portland Trail Blazers are quickly shaking off some recentstruggles, thanks in part to the compressed NBA schedule.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers 97, Grizzlies 84]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-97-grizzlies-84.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Portland used a strong defensive effort to end its recentstruggles in the second games of back-to-backs.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grizzlies-Trail Blazers Preview 2012-01-24]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/grizzlies-trail-blazers-preview-3968.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After a stunning comeback, the Memphis Grizzlies find themselveson the verge of matching the longest winning streak in franchisehistory.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grizzlies-Trail Blazers Preview 2012-01-24]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/grizzlies-trail-blazers-preview-3963.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After a stunning comeback, the Memphis Grizzlies find themselveson the verge of matching the longest winning streak in franchisehistory.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers 101, Kings 89]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-101-kings-89.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jamal Crawford knew what had been holding him back: too muchthinking and not enough shooting. His coach and teammatesagreed.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kings-Trail Blazers Preview 2012-01-22]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/kings-trail-blazers-preview-3965.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Since defeating the Sacramento Kings last month, the PortlandTrail Blazers have come up short each time when completing aback-to-back set. Now they'll get a chance to see how they fareduring their first back-to-back-to-back.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kings-Trail Blazers Preview 2012-01-22]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/kings-trail-blazers-preview-3962.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Since defeating the Sacramento Kings last month, the PortlandTrail Blazers have come up short each time when completing aback-to-back set. Now they'll get a chance to see how they fareduring their first back-to-back-to-back.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pistons 94, Trail Blazers 91]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/pistons-94-trail-blazers-91.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Jan 2012 05:35:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rodney Stuckey returned to the lineup and helped the DetroitPistons shake their turnover problems.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Pistons Preview 2012-01-21]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-pistons-preview-3960.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Jan 2012 05:35:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A big night from LaMarcus Aldridge has the Portland TrailBlazers in position to return home with a .500 record on their roadtrip and some renewed confidence in their disappointing play awayfrom home.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Raptors Preview 2012-01-19]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-raptors-preview-3961.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Jan 2012 05:35:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After plenty of early success, the Portland Trail Blazers findthemselves in a bit of a funk.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Pistons Preview 2012-01-21]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-pistons-preview-3956.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Jan 2012 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A big night from LaMarcus Aldridge has the Portland TrailBlazers in position to return home with a .500 record on their roadtrip and some renewed confidence in their disappointing play awayfrom home.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers 94, Raptors 84]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-94-raptors-84.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Jan 2012 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Forced out in the first quarter by a bad back, LaMarcus Aldridgeshook off his soreness and delivered a dominating performance.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Raptors Preview 2012-01-19]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-raptors-preview-3958.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Jan 2012 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After plenty of early success, the Portland Trail Blazers findthemselves in a bit of a funk.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Raptors Preview 2012-01-19]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-raptors-preview-3954.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After plenty of early success, the Portland Trail Blazers findthemselves in a bit of a funk.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Hawks Preview 2012-01-17]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-hawks-preview-3955.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[While the Atlanta Hawks are counting on a team effort to helpfill the void left by injured center Al Horford, it's safe to sayJoe Johnson and Josh Smith feel more than comfortable leading theway.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Johnson leads Hawks past Blazers]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/johnson-leads-hawks-past-blazers.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Joe Johnson bounced back from a sluggish start to score 24points and came up with a key defensive play down the stretch,leading the Atlanta Hawks to their fourth straight victory sincelosing All-Star center Al Horford, 92-89 over the Portland TrailBlazers]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wizards' Lewis stealing salary;SPORTS]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/wizards-lewis-stealing-salary-sports.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Byline: Bill Doyle COLUMN: NBA The highest paid NBA player should come as nosurprise. It's Kobe Bryant, whose resume includes five leaguechampionships with the Lakers, nine appearances on the All-NBA first team and MVP of oneregularseason, two NBA Finals ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Hawks Preview 2012-01-17]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-hawks-preview-3953.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[While the Atlanta Hawks are counting on a team effort to helpfill the void left by injured center Al Horford, it's safe to sayJoe Johnson and Josh Smith feel more than comfortable leading theway.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Hawks Preview 2012-01-17]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-hawks-preview-3950.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[While the Atlanta Hawks are counting on a team effort to helpfill the void left by injured center Al Horford, it's safe to sayJoe Johnson and Josh Smith feel more than comfortable leading theway.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA;SPURS 99, TRAIL BLAZERS 83;Young contributors put away Portland]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/nba-spurs-99-trail-blazers-83-young-contributors-put-away-portland.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2012 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There were times last season when Tiago Splitter wanted toleave. Just pack his bags, board a plane and return to Spain, wherehe was an MVP, as opposed to San Antonio, where he was a mess. Injured for most of his rookie year, and flat out of sync forthe re]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shooting guard just what Bulls wishing for]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/shooting-guard-just-what-bulls-wishing-for.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2012 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Training camp rosters are usually teeming with new faces andextra bodies to help get through the practice grind. When the Bulls finally took the floor at theBerto Center on Friday roughly two months late thanks to the NBAlockout they used just 11 players ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets 103, Kings 89;Center thrives against his ex;]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/rockets-103-kings-89-center-thrives-against-his-ex-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2012 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rockets update Fri.: Rockets 103, Kings 89. Record: 4-7. Today: Trail Blazers at Toyota Center, 7 p.m. TV/radio: FSH; 610 AM, 850 AM (Spanish). If Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins' issue is theabsence of a poker face, leading him to show every emo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[PRO BASKETBALL;Rockets edge Blazers in OT;]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/pro-basketball-rockets-edge-blazers-in-ot-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2012 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rockets update Saturday: Rockets 107, Blazers 105 (OT). Record: 5-7. Monday: at Washington Wizards, 1 p.m. TV/radio: FSH; 610 AM, 850 AM (Sp.). Chron.com/ iPad >> Check out images from Saturday night's game.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Hornets Preview 2012-01-15]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-hornets-preview-3945.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It hasn't taken long for the Portland Trail Blazers to go fromsurging to struggling.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warriors sign free-agent center Earl Barron]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/warriors-sign-free-agent-center-earl-barron.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Jan 2012 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CHARLOTTE -- The Warriors made the signing of centerEarl Barron official Saturday. Barron, brought in to fill injured center Kwame Brown's spot inthe rotation, took part in the team's shootaround and will be inuniform tonight. Barron -- who stands 7-feet ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets 107, Trail Blazers 105, OT]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/rockets-107-trail-blazers-105-ot.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Jan 2012 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[All throughout their game against the Portland Trail Blazers,Kyle Lowry came through for the Houston Rockets.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warriors sign Earl Barron]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/warriors-sign-earl-barron.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Jan 2012 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Golden State Warriors have signed free agent center EarlBarron, giving the team another big man with backup Kwame Brownlikely sidelined for the season with a chest injury.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[With Howard out of picture, quest for big man is reframed;WARRIORS]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/with-howard-out-of-picture-quest-for-big-man-is-reframed-warriors.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Jan 2012 05:35:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It was fun while it lasted, but let's allow this to act as theend of the conversation about the Warriors landing Dwight Howard in atrade this season. Orlando general manager Otis Smith reiterated this week that hehas given Howard's representative free rei]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Rockets Preview 2012-01-14]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-rockets-preview-3939.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Jan 2012 05:35:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After opening the season in impressive fashion, back-to-backlosses have muted some of the good vibes surrounding the PortlandTrail Blazers' start. Adding to the disappointment, the team mayhave one of its top defensive players unavailable for a littlewhil]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs 99, Trail Blazers 83]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/spurs-99-trail-blazers-83.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Jan 2012 05:35:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tony Parker had a tough time for three quarters - and thenproved that he knows plenty about closing a game.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Spurs Preview 2012-01-12]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-spurs-preview-3941.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Jan 2012 05:35:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[No team has been better at home than the San Antonio Spurs. Thenext challenge to that perfect record comes from the club that hashad more recent success against them than any other.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Blazer Patty Mills visits Portland]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/former-blazer-patty-mills-visits-portland.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2012 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Former Trail Blazers guard Patty Mills says he'd like to returnto the NBA when the Chinese league that holds his rights releaseshim.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Spurs Preview 2012-01-12]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-spurs-preview-3936.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2012 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[No team has been better at home than the San Antonio Spurs. Thenext challenge to that perfect record comes from the club that hashad more recent success against them than any other.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Magic-Trail Blazers Preview 2012-01-11]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/magic-trail-blazers-preview-3937.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2012 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Portland Trail Blazers' home dominance has carried into2011-12 in impressive fashion.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Magic 107, Trail Blazers 104]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/magic-107-trail-blazers-104.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2012 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Portland's pick and roll nearly undid the Magic.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Magic-Trail Blazers Preview 2012-01-11]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/magic-trail-blazers-preview-3934.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2012 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Portland Trail Blazers' home dominance has carried into2011-12 in impressive fashion.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Magic-Trail Blazers Preview 2012-01-11]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/magic-trail-blazers-preview-3930.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2012 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Portland Trail Blazers' home dominance has carried into2011-12 in impressive fashion.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers 105, Clippers 97]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-105-clippers-97.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2012 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Gerald Wallace, whose nickname ''Crash'' usually defines hison-court demeanor, managed to crack a smile when fans at the RoseGarden began chanting his name in the third quarter of Portland'svictory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday night.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clippers-Trail Blazers Preview 2012-01-09]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/clippers-trail-blazers-preview-3932.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2012 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Portland Trail Blazers sound eager to get another chance toface the Los Angeles Clippers.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clippers-Trail Blazers Preview 2012-01-09]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/clippers-trail-blazers-preview-3929.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Portland Trail Blazers sound eager to get another chance toface the Los Angeles Clippers.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers 98, Cavaliers 78]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-98-cavaliers-78.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2012 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After a demoralizing loss in Phoenix, it took the Portland TrailBlazers some time to get going at home against the ClevelandCavaliers.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cavaliers-Trail Blazers Preview 2012-01-07]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/cavaliers-trail-blazers-preview-3928.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2012 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Judging by last season's series, the Portland Trail Blazerswould appear to have a good chance to bounce back from a poorshooting performance as the Cleveland Cavaliers visit the RoseGarden.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cavaliers-Trail Blazers Preview 2012-01-07]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/cavaliers-trail-blazers-preview-3926.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Jan 2012 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Judging by last season's series, the Portland Trail Blazerswould appear to have a good chance to bounce back from a poorshooting performance as the Cleveland Cavaliers visit the RoseGarden.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns 102, Trail Blazers 77]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/suns-102-trail-blazers-77.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Jan 2012 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The crowded NBA season may have claimed a victim Fridaynight.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Suns Preview 2012-01-06]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-suns-preview-3924.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Jan 2012 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Portland Trail Blazers seem on a mission to prove theyshould've received more hype heading into the season.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers-Trail Blazers Preview 2012-01-04]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/lakers-trail-blazers-preview-3925.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Jan 2012 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even without one of the NBA's best players, the Portland TrailBlazers are off to a strong start.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blazers too much for Lakers to handle]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/blazers-too-much-for-lakers-to-handle.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2012 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Bynum, Bryant unable to slow down surging Portland.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Suns Preview 2012-01-06]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-suns-preview-3921.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2012 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Portland Trail Blazers seem on a mission to prove theyshould've received more hype heading into the season.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers-Trail Blazers Preview 2012-01-04]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/lakers-trail-blazers-preview-3922.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2012 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even without one of the NBA's best players, the Portland TrailBlazers are off to a strong start.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers-Trail Blazers Preview 2012-01-04]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/lakers-trail-blazers-preview-3918.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2012 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even without one of the NBA's best players, the Portland TrailBlazers are off to a strong start.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland's Johnson, Babbitt assigned to D-League]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-s-johnson-babbitt-assigned-to-d-league.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2012 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Portland Trail Blazers have assigned forward Luke Babbittand guard Armon Johnson to the Idaho Stampede of the NBA'sDevelopmental League.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers beat Thunder]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-beat-thunder.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2012 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LaMarcus Aldridge had 30 points and eight rebounds to help thePortland Trail Blazers beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 103-93 onTuesday night.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blazers shut down Thunder in 2nd half, win 103-93]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/blazers-shut-down-thunder-in-2nd-half-win-103-93.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2012 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even after losing All-Star Brandon Roy to an injury-inducedearly retirement, look who's on top of the Western Conference earlyon this NBA season: The Portland Trail Blazers.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Thunder Preview 2012-01-03]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-thunder-preview-3917.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2012 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Despite each suffering the first loss of the season in theirmost recent game, the Oklahoma City Thunder and Portland TrailBlazers seem poised to take the Northwest Division race down to thewire.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Thunder Preview 2012-01-03]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-thunder-preview-3913.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jan 2012 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Despite each suffering the first loss of the season in theirmost recent game, the Oklahoma City Thunder and Portland TrailBlazers seem poised to take the Northwest Division race down to thewire.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Clippers Preview 2011-12-31]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-clippers-preview-3914.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jan 2012 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Los Angeles couldn't win Chris Paul's first regular-season homegame as a Clipper. The Clippers' chances of bouncing back with avictory Sunday night don't appear all that promising.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Griffin, Clippers hand Blazers first loss]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/griffin-clippers-hand-blazers-first-loss.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jan 2012 05:35:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Blake Griffin had his second straight double-double, CaronButler scored 19 points and the Los Angeles Clippers opened the newyear with a 93-88 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Sundaynight to snap a two-game skid.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clippers beat Trail Blazers 93-88]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/clippers-beat-trail-blazers-93-88.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jan 2012 05:35:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Blake Griffin had his second straight double-double, CaronButler scored 19 points and the Los Angeles Clippers opened the newyear with a 93-88 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Sundaynight to snap a two-game skid.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Clippers Preview 2011-12-31]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-clippers-preview-3912.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jan 2012 05:35:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Los Angeles couldn't win Chris Paul's first regular-season homegame as a Clipper. The Clippers' chances of bouncing back with avictory Sunday night don't appear all that promising.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Clippers Preview 2011-12-31]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-clippers-preview-3908.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Jan 2012 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Los Angeles couldn't win Chris Paul's first regular-season homegame as a Clipper. The Clippers' chances of bouncing back with avictory Sunday night don't appear all that promising.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nuggets-Trail Blazers Preview 2011-12-29]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/nuggets-trail-blazers-preview-3909.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Jan 2012 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Portland Trail Blazers and Denver Nuggets each have gottenoff to solid starts. If recent history comes into play, the Blazersare in better shape to keep rolling.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nuggets-Trail Blazers Preview 2011-12-29]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/nuggets-trail-blazers-preview-3907.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Dec 2011 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Portland Trail Blazers and Denver Nuggets each have gottenoff to solid starts. If recent history comes into play, the Blazersare in better shape to keep rolling.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Felton, Trail Blazers beat Nuggets]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/felton-trail-blazers-beat-nuggets.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Dec 2011 05:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Raymond Felton had 23 points, including a key 3-pointer down the stretch, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Denver Nuggets 111-102 on Thursday night to remain undefeated after three games.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nuggets-Trail Blazers Preview 2011-12-29]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/nuggets-trail-blazers-preview-3906.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Dec 2011 05:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Portland Trail Blazers and Denver Nuggets each have gottenoff to solid starts. If recent history comes into play, the Blazersare in better shape to keep rolling.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nuggets-Trail Blazers Preview 2011-12-29]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/nuggets-trail-blazers-preview-3902.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Dec 2011 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Portland Trail Blazers and Denver Nuggets each have gottenoff to solid starts. If recent history comes into play, the Blazersare in better shape to keep rolling.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Holiday must get off to a better start to help Sixers]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/holiday-must-get-off-to-a-better-start-to-help-sixers.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Dec 2011 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PHOENIX - The opening game of any sports season always bringssome false hope and a little unneeded panic. Nothing different forthe 76ers after they dropped a 107-103decision to the Portland Trail Blazers Monday night in front of the160th straight sellout ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[2011-12 NBA PREVIEW]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/2011-12-nba-preview.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Dec 2011 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NBA owners willingly lost Octoberand November to get a new cost-efficient labor deal, but theyweren't willing to let Christmas Day's massive, captive televisionaudience pass them by. From morning until late night, here are thefive games that begin this lo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA PREVIEW 2011-12;Time to turn up the Heat;NBA writer Mike Monroe breaks down and ranks the]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/nba-preview-2011-12-time-to-turn-up-the-heat-nba-writer-mike-monroe-breaks-down-and-ranks-the.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Dec 2011 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[1 Miami Heat Last year: 58-24 (lost in NBA Finals). Coach: Erik Spoelstra. Starters: Mario Chalmers, Dwyane Wade, Joel Anthony, Chris Bosh,LeBron James. Arrivals: Shane Battier, Eddy Curry. Departures: Mike Bibby, Jamaal Magloire, Zydrunas Ilgauskas,Eddie]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers 101, Kings 79]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-101-kings-79.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Dec 2011 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With two wins in two nights, Marcus Camby joked that he and thePortland Trail Blazers were ready to play again the next day.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wallace helps lead Blazers over Kings]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/wallace-helps-lead-blazers-over-kings.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Dec 2011 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With two wins in two nights, Marcus Camby joked that he and thePortland Trail Blazers were ready to play again the next day.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kings-Trail Blazers Preview 2011-12-27]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/kings-trail-blazers-preview-3901.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Dec 2011 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LaMarcus Aldridge vowed to be more aggressive for the PortlandTrail Blazers after they suffered some devastating injuries in theoffseason. He was true to his word in their opener.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kings-Trail Blazers Preview 2011-12-27]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/kings-trail-blazers-preview-3895.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Dec 2011 05:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LaMarcus Aldridge vowed to be more aggressive for the PortlandTrail Blazers after they suffered some devastating injuries in theoffseason. He was true to his word in their opener.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers 107, 76ers 103]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-107-76ers-103.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Dec 2011 05:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As the Portland Trail Blazers' lead dwindled, coach NateMcMillan decided to pick up the pace.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[76ers-Trail Blazers Preview 2011-12-25]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/76ers-trail-blazers-preview-3897.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Dec 2011 05:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In what has become a recurring theme in Portland, the TrailBlazers will open the season with a myriad of injuries. This time,however, there's a feeling of optimism within the organization.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[76ers-Trail Blazers Preview 2011-12-25]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/76ers-trail-blazers-preview-3892.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Dec 2011 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In what has become a recurring theme in Portland, the TrailBlazers will open the season with a myriad of injuries. This time,however, there's a feeling of optimism within the organization.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Basketball;Gains less than losses]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/basketball-gains-less-than-losses.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Dec 2011 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After an offseason that saw the Hawks lose their starting pointguard (Kirk Hinrich) to an injury, their only bench scorer (JamalCrawford) to budget constraints and a would-be new owner (AlexMeruelo) because the NBA didn't trust his financial house of card]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[N.B.A. starts 66-game sprint to playoffs;Players (and fans) face hectic workout keeping up with]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/n-b-a-starts-66-game-sprint-to-playoffs-players-and-fans-face-hectic-workout-keeping-up-with.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Dec 2011 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[FULL TEXT One crucial aspect of the lockout-shortened 2011-12 N.B.A . season will be the hectic66-game pace. Which teams will have the legs to keep up, and whichteams will be worn out? The only real point of reference is the 1998-99 season, cut to50 games]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Golden State Warriors season preview: Playoffs or pipe dream?]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/golden-state-warriors-season-preview-playoffs-or-pipe-dream-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Dec 2011 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Warriors will make the postseasonbecause ... A FAMILIAR CORE. Guards Monta Ellis and Stephen Curry, andforwards David Lee and Dorell Wright have a season under their belttogether. Already an offensively explosive bunch, their chemistryand hunger could]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Golden State Warriors season preview]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/golden-state-warriors-season-preview.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Dec 2011 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Playoffs or pipe dream? The Warriors will make the postseasonbecause ... A FAMILIAR CORE. Guards Monta Ellis and Stephen Curry, andforwards David Lee (pictured) and Dorell Wright have a season undertheir belt together. Already an offensively explosive bun]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz center Enes Kanter makes impression against Portland]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/utah-jazz-center-enes-kanter-makes-impression-against-portland.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Dec 2011 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By the end of Utah's 110-90 loss to Portland on Monday night,Kurt Thomas was shoving Enes Kanter, grabbing at his jersey,elbowing him and subtly pushing him off while jostling forrebounds.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz: Favors, Hayward to start against Blazers]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/utah-jazz-favors-hayward-to-start-against-blazers.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Dec 2011 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SALT LAKE CITY ? As expected, the Utah Jazz have a different startinglineup for their second and final preseason game.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz lead Portland 53-47 at halftime]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/utah-jazz-lead-portland-53-47-at-halftime.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Dec 2011 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SALT LAKE CITY ? Much, much better. Two days after theystruggled and stumbled and had some fans worried they might go 0-66this season, the Utah Jazz bounced back from theirpummeling in Portland. Heck, the Jazz were so much better inWednesday's 92-89 exhib]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[With adjusted rotation, second go-around against Blazers is quite better]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/with-adjusted-rotation-second-go-around-against-blazers-is-quite-better.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Dec 2011 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SALT LAKE CITY ? Utah's 92-89 victory over the Portland TrailBlazers Wednesday was vastly improved compared with the contestUtah played Monday in Portland. After committing 23 turnovers andshooting just 1-of-12 from the 3-point line Monday, the Jazz , usi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz 92, Trail Blazers 89]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/jazz-92-trail-blazers-89.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Dec 2011 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Utah Jazz big man Al Jefferson knows the Portland Trail Blazersare a very good team.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz: Shooting woes, turnovers plague Jazz in preseason opener]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/utah-jazz-shooting-woes-turnovers-plague-jazz-in-preseason-opener.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Dec 2011 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Preseason is a time to shake off the rust, while trying to getacclimated to new teammates. Based on Utah???s Monday outingagainst the Portland Trail Blazers, the Jazz might be wishing they had morethan two preseason games on the docket.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blazers' Camby to have MRI on left knee]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/blazers-camby-to-have-mri-on-left-knee.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Dec 2011 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Trail Blazers center Marcus Camby was ruled out for Portland'spreseason finale against the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night aftertweaking his left knee during warmups.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blazers C Camby tweaks left knee, will have MRI]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/blazers-c-camby-tweaks-left-knee-will-have-mri.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Dec 2011 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Trail Blazers center Marcus Camby was ruled out for Portland'spreseason finale against the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night aftertweaking his left knee during warmups.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[After disappointment, hope for the Blazers]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/after-disappointment-hope-for-the-blazers.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Dec 2011 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[(Eds: Adds details, quotes. With AP Photos.) By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer The lockout-shortened season looked to be an all-around disaster at the start for the Portland Trail Blazers.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ON THE HAWKS BEAT;Pargo provides backcourt help]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/on-the-hawks-beat-pargo-provides-backcourt-help.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2011 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Since the start of training camp, the Hawks' veterans have wonderedwhether the team has enough experienced depth to navigate what willbe a grueling 66-game schedule. The Hawks made a move to alleviate someof those concerns Tuesday as they signed free-agen]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz trying to settle point guard situation]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/utah-jazz-trying-to-settle-point-guard-situation.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2011 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For two point guards on the Utah Jazz roster, Monday night'spreseason opener at Portland will likely be their last road gamewith the team. Coach Tyrone Corbin said before Sunday morning's practice heexpects to carry three point guards into the abbreviated]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blazers owners says he's not selling]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/blazers-owners-says-he-s-not-selling.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2011 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Paul Allen was emphatic: He's not selling the Portland TrailBlazers.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul Allen says he's not selling the Blazers]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/paul-allen-says-he-s-not-selling-the-blazers.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2011 05:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Paul Allen was emphatic: He's not selling the Portland TrailBlazers.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers 110, Jazz 90]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-110-jazz-90.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2011 05:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Wesley Matthews scored 17 points in 23 minutes as the PortlandTrail Blazers built an early lead and bea the Utah Jazz 110-90 inthe teams' preseason opener Monday night.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Slighted Shawne spurns Knicks for Nets KNICKS NOTES]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/slighted-shawne-spurns-knicks-for-nets-knicks-notes.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Dec 2011 05:35:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If the Knicks did not flirt with Jamal Crawford last weekend andimmediately offered Shawne Williams their $2.5 million roomexception, he would be in orange and blue instead of in Newark,according to an NBA source.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crawford to sign with Blazers]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/crawford-to-sign-with-blazers.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2011 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Free-agent guard Jamal Crawford has decided to sign with thePortland Trail Blazers.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blazers sign F Craig Smith]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/blazers-sign-f-craig-smith.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2011 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Portland Trail Blazers have signed free agent forward CraigSmith.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Magic end Howard trade talks]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/report-magic-end-howard-trade-talks.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2011 05:35:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Orlando Magic ended trade talks with the New Jersey Nets andother teams on superstar center Dwight Howard and plan to start theseason with him in the lineup, Yahoo! Sports reported Wednesday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bulls lose Thomas]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/bulls-lose-thomas.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Dec 2011 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[One piece to the Bulls' 62-win puzzle is moving on.Veteran center Kurt Thomas agreed to a two-year deal with Portlandon Sunday. The Bulls offered a one-year deal worththe minimum salary, but they weren't willing to add a secondguaranteed season.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blazers hit by news about Roy, Oden and Aldridge]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/blazers-hit-by-news-about-roy-oden-and-aldridge.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Dec 2011 05:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It was once hoped that the trio of Brandon Roy, LaMarcusAldridge and Greg Oden would lead Portland to an NBAchampionship.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oden gets new deal with Portland]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/oden-gets-new-deal-with-portland.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Dec 2011 05:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Portland Trail Blazers and Greg Oden agreed to arestructured one-year contract after the oft-injured center hadanother setback during his rehabilitation from microfracturesurgery on his left knee.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anger tops fallout of Paul fiasco]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/anger-tops-fallout-of-paul-fiasco.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Dec 2011 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Times wires NEW YORK - Even with a flurry of moves around the league astraining camps and free agency opened Friday, the focus remained onthe deal that didn't get done. 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A wild NBA day of personnel moves]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/welcome-back-a-wild-nba-day-of-personnel-moves.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Dec 2011 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The NBA's amnesty era is under way.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland's Roy to seek medical retirement]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-s-roy-to-seek-medical-retirement.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Dec 2011 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[All-Star guard Brandon Roy has told the Portland Trail Blazershe plans to retire because of ongoing trouble with his knees.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blazers star undergoes heart procedure]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/blazers-star-undergoes-heart-procedure.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Dec 2011 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Portland Trail Blazers say forward LaMarcus Aldridge hasundergone a heart procedure and will miss up to two weeks.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Agent: Oden to accept Blazers' deal]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/agent-oden-to-accept-blazers-deal.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2011 05:35:45 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Center Greg Oden's agent says the often-injured former No. 1draft pick will sign the Portland Trail Blazers' $8.9 millionqualifying offer on Friday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blazers talk to Roy, say they expect him in camp]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/blazers-talk-to-roy-say-they-expect-him-in-camp.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2011 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Portland Trail Blazers expect guard Brandon Roy to be readyfor training camp on Friday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland standing pat on GM search]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-standing-pat-on-gm-search.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:35:38 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Portland Trail Blazers won't immediately restart their search of a new general manager now that the NBA lockout appears to be at an end.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[China best preparation for London and a return to NBA: Mills]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/china-best-preparation-for-london-and-a-return-to-nba-mills.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2011 05:35:42 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[OUCH: Patrick Mills hit some interesting defence while at theMelbourne Tigers. China best preparation for London and a return to NBA : Mills By Chris DuttonBasketball Patrick Mills believes playing in China will give himthe best chance to be at the "peak"]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Trail Blazers still need a GM]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/the-trail-blazers-still-need-a-gm.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Nov 2011 05:35:51 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now that NBA owners and players have reached a tentative laboragreement, the Portland Trail Blazers need to resume their searchfor a general manager.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland's Mills heads to China during lockout]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-s-mills-heads-to-china-during-lockout.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2011 05:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers point guard Patty Mills has cut short hisstay with the Melbourne Tigers and will play for a Chinese leagueclub during the NBA lockout.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Almost NBA basketball played in Utah]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/almost-nba-basketball-played-in-utah.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2011 05:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NBA basketball finally returned to the Beehive State on Mondaynight. Well, sort of. Sure, these were real, honest-to-goodness NBAplayers running up and down the court at Salt Lake CommunityCollege's Lifetime Activities Center on Monday night. But it wasn']]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aldridge holds lockout charity game]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/aldridge-holds-lockout-charity-game.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 05:35:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Trail Blazers forward LaMarcus Aldridge put on a sold-outcharity basketball game Sunday night with the NBA's tense laborsituation as a backdrop.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[N.B.A. lockout leaves cities with a sports void and a financial pinch;N.B.A.]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/n-b-a-lockout-leaves-cities-with-a-sports-void-and-a-financial-pinch-n-b-a-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 05:35:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[FULL TEXT A short walk from the Rose Garden, the home of the PortlandTrail Blazers, a few customers trickled into the Spirit of '77sports bar after it opened for the day. They ordered pints of beer,hot dogs and other snacks. Some played a mini basketball ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA lockout game in Salt Lake City is on target, organizer says]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/nba-lockout-game-in-salt-lake-city-is-on-target-organizer-says.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Nov 2011 05:36:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jazz forward Jeremy Evans has spentthe NBA lockout traveling around the country. Arkansas, Kentucky,Nevada - Evans has been all over, racking up airline miles andhitting open gyms, all in the name of staying in shape andimproving his game while the league]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blazers F Aldridge hosts charity game Sunday]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/blazers-f-aldridge-hosts-charity-game-sunday.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Nov 2011 05:36:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers forward LaMarcus Aldridge will host acharity basketball game on Sunday night at the University ofPortland.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marijuana charge against NBA center Camby dropped]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/marijuana-charge-against-nba-center-camby-dropped.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2011 21:36:03 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Prosecutors have dropped a marijuana possession charge againstNBA veteran Marcus Camby after his arrest during a traffic stop insuburban Houston.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charges against Blazers' Camby dropped]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/charges-against-blazers-camby-dropped.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2011 05:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers center Marcus Camby had marijuana possessioncharges against him dropped and his criminal record clearedWednesday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blazers C Camby charged with marijuana]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/blazers-c-camby-charged-with-marijuana.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Sep 2011 05:36:53 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NBA veteran Marcus Camby is free on bond after police in suburbanHouston arrested him on a charge of marijuana possession.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA center Camby arrested for marijuana possession]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/nba-center-camby-arrested-for-marijuana-possession.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Sep 2011 05:36:53 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NBA veteran Marcus Camby is free on bond after police insuburban Houston arrested him on a charge of marijuanapossession.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz forward Jeremy Evans stars in Vegas league]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/utah-jazz-forward-jeremy-evans-stars-in-vegas-league.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Sep 2011 05:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Las Vegas ? Take away the near-empty stands and anonymousuniforms, and it appeared that nothing had changed for Jazz forward Jeremy Evans. Utah's human pogo stick effortlessly bounced off the hardwood,gliding through the air and driving home putback dunks]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spain, France to meet for Euro title]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/spain-france-to-meet-for-euro-title.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Sep 2011 05:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tony Parker has France one win away from its first Europeanchampionship.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[France beats Italy 91-84 to advance at Europeans]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/france-beats-italy-91-84-to-advance-at-europeans.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Sep 2011 05:35:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[France rallied with a big fourth quarter despite playing withoutTony Parker to defeat Italy 91-84 on Sunday and advance to thesecond round of the European basketball championship.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz assistant Jeff Hornacek acts as NBA ambassador in South Africa]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/jazz-assistant-jeff-hornacek-acts-as-nba-ambassador-in-south-africa.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Sep 2011 05:35:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jeff Hornacek, Patrick Ewing, Alonzo Mourning and DikembeMutombo once were fierce rivals on the basketball court. Theyrecorded a combined 64 seasons in the NBA, totaling 66,514 pointsand earning 27 All-Star appearances, wearing a variety of uniformsbut ne]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bogut to play back home during lockout?]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/bogut-to-play-back-home-during-lockout-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Sep 2011 05:35:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Milwaukee Bucks center Andrew Bogut might join fellow AustralianPatty Mills and play in the Australia's National Basketball Leagueduring the NBA lockout.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Upbeat Deron Williams is all smiles during Utah return]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/upbeat-deron-williams-is-all-smiles-during-utah-return.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Aug 2011 05:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The old Jazz crew was reunited, and anupbeat Deron Williams was undeniably happy. Williams joined former Utah teammates Kyle Korver, C.J. Milesand Wesley Matthews on Saturday at The Factory in Lehi,participating in a well-attended charity dodgeball tourna]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Patty Mills to play Down Under during NBA lockout]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/patty-mills-to-play-down-under-during-nba-lockout.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Aug 2011 05:35:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers point guard Patty Mills has signed acontract to play for the Melbourne Tigers in Australia's NationalBasketball League during the NBA lockout.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kragthorpe: Jazz fans need patience as lockout lingers]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/kragthorpe-jazz-fans-need-patience-as-lockout-lingers.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2011 05:35:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[While owning and operating the Jazz , the late Larry H. Miller wasshrewd and impulsive, calculating and emotional. For all of his business acumen, a big part of his game came fromthe heart. His good intentions came back to bite the Jazz last season. As de]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA draft 2011-06-26]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/nba-draft-3839.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Aug 2011 05:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NBA draft First Round 1. Cleveland (from Clippers), Kyrie Irving, g, Duke. 2. Minnesota, Derrick Williams, f, Arizona. 3. Utah (from New Jersey), Enes Kanter, c, Kentucky/FenerbahceUlker (Turkey). 4. Cleveland, Tristan Thompson, f, Texas. 5. Toronto, Jona]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul, Anthony latest to look at foreign offers]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/paul-anthony-latest-to-look-at-foreign-offers.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Jul 2011 05:35:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul and Carmelo Anthony say they will consider offers toplay professional basketball in China if there is no resolution tothe NBA lockout.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA draft 2011-06-26]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/nba-draft-3837.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Jul 2011 05:35:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NBA draft First Round 1. Cleveland (from Clippers), Kyrie Irving, g, Duke. 2. Minnesota, Derrick Williams, f, Arizona. 3. Utah (from New Jersey), Enes Kanter, c, Kentucky/FenerbahceUlker (Turkey). 4. Cleveland, Tristan Thompson, f, Texas. 5. Toronto, Jona]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA draft 2011-06-26]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/nba-draft-3836.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Jul 2011 05:35:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NBA draft First Round 1. Cleveland (from Clippers), Kyrie Irving, g, Duke. 2. Minnesota, Derrick Williams, f, Arizona. 3. Utah (from New Jersey), Enes Kanter, c, Kentucky/FenerbahceUlker (Turkey). 4. Cleveland, Tristan Thompson, f, Texas. 5. Toronto, Jona]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Day of celebration as NBA hoops returns to Seattle]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/day-of-celebration-as-nba-hoops-returns-to-seattle.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 Jul 2011 05:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A day to celebrate what Seattle has produced on the basketballcourt also became a green and gold reminder of what the area lostwith no solid idea of when the NBA might return.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA draft 2011-06-26]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/nba-draft-3835.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 Jul 2011 05:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NBA draft First Round 1. Cleveland (from Clippers), Kyrie Irving, g, Duke. 2. Minnesota, Derrick Williams, f, Arizona. 3. Utah (from New Jersey), Enes Kanter, c, Kentucky/FenerbahceUlker (Turkey). 4. Cleveland, Tristan Thompson, f, Texas. 5. Toronto, Jona]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pro hoops back in Seattle for charity game]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/pro-hoops-back-in-seattle-for-charity-game.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 Jul 2011 05:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[(Eds: Updates with details, quotes.) By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer Before Tavio Hobson would spend the time doing the research, getting the clearances and approvals needed and dealing with the added headaches the NBA lockout would provide, he wanted to ma]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA draft 2011-06-26]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/nba-draft-3833.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 Jul 2011 05:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NBA draft First Round 1. Cleveland (from Clippers), Kyrie Irving, g, Duke. 2. Minnesota, Derrick Williams, f, Arizona. 3. Utah (from New Jersey), Enes Kanter, c, Kentucky/FenerbahceUlker (Turkey). 4. Cleveland, Tristan Thompson, f, Texas. 5. Toronto, Jona]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA draft 2011-06-26]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/nba-draft-3831.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jul 2011 05:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NBA draft First Round 1. Cleveland (from Clippers), Kyrie Irving, g, Duke. 2. Minnesota, Derrick Williams, f, Arizona. 3. Utah (from New Jersey), Enes Kanter, c, Kentucky/FenerbahceUlker (Turkey). 4. Cleveland, Tristan Thompson, f, Texas. 5. Toronto, Jona]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA draft 2011-06-26]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/nba-draft-3830.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Jul 2011 05:35:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NBA draft First Round 1. Cleveland (from Clippers), Kyrie Irving, g, Duke. 2. Minnesota, Derrick Williams, f, Arizona. 3. Utah (from New Jersey), Enes Kanter, c, Kentucky/FenerbahceUlker (Turkey). 4. Cleveland, Tristan Thompson, f, Texas. 5. Toronto, Jona]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA draft 2011-06-26]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/nba-draft-3829.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Jul 2011 05:35:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NBA draft First Round 1. Cleveland (from Clippers), Kyrie Irving, g, Duke. 2. Minnesota, Derrick Williams, f, Arizona. 3. Utah (from New Jersey), Enes Kanter, c, Kentucky/FenerbahceUlker (Turkey). 4. Cleveland, Tristan Thompson, f, Texas. 5. Toronto, Jona]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA draft 2011-06-26]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/nba-draft-3828.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Jul 2011 05:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NBA draft First Round 1. Cleveland (from Clippers), Kyrie Irving, g, Duke. 2. Minnesota, Derrick Williams, f, Arizona. 3. Utah (from New Jersey), Enes Kanter, c, Kentucky/FenerbahceUlker (Turkey). 4. Cleveland, Tristan Thompson, f, Texas. 5. Toronto, Jona]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA draft 2011-06-26]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/nba-draft-3827.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Jul 2011 05:35:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NBA draft First Round 1. Cleveland (from Clippers), Kyrie Irving, g, Duke. 2. Minnesota, Derrick Williams, f, Arizona. 3. Utah (from New Jersey), Enes Kanter, c, Kentucky/FenerbahceUlker (Turkey). 4. Cleveland, Tristan Thompson, f, Texas. 5. Toronto, Jona]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA lockout doesn't threaten Grant's fundraiser]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/nba-lockout-doesn-t-threaten-grant-s-fundraiser.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 Jul 2011 05:35:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The NBA lockout isn't really posing any challenges for BrianGrant's big fundraiser to fight Parkinson's disease, contrary towidespread reports and Internet buzz.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA draft 2011-06-26]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/nba-draft-3826.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 Jul 2011 05:35:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NBA draft First Round 1. Cleveland (from Clippers), Kyrie Irving, g, Duke. 2. Minnesota, Derrick Williams, f, Arizona. 3. Utah (from New Jersey), Enes Kanter, c, Kentucky/FenerbahceUlker (Turkey). 4. Cleveland, Tristan Thompson, f, Texas. 5. Toronto, Jona]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA draft 2011-06-26]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/nba-draft-3824.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 Jul 2011 05:35:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NBA draft First Round 1. Cleveland (from Clippers), Kyrie Irving, g, Duke. 2. Minnesota, Derrick Williams, f, Arizona. 3. Utah (from New Jersey), Enes Kanter, c, Kentucky/FenerbahceUlker (Turkey). 4. Cleveland, Tristan Thompson, f, Texas. 5. Toronto, Jona]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA draft 2011-06-26]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/nba-draft-3823.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Jul 2011 05:35:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NBA draft First Round 1. Cleveland (from Clippers), Kyrie Irving, g, Duke. 2. Minnesota, Derrick Williams, f, Arizona. 3. Utah (from New Jersey), Enes Kanter, c, Kentucky/FenerbahceUlker (Turkey). 4. Cleveland, Tristan Thompson, f, Texas. 5. Toronto, Jona]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA draft 2011-06-26]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/nba-draft-3822.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Jul 2011 05:35:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NBA draft First Round 1. Cleveland (from Clippers), Kyrie Irving, g, Duke. 2. Minnesota, Derrick Williams, f, Arizona. 3. Utah (from New Jersey), Enes Kanter, c, Kentucky/FenerbahceUlker (Turkey). 4. Cleveland, Tristan Thompson, f, Texas. 5. Toronto, Jona]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA draft 2011-06-26]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/nba-draft-3821.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Jul 2011 05:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NBA draft First Round 1. Cleveland (from Clippers), Kyrie Irving, g, Duke. 2. Minnesota, Derrick Williams, f, Arizona. 3. Utah (from New Jersey), Enes Kanter, c, Kentucky/FenerbahceUlker (Turkey). 4. Cleveland, Tristan Thompson, f, Texas. 5. Toronto, Jona]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA draft 2011-06-26]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/nba-draft-3820.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Jul 2011 05:35:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NBA draft First Round 1. Cleveland (from Clippers), Kyrie Irving, g, Duke. 2. Minnesota, Derrick Williams, f, Arizona. 3. Utah (from New Jersey), Enes Kanter, c, Kentucky/FenerbahceUlker (Turkey). 4. Cleveland, Tristan Thompson, f, Texas. 5. Toronto, Jona]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA draft 2011-06-26]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/nba-draft-3819.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Jul 2011 05:35:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NBA draft First Round 1. Cleveland (from Clippers), Kyrie Irving, g, Duke. 2. Minnesota, Derrick Williams, f, Arizona. 3. Utah (from New Jersey), Enes Kanter, c, Kentucky/FenerbahceUlker (Turkey). 4. Cleveland, Tristan Thompson, f, Texas. 5. Toronto, Jona]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA draft 2011-06-26]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/nba-draft-3818.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 Jul 2011 05:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NBA draft First Round 1. Cleveland (from Clippers), Kyrie Irving, g, Duke. 2. Minnesota, Derrick Williams, f, Arizona. 3. Utah (from New Jersey), Enes Kanter, c, Kentucky/FenerbahceUlker (Turkey). 4. Cleveland, Tristan Thompson, f, Texas. 5. Toronto, Jona]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA draft 2011-06-26]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/nba-draft-3817.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 Jul 2011 05:35:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NBA draft First Round 1. Cleveland (from Clippers), Kyrie Irving, g, Duke. 2. Minnesota, Derrick Williams, f, Arizona. 3. Utah (from New Jersey), Enes Kanter, c, Kentucky/FenerbahceUlker (Turkey). 4. Cleveland, Tristan Thompson, f, Texas. 5. Toronto, Jona]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA draft 2011-06-26]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/nba-draft-3816.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Jul 2011 05:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NBA draft First Round 1. Cleveland (from Clippers), Kyrie Irving, g, Duke. 2. Minnesota, Derrick Williams, f, Arizona. 3. Utah (from New Jersey), Enes Kanter, c, Kentucky/FenerbahceUlker (Turkey). 4. Cleveland, Tristan Thompson, f, Texas. 5. Toronto, Jona]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA draft 2011-06-26]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/nba-draft-3815.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Jul 2011 05:35:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NBA draft First Round 1. Cleveland (from Clippers), Kyrie Irving, g, Duke. 2. Minnesota, Derrick Williams, f, Arizona. 3. Utah (from New Jersey), Enes Kanter, c, Kentucky/FenerbahceUlker (Turkey). 4. Cleveland, Tristan Thompson, f, Texas. 5. Toronto, Jona]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Contracts too long, owners say ;NBA LOCKOUT;PLAYERS LIKE OKC'S DURANT SAY LONG-TERM DEALS NEEDED]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/contracts-too-long-owners-say-nba-lockout-players-like-okc-s-durant-say-long-term-deals-needed.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Jul 2011 05:35:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Professional basketball as we know it has been sacked. The National Basketball Association officially locked out itsplayers at 11:01 p.m. Oklahoma time on Thursday night, ceasing allbasketball-related contact, business dealings and activities aftertime ra]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[A look at the NBA's 10 worst contracts]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/a-look-at-the-nba-s-10-worst-contracts.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Jul 2011 05:35:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[(Rk., Player, Team, 2010-11 salary) -> 1. Rashard Lewis, Washington Wizards, $19,573,711 The deal: Six years, $118 million. The skinny: It could have been the Thunder that was saddled with thismonstrosity. Lewis opted out of the final two years of his dea]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA draft 2011-06-26]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/nba-draft-3814.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Jul 2011 05:35:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NBA draft First Round 1. Cleveland (from Clippers), Kyrie Irving, g, Duke. 2. Minnesota, Derrick Williams, f, Arizona. 3. Utah (from New Jersey), Enes Kanter, c, Kentucky/FenerbahceUlker (Turkey). 4. Cleveland, Tristan Thompson, f, Texas. 5. Toronto, Jona]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA draft 2011-06-26]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/nba-draft-3811.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Jul 2011 05:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NBA draft First Round 1. Cleveland (from Clippers), Kyrie Irving, g, Duke. 2. Minnesota, Derrick Williams, f, Arizona. 3. Utah (from New Jersey), Enes Kanter, c, Kentucky/FenerbahceUlker (Turkey). 4. Cleveland, Tristan Thompson, f, Texas. 5. Toronto, Jona]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA draft 2011-06-26]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/nba-draft-3810.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Jul 2011 05:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NBA draft First Round 1. Cleveland (from Clippers), Kyrie Irving, g, Duke. 2. Minnesota, Derrick Williams, f, Arizona. 3. Utah (from New Jersey), Enes Kanter, c, Kentucky/FenerbahceUlker (Turkey). 4. Cleveland, Tristan Thompson, f, Texas. 5. Toronto, Jona]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA draft 2011-06-26]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/nba-draft-3809.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 Jul 2011 05:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NBA draft First Round 1. Cleveland (from Clippers), Kyrie Irving, g, Duke. 2. Minnesota, Derrick Williams, f, Arizona. 3. Utah (from New Jersey), Enes Kanter, c, Kentucky/FenerbahceUlker (Turkey). 4. Cleveland, Tristan Thompson, f, Texas. 5. Toronto, Jona]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA draft 2011-06-26]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/nba-draft-3808.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 Jul 2011 05:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NBA draft First Round 1. Cleveland (from Clippers), Kyrie Irving, g, Duke. 2. Minnesota, Derrick Williams, f, Arizona. 3. Utah (from New Jersey), Enes Kanter, c, Kentucky/FenerbahceUlker (Turkey). 4. Cleveland, Tristan Thompson, f, Texas. 5. Toronto, Jona]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA draft 2011-06-26]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/nba-draft-3807.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Jul 2011 05:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NBA draft First Round 1. Cleveland (from Clippers), Kyrie Irving, g, Duke. 2. Minnesota, Derrick Williams, f, Arizona. 3. Utah (from New Jersey), Enes Kanter, c, Kentucky/FenerbahceUlker (Turkey). 4. Cleveland, Tristan Thompson, f, Texas. 5. Toronto, Jona]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grading the NBA Draft]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/grading-the-nba-draft.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jun 2011 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A team-by-team look at Thursday's NBA Draft. HAWKS C- C Keith Benson (No. 48) -> Analysis: Could have a potential keeper in Benson out ofOakland, who declared last season but returned to school. CELTICS B PF JaJuan Johnson (No. 27, obtained from New Jerse]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oden offered $8.8M to stay in Portland]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/oden-offered-8-8m-to-stay-in-portland.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jun 2011 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Trail Blazers have offered former No. 1 draft pick Greg Odenan $8.8 million qualifying offer to stay in Portland.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA draft 2011-06-26]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/nba-draft-3806.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jun 2011 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NBA draft First Round 1. Cleveland (from Clippers), Kyrie Irving, g, Duke. 2. Minnesota, Derrick Williams, f, Arizona. 3. Utah (from New Jersey), Enes Kanter, c, Kentucky/FenerbahceUlker (Turkey). 4. Cleveland, Tristan Thompson, f, Texas. 5. Toronto, Jona]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA draft 2011-06-26]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/nba-draft-3803.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jun 2011 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NBA draft First Round 1. Cleveland (from Clippers), Kyrie Irving, g, Duke. 2. Minnesota, Derrick Williams, f, Arizona. 3. Utah (from New Jersey), Enes Kanter, c, Kentucky/FenerbahceUlker (Turkey). 4. Cleveland, Tristan Thompson, f, Texas. 5. Toronto, Jona]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[2011 NBA Draft Selections]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/2011-nba-draft-selections.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jun 2011 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[At Newark, N.J. Thursday First Round 1. Cleveland (from L.A. Clippers), Kyrie Irving, g, Duke. 2. Minnesota, Derrick Williams, f, Arizona. 3. Utah (from New Jersey), Enes Kanter, c, Kentucky/FenerbahceUlker (Turkey). 4. Cleveland, Tristan Thompson, f, Tex]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Felton looking to stick with Trail Blazers]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/felton-looking-to-stick-with-trail-blazers.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jun 2011 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[During the summer of 2010, the Portland Trail Blazers took along look at free agent point guard Raymond Felton before decidinghe didn't fit on the roster financially.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA draft 2011-06-26]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/nba-draft-3802.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jun 2011 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NBA draft First Round 1. Cleveland (from Clippers), Kyrie Irving, g, Duke. 2. Minnesota, Derrick Williams, f, Arizona. 3. Utah (from New Jersey), Enes Kanter, c, Kentucky/FenerbahceUlker (Turkey). 4. Cleveland, Tristan Thompson, f, Texas. 5. Toronto, Jona]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA draft 2011-06-26]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/nba-draft-3799.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 05:35:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NBA draft First Round 1. Cleveland (from Clippers), Kyrie Irving, g, Duke. 2. Minnesota, Derrick Williams, f, Arizona. 3. Utah (from New Jersey), Enes Kanter, c, Kentucky/FenerbahceUlker (Turkey). 4. Cleveland, Tristan Thompson, f, Texas. 5. Toronto, Jona]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA draft 2011-06-26]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/nba-draft-3797.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jun 2011 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NBA draft First Round 1. Cleveland (from Clippers), Kyrie Irving, g, Duke. 2. Minnesota, Derrick Williams, f, Arizona. 3. Utah (from New Jersey), Enes Kanter, c, Kentucky/FenerbahceUlker (Turkey). 4. Cleveland, Tristan Thompson, f, Texas. 5. Toronto, Jona]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mavs' strategy: Take known talent over draft potential]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/mavs-strategy-take-known-talent-over-draft-potential.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jun 2011 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DALLAS (AP) -- Eventually, Jordan Hamilton or another guy takenlate in the first round of this year's NBA draft will blossom into aquality player, perhaps even an All-Star. The Dallas Mavericks don't want to wait. Fresh off their first championship, the M]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[2011 NBA draft report card]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/2011-nba-draft-report-card.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jun 2011 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Knicks pick is a real head-scratcher.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[THIS MUCH IS CLEAR: WILLIAMS IS ON WAY]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/this-much-is-clear-williams-is-on-way.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jun 2011 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Timberwolves selected Arizonaforward Derrick Williams with the second pick in Thursday night'sNBA draft and vowed to keep him. It was the most obvious, simple, sensible decision they couldhave made. After that? Hang on to your flying hat. Outfitted wi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mavs prefer known commodity Fernandez to a draftee]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/mavs-prefer-known-commodity-fernandez-to-a-draftee.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jun 2011 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Eventually, Jordan Hamilton or another guy taken late in thefirst round of this year's NBA draft will blossom into a qualityplayer, perhaps even an All-Star.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA Draft: Pick-by-pick analysis]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/nba-draft-pick-by-pick-analysis.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jun 2011 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[We question a lot of draft decisions, starting with No. 1.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jimmer deal highlights busy trade night]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/jimmer-deal-highlights-busy-trade-night.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jun 2011 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A three-way deal between the Charlotte Bobcats, Milwaukee Bucksand Sacramento Kings that featured the draft rights to BYUAll-America Jimmer Fredette was the biggest of Thursday's NBA draftday trades.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nuggets pick Faried, trade for Hamilton, Miller]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/nuggets-pick-faried-trade-for-hamilton-miller.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jun 2011 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Denver Nuggets are normally spectators on draft night. Thisyear they made plenty of noise.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blazers get Nuggets' Felton for Miller]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/blazers-get-nuggets-felton-for-miller.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jun 2011 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Portland Trail Blazers acquired guard Raymond Felton fromthe Denver Nuggets in exchange for veteran guard Andre Miller.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleveland takes Irving with No. 1 pick]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/cleveland-takes-irving-with-no-1-pick.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jun 2011 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Cleveland Cavaliers selected Kyrie Irving with the No. 1pick Thursday, making the Duke point guard their first of twochoices in the top four of the NBA draft.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Mavs deal for Rudy Fernandez]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/report-mavs-deal-for-rudy-fernandez.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jun 2011 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Dallas Mavericks are already gearing up to defend theirtitle, trading both their draft picks for Portland Trail Blazersguard Rudy Fernandez.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twenty-four best at 24 ;NBA DRAFT;OKC HAS 24TH PICK THURSDAY; MANY PICKED THERE HAVE BEEN SUCCESSFUL]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/twenty-four-best-at-24-nba-draft-okc-has-24th-pick-thursday-many-picked-there-have-been-successful.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jun 2011 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[To understand what type of player the NBA Draft offers at pick No. 24,Thunder fans need not look any further than their ownfranchise. In 2008, the franchise came away with Serge Ibaka. A year later,the same selection yielded Byron Mullens. One is on his w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[KING PREPARED TO RULE OVER NETS' DRAFT]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/king-prepared-to-rule-over-nets-draft.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jun 2011 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If you are a Nets fan - and face it, there areseveral dozen of you lurking out there - you generally cringe atthe thought of the NBA Draft. Zoran Planinic with a guarantee taken over Carlos Delfino,Kendrick Perkins and Leandro Barbosa in 2003. Antoine Wri]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder in position to snag a sleeper ;2011 NBA DRAFT;OKLAHOMA CITY HOPES IT CAN CATCH LIGHTNING IN]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/thunder-in-position-to-snag-a-sleeper-2011-nba-draft-oklahoma-city-hopes-it-can-catch-lightning-in.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jun 2011 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[No surefire stars are believed to be in this year's NBADraft. But one thing every draft has is sleepers. And the Thunder is in prime position topotentially get a good one.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blazers looking at deals as draft looms]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/blazers-looking-at-deals-as-draft-looms.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jun 2011 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Portland Trail Blazers made headlines on draft night lastseason by firing their general manager.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bobcats open to trade offers ahead of draft]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/bobcats-open-to-trade-offers-ahead-of-draft.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jun 2011 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With a revamped front office and a roster in need of upgrades,Michael Jordan's Charlotte Bobcats have a message for the rest ofthe NBA.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who will win it all in 2012?]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/who-will-win-it-all-in-2012-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jun 2011 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Lakers will be among 2012 title contenders, but not favorites.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[What a ride it was!]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/what-a-ride-it-was-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jun 2011 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Mavericks' postseason run to theirfirst NBA title featured one defining moment after another. Alongthe way, they laughed in the face of the naysayers who said theywere too soft or too old to win a championship.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Roundup: Utah Utes in the news]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/red-roundup-utah-utes-in-the-news.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jun 2011 05:35:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Looking for news on Jimmer Fredette's workout with the Utah Jazz ? Look elsewhere. The RedRoundup would never seek to capitalize on Jimmer's name for a fewextra hits. Jimmer. Jimmer. Jimmer. This is the place, so to speak,for an update on former Utah poin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bobcats hire Cho as GM; promote Higgins]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/bobcats-hire-cho-as-gm-promote-higgins.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jun 2011 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Charlotte Bobcats have hired former Portland general managerRich Cho for the same job and are promoting Rod Higgins topresident of basketball operations.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA draft's most pressing questions]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/nba-draft-s-most-pressing-questions.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jun 2011 05:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hamilton's scoring could translate better than any other draftprospect.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-Mavs part-owner is part of action]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/ex-mavs-part-owner-is-part-of-action.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jun 2011 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When Heat acrobat Dwyane Wade went soaring over Mavericks point guard Jason Kiddlate in the first half of Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Sunday nightat American Airlines Center, he crashed into none other than HoraceArdinger, an original part-owner of the Ma]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stalking tall: The Sixers' 'big' plans for a higher level of play]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/stalking-tall-the-sixers-big-plans-for-a-higher-level-of-play.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jun 2011 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Third of a five-part series In the NBA , anchoring your team is muchlike anchoring a driveway hoop: There are options. You can fill a portable base with sand. You can fill it withwater. You can go permanent and install an inground hoop usingquick-drying c]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[DONNIE IN DAYS; WALSH TO RE-UP WITH KNICKS THIS WEEK]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/donnie-in-days-walsh-to-re-up-with-knicks-this-week.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jun 2011 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[JOHN Calipari couldn't believe his awful luck when he steppedinto an almost empty hotel elevator a week ago in Sarasota (site ofthe Dick Vitale Gala) and the door closed before he recognized itslone occupant. Shortly after the Final Four, I had tried to t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blazers dismiss GM Cho]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/blazers-dismiss-gm-cho.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 May 2011 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Portland Trail Blazers abruptly dismissed general managerRich Cho on Monday, after less than a year on the job.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blazers dismiss general manager Cho]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/blazers-dismiss-general-manager-cho.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 May 2011 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Portland Trail Blazers have dismissed general manager RichCho after less than a year on the job.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poole: Golden State Warriors face stacked deck to make NBA playoffs out of Western Conference]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/poole-golden-state-warriors-face-stacked-deck-to-make-nba-playoffs-out-of-western-conference.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 May 2011 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The changing of the guard is playing out in real time, the freshdisplacing the outdated, with energy projecting through the TVscreen. Watching these NBA playoffs has been a treat, unless you're ateam like the Warriors , who aspire to this levelnext season]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monte Poole: Golden State Warriors face stacked deck to make NBA playoffs out of Western Conference]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/monte-poole-golden-state-warriors-face-stacked-deck-to-make-nba-playoffs-out-of-western-conference.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 May 2011 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The changing of the guard is playing out in real time, the freshdisplacing the outdated, with energy projecting through the TVscreen. Watching these NBA playoffs has been a treat, unless you're ateam like the Warriors , who aspire to this levelnext season]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[OKC duo honored again ;ALL-NBA;DURANT MAKES FIRST TEAM, WESTBROOK NAMED TO SECOND TEAM]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/okc-duo-honored-again-all-nba-durant-makes-first-team-westbrook-named-to-second-team.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 May 2011 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MEMPHIS, TENN. - The Oklahoma City Thunder's 22-year-old tandem ofKevin Durant and Russell Westbrook were both All-Stars this season,and they remained inseparable as All-NBA selections. Durant was voted to the first team for the second straight year,while]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[All even, but it doesn't seem like it]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/all-even-but-it-doesn-t-seem-like-it.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 May 2011 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PORTLAND, Ore. - They say you have to break a team's spirit inthe NBA playoffs. Either crush its will, or start writing one. The Mavericks seemed to do bothSaturday. They pounded the Portland Trail Blazers into the ground forthree quarters at the Rose Gar]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marc the more popular Gasol brother in playoffs]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/marc-the-more-popular-gasol-brother-in-playoffs.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 May 2011 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Marc Gasol already has won more with the Memphis Grizzlies thanhis big brother, Pau, ever did - at least when it comes to gamesthat matter the most.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision course]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/collision-course.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 May 2011 05:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There are reasons to like the Mavericks' chances against the worldchampion Lakers. Many of them come from the mouth of Hall of Famerand TNT analyst Charles Barkley, who is on a roll after pickingMemphis to knock off San Antonio and give Oklahoma Citytroub]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Game 4 meltdown served Mavs well]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/game-4-meltdown-served-mavs-well.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 May 2011 05:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Portland Trail Blazers are not the most gifted offensiveteam in the NBA. But it still says something positive about the Mavericks that they were able tolimit the Blazers to 88.2 points per game in the first-roundplayoff series and 45.3 percent shootin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz: 2011 NBA free-agent class]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/utah-jazz-2011-nba-free-agent-class.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 May 2011 05:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[FREE-AGENT FRENZY 2011 FREE-AGENT CLASS POINT GUARDS CarlosArroyo, Celtics (U); Leandro Barbosa, Raptors (PO); Marcus Banks,Hornets (U); Jose Barea, Mavericks (U); Earl Boykins, Bucks (U);Charlie Bell, Warriors (ETO); Aaron Brooks, Suns (R); AnthonyCarter]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tough Mavs seal deal]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/tough-mavs-seal-deal.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 Apr 2011 05:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PORTLAND, Ore. - For the Mavericks , one epic meltdown at theRose Garden was enough. Having learned from their first collapse five days earlier, theystayed the course on Thursday night, figuring out how to defend thePortland Trail Blazers late in a close ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Case closed on first round]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/case-closed-on-first-round.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 Apr 2011 05:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PORTLAND, Ore. - "Great teams close out. That's what we'reaiming for." Tyson Chandler confidently uttered those words after the Mavericks' Thursday morningshootaround at the Rose Garden - their quiet return to the site oftheir historically humiliating Gam]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Next stop: LA]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/next-stop-la.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 Apr 2011 05:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PORTLAND - If your team is good enough and if it's deep enough,then eventually a double-digit lead entering the fourth quarterwill be enough to get you by. That was the story of the Mavericks on Thursday night at theRose Garden. In the same building where]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blazers bitter about first-round exit]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/blazers-bitter-about-first-round-exit.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 Apr 2011 05:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When the Trail Blazers were eliminated from the playoffs in thefirst round last season, there was a sense of accomplishmentbecause the team had pulled through so much.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blazers' rally falls short in series clincher]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/blazers-rally-falls-short-in-series-clincher.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Apr 2011 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mavs polish off Blazers, set up date with Lakers.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[More Marion on menu]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/more-marion-on-menu.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Apr 2011 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PORTLAND, Ore. - When Rick Carlisle found out in 2009 that ShawnMarion was joining the Mavericks , he wasn't exactly certainwhat to expect. Nobody was. How could anybody be sure how Marion's array offloating shots and jump hooks and wrist-flick jumpers wo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marion has fit into Mavericks' puzzle]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/marion-has-fit-into-mavericks-puzzle.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Apr 2011 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When Rick Carlisle found out in 2009 that Shawn Marion wasjoining the Mavericks , he wasn't exactly certainwhat to expect. No one was. How could anyone be sure how Marion's array offloating shots and jump hooks and wrist-flick jumpers would fitinto the Ma]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cardinal gets on the Blazers' bad side]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/cardinal-gets-on-the-blazers-bad-side.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Apr 2011 05:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A late-game collision Monday between two bit players in theseries has caused a bit of a stir in Portland, although Mavericks forward Brian Cardinaldoesn't see what the commotion is about.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mavericks-Trail Blazers Preview 2011-04-27]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/mavericks-trail-blazers-preview-3756.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Apr 2011 05:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If the Trail Blazers demonstrated anything this season, it'sthat they're not about to let a little challenge throw themoff.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will 'Roy Wonder' save the Trail Blazers' season?]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/will-roy-wonder-save-the-trail-blazers-season-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Apr 2011 05:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If the Trail Blazers demonstrated anything this season, it'sthat they're not about to let a little challenge throw themoff.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Home court critical for Mavs]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/home-court-critical-for-mavs.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Apr 2011 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jason Kidd was sitting alone in the visiting locker room at theRose Garden, ice bags attached to both knees. If only there was something he could have applied to take awaythe ache of a ridiculously awful Game 4 loss. "We never make it easy,'' he said, sum]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mavs are betrayed by faulty outside shooting, turnovers]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/mavs-are-betrayed-by-faulty-outside-shooting-turnovers.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Apr 2011 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PORTLAND, Ore. &#226;&#128;&#148; It&#226;&#128;&#153;s theoldest truism in basketball. You live by the jump shot. You die bythe jump shot.Until Game 3, the Mavericks &#226;&#128;&#153;long-range gunners were brilliant.Other than Jason Terry, that cameto ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Redemption]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/redemption.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Apr 2011 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Mavericks had a serious show ofresolve Monday night that put them back in charge of theirfirst-round series against Portland. Welcoming Tyson Chandler to the playoffs didn't hurt,either. The emotional and defensive catalyst came alive with amomentum-g]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland must forget Game 4 as well]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-must-forget-game-4-as-well.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Apr 2011 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Portland Trail Blazers rolled into town Sunday afternoon andsaid they are facing the same problem the Mavericks have going into Monday'sGame 5. Forgetting Game 4 won't be easy for either team.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mavericks have control heading into Game 6]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/mavericks-have-control-heading-into-game-6.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Apr 2011 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Dallas Mavericks recovered from the embarrassment ofsquandering a 23-point lead against the Trail Blazers, takingcommand of their first-round playoff series with a determinedvictory at home.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mavs handle Blazers to take 3-2 lead]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/mavs-handle-blazers-to-take-3-2-lead.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Apr 2011 05:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dirk Nowitzki scored 11 of his 25 points in the third quarterand the Dallas Mavericks avoided another late collapse to beat thePortland Trail Blazers 93-82 Monday night to take a 3-2 lead intheir first-round series.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers 84, Mavericks 82 All even, but it doesn't seem like it]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-84-mavericks-82-all-even-but-it-doesn-t-seem-like-it.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Apr 2011 05:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PORTLAND, Ore. - They say you have to break a team's spirit inthe NBA playoffs. Either crush its will, or start writing one. The Mavericks seemed to do bothSaturday. They pounded the Portland Trail Blazers into the ground forthree quarters at the Rose Gar]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Mavericks Preview 2011-04-24]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-mavericks-preview-3749.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Apr 2011 05:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dirk Nowitzki was a free agent last summer, unshackled from theDallas Mavericks for the first time in his career. It was hischance to escape a franchise with a long track record of winningbig in the regular season and losing painfully in thepostseason.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Postseason isn't lousy for former Jazzmen]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/postseason-isn-t-lousy-for-former-jazzmen.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Apr 2011 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SALT LAKE CITY ? While talking about his team not being in theplayoffs for the first time in five years, general manager KevinO'Connor had a simple description. "It's lousy," he said. Somemight wonder if that's also how he feels about watching all of hisr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Mavericks Preview 2011-04-24]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-mavericks-preview-3745.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Apr 2011 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dirk Nowitzki was a free agent last summer, unshackled from theDallas Mavericks for the first time in his career. It was hischance to escape a franchise with a long track record of winningbig in the regular season and losing painfully in thepostseason.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Epic failure leaves Nowitzki, Mavericks frustrated]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/epic-failure-leaves-nowitzki-mavericks-frustrated.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Apr 2011 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dirk Nowitzki was a free agent last summer, unshackled from theDallas Mavericks for the first time in his career. It was hischance to escape a franchise with a long track record of winningbig in the regular season and losing painfully in thepostseason.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Game 4: Mavericks at Portland]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/game-4-mavericks-at-portland.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 Apr 2011 05:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[4 p.m. today; Ch. 21/TNT; ESPN-FM (103.3), KFLC-AM (1270 inSpanish) Scouting the Mavericks The last three times the Mavericks have had a 2-1 lead in aplayoff series, they advanced to the next round. The last time theydidn't was in the 2006 NBA Finals. &#2]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Terry's value has gone up]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/terry-s-value-has-gone-up.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 Apr 2011 05:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[BEAVERTON, Ore. - The Mavericks and Portland Trail Blazershave played seven times this season, and in every game, it's thesame thing. Home team gets amped up. Road team wilts just enough tolose. The visiting team is 0-7, including the four regular-seasong]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roy leads Blazers' rally past Mavericks]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/roy-leads-blazers-rally-past-mavericks.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 Apr 2011 05:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brandon Roy go-ahead bank shot with 39.2 seconds left cappedPortland's 23-point second half comeback and the Blazers beat theDallas Mavericks 84-82 on Saturday, evening the first-round playoffseries at two games apiece.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mavericks-Trail Blazers Preview 2011-04-22]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/mavericks-trail-blazers-preview-3743.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 Apr 2011 05:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[While the energy in the first-round playoff series againstDallas looks to have tilted Portland's way, the Trail Blazers stillneed to address some issues if they hope to even the series.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blazers look to even series vs Mavericks]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/blazers-look-to-even-series-vs-mavericks.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2011 05:35:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[While the energy in the first-round playoff series againstDallas looks to have tilted Portland's way, the Trail Blazers stillneed to address some issues if they hope to even the series.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mavericks-Trail Blazers Preview 2011-04-22]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/mavericks-trail-blazers-preview-3739.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2011 05:35:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[While the energy in the first-round playoff series againstDallas looks to have tilted Portland's way, the Trail Blazers stillneed to address some issues if they hope to even the series.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Matthews scores 25 to lead Trail Blazers]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/matthews-scores-25-to-lead-trail-blazers.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Apr 2011 05:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Wesley Matthews had 25 points and the Portland Trail Blazersdefeated the Mavericks 97-92 on Thursday night to narrow Dallas'lead in the first-round playoff series to 2-1.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Efficient Kidd is winning the turnover battle]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/efficient-kidd-is-winning-the-turnover-battle.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Apr 2011 05:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mavericks point guard Jason Kiddtakes a remarkable streak of precise play into Thursday's playoffgame at Portland. Kidd, who controls the basketball at all times, has eightassists and zero turnovers in his last 39:16 of play. During thestreak, which began]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blazers have no answers for Kidd, Mavericks' bench]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/blazers-have-no-answers-for-kidd-mavericks-bench.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Apr 2011 05:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Mavericks don't have to stopLaMarcus Aldridge to win this series. That falls under the category of good news for coach RickCarlisle since his team hasn't come close to slowing the Portlandforward all season. The defensive emphasis for the Mavericks is]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[No letting up]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/no-letting-up.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Apr 2011 05:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Mavericks have done what a lot ofpeople didn't think they could. They have conquered demons. They have played physical and been the better team doing so.They have scored at crunch time without relying on their jumpshooting. They even exorcised Danny C]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roy apologizes for Game 2 comments]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/roy-apologizes-for-game-2-comments.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Apr 2011 05:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Trail Blazers guard Brandon Roy has apologized for his commentsabout playing time after the second game of Portland's playoffseries against the Dallas Mavericks, saying they resulted fromfrustration.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mavericks-Trail Blazers Preview 2011-04-20]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/mavericks-trail-blazers-preview-3737.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Apr 2011 05:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Dallas Mavericks keep catching the Trail Blazers offguard.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Playoff sweat equity;EXPERIENCE;HOW MUCH THE THUNDER, NUGGETS AND OTHER NBA TEAMS HAVE PUT IN]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/playoff-sweat-equity-experience-how-much-the-thunder-nuggets-and-other-nba-teams-have-put-in.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Apr 2011 05:35:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Thunder playoff experience The Thunder has 207 games of combinedplayoff experience Kendrick Perkins(68) and Nazr Mohammed (44) combine for morethan half of that total and are the only two players on the rosterwith NBA championship rings. Here is the Thund]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mavericks-Trail Blazers Preview 2011-04-20]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/mavericks-trail-blazers-preview-3730.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Apr 2011 05:35:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Dallas Mavericks keep catching the Trail Blazers offguard.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mavs head to hostile Portland with playoff edge]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/mavs-head-to-hostile-portland-with-playoff-edge.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Apr 2011 05:35:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Dallas Mavericks keep catching the Trail Blazers offguard.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dirk nets 33 points as Mavs take 2-0 lead]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/dirk-nets-33-points-as-mavs-take-2-0-lead.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Apr 2011 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Peja Stojakovic tied his career playoff best with five3-pointers and had 21 points, and Jason Kidd continued showing offa surprising scoring touch with 18 points, powering the DallasMavericks to a 101-89 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers onTuesday n]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland hopes to push tempo]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-hopes-to-push-tempo.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Apr 2011 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Your move, Nate McMillan. With his team trailing Dallas, 1-0, in this first-round playoffseries, Portland's sixth-year head coach on Sunday stated anobjective for Game 2 that some might find surprising.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers at Mavericks]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-at-mavericks.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Apr 2011 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[8:30 p.m. today; Ch. 21/TNT, ESPN-FM (103.3), KFLC-AM (1270 in Spanish) Scouting the Blazers Coach Nate McMillan will have to decide whether he wants to keepMarcus Camby on the floor for his rebounding (18 in Game 1) or gosmaller to help the offense. Of c]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Defense's best shot is no shot]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/defense-s-best-shot-is-no-shot.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Apr 2011 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If the Portland Trail Blazers had their pick, they'd prefer DirkNowitzki to take any shot in his vast arsenal except the one heswished 13 times in the fourth quarter of Game 1. Apart from those free throws, the Blazers did a decent job onNowitzki in the o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[First worst in decades contemptible;;SOLOMON: Still waiting for team to improve;;]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/first-worst-in-decades-contemptible-solomon-still-waiting-for-team-to-improve-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Apr 2011 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Inside: Ex-Rocket Battier back in playoffs. page C12 Last placeis unacceptable. That would be the opening and closing remarks ofDaryl Morey's State of the Rockets address, whenever he decidesto give one. The Rockets general manager might aswell get to it.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[MAVERICKS 89, TRAIL BLAZE 81 Playoff moxie]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/mavericks-89-trail-blaze-81-playoff-moxie.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Apr 2011 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It would be fair to say that the Portland Trail Blazerssuccessfully turned Game 1 of the playoff series into a vintageexhibition of uglyball, except that purveyors of uglyballeverywhere might take offense. The more remarkable turn of events is that the Ma]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Mavericks Preview 2011-04-18]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-mavericks-preview-3723.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Apr 2011 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As the highest-seeded Western Conference team to win its playoffopener, the Dallas Mavericks should be feeling pretty good aboutthemselves.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Up 1-0, Mavs seek to avoid last year's collapse]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/up-1-0-mavs-seek-to-avoid-last-year-s-collapse.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Apr 2011 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As the highest-seeded Western Conference team to win its playoffopener, the Dallas Mavericks should be feeling pretty good aboutthemselves.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Playoff moxie]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/playoff-moxie.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Apr 2011 05:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It was uglyball. In other words, the kind of game the Mavericks were supposed to lose. They went more than 11 minutes in the second half without abasket. They scored a whopping two points in the paint afterhalftime. They relied on jump shots. And still, t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dirk's tip helps Kidd bust slump, beat Blazers]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/dirk-s-tip-helps-kidd-bust-slump-beat-blazers.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Apr 2011 05:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Soon after Jason Kidd rejoined the Dallas Mavericks in 2008, hemade a savvy move. He asked Dirk Nowitzki for advice about shooting3-pointers.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mavs get Game 1 win over feisty Blazers]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/mavs-get-game-1-win-over-feisty-blazers.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 Apr 2011 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mavs gut out big win in playoff opener vs. Blazers.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crowd can aid Mavs]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/crowd-can-aid-mavs.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 Apr 2011 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Never in the history of the NBA has a 57-win team been asroutinely dismissed as your Dallas Mavericks have. Every team in the Western Conference wanted the Mavs as itsfirst-round opponent. Coaches such as Denver's George Karl didn'tmind talking about it, ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Mavericks Preview 2011-04-15]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-mavericks-preview-3718.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 Apr 2011 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There was a time when Dirk Nowitzki was a young, rising star, aguy whose expanding skills were making his team more of achampionship contender every spring.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warriors, coach Keith Smart won't quit in finale]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/warriors-coach-keith-smart-won-t-quit-in-finale.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 Apr 2011 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[On a third-quarter possession in a meaningless game, the Warriors' Stephen Curry saw aPortland Trail Blazer open for a 3-pointer from the wing. Curry high-tailed it, bad ankle and all, from inside the key tocontest the shot. Next time down, the Warriors' ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Defusing Blazers' size no small task]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/defusing-blazers-size-no-small-task.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 Apr 2011 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If, as the Mavericks say, it's more about themthan anybody else as the playoffs unfold, there are certain thingstheir to-do list must include in the first round againstPortland. The Mavericks have to prove they canscore at crunch time without relying on D]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BUCKS 110, THUNDER 106 ;Best-case scenario for OKC emerges in the end]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/bucks-110-thunder-106-best-case-scenario-for-okc-emerges-in-the-end.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 Apr 2011 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Sit back. Relax. This year's postseason run could take a while. 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The next time down, fo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Mavericks Preview 2011-04-15]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-mavericks-preview-3713.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 Apr 2011 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There was a time when Dirk Nowitzki was a young, rising star, aguy whose expanding skills were making his team more of achampionship contender every spring.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nowitzki, aging Mavs face Aldridge, rising Blazers]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/nowitzki-aging-mavs-face-aldridge-rising-blazers.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 Apr 2011 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There was a time when Dirk Nowitzki was a young, rising star, aguy whose expanding skills were making his team more of achampionship contender every spring.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Does Aldridge breakout year mean playoff success?]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/does-aldridge-breakout-year-mean-playoff-success-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 Apr 2011 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Trail Blazers forward LaMarcus Aldridge is from Dallas, whichmay explain why he's played some of his best games against theMavericks. A hometown pride kind of thing.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA insiders dish on playoff favorites]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/nba-insiders-dish-on-playoff-favorites.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Apr 2011 05:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Despite roller-coaster seasons, Heat and Lakers are still experts'picks for Finals.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warriors top Blazers in finale]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/warriors-top-blazers-in-finale.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Apr 2011 05:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[OAKLAND (AP) Reggie Williams scored 28 points and Stephen Curryhad 18 points and nine assists in the Golden State Warriors' 110-86 victory over theplayoff-bound Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night. Dorell Wright had 20 points to cap a breakout seaso]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland gives Mavs matchup problems]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-gives-mavs-matchup-problems.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Apr 2011 05:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A scout who has seen more than 150 NBA games this seasonprobably has a pretty good idea of why the Portland Trail Blazersare a bad matchup for the Mavericks .]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Breaking down the West's first round]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/breaking-down-the-west-s-first-round.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Apr 2011 05:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Thunder have the hype, but Nuggets can win this fight.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blazers prepare for the Mavericks]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/blazers-prepare-for-the-mavericks.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Apr 2011 05:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Trail Blazers coach Nate McMillan is dismissing any debate overthe ''underdog'' in the series between Portland and the DallasMavericks.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: FBI recruits Blazers' Wallace]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/report-fbi-recruits-blazers-wallace.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Apr 2011 05:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Federal Bureau of Investigation agents showed up to the PortlandTrail Blazers&#226;&#128;&#153; shootaround Monday in an apparentrecruiting visit for forward Gerald Wallace,Portland&#226;&#128;&#153;s KPTV reported.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Riley reportedly gets assistant and 2-year extension;WARRIORS]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/riley-reportedly-gets-assistant-and-2-year-extension-warriors.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Apr 2011 05:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Warriors will extend general managerLarry Riley's contract through 2013 and bring in prominent sportsagent Bob Myers to act as assistant general manager, a leaguesource said late Wednesday. Details of the contracts were not available. Riley, originall]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warriors 110, Trail Blazers 86]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/warriors-110-trail-blazers-86.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Apr 2011 05:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LaMarcus Aldridge and the Portland Trail Blazers are headed toDallas for the first round of the NBA playoffs. The Texas nativeisn't sure whether to celebrate or not.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mavs have 4 possible playoff opponents]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/mavs-have-4-possible-playoff-opponents.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Apr 2011 05:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Mavericks will finish a wonderfulregular season today, knowing too well that it means little. They'll close out with the New Orleans Hornets at AmericanAirlines Center, then wait for West Coast games involving the LosAngeles Lakers, Memphis and Portla]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Long season means regular change ;DON'T GET TOO COMFORTABLE;THINGS CAN FREQUENTLY, QUICKLY SWITCH]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/long-season-means-regular-change-don-t-get-too-comfortable-things-can-frequently-quickly-switch.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Apr 2011 05:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[During the NBA's 82-game, 170-day regular season, the view fromthe top can frequently change. December 1 The Utah Jazz is off to a 15-5 start, has won seven straight andstands atop the Northwest Division. 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Which team each will be facing remains indoubt.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA['Crash' Wallace comfortable in Portland]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/-crash-wallace-comfortable-in-portland.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Apr 2011 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[While living in a hotel is getting a bit old, at least GeraldWallace is feeling right at home on the court with the PortlandTrail Blazers.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grizzlies-Trail Blazers Preview 2011-04-11]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/grizzlies-trail-blazers-preview-3693.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Apr 2011 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Memphis Grizzlies and Portland Trail Blazers are heading tothe postseason. Which team each will be facing remains indoubt.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz: Broken thumb takes Kyrylo Fesenko out for season]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/utah-jazz-broken-thumb-takes-kyrylo-fesenko-out-for-season.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 Apr 2011 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[" TARGET="_blank">Blazers at Jazz boxscore SALT LAKE CITY ?Kyrylo Fesenko has joined Mehmet Okur on the Utah Jazz's out-for-the-season list. Itonly remains to be seen if the Ukrainian center has seen his lasttime in a Jazz uniform. Though out with abroken]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers topple Jazz 98-87]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-topple-jazz-98-87.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 Apr 2011 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[" TARGET="_blank">Blazers at Jazz boxscore SALT LAKE CITY ? A fanat EnergySolutions Arena with an "I came from Taiwan to see the Jazz " poster won a sign contest onThursday night. 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Either it was an unpardonable lack of effort against the teamthat they seem destined to see in the first round of theplayoffs. Or the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blazers overcome injuries (again) to make playoffs]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/blazers-overcome-injuries-again-to-make-playoffs.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Apr 2011 05:35:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The perpetually promising Portland Trail Blazers are back in theNBA playoffs despite another season of untimely injuries.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Jazz Preview 2011-04-06]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-jazz-preview-3682.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Apr 2011 05:35:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Portland Trail Blazers clinched their third consecutiveplayoff berth by halftime of their most recent contest, but theywere far from pleased with how that game ended.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warriors-Trail Blazers Preview 2011-04-04]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/warriors-trail-blazers-preview-3683.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Apr 2011 05:35:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Portland Trail Blazers are on the verge of clinching theirthird consecutive postseason berth, but coach Nate McMillan doesn'twant his squad looking too far ahead. The Golden State Warriorscould cause his team plenty of problems on Tuesday night.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warriors 108, Trail Blazers 87]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/warriors-108-trail-blazers-87.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Apr 2011 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There were no smiles of accomplishment in the Trail Blazers'locker room on Tuesday night.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warriors-Trail Blazers Preview 2011-04-04]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/warriors-trail-blazers-preview-3677.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Apr 2011 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Portland Trail Blazers are on the verge of clinching theirthird consecutive postseason berth, but coach Nate McMillan doesn'twant his squad looking too far ahead. The Golden State Warriorscould cause his team plenty of problems on Tuesday night.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warriors-Trail Blazers Preview 2011-04-04]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/warriors-trail-blazers-preview-3674.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Apr 2011 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Portland Trail Blazers are on the verge of clinching theirthird consecutive postseason berth, but coach Nate McMillan doesn'twant his squad looking too far ahead. The Golden State Warriorscould cause his team plenty of problems on Tuesday night.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mavericks-Trail Blazers Preview 2011-04-03]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/mavericks-trail-blazers-preview-3675.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Apr 2011 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Dallas Mavericks' season-high six-game road trip is comingto an end in a venue where opponents haven't been very successfulrecently.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers 104, Mavericks 96]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-104-mavericks-96.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Apr 2011 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There was a buzz after the Trail Blazers beat the Maverickssurrounding the possibility that the two teams could reunite in thefirst round of the playoffs.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mavericks-Trail Blazers Preview 2011-04-03]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/mavericks-trail-blazers-preview-3673.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Apr 2011 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Dallas Mavericks' season-high six-game road trip is comingto an end in a venue where opponents haven't been very successfulrecently.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mavericks-Trail Blazers Preview 2011-04-03]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/mavericks-trail-blazers-preview-3670.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 Apr 2011 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Dallas Mavericks' season-high six-game road trip is comingto an end in a venue where opponents haven't been very successfulrecently.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder-Trail Blazers Preview 2011-03-31]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/thunder-trail-blazers-preview-3671.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 Apr 2011 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Oklahoma City Thunder finished March with the best record ina single month in franchise history. April is promising to be evenmore exciting.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers 98, Thunder 91]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-98-thunder-91.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 Apr 2011 05:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LaMarcus Aldridge insists he isn't nervous about how all thisplayoff positioning will ultimately shake out.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder-Trail Blazers Preview 2011-03-31]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/thunder-trail-blazers-preview-3669.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 Apr 2011 05:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Oklahoma City Thunder finished March with the best record ina single month in franchise history. April is promising to be evenmore exciting.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder-Trail Blazers Preview 2011-03-31]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/thunder-trail-blazers-preview-3667.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Apr 2011 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Oklahoma City Thunder finished March with the best record ina single month in franchise history. April is promising to be evenmore exciting.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA Sunday]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/nba-sunday.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 31 Mar 2011 05:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NBA Rankings 1. Lakers: They've won the first five games of aseven-game homestand. 2. Spurs: Not the same team without TimDuncan, which was obvious in last two losses. 3. Bulls: Had acouple of blowout victories before a tough game against Memphis onFriday]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[All trades have risks, rewards ;WINNERS AND LOSERS;SOMEBODY COMES OUT BETTER WITH EVERY DEAL IN THE]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/all-trades-have-risks-rewards-winners-and-losers-somebody-comes-out-better-with-every-deal-in-the.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 31 Mar 2011 05:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The intent of every trade is to get better, to win. This is whythe best trades are a win-win. Sometimes that comes with simple addition. Sometimes that comeswith addition by subtraction. 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Yet somehow in the process, OKC still managed to clinch itssecond straight playoff spot thanks to a 99-90 victory overPortland on Sunday ni]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sixers end trip with loss to Trail Blazers]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/sixers-end-trip-with-loss-to-trail-blazers.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 31 Mar 2011 05:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PORTLAND, Ore. - The 76ers had very little going for themon Saturday night. The Rose Garden was filled, fans in every seat, and the PortlandTrail Blazers were potent, hitting more than every other shot.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sixers Notes: Iguodala gets a night off against Blazers]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/sixers-notes-iguodala-gets-a-night-off-against-blazers.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 31 Mar 2011 05:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[76ers Notes PORTLAND, Ore. - Andre Iguodala is getting a much-neededrest. Iguodala, battling right knee tendinitis, did not play Saturdaynight against the Portland Trail Blazers on the second night ofback-to-back games.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mavericks at Trail Blazers]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/mavericks-at-trail-blazers.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 31 Mar 2011 05:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[9 p.m. today, Ch. 21/NBA TV; ESPN-FM (103.3), KFLC-AM (1270 inSpanish) Scouting the Mavericks Having lost three of five, the reality of a tougher scheduledown the stretch is sinking in. &#226;&#128;&#166; Dirk Nowitzkihas scored more than 20 points in 11 ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Hornets Preview 2011-03-29]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-hornets-preview-3659.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Mar 2011 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The surging Portland Trail Blazers are looking to secure aplayoff spot. A victory over the team that's closest to them in theWestern Conference race would certainly help.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blazers rally to beat banged-up Spurs]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/blazers-rally-to-beat-banged-up-spurs.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Mar 2011 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Andre Miller scored 26 points and the Portland Trail Blazersbeat the slumping and banged-up San Antonio Spurs 100-92 on Mondaynight as Tony Parker, Manu Ginobili and Tim Duncan sat out withinjuries.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Spurs Preview 2011-03-28]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-spurs-preview-3658.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Mar 2011 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Portland Trail Blazers took advantage of San Antonio Spurscenter Tim Duncan's absence this past weekend to keep a late seasonsurge going.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Spurs Preview 2011-03-28]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-spurs-preview-3654.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Mar 2011 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Portland Trail Blazers took advantage of San Antonio Spurscenter Tim Duncan's absence this past weekend to keep a late seasonsurge going.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder survive Wallace's 40-point effort ]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/thunder-survive-wallace-s-40-point-effort-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Mar 2011 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Russell Westbrook is most dangerous when attacking the basket.Five fouls kept him from doing that late in Oklahoma City's gamewith Portland, but his perimeter play was more than enough.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Thunder Preview 2011-03-26]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-thunder-preview-3656.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Mar 2011 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Oklahoma City Thunder are moving closer toward thefranchise's first division title in six years. They can clinch aspot in the postseason as soon as their next game.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Thunder Preview 2011-03-26]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-thunder-preview-3653.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Mar 2011 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Oklahoma City Thunder are moving closer toward thefranchise's first division title in six years. They can clinch aspot in the postseason as soon as their next game.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers 98, Spurs 96]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-98-spurs-96.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Mar 2011 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Too far away to dunk, Nicolas Batum just had to pop the ballover Tony Parker and hope for the best.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs-Trail Blazers Preview 2011-03-24]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/spurs-trail-blazers-preview-3652.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Mar 2011 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers forward LaMarcus Aldridge helped beat theSan Antonio Spurs with one of his best career performances in theteams' most recent meeting.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs-Trail Blazers Preview 2011-03-24]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/spurs-trail-blazers-preview-3650.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Mar 2011 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers forward LaMarcus Aldridge helped beat theSan Antonio Spurs with one of his best career performances in theteams' most recent meeting.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wizards-Trail Blazers Preview 2011-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/wizards-trail-blazers-preview-3649.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Mar 2011 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Portland Trail Blazers let a crucial win get away the lasttime they took the court.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers 111, Wizards 76]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-111-wizards-76.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Mar 2011 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even though he's still living in a hotel, Gerald Wallace issettling in Portland.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wizards-Trail Blazers Preview 2011-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/wizards-trail-blazers-preview-3648.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Mar 2011 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Portland Trail Blazers let a crucial win get away the lasttime they took the court.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wizards-Trail Blazers Preview 2011-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/wizards-trail-blazers-preview-3645.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Mar 2011 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Portland Trail Blazers let a crucial win get away the lasttime they took the court.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Lakers Preview 2011-03-20]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-lakers-preview-3646.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Mar 2011 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Despite being bothered by a sore ankle and now a stiff neck,Kobe Bryant promises he'll play when the Los Angeles Lakers hostPortland on Sunday night.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kobe scores 10 of his 22 in fourth]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/kobe-scores-10-of-his-22-in-fourth.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Mar 2011 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kobe Bryant scored 10 of his 22 points in a dynamic fourthquarter, and the Los Angeles Lakers rallied from behind in thefinal three minutes for their 12th win in 13 games, 84-80 over thePortland Trail Blazers on Sunday night.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Lakers Preview 2011-03-20]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-lakers-preview-3643.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Mar 2011 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Despite being bothered by a sore ankle and now a stiff neck,Kobe Bryant promises he'll play when the Los Angeles Lakers hostPortland on Sunday night.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[76ers-Trail Blazers Preview 2011-03-19]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/76ers-trail-blazers-preview-3644.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Mar 2011 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Portland Trail Blazers' road to a playoff berth is about toget a lot tougher. The Philadelphia 76ers have their own playoffrace to worry about.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Lakers Preview 2011-03-20]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-lakers-preview-3639.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Mar 2011 05:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Despite being bothered by a sore ankle and now a stiff neck,Kobe Bryant promises he'll play when the Los Angeles Lakers hostPortland on Sunday night.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers 110, 76ers 101]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-110-76ers-101.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Mar 2011 05:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Wesley Matthews got Portland off to a fast start, and GeraldWallace took care of everything else.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[76ers-Trail Blazers Preview 2011-03-19]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/76ers-trail-blazers-preview-3641.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Mar 2011 05:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Portland Trail Blazers' road to a playoff berth is about toget a lot tougher. The Philadelphia 76ers have their own playoffrace to worry about.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[76ers-Trail Blazers Preview 2011-03-19]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/76ers-trail-blazers-preview-3637.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Mar 2011 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Portland Trail Blazers' road to a playoff berth is about toget a lot tougher. The Philadelphia 76ers have their own playoffrace to worry about.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cavaliers-Trail Blazers Preview 2011-03-17]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/cavaliers-trail-blazers-preview-3638.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Mar 2011 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brandon Roy might be rounding back into form for the PortlandTrail Blazers.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers 111, Cavaliers 70]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-111-cavaliers-70.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Mar 2011 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Cleveland Cavaliers and coach Byron Scott sequesteredthemselves in the locker room for nearly a half hour after falling111-70 to the Portland Trail Blazers.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cavaliers-Trail Blazers Preview 2011-03-17]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/cavaliers-trail-blazers-preview-3636.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Mar 2011 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brandon Roy might be rounding back into form for the PortlandTrail Blazers.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cavaliers-Trail Blazers Preview 2011-03-17]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/cavaliers-trail-blazers-preview-3634.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Mar 2011 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brandon Roy might be rounding back into form for the PortlandTrail Blazers.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aldridge, Roy too much for Mavs]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/aldridge-roy-too-much-for-mavs.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Mar 2011 05:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LaMarcus Aldridge scored 30 points and Brandon Roy added 21 offthe bench, including a key jumper with less than a minute to go, asthe Portland Trail Blazers beat the Dallas Mavericks 104-101 onTuesday night.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[76ers deck East-leading Celtics­]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/76ers-deck-east-leading-celtics­.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Mar 2011 05:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Times wires PHILADELPHIA - Elton Brand played a big part in the 76ers' winover the best team in the East. He loved the crowd going wild fromstart to finish. The scene looked and sounded like a playoff game for the 76ers,a spectacle they expect to repeat. ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shooters go cold in second half]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/shooters-go-cold-in-second-half.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Mar 2011 05:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CHICAGO --- Tired of watching his team's offense stall asplayers settled for long jump shots, Hawks coach Larry Drew called forhis players to make more plays at the basket Friday night againstthe Bulls. Joe Johnson wasn't so sure about that. "Maybe," the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aldridge, Trail Blazers keep Heat in a freefall]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/aldridge-trail-blazers-keep-heat-in-a-freefall.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Mar 2011 05:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Times wires MIAMI - Erik Spoelstra vowed to keep the Heat fighting. Chris Boshacknowledged he needs to do more and lobbied to get moreopportunities. LeBron James and Dwyane Wade said their confidenceremains high. The Heat script hasn't changed muchlately.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bobcats-Rockets Preview]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/bobcats-rockets-preview.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Mar 2011 05:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Charlotte Bobcats opened their trip with a rare road win.Posting a victory in Houston has also been an uncommon occurrencefor them.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mavericks-Trail Blazers Preview 2011-03-14]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/mavericks-trail-blazers-preview-3633.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Mar 2011 05:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LaMarcus Aldridge may have slowed down near the end ofPortland's road trip, but he's been nothing short of spectacularthis season against his hometown team.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mavericks-Trail Blazers Preview 2011-03-14]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/mavericks-trail-blazers-preview-3626.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Mar 2011 05:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LaMarcus Aldridge may have slowed down near the end ofPortland's road trip, but he's been nothing short of spectacularthis season against his hometown team.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Hawks Preview 2011-03-12]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-hawks-preview-3627.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Mar 2011 05:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Facing some of the league's top teams, the Atlanta Hawks keepfizzling.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Hawks Preview 2011-03-12]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-hawks-preview-3625.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Mar 2011 05:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Facing some of the league's top teams, the Atlanta Hawks keepfizzling.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hawks 91, Trail Blazers 82]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/hawks-91-trail-blazers-82.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Mar 2011 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hawks coach Larry Drew always knew Jeff Teague had plenty oftalent.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Hawks Preview 2011-03-12]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-hawks-preview-3623.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Mar 2011 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Facing some of the league's top teams, the Atlanta Hawks keepfizzling.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Bobcats Preview 2011-03-10]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-bobcats-preview-3624.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Mar 2011 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For seven years, Gerald Wallace was the face of the CharlotteBobcats, leading them to their first playoff appearance and earningthe only All-Star nod in team history.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Hawks Preview 2011-03-12]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-hawks-preview-3619.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Mar 2011 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Facing some of the league's top teams, the Atlanta Hawks keepfizzling.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bobcats 97, Trail Blazers 92]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/bobcats-97-trail-blazers-92.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Mar 2011 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Gerald Wallace was honored with a video tribute, two standingovations and numerous chants of his name in his first game back inCharlotte since last month's jolting trade.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Bobcats Preview 2011-03-10]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-bobcats-preview-3621.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Mar 2011 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For seven years, Gerald Wallace was the face of the CharlotteBobcats, leading them to their first playoff appearance and earningthe only All-Star nod in team history.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Bobcats Preview 2011-03-10]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-bobcats-preview-3618.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Mar 2011 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For seven years, Gerald Wallace was the face of the CharlotteBobcats, leading them to their first playoff appearance and earningthe only All-Star nod in team history.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Magic Preview 2011-03-06]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-magic-preview-3617.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Mar 2011 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dwight Howard had one of his best games of the season againstthe Portland Trail Blazers three months ago, and Orlando stillsuffered a lopsided loss. The Magic won't even have their starcenter available as they try to avoid a season sweep.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat might as well fire Spoelstra now]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/heat-might-as-well-fire-spoelstra-now.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Mar 2011 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Spoelstra's a goner and Heat shouldn't wait.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blazers hand Heat fifth straight defeat]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/blazers-hand-heat-fifth-straight-defeat.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Mar 2011 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Heat have more reasons to weep after fifth straight loss.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Magic Preview 2011-03-06]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-magic-preview-3616.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Mar 2011 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dwight Howard had one of his best games of the season againstthe Portland Trail Blazers three months ago, and Orlando stillsuffered a lopsided loss. The Magic won't even have their starcenter available as they try to avoid a season sweep.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aldridge scores 24 to lead Blazers]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/aldridge-scores-24-to-lead-blazers.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Mar 2011 05:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LaMarcus Aldridge scored 24 points, Andre Miller added 15 and the Portland Trail Blazers held on to beat the Orlando Magic, who were without the suspended Dwight Howard, 89-85 on Monday night.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Magic Preview 2011-03-06]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-magic-preview-3612.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Mar 2011 05:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dwight Howard had one of his best games of the season againstthe Portland Trail Blazers three months ago, and Orlando stillsuffered a lopsided loss. The Magic won't even have their starcenter available as they try to avoid a season sweep.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bobcats-Trail Blazers Preview 2011-03-05]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/bobcats-trail-blazers-preview-3613.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Mar 2011 05:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Portland regained its scoring touch in its most recent victory.The Charlotte Bobcats haven't been able to do the same - especiallyin recent matchups against the Trail Blazers.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Magic Preview 2011-03-06]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-magic-preview-3609.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Mar 2011 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dwight Howard had one of his best games of the season againstthe Portland Trail Blazers three months ago, and Orlando stillsuffered a lopsided loss. The Magic won't even have their starcenter available as they try to avoid a season sweep.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bobcats-Trail Blazers Preview 2011-03-05]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/bobcats-trail-blazers-preview-3610.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Mar 2011 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Portland regained its scoring touch in its most recent victory.The Charlotte Bobcats haven't been able to do the same - especiallyin recent matchups against the Trail Blazers.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers 93, Bobcats 69]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-93-bobcats-69.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Mar 2011 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LaMarcus Aldridge thought the whole thing was strange.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bobcats-Trail Blazers Preview 2011-03-05]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/bobcats-trail-blazers-preview-3608.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Mar 2011 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Portland regained its scoring touch in its most recent victory.The Charlotte Bobcats haven't been able to do the same - especiallyin recent matchups against the Trail Blazers.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bobcats-Trail Blazers Preview 2011-03-05]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/bobcats-trail-blazers-preview-3606.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Mar 2011 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Portland regained its scoring touch in its most recent victory.The Charlotte Bobcats haven't been able to do the same - especiallyin recent matchups against the Trail Blazers.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers 107, Kings 102]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-107-kings-102.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Mar 2011 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Nate McMillan thought the Portland Trail Blazers needed awake-up call, so the coach made them watch their disappointing lossto Houston.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Kings Preview 2011-03-02]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-kings-preview-3604.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Mar 2011 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Sacramento Kings have a new name for their home arena, butit isn't clear if they'll play there after this season.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets-Trail Blazers Preview 2011-02-28]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/rockets-trail-blazers-preview-3605.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Mar 2011 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Portland Trail Blazers are finally starting to get healthyand seem to have survived a scare to their best player.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Kings Preview 2011-03-02]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-kings-preview-3600.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Mar 2011 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Sacramento Kings have a new name for their home arena, butit isn't clear if they'll play there after this season.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets 103, Trail Blazers 87]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/rockets-103-trail-blazers-87.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Mar 2011 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kevin Martin believes the Rockets have found themselves in thewake of the NBA trade deadline.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets-Trail Blazers Preview 2011-02-28]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/rockets-trail-blazers-preview-3602.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Mar 2011 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Portland Trail Blazers are finally starting to get healthyand seem to have survived a scare to their best player.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets-Trail Blazers Preview 2011-02-28]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/rockets-trail-blazers-preview-3599.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Mar 2011 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Portland Trail Blazers are finally starting to get healthyand seem to have survived a scare to their best player.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hawks 90, Trail Blazers 83]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/hawks-90-trail-blazers-83.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Feb 2011 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[While the new-look Atlanta Hawks started to jell, the PortlandTrail Blazers got off to a rocky start with their revampedroster.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hawks-Trail Blazers Preview 2011-02-26]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/hawks-trail-blazers-preview-3598.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Feb 2011 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Playing in only his second game back from a knee injury, BrandonRoy helped the Portland Trail Blazers move into sixth place in theWestern Conference.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bobcats owner Jordan defends trade ]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/bobcats-owner-jordan-defends-trade-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Feb 2011 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Charlotte Bobcats owner Michael Jordan was busy on Saturdaydefending his decision to trade Gerald Wallace and playing a majorrole in getting a reluctant Joel Przybilla comfortable with his newboss.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hawks-Trail Blazers Preview 2011-02-26]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/hawks-trail-blazers-preview-3596.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Feb 2011 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Playing in only his second game back from a knee injury, BrandonRoy helped the Portland Trail Blazers move into sixth place in theWestern Conference.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers 107, Nuggets 106, OT]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-107-nuggets-106-ot.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Feb 2011 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Wesley Matthews teased teammate Brandon Roy when he arrived athis locker to a crowd of reporters following the Trail Blazers'overtime victory over the Nuggets.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wallace introduced as newest Trail Blazers player]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/wallace-introduced-as-newest-trail-blazers-player.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Feb 2011 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Gerald Wallace is still getting over the initial shock of beingtraded to the Portland Trail Blazers.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nuggets-Trail Blazers Preview 2011-02-25]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/nuggets-trail-blazers-preview-3594.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Feb 2011 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Denver Nuggets haven't seemed to mind life without CarmeloAnthony and Chauncey Billups.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston banking on health of Shaq with trades]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/boston-banking-on-health-of-shaq-with-trades.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Feb 2011 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Boston Celtics unloaded lots of big men at the NBA tradingdeadline and the key to making sure the moves pay off rests withthe biggest guy who's still left - Shaquille O'Neal.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nuggets-Trail Blazers Preview 2011-02-25]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/nuggets-trail-blazers-preview-3589.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Feb 2011 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Denver Nuggets haven't seemed to mind life without CarmeloAnthony and Chauncey Billups.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA trade deadline roundup]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/nba-trade-deadline-roundup.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Feb 2011 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A look at all the big moves leading up to the NBA trade deadline.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bobcats trade F Wallace to Blazers]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/bobcats-trade-f-wallace-to-blazers.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Feb 2011 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Charlotte Bobcats have agreed to trade forward GeraldWallace to the Portland Trail Blazers for a package that includestwo first-round picks as owner Michael Jordan cuts payroll and eyesthe future.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kobe scores 37, hits key shots late]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/kobe-scores-37-hits-key-shots-late.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Feb 2011 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kobe Bryant had 37 points and the Los Angeles Lakers overcame a10-point deficit late in the fourth quarter to beat Portland106-101 in overtime Wednesday night, snapping the Trail Blazers'season-best, six-game winning streak.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Biedrins' job safe - but for only a while]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/biedrins-job-safe-but-for-only-a-while.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Feb 2011 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Listen to general manager Larry Riley tell it, and the Warriors won't be able to find areplacement for Andris Biedrins at the trade deadline. That gives the center 26 games to prove the Warriors don't need to keep lookingfor a successor during the offseas]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers-Trail Blazers Preview 2011-02-23]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/lakers-trail-blazers-preview-3587.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Feb 2011 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kobe Bryant is again a big reason why the Los Angeles Lakers arecomfortably leading the Pacific Division. It may be LaMarcusAldridge's impact on the Portland Trail Blazers, however, that ismore impressive.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers-Trail Blazers Preview 2011-02-23]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/lakers-trail-blazers-preview-3583.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Feb 2011 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kobe Bryant is again a big reason why the Los Angeles Lakers arecomfortably leading the Pacific Division. It may be LaMarcusAldridge's impact on the Portland Trail Blazers, however, that ismore impressive.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can Aldridge's rise push Portland to the playoffs?]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/can-aldridge-s-rise-push-portland-to-the-playoffs-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Feb 2011 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Something intangible shifted for LaMarcus Aldridge inmid-December.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets-Trail Blazers Preview 2011-02-16]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/hornets-trail-blazers-preview-3582.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Feb 2011 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LaMarcus Aldridge claims he isn't proving a point, but his playseems to suggest otherwise.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets-Trail Blazers Preview 2011-02-16]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/hornets-trail-blazers-preview-3581.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Feb 2011 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LaMarcus Aldridge claims he isn't proving a point, but his playseems to suggest otherwise.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Overachieving Blazers winning despite injuries]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/overachieving-blazers-winning-despite-injuries.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Feb 2011 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In mid-December the vibe around the Portland Trail Blazersseemed fairly bleak.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clippers' Griffin set to defy gravity on All-Star weekend]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/clippers-griffin-set-to-defy-gravity-on-all-star-weekend.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Feb 2011 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Los Angeles Clippers All-Star forward Blake Griffin isamong the league leaders in dunks through the first half ofthe NBA season andwill get a chance to showcase his leaping ability Saturday inthe 2011 SlamDunk contest during the NBA 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point, but his playseems to suggest otherwise.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets-Trail Blazers Preview 2011-02-16]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/hornets-trail-blazers-preview-3574.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Feb 2011 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LaMarcus Aldridge claims he isn't proving a point, but his playseems to suggest otherwise.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Timberwolves Preview 2011-02-14]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-timberwolves-preview-3575.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Feb 2011 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[All-Star snub LaMarcus Aldridge has been on an incredible tearfor the Portland Trail Blazers over this past week.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets-Trail Blazers Preview 2011-02-16]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/hornets-trail-blazers-preview-3572.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Feb 2011 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LaMarcus Aldridge claims he isn't proving a point, but is surelooks like it.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Timberwolves Preview 2011-02-14]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-timberwolves-preview-3573.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Feb 2011 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[All-Star snub LaMarcus Aldridge has been on an incredible tearfor the Portland Trail Blazers over this past week.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers 95, Timberwolves 81]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-95-timberwolves-81.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Feb 2011 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Making his first All-Star team has put a big ol' target on KevinLove's back.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Timberwolves Preview 2011-02-14]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-timberwolves-preview-3571.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Feb 2011 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[All-Star snub LaMarcus Aldridge has been on an incredible tearfor the Portland Trail Blazers over this past week.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Timberwolves Preview 2011-02-14]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-timberwolves-preview-3567.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Feb 2011 05:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[All-Star snub LaMarcus Aldridge has been on an incredible tearfor the Portland Trail Blazers over this past week.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers 105, Pistons 100]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-105-pistons-100.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Feb 2011 05:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Detroit Pistons knew exactly what was coming Sundaynight.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Pistons Preview 2011-02-12]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-pistons-preview-3569.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Feb 2011 05:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There is no timetable for when Brandon Roy and Marcus Camby willreturn to the Portland Trail Blazers' lineup. LaMarcus Aldridge andRudy Fernandez are doing their best to make up for the loss ofthese two injured starters.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Pistons Preview 2011-02-12]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-pistons-preview-3564.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Feb 2011 05:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There is no timetable for when Brandon Roy and Marcus Camby willreturn to the Portland Trail Blazers' lineup. LaMarcus Aldridge andRudy Fernandez are doing their best to make up for the loss ofthese two injured starters.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aldridge scores 37 as Blazers clip Raps]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/aldridge-scores-37-as-blazers-clip-raps.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Feb 2011 05:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Lamarcus Aldridge scored 14 of his 37 points in the fourthquarter as the Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Toronto Raptors 102-96 on Friday night.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Good signs point to ... another defeat;Six-minute meltdown equals 16th loss in 17 despite decent]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/good-signs-point-to-another-defeat-six-minute-meltdown-equals-16th-loss-in-17-despite-decent.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Feb 2011 05:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Another night with no reward, with some bright spots and somedull ones, a night like so many others in this most disappointingof seasons. And when they come to write the epitaph of the 2010-11 Toronto Raptors season, the story of theirlatest loss might be]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers 102, Raptors 96]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-102-raptors-96.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Feb 2011 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LaMarcus Aldridge insists he isn't motivated by an All-Starsnub. But with each game, the Portland forward makes the decisionto leave him off the Western Conference team look ever morefoolish.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Raptors Preview 2011-02-10]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-raptors-preview-3563.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Feb 2011 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Marcus Camby and Brandon Roy aren't quite ready to return fromarthroscopic knee surgery, leaving the Portland Trail Blazerswaiting once again on their defensive anchor and their three-timeAll-Star guard.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Raptors Preview 2011-02-10]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-raptors-preview-3561.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Feb 2011 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Marcus Camby and Brandon Roy aren't quite ready to return fromarthroscopic knee surgery, leaving the Portland Trail Blazerswaiting once again on their defensive anchor and their three-timeAll-Star guard.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blazers Roy, Camby back at practice]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/blazers-roy-camby-back-at-practice.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Feb 2011 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Guard Brandon Roy has returned to practice with the PortlandTrail Blazers but he won't return to the lineup this weekend as hehad hoped.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blazers' Roy coming back to practice]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/blazers-roy-coming-back-to-practice.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Feb 2011 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Trail Blazers guard Brandon Roy is returning to practice, but itremains to be seen whether he'll play this weekend.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers 109, Bulls 103]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-109-bulls-103.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Feb 2011 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LaMarcus Aldridge scored so easily against Chicago that heallowed himself a broad smile and a few high-fives from teammatesbefore the game was even over.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bulls-Trail Blazers Preview 2011-02-07]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/bulls-trail-blazers-preview-3559.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Feb 2011 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With their six-game winning streak snapped, the Chicago Bullswill look to bounce back with a better all-around effort againstthe Portland Trail Blazers.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bulls-Trail Blazers Preview 2011-02-07]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/bulls-trail-blazers-preview-3555.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Feb 2011 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With their six-game winning streak snapped, the Chicago Bullswill look to bounce back with a better all-around effort againstthe Portland Trail Blazers.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Cavaliers Preview 2011-02-05]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-cavaliers-preview-3556.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Feb 2011 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Last year at this time, the LeBron James-led Cleveland Cavalierswere en route to the NBA's best record for the second straightseason.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cavs endure record 24th straight loss]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/cavs-endure-record-24th-straight-loss.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Feb 2011 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Cavaliers have the NBA's record for futility all tothemselves.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Cavaliers Preview 2011-02-05]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-cavaliers-preview-3554.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Feb 2011 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Last year at this time, the LeBron James-led Cleveland Cavalierswere en route to the NBA's best record for the second straightseason.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Cavaliers Preview 2011-02-05]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-cavaliers-preview-3550.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Feb 2011 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Last year at this time, the LeBron James-led Cleveland Cavalierswere en route to the NBA's best record for the second straightseason.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pacers 100, Trail Blazers 87]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/pacers-100-trail-blazers-87.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Feb 2011 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Frank Vogel calls the NBA a players' league, yet the IndianaPacers' interim coach has changed the struggling team's mentalityand results in less than a week.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Pacers Preview 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TheIndiana Pacers feel they're finally getting healthy.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Pacers Preview 2011-02-03]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-pacers-preview-3549.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Feb 2011 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Portland Trail Blazers can't escape the injury bug. TheIndiana Pacers feel they're finally getting healthy.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nuggets 109, Trail Blazers 90]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/nuggets-109-trail-blazers-90.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Feb 2011 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Denver Nuggets couldn't stop Wesley Matthews. It was asprained ankle that finally slowed him down.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Nuggets Preview 2011-02-02]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-nuggets-preview-3548.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Feb 2011 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After losing on the last two stops of their season-highfive-game road trip, the Denver Nuggets are surely looking forwardto returning home.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aldridge lifts Trail Blazers past Spurs]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/aldridge-lifts-trail-blazers-past-spurs.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LaMarcus Aldridge had a career-high 40 points along with 11rebounds and the Portland Trail Blazers defeated the NBA-leadingSan Antonio Spurs 99-86 on Tuesday night.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Nuggets Preview 2011-02-02]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-nuggets-preview-3544.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After losing on the last two stops of their season-highfive-game road trip, the Denver Nuggets are surely looking forwardto returning home.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Evans, Griffin to be in Rookie Challenge]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/evans-griffin-to-be-in-rookie-challenge.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Sacramento Kings guard Tyreke Evans, the reigning Rookie of theYear, and Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin lead a groupof 18 players selected for the Rookie Challenge.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs-Trail Blazers Preview 2011-01-31]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/spurs-trail-blazers-preview-3546.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The San Antonio Spurs begin a nine-game road trip with theleague's best record and a comfortable lead atop the SouthwestDivision, but they aren't taking anything for granted.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs-Trail Blazers Preview 2011-01-31]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/spurs-trail-blazers-preview-3542.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Feb 2011 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The San Antonio Spurs begin a nine-game road trip with theleague's best record and a comfortable lead atop the SouthwestDivision, but they aren't taking anything for granted.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fresh faces deserve All-Star nods]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/fresh-faces-deserve-all-star-nods.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Jan 2011 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[We're picking our All-Star reserves and fundamentals just don't cutit anymore.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blazers G Johnson assigned to D-League]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/blazers-g-johnson-assigned-to-d-league.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Jan 2011 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allen leads Celtics past Blazers]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/allen-leads-celtics-past-blazers.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Jan 2011 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ray Allen scored 18 points, Paul Pierce added 17 and the BostonCeltics opened their West Coast road swing with an 88-78 win overthe Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday night.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durant (47 and 18) bests Love (31-21)]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/durant-47-and-18-bests-love-31-21-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Jan 2011 05:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kevin Durant had career highs of 47 points and 18 rebounds, and the Oklahoma City Thunder overcame a 31-point, 21-rebound night from Kevin Love to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves, 118-117, in overtime on Wednesday night.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celtics-Trail Blazers Preview]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/celtics-trail-blazers-preview.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Jan 2011 05:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Boston Celtics received a nice boost off the bench as centerKendrick Perkins returned from injury. 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McMillan is pleased to see himliving up to those expectations.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers 97, Pacers 92]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-97-pacers-92.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Jan 2011 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Nicolas Batum was certain his fourth straight 3-pointer wasgoing to fall, even if it looked to everyone else like itwasn't.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roy says he hopes to return this season]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/roy-says-he-hopes-to-return-this-season.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Jan 2011 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers guard Brandon Roy says he hopes to returnthis season after having arthroscopic surgery on both knees.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pacers-Trail Blazers Preview 2011-01-21]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/pacers-trail-blazers-preview-3528.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Jan 2011 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Coach Nate McMillan knew LaMarcus Aldridge had the potential tobe a dominant NBA player when the Portland Trail Blazers traded forhim in a draft day deal in 2006. McMillan is pleased to see himliving up to those expectations.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[LeBron, Lakers to complete three-peats]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/lebron-lakers-to-complete-three-peats.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Jan 2011 05:37:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Will Kobe, Lakers complete another three-peat? Mitch Lawrence hasthe answer.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pacers-Trail Blazers Preview 2011-01-21]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/pacers-trail-blazers-preview-3525.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Jan 2011 05:37:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Coach Nate McMillan knew LaMarcus Aldridge had the potential tobe a dominant NBA player when the Portland Trail Blazers traded forhim in a draft day deal in 2006. McMillan is pleased to see himliving up to those expectations.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blazers survive Gordon surge]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/blazers-survive-gordon-surge.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Jan 2011 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LaMarcus Aldridge had 28 points and eight rebounds, WesleyMatthews added 28 points and the Portland Trail Blazers beat theLos Angeles Clippers 108-93 Thursday night, matching a season highwith their fourth straight win.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blazers' Camby out 3 weeks after surgery]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/blazers-camby-out-3-weeks-after-surgery.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Jan 2011 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers center Marcus Camby had arthroscopicsurgery on his right knee and will be sidelined about threeweeks.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clippers-Trail Blazers Preview 2011-01-20]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/clippers-trail-blazers-preview-3523.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Jan 2011 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Los Angeles Clippers continue to roll, but a season-bestfourth consecutive win could be hard to come by against thePortland Trail Blazers.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clippers-Trail Blazers Preview 2011-01-20]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/clippers-trail-blazers-preview-3517.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Jan 2011 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Los Angeles Clippers continue to roll, but a season-bestfourth consecutive win could be hard to come by against thePortland Trail Blazers.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers 94, Kings 90, OT]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-94-kings-90-ot.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Jan 2011 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even in a game where he admittedly struggled, LaMarcus Aldridgewas a difference maker for the Portland Trail Blazers.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blazers' Camby to have knee surgery]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/blazers-camby-to-have-knee-surgery.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Jan 2011 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Portland Trail Blazers say center Marcus Camby will needsurgery on his left knee.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Kings Preview 2011-01-18]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-kings-preview-3520.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Jan 2011 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers guard Brandon Roy won't be making hisfourth All-Star game appearance next month, but teammate LaMarcusAldridge could very well be representing the Western Conference forthe first time in the contest.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Kings Preview 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Roy has undergonearthroscopic surgery on both of his knees.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA at the half;Doug Smith marvels at Spurs, tweaks serial tweeter LeBron and weighs in on what]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/nba-at-the-half-doug-smith-marvels-at-spurs-tweaks-serial-tweeter-lebron-and-weighs-in-on-what.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Jan 2011 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Who are these guys? Remember the old-time San Antonio Spurs, who won with stiflingdefence and Tim Duncan anchoring the offence? Well, Duncan's onpace to have one of his worst statistical seasons as a pro and theSpurs are a surprising fifth in scoring as t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Timberwolves-Trail Blazers Preview 2011-01-17]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/timberwolves-trail-blazers-preview-3514.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Jan 2011 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Portland Trail Blazers have experienced their ups and downsthis season, but they've been thoroughly consistent against theMinnesota Timberwolves for quite a while.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Timberwolves-Trail Blazers Preview 2011-01-17]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/timberwolves-trail-blazers-preview-3508.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Jan 2011 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Portland Trail Blazers have experienced their ups and downsthis season, but they've been thoroughly consistent against theMinnesota Timberwolves for quite a while.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nets-Trail Blazers Preview 2011-01-15]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/nets-trail-blazers-preview-3509.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Jan 2011 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Portland Trail Blazers enter their next game at the RoseGarden looking to avoid extending a rare home losing streak.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers 96, Nets 89]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-96-nets-89.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Jan 2011 05:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LaMarcus Aldridge was so exhausted in the fourth quarter againstNew Jersey that he couldn't make a pair of free throws.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nets-Trail Blazers Preview 2011-01-15]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/nets-trail-blazers-preview-3507.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Jan 2011 05:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Portland Trail Blazers enter their next game at the RoseGarden looking to avoid extending a rare home losing streak.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nets-Trail Blazers Preview 2011-01-15]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/nets-trail-blazers-preview-3504.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Jan 2011 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Portland Trail Blazers enter their next game at the RoseGarden looking to avoid extending a rare home losing streak.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns 115, Trail Blazers 111]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/suns-115-trail-blazers-111.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Jan 2011 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Thanks largely to a big game from their two old guys, thePhoenix Suns have won two in a row for the first time in more thana month.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blazers' Roy to have two knee surgeries]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/blazers-roy-to-have-two-knee-surgeries.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jan 2011 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers star Brandon Roy will have surgery onboth of his knees next week.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Suns Preview 2011-01-13]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-suns-preview-3503.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jan 2011 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A favorable opponent and an extra day off give the PortlandTrail Blazers a good chance to rebound from one of their worstoffensive performances of the season.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks-Trail Blazers Preview 2011-01-10]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/knicks-trail-blazers-preview-3501.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jan 2011 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The departure of Amare Stoudemire to the Eastern Conference mayhave opened up a possible spot on the Western Conference All-Starteam for LaMarcus Aldridge. The fifth-year Portland Trail Blazersbig man is certainly playing like one lately.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks 100, Trail Blazers 86]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/knicks-100-trail-blazers-86.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jan 2011 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For one night, it was the New York Knicks' defense that stoodout.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks-Trail Blazers Preview 2011-01-10]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/knicks-trail-blazers-preview-3500.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jan 2011 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The departure of Amare Stoudemire to the Eastern Conference mayhave opened up a possible spot on the Western Conference All-Starteam for LaMarcus Aldridge. The fifth-year Portland Trail Blazersbig man is certainly playing like one lately.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks-Trail Blazers Preview 2011-01-10]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/knicks-trail-blazers-preview-3498.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Jan 2011 05:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The departure of Amare Stoudemire to the Eastern Conference mayhave opened up a possible spot on the Western Conference All-Starteam for LaMarcus Aldridge. The fifth-year Portland Trail Blazersbig man is certainly playing like one lately.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[LeBron, Heat outlast Blazers in OT]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/lebron-heat-outlast-blazers-in-ot.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Jan 2011 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LeBron James had 44 points, 13 rebounds and six assists, DwyaneWade added 34 points and eight rebounds, and the Miami Heat beatthe Portland Trail Blazers 107-100 in overtime Sunday night fortheir 13th straight road victory.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat-Trail Blazers Preview 2011-01-08]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/heat-trail-blazers-preview-3497.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Jan 2011 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[No matter how difficult the situation, the Miami Heat continueto rise to the challenge. A trip to Portland could present anothertough task to complete.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat-Trail Blazers Preview 2011-01-08]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/heat-trail-blazers-preview-3494.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Jan 2011 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[No matter how difficult the situation, the Miami Heat continueto rise to the challenge. A trip to Portland could present anothertough task to complete.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Timberwolves Preview 2011-01-06]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-timberwolves-preview-3495.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Jan 2011 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Portland Trail Blazers overcame a sizable late deficit andpulled out a victory in their last game. They probably won't facethe same dilemma on Friday night.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers 108, Timberwolves 98]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-108-timberwolves-98.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Jan 2011 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Wesley Matthews had a nice rookie season for the Utah Jazz lastyear, averaging 9.4 points in just under 25 minutes a game.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Matthews scores 29 in 1st half for Blazers]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/matthews-scores-29-in-1st-half-for-blazers.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Jan 2011 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers guard Wesley Matthews has scored afranchise record 29 points in the first half against the MinnesotaTimberwolves.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Timberwolves Preview 2011-01-06]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-timberwolves-preview-3493.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Jan 2011 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Portland Trail Blazers overcame a sizable late deficit andpulled out a victory in their last game. 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Repeating that feat on the road could be moredifficult.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blazers hold off red-hot Martin in win]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/blazers-hold-off-red-hot-martin-in-win.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Jan 2011 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LaMarcus Aldridge scored 27 points to help the Portland TrailBlazers to a 103-100 win over the Houston Rockets on Wednesdaynight.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Rockets Preview 2011-01-05]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-rockets-preview-3487.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Jan 2011 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Portland didn't have too much trouble beating Houston at homelast weekend. Repeating that feat on the road could be moredifficult.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Mavericks Preview 2011-01-04]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-mavericks-preview-3488.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Jan 2011 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With a difficult homestand this week, the Dallas Mavericks arehoping Dirk Nowitzki returns quickly, especially with the news thatCaron Butler is likely out for the rest of the season.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Rockets Preview 2011-01-05]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-rockets-preview-3483.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Jan 2011 05:35:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Portland didn't have too much trouble beating Houston at homelast weekend. Repeating that feat on the road could be moredifficult.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mavericks 84, Trail Blazers 81]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/mavericks-84-trail-blazers-81.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Jan 2011 05:35:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jason Terry found his shooting touch just in time for the DallasMavericks.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Mavericks Preview 2011-01-04]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-mavericks-preview-3485.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Jan 2011 05:35:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With a difficult homestand this week, the Dallas Mavericks arehoping Dirk Nowitzki returns quickly, especially with the news thatCaron Butler is likely out for the rest of the season.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Mavericks Preview 2011-01-03]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-mavericks-preview-3481.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Jan 2011 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With a difficult homestand this week, the Dallas Mavericks arehoping Dirk Nowitzki returns quickly. 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However, winning in Portland has proven to be avery difficult task lately.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets-Trail Blazers Preview 2011-01-01]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/rockets-trail-blazers-preview-3477.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Jan 2011 05:35:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After a strong push late in December, the Houston Rockets have achance to move above .500 for the first time this season in theirfirst January game. However, winning in Portland has proven to be avery difficult task lately.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz-Trail Blazers Preview 2010-12-30]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/jazz-trail-blazers-preview-3478.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Jan 2011 05:35:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Utah Jazz had four days off before a game against thePortland Trail Blazers earlier this week, but felt they lackedenergy in their five-point loss.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz-Trail Blazers Preview 2010-12-30]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/jazz-trail-blazers-preview-3476.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Jan 2011 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Utah Jazz had four days off before a game against thePortland Trail Blazers earlier this week, but felt they lackedenergy in their five-point loss.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers 100, Jazz 89]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-100-jazz-89.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2010 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Portland Trail Blazers are determined to stay upbeat despiteBrandon Roy's serious knee problems.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roy out 'indefinitely' with sore knees]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/roy-out-indefinitely-with-sore-knees.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2010 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Portland Trail Blazers say All-Star guard Brandon Roy willbe out ''indefinitely'' because of sore knees.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz-Trail Blazers Preview 2010-12-30]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/jazz-trail-blazers-preview-3475.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2010 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Utah Jazz had four days off before a game against thePortland Trail Blazers earlier this week, but felt they lackedenergy in their five-point loss.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz-Trail Blazers Preview 2010-12-30]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/jazz-trail-blazers-preview-3471.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Dec 2010 05:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Utah Jazz had four days off before a game against thePortland Trail Blazers earlier this week, but felt they lackedenergy in their five-point loss.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Nuggets Preview 2010-12-28]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-nuggets-preview-3472.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Dec 2010 05:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Denver Nuggets got an idea of what life would be likewithout Carmelo Anthony.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nuggets 95, Trail Blazers 77]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/nuggets-95-trail-blazers-77.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Dec 2010 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Building a hefty cushion, the Denver Nuggets didn't have toworry about another fourth-quarter breakdown.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Camby to sit with sprained right ankle]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/camby-to-sit-with-sprained-right-ankle.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Dec 2010 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Portland center Marcus Camby missed the Trail Blazers' gameagainst Denver on Tuesday with a sprained right ankle and wasreplaced in the lineup by forward Dante Cunningham.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Nuggets Preview 2010-12-28]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-nuggets-preview-3468.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Dec 2010 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Denver Nuggets got an idea of what life would be likewithout Carmelo Anthony.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blazers' Aldridge punishes Jazz]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/blazers-aldridge-punishes-jazz.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Dec 2010 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jazz coach Jerry Sloan spoke aboutconsistency Monday morning. It was the one major asset that Utahlacked, and the primary issue that troubled Sloan as he continuedto assess just how good and complete his team truly is thisseason. Sloan did not discover an]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Matthews gets win in return]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/matthews-gets-win-in-return.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Dec 2010 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers guard Wesley Matthews did not blow hisformer team out of the building. He was often burned by his primarydefensive assignment, Utah guard Deron Williams , who recorded agame-high 31 points and sank six 3-pointers. And Matthews' own ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Nuggets Preview 2010-12-28]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-nuggets-preview-3459.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Dec 2010 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Denver Nuggets got an idea of what life would be likewithout Carmelo Anthony.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blazers top Jazz despite Williams' 31]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/blazers-top-jazz-despite-williams-31.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Dec 2010 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LaMarcus Aldridge scored 26 points, former Utah guard WesleyMatthews had 14, and the Portland Trail Blazers halted a four-gameroad losing streak with a 96-91 victory over the Jazz on Mondaynight.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers 96, Jazz 91]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-96-jazz-91.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Dec 2010 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LaMarcus Aldridge scored 26 points, former Utah guard WesleyMatthews had 14, and the Portland Trail Blazers halted a four-gameroad losing streak with a 96-91 victory over the Jazz on Mondaynight.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA-Jazz: Utah is tough to beat after Christmas]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/nba-jazz-utah-is-tough-to-beat-after-christmas.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Dec 2010 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA['Tis the season to be nearly unbeatable, at least if you are theUtah Jazz . 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The only time they didn't have hugeperformances during that stretch came when they played against eacho]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Warriors Preview 2010-12-24]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-warriors-preview-3452.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Dec 2010 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Portland's LaMarcus Aldridge and Golden State's Monta Ellis havebeen playing some of the best basketball of their respectivecareers over the last week. The only time they didn't have hugeperformances during that stretch came when they played against eacho]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bucks-Trail Blazers Preview 2010-12-20]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/bucks-trail-blazers-preview-3451.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Dec 2010 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Portland Trail Blazers and Milwaukee Bucks will each bemissing a key player when they meet Monday night at the RoseGarden.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers 106, Bucks 80]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-106-bucks-80.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Dec 2010 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LaMarcus Aldridge is playing the best basketball of his career,and it could not come at a better time for the Portland TrailBlazers.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bucks-Trail Blazers Preview 2010-12-20]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/bucks-trail-blazers-preview-3450.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Dec 2010 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Portland Trail Blazers and Milwaukee Bucks will each bemissing a key player when they meet Monday night at the RoseGarden.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ellis off mark, Warriors lose to Trail Blazers]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/ellis-off-mark-warriors-lose-to-trail-blazers.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Dec 2010 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PORTLAND, Ore. -- Down a point, on the road, eight seconds left,the ball in the hands of guard Monta Ellis. 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Portland was down to nine healthy players, and the remainingguys performed for stretches as though it]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warriors' rally falls short in loss to Portland]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/warriors-rally-falls-short-in-loss-to-portland.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Dec 2010 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PORTLAND, Ore. -- Down a point, on the road, eight seconds left,the ball in the hands of guard Monta Ellis. The consensus in the locker room: That's a good position for theWarriors . 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The Golden State Warriors could begetting theirs back.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers 107, Timberwolves 102]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-107-timberwolves-102.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Dec 2010 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Down to nine players during the second half, Portland turned toLaMarcus Aldridge and Rudy Fernandez.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aldridge ties career high with 36, Blazers win]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/aldridge-ties-career-high-with-36-blazers-win.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Dec 2010 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Lamarcus Aldridge tied a career high with 36 points and RudyFernandez added a career-high 26 as Portland beat Minnesota 107-102Friday night.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roy to miss 3 games with sore knee]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/roy-to-miss-3-games-with-sore-knee.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Dec 2010 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Trail Blazers guard Brandon Roy will miss the next three gamesbecause of a sore left knee.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Timberwolves-Trail Blazers Preview 2010-12-16]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/timberwolves-trail-blazers-preview-3434.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Dec 2010 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A return home should give the Portland Trail Blazers a goodchance to snap a three-game slide. A visit from the MinnesotaTimberwolves would seem to give them an even better shot to doso.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mavericks 103, Trail Blazers 98]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/mavericks-103-trail-blazers-98.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Dec 2010 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dirk Nowitzki was having a sub-par game. Then the fourth quarterstarted.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Mavericks Preview 2010-12-14]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-mavericks-preview-3433.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Dec 2010 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Unable to protect another seemingly safe lead, the DallasMavericks had their longest winning streak of the season come to anabrupt end their last time out.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grizzlies 86, Trail Blazers 73]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/grizzlies-86-trail-blazers-73.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Dec 2010 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With the game on the line, the Memphis Grizzlies clamped down ondefense and let Zach Randolph go to work inside.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Grizzlies Preview 2010-12-13]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-grizzlies-preview-3431.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Dec 2010 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The condition of Brandon Roy's left knee is an ongoing concernfor the Portland Trail Blazers, but the three-time All-Star says hewon't miss the team's game against the Memphis Grizzlies despiteaggravating the injury Sunday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Grizzlies Preview 2010-12-12]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-grizzlies-preview-3427.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Dec 2010 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The condition of Brandon Roy's left knee is an ongoing concernfor the Portland Trail Blazers, but the three-time All-Star says hewon't miss the team's game against the Memphis Grizzlies despiteaggravating the injury Sunday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hill takes lead, Spurs reach 20 wins]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/hill-takes-lead-spurs-reach-20-wins.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Dec 2010 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[George Hill scored 22 points and the San Antonio Spurs becamethe NBA's first 20-game winner this season with a 95-78 victoryover the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Spurs Preview 2010-12-11]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-spurs-preview-3429.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Dec 2010 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The San Antonio Spurs continued their domination of fouropponents to open a season-high six-game homestand.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Spurs Preview 2010-12-11]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-spurs-preview-3426.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Dec 2010 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The San Antonio Spurs continued their domination of fouropponents to open a season-high six-game homestand.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers 101, Suns 94]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-101-suns-94.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Dec 2010 05:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Legs heavy, the shots clanging, Phoenix clawing its way back,the Portland Trail Blazers appeared to be in deep trouble.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Suns Preview 2010-12-10]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-suns-preview-3425.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Dec 2010 05:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Earlier this week, the Phoenix Suns were unsuccessful in goingfor their longest winning streak of the season at the expense ofthe Portland Trail Blazers. This time, they're trying to avoidmatching their longest slide, and their bench could provide thediff]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Suns Preview 2010-12-10]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-suns-preview-3421.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Dec 2010 05:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Earlier this week, the Phoenix Suns were unsuccessful in goingfor their longest winning streak of the season at the expense ofthe Portland Trail Blazers. This time, they're trying to avoidmatching their longest slide, and their bench could provide thediff]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers 97, Magic 83]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-97-magic-83.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Dec 2010 05:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Andre Miller wasn't looking to stir things up any more than healready had over a suspension he didn't agree with.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Magic-Trail Blazers Preview 2010-12-08]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/magic-trail-blazers-preview-3423.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Dec 2010 05:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After losing two straight for the second time all season, theOrlando Magic are finally getting healthy.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Magic-Trail Blazers Preview 2010-12-08]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/magic-trail-blazers-preview-3418.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Dec 2010 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After losing two straight for the second time all season, theOrlando Magic are finally getting healthy.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miller upset about suspension]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/miller-upset-about-suspension.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Dec 2010 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Trail Blazers guard Andre Miller is critical of the suspensionthat ended a consecutive games-played streak that dated back to2003.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aussie Patty Mills boosts the Blazers]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/aussie-patty-mills-boosts-the-blazers.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Dec 2010 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Patty Mills has been the first Trail Blazer to leap to his feetand cheer from the bench when a teammate scores all this season,often waving his towel over his head.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers 106, Suns 99]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-106-suns-99.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Dec 2010 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Wesley Matthews and the Portland Trail Blazers hope their modesttwo-game winning streak is the beginning of a turnaround.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns-Trail Blazers Preview 2010-12-07]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/suns-trail-blazers-preview-3417.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Dec 2010 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Paced by the overall play of Steve Nash, the Phoenix Suns are onthe verge of their longest winning streak of the season.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns-Trail Blazers Preview 2010-12-07]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/suns-trail-blazers-preview-3414.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Dec 2010 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Paced by the overall play of Steve Nash, the Phoenix Suns are onthe verge of their longest winning streak of the season.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clips' Cook, Blazers' Miller suspended]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/clips-cook-blazers-miller-suspended.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Dec 2010 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The NBA has suspended Clippers forward Brian Cook for two gamesand Trail Blazers guard Andre Miller for one after a roughconclusion to Portland's 100-91 victory Sunday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers 100, Clippers 91]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-100-clippers-91.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Dec 2010 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A visit from the lowly Los Angeles Clippers turned out to bejust what the Portland Trail Blazers needed.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clippers-Trail Blazers Preview 2010-12-04]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/clippers-trail-blazers-preview-3413.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Dec 2010 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A visit from the lowly Los Angeles Clippers would seem to givethe Portland Trail Blazers one of their best chances to snap aseason-worst losing streak. 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With the way the Blazers have playedlately, even a win in that matchup is far from a sure thing.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wizards 83, Trail Blazers 79]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/wizards-83-trail-blazers-79.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Dec 2010 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers coach Nate McMillan's manner was calm,his voice steady.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[C Joel Przybilla back with Blazers]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/c-joel-przybilla-back-with-blazers.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Dec 2010 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers center Joel Przybilla played Friday nightagainst the Washington Wizards, his first game since rupturing hisright patella in a game nearly a year ago.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celtics 99, Trail Blazers 95]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/celtics-99-trail-blazers-95.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Dec 2010 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Paul Pierce outscored Ray Allen 28-6 in the first 47 minutes, 49seconds against Portland on Wednesday night.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sixers Notes: Ex-Sixer Miller blazing new trails]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/sixers-notes-ex-sixer-miller-blazing-new-trails.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Dec 2010 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[76ers Notes It may be water long gone under the bridge, but the 76ers are still feeling therepercussions of not re-signing point guard Andre Miller .]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sixers refuse to buckle in win over the Blazers]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/sixers-refuse-to-buckle-in-win-over-the-blazers.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Dec 2010 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Approaching game's end, the 76ers ignored the scoreboard. Those flashing numbers showed too big a lead, with too littletime left, and those numbers could have tricked them into thinkingthe game was already won. The Sixers have felt that painbefore. Which ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sixers' Holiday would have relished pointers from Andre Miller]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/sixers-holiday-would-have-relished-pointers-from-andre-miller.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Dec 2010 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Long before last season began, it was decided by the 76ers organization not to re-signstarting point guard Andre Miller. That spot would go to LouWilliams, a player who hadn't started in the NBA and isn't reallysuited to play that position. Halfway throug]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Celtics Preview 2010-12-01]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-celtics-preview-3402.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Dec 2010 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Boston Celtics are undefeated at home against EasternConference opponents this season. Boston would also like to own ahome-court edge versus the West.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[76ers 88, Trail Blazers 79]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/76ers-88-trail-blazers-79.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Dec 2010 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Once again, the Philadelphia 76ers finished well, while thePortland Trail Blazers did not.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sixers' Turner stays, Brackins heads to D-League]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/sixers-turner-stays-brackins-heads-to-d-league.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Dec 2010 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In the last week, rookie guard Evan Turner has the same numberof points as 76ers teammate Craig Brackins, whois packing his bags for an assignment in the D-League. Turner and Brackins are the Sixers' only rookies, althoughexpectations for Brackins, who is]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-76ers Preview]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-76ers-preview.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 2010 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brandon Roy's return hasn't solved the Portland Trail Blazers'shooting struggles.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nets 98, Trail Blazers 96]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/nets-98-trail-blazers-96.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Nov 2010 05:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Avery Johnson was so angry after New Jersey's performance in aloss to Philadelphia on Saturday night that the Nets coach calledfor an impromptu shoot-around early Sunday morning, hours beforethe Nets were slated to face the Portland Trail Blazers.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Nets Preview 2010-11-28]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-nets-preview-3400.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Nov 2010 05:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Portland Trail Blazers have won five straight over the NewJersey Nets, and are 4-1 against Eastern Conference opponents.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Nets Preview 2010-11-28]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-nets-preview-3398.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Nov 2010 05:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Portland Trail Blazers have won five straight over the NewJersey Nets, and are 4-1 against Eastern Conference opponents.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA centers are a sorry bunch]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/nba-centers-are-a-sorry-bunch.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Nov 2010 05:35:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Howard is the NBA's only great center -- and even he's not thatgreat.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets 97, Trail Blazers 78]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/hornets-97-trail-blazers-78.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Nov 2010 05:35:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New Orleans Hornets returned to their winning ways byre-establishing their defense.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets-Trail Blazers Preview 2010-11-25]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/hornets-trail-blazers-preview-3397.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Nov 2010 05:35:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New Orleans Hornets routed the Portland Trail Blazers lessthan two weeks ago, but with their defense struggling and BrandonRoy feeling healthier than he did in that game, New Orleans couldface a tougher challenge in the second meeting.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets-Trail Blazers Preview 2010-11-25]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/hornets-trail-blazers-preview-3393.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Nov 2010 05:35:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New Orleans Hornets routed the Portland Trail Blazers lessthan two weeks ago, but with their defense struggling and BrandonRoy feeling healthier than he did in that game, New Orleans couldface a tougher challenge in the second meeting.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rants and Raves: Deluxe point guards]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/rants-and-raves-deluxe-point-guards.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Nov 2010 05:35:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[You can't go wrong picking either D-Will or CP3.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz 103, Trail Blazers 94]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/jazz-103-trail-blazers-94.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Nov 2010 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Portland Trail Blazers appeared powerless to stop C.J.Miles.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz-Trail Blazers Preview 2010-11-20]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/jazz-trail-blazers-preview-3391.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Nov 2010 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Injuries may have ravaged Portland's roster, but they have donenothing to shake the Trail Blazers' collective confidence.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz-Trail Blazers Preview 2010-11-20]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/jazz-trail-blazers-preview-3389.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Nov 2010 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Injuries may have ravaged Portland's roster, but they have donenothing to shake the Trail Blazers' collective confidence.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bob Cooney: Collins can't change Sixers by himself]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/bob-cooney-collins-can-t-change-sixers-by-himself.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Nov 2010 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Remember the last time the 76ers were somewhat prominent?Remember when a professional basketball game involving the Sixers had meaning and captured thefans' attention? It was April 30, 2009, Game 6 against eventual EasternConference champion Orlando Magic]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers 86, Nuggets 83]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-86-nuggets-83.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Nov 2010 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Wesley Matthews is helping the injury-depleted Portland TrailBlazers pull out some close victories.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Some surprise: Oden out for season again]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/some-surprise-oden-out-for-season-again.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Nov 2010 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Calling Greg Oden the unluckiest guy ever to pick up abasketball doesn't do him justice.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blazers seem cursed when it comes to big men]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/blazers-seem-cursed-when-it-comes-to-big-men.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Nov 2010 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With Greg Oden facing yet another knee operation that will keephim off the court for yet another season, Portland Trail Blazerscoach Nate McMillan confronted the perceived curse that has hungover his oft-injured 7-foot center.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blazers C Oden will have another knee surgery]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/blazers-c-oden-will-have-another-knee-surgery.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Nov 2010 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For the third time in four years, Greg Oden's knees havebetrayed him.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oden to have surgery on other knee]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/oden-to-have-surgery-on-other-knee.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Nov 2010 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Trail Blazers center Greg Oden will have microfracture surgeryon his left knee and will not play this season.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nuggets-Trail Blazers Preview 2010-11-17]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/nuggets-trail-blazers-preview-3384.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Nov 2010 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Portland Trail Blazers were able to win without Brandon Royearlier in the week, but could have trouble containing the DenverNuggets' high-powered offense without their shut-down defender.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blazers G Roy to miss next two games]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/blazers-g-roy-to-miss-next-two-games.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Nov 2010 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers guard Brandon Roy will miss the next twogames because of a sore left knee.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers 100, Grizzlies 99]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-100-grizzlies-99.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Nov 2010 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Wesley Matthews let his Portland teammates know early theyneedn't worry about leading scorer Brandon Roy sitting out.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blazers' Roy out with left knee injury]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/blazers-roy-out-with-left-knee-injury.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Nov 2010 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Portland leading scorer Brandon Roy missed the Trail Blazers'game against the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night with a leftknee injury.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Grizzlies Preview 2010-11-15]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-grizzlies-preview-3381.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Nov 2010 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With or without star Brandon Roy in the lineup, a visit toMemphis could help Portland end its recent rough stretch.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Grizzlies Preview 2010-11-15]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-grizzlies-preview-3378.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Nov 2010 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With or without star Brandon Roy in the lineup, a visit toMemphis could help Portland end its recent rough stretch.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets top Blazers, remain unbeaten]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/hornets-top-blazers-remain-unbeaten.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Nov 2010 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Thanks to dramatically improved defense, the unbeaten NewOrleans Hornets are a totally different team from last season. Soare the Portland Trail Blazers, with All-Star guard Brandon Royrendered ineffective by a chronically sore left knee.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Hornets Preview 2010-11-13]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-hornets-preview-3377.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Nov 2010 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After spending the previous five seasons with the Portland TrailBlazers, Monty Williams is now in charge of the NBA's lastremaining unbeaten team.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Hornets Preview 2010-11-13]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-hornets-preview-3373.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Nov 2010 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After spending the previous five seasons with the Portland TrailBlazers, Monty Williams is now in charge of the NBA's lastremaining unbeaten team.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder 110, Trail Blazers 108]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/thunder-110-trail-blazers-108.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Nov 2010 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kevin Durant and Brandon Roy are reviving an old NorthwestDivision rivalry in a new location.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Thunder Preview 2010-11-11]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-thunder-preview-3375.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Nov 2010 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brandon Roy has already had two surgeries on each of his knees.The last thing the injury-prone Portland Trail Blazers need is fortheir star guard to have more problems with them.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Thunder Preview 2010-11-11]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-thunder-preview-3372.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Nov 2010 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brandon Roy has already had two surgeries on each of his knees.The last thing the injury-prone Portland Trail Blazers need is fortheir star guard to have more problems with them.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers 100, Pistons 78]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-100-pistons-78.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Nov 2010 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brandon Roy insists he's fine, he only wants to manage hisminutes with an eye on the long term.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pistons-Trail Blazers Preview 2010-11-08]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/pistons-trail-blazers-preview-3371.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Nov 2010 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After a rough start, the Detroit Pistons have strung togetherconsecutive victories. Continuing that success against the PortlandTrail Blazers could be difficult.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pistons-Trail Blazers Preview 2010-11-08]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/pistons-trail-blazers-preview-3368.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Nov 2010 05:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After a rough start, the Detroit Pistons have strung togetherconsecutive victories. Continuing that success against the PortlandTrail Blazers could be difficult.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raps downed in Blaze of gory;Blazers 97 Raptors 84]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/raps-downed-in-blaze-of-gory-blazers-97-raptors-84.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Nov 2010 05:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After the Raptors lost their fourth straightgame on Saturday night, it was worth examining the bright side oftheir recent slide. Yes, their win-loss record stands at 1-5 after a 97-84 loss tothe Trail Blazers before 20,363 at the Rose Garden. And no, they]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bigs make big difference in Lakers-Blazers]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/bigs-make-big-difference-in-lakers-blazers.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Nov 2010 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Once L.A. and Portland get their big men healthy, it could be aninteresting playoff matchup.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers dominate Blazers, stay unbeaten]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/lakers-dominate-blazers-stay-unbeaten.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Nov 2010 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Although Pau Gasol was caught a bit by surprise when Steve Blakelobbed a pass off the backboard to him during a 2-on-nobody fastbreak, the 7-foot Spaniard still snagged it and slammed it homewith gusto.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Lakers Preview 2010-11-07]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-lakers-preview-3367.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Nov 2010 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Los Angeles Lakers are one of three remaining unbeaten teamsin the NBA, but face a tough test in their next game.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Lakers Preview 2010-11-07]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-lakers-preview-3361.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Nov 2010 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Los Angeles Lakers are one of three remaining unbeaten teamsin the NBA, but face a tough test in their next game.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers 97, Raptors 84]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-97-raptors-84.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Nov 2010 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even the injury bug has not stopped the Portland Trail Blazersfrom their best start to a season in more than a decade.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers add big man Marks ]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-add-big-man-marks-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Nov 2010 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Portland Trail Blazers have signed big man Sean Marks tohelp the team while Joel Przybilla and Greg Oden heal from kneesurgeries.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raptors-Trail Blazers Preview 2010-11-06]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/raptors-trail-blazers-preview-3364.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Nov 2010 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Portland Trail Blazers have been outrebounded for fourstraight games as they head into a matchup with one of the league'stop rebounders.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raptors-Trail Blazers Preview 2010-11-06]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/raptors-trail-blazers-preview-3360.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Nov 2010 05:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Portland Trail Blazers have been outrebounded for fourstraight games as they head into a matchup with one of the league'stop rebounders.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[OKC rallies to beat Blazers in overtime]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/okc-rallies-to-beat-blazers-in-overtime.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Nov 2010 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook both had 28 points and 11rebounds and the Oklahoma City Thunder rebounded from a loss thenight before to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 107-106 in overtimeon Thursday night.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blazers pay tribute to Maurice Lucas]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/blazers-pay-tribute-to-maurice-lucas.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Nov 2010 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Portland Trail Blazers paid tribute Thursday night toMaurice Lucas, remembered as much for the warrior he was off thecourt as he was on it.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oberto retires due to heart problems]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/oberto-retires-due-to-heart-problems.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Nov 2010 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers center Fabricio Oberto abruptly retiredThursday because of a previously diagnosed cardiac condition thatcaused heart palpitations.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[COMFORTS OF HOME SUIT MATTHEWS FINE;THE FORMER MADISON MEMORIAL STAR SCORES 18 POINTS AS PORTLAND]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/comforts-of-home-suit-matthews-fine-the-former-madison-memorial-star-scores-18-points-as-portland.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Nov 2010 05:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's easy for Wesley Matthews to draw comparisons between hisrole with the Portland Trail Blazers so far this season and the onehe played as a surprising rookie last season with Utah. "It's the same position I was in last year at Utah. I was tryingto figu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder-Trail Blazers Preview 2010-11-04]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/thunder-trail-blazers-preview-3354.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Nov 2010 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Portland Trail Blazers wrapped up their first road trip instrong fashion. A matchup with a slumping division rival could helptheir return home prove just as successful.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Bucks Preview 2010-11-02]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-bucks-preview-3355.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Nov 2010 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For the first time this season, the Portland Trail Blazers musttry to bounce back from a loss. A visit to Milwaukee could helpmake that happen.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers 90, Bucks 76]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-90-bucks-76.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Nov 2010 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Portland Trail Blazers bounced back from a tough loss with abig win.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Bucks Preview 2010-11-02]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-bucks-preview-3353.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Nov 2010 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For the first time this season, the Portland Trail Blazers musttry to bounce back from a loss. A visit to Milwaukee could helpmake that happen.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Bucks Preview 2010-11-02]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-bucks-preview-3350.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Nov 2010 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For the first time this season, the Portland Trail Blazers musttry to bounce back from a loss. A visit to Milwaukee could helpmake that happen.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deng's 40 lifts Bulls past Trail Blazers]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/deng-s-40-lifts-bulls-past-trail-blazers.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Nov 2010 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Luol Deng scored a career-high 40 points to lead the ChicagoBulls to a 110-98 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Mondaynight.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-Blazers All-Star Maurice Lucas dies]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/ex-blazers-all-star-maurice-lucas-dies.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Nov 2010 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Former Portland Trail Blazers All-Star Maurice Lucas died Sunday,The Oregonian reported. He was 58.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Blazers star Maurice Lucas dead at 58]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/former-blazers-star-maurice-lucas-dead-at-58.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Nov 2010 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Maurice Lucas, the fierce power forward known as ''TheEnforcer'' who helped lead the Portland Trail Blazers to the 1977NBA title, has died after a long fight with bladder cancer. He was58.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Bulls Preview 2010-10-31]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-bulls-preview-3349.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Nov 2010 05:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After first-round playoff exits last season, Brandon Roy andDerrick Rose each talked about wanting to take their individualgames and respective teams to the next level.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blazers confirm no deal for Oden before deadline]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/blazers-confirm-no-deal-for-oden-before-deadline.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 Oct 2010 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Portland Trail Blazers won't offer a contract extension toformer No. 1 pick Greg Oden before the Monday deadline, a teamspokesman said Saturday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers 100, Knicks 95]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-100-knicks-95.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 Oct 2010 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The elaborate pregame festivities were designed to emphasizethat these are the ''new'' New York Knicks.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Knicks Preview 2010-10-30]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-knicks-preview-3346.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 Oct 2010 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New York Knicks acquired Amar'e Stoudemire hoping he couldreturn them to relevance and energize their frustrated fanbase.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blazers ruin Griffin's debut with Clippers]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/blazers-ruin-griffin-s-debut-with-clippers.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Oct 2010 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[New coach, new general manager and new star in the making. Sameold result for the Clippers.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers 98, Clippers 88]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-98-clippers-88.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Oct 2010 05:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[New coach, new general manager and new star in the making. Sameold result for the Clippers.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Western Conference]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/western-conference.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Oct 2010 05:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pacific Division Los Angeles Lakers (57-25, first in West) Coach: Phil Jackson, 553-267 Lakers (.674), 1,098-450 career(.709) 2010 playoffs: Won the NBA Finals, 4-3 vs. the BostonCeltics Projected starters: PG Derek Fisher, SG Kobe Bryant, SF RonArtest, P]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Clippers Preview 2010-10-27]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-clippers-preview-3341.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Oct 2010 05:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Blake Griffin is giving the Los Angeles Clippers hope. It's aseason later than expected, but the beleaguered franchise may notcare.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns-Trail Blazers Preview 2010-10-26]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/suns-trail-blazers-preview-3342.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Oct 2010 05:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Phoenix Suns say their style won't change with AmareStoudemire no longer serving as Steve Nash's favorite targetunderneath the basket.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Clippers Preview 2010-10-27]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-clippers-preview-3336.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Oct 2010 05:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Blake Griffin is giving the Los Angeles Clippers hope. It's aseason later than expected, but the beleaguered franchise may notcare.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers 106, Suns 92]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-106-suns-92.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Oct 2010 05:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Nicolas Batum was characteristically humble about his offensiveoutburst in the Trail Blazers' season opener.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns-Trail Blazers Preview 2010-10-26]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/suns-trail-blazers-preview-3338.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Oct 2010 05:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Phoenix Suns say their style won't change with AmareStoudemire no longer serving as Steve Nash's favorite targetunderneath the basket.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blazers sign Oberto, waive Pendergraph]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/blazers-sign-oberto-waive-pendergraph.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Oct 2010 05:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Portland Trail Blazers signed free agent Fabricio Oberto tohelp the team at center while Greg Oden and Joel Przybillarehabilitate from injuries.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns-Trail Blazers Preview 2010-10-25]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/suns-trail-blazers-preview-3335.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Oct 2010 05:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Phoenix Suns say their style won't change with AmareStoudemire no longer serving as Steve Nash's favorite targetunderneath the basket.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Feeling the Heat rise]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/feeling-the-heat-rise.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Oct 2010 05:35:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The NBA season opens Tuesday with theLakers looking for a three-peat, LeBron James looking for a titlein Miami, and the folks in Cleveland still in shock over Jameslooking for a title in Miami. With that in mind, St. PetersburgTimes staff writer Tom Jones]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets acquire G Bayless from Trail Blazers]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/hornets-acquire-g-bayless-from-trail-blazers.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 Oct 2010 05:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New Orleans Hornets have acquired point guard Jerryd Baylessfrom the Portland Trail Blazers for a conditional futurefirst-round pick.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA season preview]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/nba-season-preview.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 Oct 2010 05:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Here's our NBA preview for the 2010-11 season,including impact rookies, MVP candidates and coaches on the hotseat. ? ? Impact rookies 1. John Wall, Washington Wall, the top pick in the draft, will have the ball in his handsand plenty of opportunity to pro]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA['Prepare' is the buzz word for oft-injured Blazers]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/-prepare-is-the-buzz-word-for-oft-injured-blazers.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 Oct 2010 05:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For the past two years, Brandon Roy has gone into the seasonwith very specific goals.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers 90, Nuggets 83]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-90-nuggets-83.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Oct 2010 05:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brandon Roy scored 23 points and LaMarcus Aldridge had 16 in thePortland Trail Blazers' 90-83 exhibition victory over the DenverNuggets on Thursday night.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northwest preview: Will Thunder roll?]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/northwest-preview-will-thunder-roll-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Oct 2010 05:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Beware the Thunder, a trendy pick to make noise in 2010-11.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warriors 100, Trail Blazers 78]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/warriors-100-trail-blazers-78.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Oct 2010 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[David Lee had 21 points and 12 rebounds for his fourthdouble-double of the preseason, Monta Ellis scored 22 points andthe Golden State Warriors beat the Portland Trail Blazers 100-78 onMonday night.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[welcome back to T.O. turk ? not likley]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/welcome-back-to-t-o-turk-not-likley.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Oct 2010 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The look on his face was equal parts bewilderment and shock asHedo Turkoglu was booed by a sellout crowd in Vancouver. As he trotted out to the rude reception, it was as if the formerRaptor hadn't expected any reactionat all before the pre-season game, le]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers 118, Warriors 105]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-118-warriors-105.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 Oct 2010 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LaMarcus Aldridge had 25 points, the most he's had in thepreseason, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Golden StateWarriors 118-105 on Saturday night.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blazers C Przybilla is making progress]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/blazers-c-przybilla-is-making-progress.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Oct 2010 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Center Joel Przybilla is making surprising progress in hisreturn from injury but his recovery couldn't come fast enough forthe Trail Blazers, who have been cursed at his position.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fernandez fined $50K for agent's comments]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/fernandez-fined-50k-for-agent-s-comments.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Oct 2010 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Trail Blazers swingman Rudy Fernandez has been fined $50,000 by theNBA for comments his European agent made last week.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blazers sign C Hill to back up Camby]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/blazers-sign-c-hill-to-back-up-camby.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Oct 2010 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Portland Trail Blazers have signed 7-foot center Steven Hill,who has played for parts of the last two seasons in the NBA'sdevelopment league.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blazers sign C Steven Hill]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/blazers-sign-c-steven-hill.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Oct 2010 05:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Portland Trail Blazers have signed 7-foot center StevenHill, who has played for parts of the last two seasons in the NBA'sdevelopment league.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blazers F Pendergraph to have surgery]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/blazers-f-pendergraph-to-have-surgery.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 Oct 2010 05:35:56 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers forward Jeff Pendergraph will havesurgery to repair a torn ligament in his right knee.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Matthews shines in return to ESA]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/matthews-shines-in-return-to-esa.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 Oct 2010 05:35:56 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Wesley Matthews was money in his return to Utah on Thursdaynight at EnergySolutions Arena.  A rookie starter for the  Jazzlast season, Matthews came offthe Blazers' bench and scored a team-high 21 points in Utah's100-96 preseason win over Portland.  Durin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROSTER REPORT]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/roster-report.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Oct 2010 05:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PLAYER NOTES: --C Marcus Camby sat out the team's first practice with a strained hamstring, but coach Nate McMillan didn't think it was serious. McMillan said the Blazers won't make a trade for another center. F LaMarcus Aldridge and F Jeff Pendergraph wi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NOTES, QUOTES]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/notes-quotes.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Oct 2010 05:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G Rudy Fernandez said he wants to play professionally in Europe rather than in the NBA. But Fernandez, who had asked for a trade through agent Andy Miller in the summer, said if he has to play in the NBA, he wants to play in Portland. "I don't want to p]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[GETTING INSIDE]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/getting-inside.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Oct 2010 05:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Center Greg Oden is limited in what he can do in training camp, won't play any preseason games and said he won't be ready for the Trail Blazers' season opener Oct. 26 against Phoenix. Oden, rehabbing after December surgery to repair a fractured left patel]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers 115, Clippers 86]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/trail-blazers-115-clippers-86.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Oct 2010 05:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Wesley Matthews scored 20 points, LaMarcus Aldridge had 17, andthe Portland Trail Blazers rolled to a 115-86 victory over the LosAngeles Clippers on Tuesday night in the preseason opener for bothteams.]]></description></item><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. Bench -- Forward Travis Outlaw, guard Rudy Fernandez, guard Andre Miller, center Joel Przybilla. P]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nuggets-Trail Blazers Preview 2009-10-29]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/nuggets-trail-blazers-preview-3253.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 05:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Portland Trail Blazers and Denver Nuggets took the Northwest Division title race down to the final week of the regular season and both are expecting another tight battle in 2009-10.Coming off season-opening victories, Portland and Denver meet for the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA by division: Northwest ]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/nba-by-division-northwest-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 05:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Denver Nuggets finally got out of the first round of the playoffs and made it all the way to the Western Conference finals last season. 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. 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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-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. 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-3176.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2009 05:35:16 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-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. 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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 2009-10-02]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-getting-inside-3161.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2009 05:35:12 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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Randy Hill looks at several teams at tipping points.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phil Jasner: Examining some issues as Sixers camp opens ]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/phil-jasner-examining-some-issues-as-sixers-camp-opens-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2009 05:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Andre Miller saw a better opportunity, not to mention significantly more money, in Portland than in Philadelphia.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are they better or the same? ]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/are-they-better-or-the-same-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2009 05:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Roster Report 2009-09-19]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-3141.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2009 05:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PLAYER NEWS: --F Juwan Howard has been signed to a one-year free-agent contract. 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The projected am]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-08-21]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-3050.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2009 05:35:32 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 2009-08-21]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-3051.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2009 05:35:32 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. 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The projected am]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Trail Blazers Notes, Quotes 2009-08-21]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-3027.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2009 05:35:19 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 2009-08-21]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-roster-report-3028.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2009 05:35:19 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. 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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-2985.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 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-2986.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 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 2009-08-13]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-2977.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2009 05:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--GM Kevin Pritchard said negotiations continue on a contract extension for Portland forward LaMarcus Aldridge. 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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-2980.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2009 05:35:16 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-2981.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2009 05:35:16 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 2009-08-13]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-2972.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2009 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--GM Kevin Pritchard said negotiations continue on a contract extension for Portland forward LaMarcus Aldridge. 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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-2975.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2009 05:35:11 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-2976.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2009 05:35:11 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 2009-08-13]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-2967.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2009 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--GM Kevin Pritchard said negotiations continue on a contract extension for Portland forward LaMarcus Aldridge. 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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-2970.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 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-2971.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 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 Notes, Quotes 2009-08-13]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-2962.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2009 05:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--GM Kevin Pritchard said negotiations continue on a contract extension for Portland forward LaMarcus Aldridge. 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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-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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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. 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"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. 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"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. 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-2860.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 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-2861.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 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[Millsap next hopes to cash in on a starting position with Jazz ]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/millsap-next-hopes-to-cash-in-on-a-starting-position-with-jazz-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2009 05:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In Paul Millsap's mind, an offer sheet, a match and the many millions to come mark only a beginning. It's a future he hopes will open with a start. Followed by another. And another. And a multitude more.]]></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-2855.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 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 Notes, Quotes 2009-07-14]]></title><link>http://www.Blazersdaily.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-notes-quotes-2856.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2009 05:35:13 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. 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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-2852.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2009 05:35:12 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. 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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-2848.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2009 05:35:12 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. 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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.co
