LaMarcus Aldridge
Oden scores 18 as Blazers beat Kings 98-86
Oct 07, 2009 00:48 EDT
Aldridge has 20, Oden 18 as Trail Blazers beat Kings 98-86 in preseason opener. Reserve Greg Oden had 18 points and nine rebounds in the Portland Trail Blazers' 98-86 victory over the Sacramento Kings in the preseason opener for both teams on Tuesday night.
Kevin Durant
Oct 01, 2009 20:00 EDT
Budding NBA star Kevin Durant spent a good chunk of his summer back on campus at the University of Texas, where he won five national player of the year awards in 2007 following his only season in Austin.
GM calls Roy pillar of Trail Blazers franchise
Aug 07, 2009 15:24 EDT
GM Pritchard calls Brandon Roy pillar of Trail Blazers franchise. 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.
US adds Gordon, Randolph to minicamp roster
Jul 20, 2009 12:38 EDT
USA Basketball adds Gordon, Randolph to minicamp roster; 4 players pull out. Los Angeles Clippers guard Eric Gordon and Golden State forward Anthony Randolph are heading to USA Basketball's minicamp, while four players are pulling out.
Young NBA players take first step on 2012 Olympic path
Jul 19, 2009 20:00 EDT
Kevin Durant and Derrick Rose, the past two NBA Rookies of the Year, will be among 23 players who will gather here for the USA Basketball men's national team mini-camp that opens on Thursday.
Blazers sign F Paul Millsap to offer sheet
Jul 11, 2009 01:28 EDT
Blazers sign restricted free agent Paul Millsap to offer sheet, Utah has 7 days to respond. The Portland Trail Blazers signed restricted free agent forward Paul Millsap to an offer sheet Friday.
Blazers GM speaks out about Turkoglu, free agency
Jul 09, 2009 19:23 EDT
Blazers GM Kevin Pritchard talks about Turkoglu negotiations, free agency. After losing out on Hedo Turkoglu, the Portland Trail Blazers are considering Paul Millsap.
Source: Turkoglu cuts off talks with Blazers
Jul 03, 2009 22:02 EDT
Source: Free-agent Hedo Turkoglu ends talks with Trail Blazers. Free-agent forward Hedo Turkoglu and the Portland Trail Blazers have ended contract talks, a person close to the team confirmed Friday.
Like fathers, like sons in NBA draft
Jun 25, 2009 23:28 EDT
3 first-round picks continue father-son run in NBA draft. There must be something about basketball bloodlines.
Durant, Rose, Griffin expected at USA minicamp
Jun 25, 2009 13:18 EDT
Durant, Rose, Griffin accept invitations to USA Basketball minicamp next month. Kevin Durant, rookie of the year Derrick Rose and college player of the year Blake Griffin are among the 25 players who have accepted invitations to participate in the USA Basketball national team minicamp.
Bulls top Celtics 128-127 in 3 OTs to force Game 7
May 01, 2009 07:34 EDT
Marathon Men: Bulls outlast Celtics 128-127 in triple overtime to force Game 7 in Boston. Derrick Rose scored 28 points and blocked Rajon Rondo's potential game-winner, John Salmons scored 35, and the Chicago Bulls beat the defending NBA champion Boston Celtics 128-127 in triple overtime Thursday night to even the first-round series.
Rockets advance by beating Portland 92-76
May 01, 2009 02:19 EDT
Artest scores 27 and Rockets end long playoff drought with 92-76 Game 6 win over Trail Blazers. For the first time in 12 years, the Houston Rockets advanced in the NBA playoffs.
Rockets down Portland to advance in NBA playoffs
Apr 30, 2009 20:00 EDT
The Houston Rockets finally blasted their way out of the first round of the National Basketball Association playoffs, advancing for the first time in 12 years with a 92-76 victory over Portland.
Rockets down Portland to advance in NBA playoffs
Apr 30, 2009 20:00 EDT
The Houston Rockets finally blasted their way out of the first round of the National Basketball Association playoffs, advancing for the first time in 12 years with a 92-76 victory over Portland.
Mavericks send Spurs to quickest ouster since 2000
Apr 29, 2009 03:49 EDT
Spurs won't move past first round for 1st time since 2000 after 106-93 loss to Mavs in Game 5. The San Antonio Spurs are done, and April isn't even over yet.
Blazers beat Rockets 88-77 to avoid elimination
Apr 29, 2009 01:49 EDT
Aldridge and Roy score 25 and the Blazers avoid elimination with an 88-77 Game 5 win. Brandon Roy and LaMarcus Aldridge each scored 25 points, and the Portland Trail Blazers staved off elimination in the playoffs with an 88-77 victory over the Houston Rockets on Tuesday night.
Nowitzki scores 31 as NBA Mavericks eliminate Spurs
Apr 28, 2009 20:00 EDT
The Dallas Mavericks won their first playoff series since 2006 by eliminating the San Antonio Spurs in five games with a 106-93 win.
Yao, Rockets need 1 more against Blazers
Apr 27, 2009 23:01 EDT
Yao Ming and the Rockets can advance to the second round with 1 more win over the Blazers. Youth and inexperience are catching up with the Portland Trail Blazers.
NBA Rockets edge Trail Blazers to take series lead
Apr 26, 2009 20:00 EDT
The Houston Rockets moved within one victory of advancing in the National Basketball Association playoffs as they edged Portland 89-88 in their Western Conference first-round series.
NBA Rockets edge Trail Blazers to take series lead
Apr 26, 2009 20:00 EDT
The Houston Rockets moved within one victory of advancing in the National Basketball Association playoffs as they edged Portland 89-88 in their Western Conference first-round series.
