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Brandon Roy and his “sacrifices”
Brandon Roy and his “sacrifices”
dwightjaynes.com — Here we go again with more of the same. This stuff again from Brandon Roy:“I think we... have to establish a pecking order offensively,” Roy said Monday, shortly before Oden asked him when the meeting would commence in McMillan’s office. Roy has been the ... (more) Brandon Roy and his “sacrifices”

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Brandon's One Shining Moment
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Brandon Roy, The Blazers, and Struggle
Brandon Roy, The Blazers, and Struggle
bustabucket.com — These are interesting times in Rip City. The Blazers, still young, have all the talent to become... an elite team. We all see that. The enormity of this team's potential is a major reason for our instant frustration when they struggle. After all, success is not guaranteed. To have a team so ... (more) Brandon Roy, The Blazers, and Struggle
Blazers Get Pummeled in Utah
Blazers Get Pummeled in Utah
myteamrivals.typepad.com — Right now people, this is a team looking for an identity, and yes, even a leader. The... Blazers lost big to Utah tonight, going down 108-92. And unfortunately, the game really wasn't close from the beginning. I could find some bright spots (Dante Cunningham, Brandon Roy), but they're few and far ... (more) Blazers Get Pummeled in Utah
Portland Can't Stop Memphis in Loss
Portland Can't Stop Memphis in Loss
myteamrivals.typepad.com — Where to start? First, congratulations to Memphis. They played a nearly perfect game tonight. Mayo, Randolph, Gasol,... Gay and Thabeet were outstanding. They simply deserved to win. Portland was outworked, outhustled, outplayed, outshot, outrebounded...you name it. They lost nearly every ... (more) Portland Can't Stop Memphis in Loss
Brandon Roy can stand where he wants for the anthem
espn.go.com — By Henry Abbott In today's Oregonian, John Canzano points out that Brandon Roy is in the habit... of leaving the court and standing in a hallway under the stands during the national anthem. Roy says he does not do it to protest anything. He does it ... (more) Brandon Roy can stand where he wants for the anthem
Top 5 Players We’d Pay to See: NBA Edition
Top 5 Players We’d Pay to See: NBA Edition
hardknoxsports.com — With today being the #1 retail day of the year, we though that we would break down... the top 5 players in each sport that we’d pay our semi-hard earned money to see. 1) Lebron James: No brainer. He’s 6’8” 265 and runs like a PG. Lebron’s act becomes laborious at times, but his game only ... (more) Top 5 Players We’d Pay to See: NBA Edition
On Brandon Roy and anthems
On Brandon Roy and anthems
asternwarning.com — Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf famously caused anthem controversy in '96 You may have read John Canzano's article in the... Oregonian relating to Brandon Roy and his ongoing decision to enter a moment of private reflection during the pre-game national anthems. (more) On Brandon Roy and anthems
Why Doesn’t Brandon Roy Love America His Teammates?
Why Doesn’t Brandon Roy Love America His Teammates?
cantstopthebleeding.com — When “Star Spangled Banner” abstainer Shareef Abdur-Rahim left pro hoops in 2008, the news was greeted with... a headline of “NBA Gravy Train Ends for Muslim Proselytizer Who Supports Cop Killers” . Hopefullly, Blazers G Brandon Roy won’t receive nearly as much ... (more) Why Doesn’t Brandon Roy Love America His Teammates?
Canzano: The moment when Blazers leader Brandon Roy is absent
Canzano: The moment when Blazers leader Brandon Roy is absent
oregonlive.com — The All Star and undisputed leader of the Trail Blazers stands alone during the National Anthem... (more) Canzano: The moment when Blazers leader Brandon Roy is ...
Greg Oden Makes Portland A Contender
Greg Oden Makes Portland A Contender
dimemag.com — With Portland’s 122-98 beat down of Chicago last night, the Blazers are looking more and more like... the team many predicted they’d be this year: a squad that will vie for the Western Conference Finals and possibly beyond. Do you know who puts this team ... (more) Greg Oden Makes Portland A Contender
The Odenizer! Blazers Center Gets Double-Double As They Burn Bulls 122-98!
The Odenizer! Blazers Center Gets Double-Double As They Burn Bulls 122-98!
slamdunkcentral.com — Back on Media Day Portland Trail Blazers center Greg Oden heading into his third year in the... Association told reporters this was the year that he was going to show the NBA what he was made of. The Number One selection in the 2008 NBA Draft missed his entire rookie season after having ... (more) The Odenizer! Blazers Center Gets Double-Double As They ...
Brandon ROY
slamonline.com — by Tzvi Twersky Playing limited minutes for a team far away from home, he struggled in his... first professional season. He didn’t always play as well as he could have, and to compound that, his team’s system didn’t bring out the best in his game. ... (more) Brandon ROY
Second Banana
Second Banana
sportsviews.com — One of the greatest NBA traditions is the Second Banana. The guy that stands behind the man.... It sounds a little degrading, but many of the NBA’s greatest players, even at their peaks, were the second best players on their teams. (more) Second Banana
Blazers Re-Thoughts Weekend Extravaganza
Blazers Re-Thoughts Weekend Extravaganza
ripcityproject.com — Well, where shall we start? The Blazers played five good quarters over the course of the weekend... and three mediocre-to-awful quarters. They shouldn’t have lost to the Warriors, but to their credit, that loss didn’t feel like a loss to a terrible team, more like a loss to a talented ... (more) Blazers Re-Thoughts Weekend Extravaganza
McMillan Shelves Blazers' 3-Guard Lineup
McMillan Shelves Blazers' 3-Guard Lineup
nba.fanhouse.com — by Matt Steinmetz Apparently, when you're a pretty good team but lose to the Warriors , it's... time to make some changes. Even if you don't necessarily want to. And that's what happened with coach Nate McMillan and the Blazers over the weekend. After ... (more) McMillan Shelves Blazers' 3-Guard Lineup
Portland 106, Minnesota 78: McMillan hands reins back to Roy
blog.oregonlive.com — The Blazers regroup with a different starting lineup that sends Andre Miller to the second unit and... puts the ball back in Brandon Roy's hands (more) Portland 106, Minnesota 78: McMillan hands reins back to Roy
Smoove Criminal
Smoove Criminal
dimemag.com — At some point during the fourth quarter, as the Hawks were getting all they could handle from... the Rockets and seemed on the verge of their first home loss of the season, Dominique Wilkins said the same thing you’re gonna hear from a bunch of ... (more) Smoove Criminal
Blazers podcast with Jason Quick: November reign
Blazers podcast with Jason Quick: November reign
blog.oregonlive.com — Go inside the Blazers with Oregonian beat writer Jason Quick.... (more) Blazers podcast with Jason Quick: November reign
Roy helps Blazers hold off Pistons (AP)
Roy helps Blazers hold off Pistons (AP)
sports.yahoo.com — PORTLAND, Ore. AP) -- Brandon Roy and LaMarcus Aldridge each had 20 points, and the Portland Trail... Blazers held off the tired but tenacious Detroit Pistons 87-81 on Wednesday night. The Blazers led by as many as 20 points in the second half, but ... (more) Roy helps Blazers hold off Pistons (AP)
Never say die Pistons come up short again
Never say die Pistons come up short again
need4sheed.com — Need4Sheed Guest Writer: Rashid S. Umar In what looked like a replay of Tuesday night’s game in... Los Angeles, the Motown Sound was reduced to a whisper and a 20 point deficit after three quarters, then after a furious late rally (which cut the lead to one) fell short to the Blazers in ... (more) Never say die Pistons come up short again
Pistons-Blazers Game Thread
Pistons-Blazers Game Thread
detroitbadboys.com — Game tips at 10:00 pm ET Portland: 8-4 (3-2 home) Margin: +7.2 Pistons: 5-6 (2-4 road) Margin:... +0.5 Oppo research The Trail Blazers are an interesting team. Only two players, Brandon Roy and LaMarcus Aldridge, play more than 30 mpg. By an large, however, this is an ensemble effort.  ... (more) Pistons-Blazers Game Thread
Abdul Gaddy: “The next great player out of Washington”
Abdul Gaddy: “The next great player out of Washington”
dimemag.com — The Washington Huskies are stacked this year. Let me start over. The Washington Huskies lost arguably their... two best players from last season and are still stacked. After saying goodbye to seniors Justin Dentmon, the 2009 Pac-10’s most improved ... (more) Abdul Gaddy: “The next great player out of Washington”
Donate to Bill's Kids Fund and help kids in need
Donate to Bill's Kids Fund and help kids in need
examiner.com — Former Portland Trail Blazer broadcaster Bill Schonely has teamed up with the Providence Child Care Center Foundation... to help medically fragile children in need. Please click the link and consider making a donation to aid people who can't otherwise survive on their own. (more) Donate to Bill's Kids Fund and help kids in need
Blazers 95, Hawks 99 Re-Thoughts
Blazers 95, Hawks 99 Re-Thoughts
ripcityproject.com — Looks like we need another disclaimer before entering the thick of things. What shall we go with?... How about “4-1 road trip”? And How! A lot of things went well, a lot of things didn’t. Unfortunately, the former applied mostly to the first half, the latter to the second half and ... (more) Blazers 95, Hawks 99 Re-Thoughts
Outlaw to miss considerable time
Outlaw to miss considerable time
examiner.com — Travis Outlaw will be out with an injury until 2010. This article highlights the positives and negatives... of another injury to the Portland Trail Blazer team. Brandon Roy and Nate McMillan both give their takes on what the loss means for the Blazers. (more) Outlaw to miss considerable time
Blazers/Hawks Pre-Thoughts
Blazers/Hawks Pre-Thoughts
ripcityproject.com — It’s funny how much things can change in a couple weeks time. Let’s go all the way... back to November 3rd. The Blazers were set to host the Atlanta Hawks. Coming in everyone knew Portland had a lot to figure out. There were question marks surrounding the rotation, the offense, the ... (more) Blazers/Hawks Pre-Thoughts
Hawks' Joe Johnson and Blazers' Brandon Roy bring out the best in each other
Hawks' Joe Johnson and Blazers' Brandon Roy bring out the best in each other
blog.oregonlive.com — The Blazers' Brandon Roy and the Hawks' Joe Johnson develop a special bond through their uncanny similarities,... on and off the court (more) Hawks' Joe Johnson and Blazers' Brandon Roy bring out ...
Blazers 80, Bobcats 74 Re-Thoughts
Blazers 80, Bobcats 74 Re-Thoughts
ripcityproject.com — As has been tradition for the last week, the Blazers won a game that fell off the... ugly tree, rolled down the ugly hill, walked into ugly town and got a shot of mud water at the ugly bar. Still can’t really fault them for it now that they’ve gone 4-0 on this road trip, [...] (more) Blazers 80, Bobcats 74 Re-Thoughts
Blazers 86, Hornets 78 Re-Thoughts
Blazers 86, Hornets 78 Re-Thoughts
ripcityproject.com — I feel bad for Chris Paul. I feel bad for Hornets fans. I just feel bad (but... not for Jeff Bower). I watched this game on TiVo, and having heard about what happened before hand it was like watching Shawshank Redemption just waiting for Brooks to carve his name into wood. Not a good feeling. I ... (more) Blazers 86, Hornets 78 Re-Thoughts
Column: Roy embraces change while moving toward the top
columbian.com — Portland Trail Blazers guard Brandon Roy mentioned the big names. Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Dwayne Wade, Kevin... Garnett. Towering, larger-than-life figures whose impressive accomplishments are only eclipsed by their worldwide recognition and appeal. ... (more) Column: Roy embraces change while moving toward the top
Oden Challenges Nash, CP3 as the NBA's Best Point Guard!
Oden Challenges Nash, CP3 as the NBA's Best Point Guard!
myteamrivals.typepad.com — The new offensive scheme implemented by Coach McMillan was a smashing success. Lamarcus will hold down the... middle, while Brandon Roy, Andre Miller, Steve Blake and Greg Oden patrol the perimeter and run the break. XBlazerfan asked for it. You got it. See for yourselves... I'm sorry, but ... (more) Oden Challenges Nash, CP3 as the NBA's Best Point Guard!
Blazers have a ploy to give Brandon Roy the ball more
Blazers have a ploy to give Brandon Roy the ball more
blog.oregonlive.com — The Blazers draw up more plays designed to give their star guard room to operate in a... halfcourt offense. (more) Blazers have a ploy to give Brandon Roy the ball more
Blazers take 4 straight, now 6-3
Blazers take 4 straight, now 6-3
examiner.com — Portland goes on mini win streak to get up over .500.. and then some!... (more) Blazers take 4 straight, now 6-3
Trail Blazers vs Grizzlies Gam,e Recap 11/10/09 (video)
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Trail Blazers vs Grizzlies Gam,e Recap 11/10/09 (video)
youtube.com — MEMPHIS, Tenn.(AP) Brandon Roy scored 20 points, LaMarcus Aldridge added 16 points and 12 rebounds, and the... Portland Trail Blazers won their third straight w... (more) Trail Blazers vs Grizzlies Gam,e Recap 11/10/09 (video)
Roy, Aldridge help Blazers top Grizzlies (AP)
Roy, Aldridge help Blazers top Grizzlies (AP)
sports.yahoo.com — Brandon Roy scored 20 points, LaMarcus Aldridge added 16 points and 12 rebounds, and the Portland Trail... Blazers won their third straight with a 93-79 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night. Casey Blake and Greg Oden had 14 points ... (more) Roy, Aldridge help Blazers top Grizzlies (AP)
Blazers 93, Grizzlies 79 Re-Thoughts
Blazers 93, Grizzlies 79 Re-Thoughts
ripcityproject.com — This was a weird game that the Blazers sort of won by default because they were the... only kids in class who raised their hands when the teacher asked, “Who wants to play some defense?”. I don’t say that to diminish the efforts of Portland, but other than a 15-1 run through the ... (more) Blazers 93, Grizzlies 79 Re-Thoughts
All-Star Voting Begins NOW!
All-Star Voting Begins NOW!
bustabucket.com — NBA.com has opened up it's All-Star voting and this season we have four Blazers on the list.... Here's a snippet from the team's release on the voting, but go vote, every day! Four Trail Blazers were named to this year's ballot, including two-time All-Star Brandon Roy (guard). LaMarcus ... (more) All-Star Voting Begins NOW!
Miller scores 21 as Blazers rout Wolves (AP)
sports.yahoo.com — Portland coach Nate McMillan's experiment with a three-guard starting lineup has sparked the Trail Blazers. Portland won... its second consecutive game since McMillan employed a starting lineup that includes guards Brandon Roy, Andre Miller and ... (more) Miller scores 21 as Blazers rout Wolves (AP)
Blazers 116, Timberwolves 93 Re-Thoughts
Blazers 116, Timberwolves 93 Re-Thoughts
ripcityproject.com — Remember when people were freaking out about the Blazers? Tonight — and the expected optimism of tomorrow... — was a good example of why it’s best to remain patient with the day-to-day of the NBA. Feels like we’ve had quite a few disclaimers, as the early season tends to ... (more) Blazers 116, Timberwolves 93 Re-Thoughts
Blazers' Roy a bit gun shy?
Blazers' Roy a bit gun shy?
novafantasysports.com — Update: Portland, Ore. (AP) - Brandon Roy, who came into the game averaging 25.2 points a game,... scored two points on 1-of-6 shooting in 26 minutes, though he also had six rebounds. It was Roy’s lowest output since Nov. 10, 2006, when he failed to score in seven minutes against New ... (more) Blazers' Roy a bit gun shy?
Young Blazers, Old Spurs & Spackling the Holes
Young Blazers, Old Spurs & Spackling the Holes
bothteamsplayedhard.net — I was rather impressed by Portland on Friday night. They looked really, really good. Brandon Roy is... just an absolute surgeon. We already knew this, but it bears repeating over and over and over again. Moreover, if you combined LaMarcus Aldridge and Greg Oden’s skill sets together into a ... (more) Young Blazers, Old Spurs & Spackling the Holes
Roy helps new-look Blazers beat Spurs (AP)
Roy helps new-look Blazers beat Spurs (AP)
sports.yahoo.com — Brandon Roy had 24 points and five rebounds, Steve Blake added 15 points and the Portland Trail... Blazers got a lift from their new-look lineup in a 96-84 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night. Richard Jefferson had 19 points, Manu ... (more) Roy helps new-look Blazers beat Spurs (AP)
Roy, Trail Blazers keep Spurs winless on road
sports.espn.go.com — Brandon Roy had 24 points and five rebounds, Steve Blake added 15 points and the Portland Trail... Blazers got a lift from their new-look lineup in a 96-84 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night. (more) Roy, Trail Blazers keep Spurs winless on road
4 Reasons to be Concerned About the Blazers
blazeoflove.com — Time for the supposed "experts" to stop berating anyone that shows concern for the current status of... the Portland Trail Blazers.  Why shouldn't people be worried about a 2-3 team looking completely lost and on the verge of fulfilling a Bill Simmons' prophecy?  The people closest to the ... (more) 4 Reasons to be Concerned About the Blazers
Canzano: Give Roy and Miller time to bond before panicking
Canzano: Give Roy and Miller time to bond before panicking
oregonlive.com — Upcoming road trip will provide a better test of the Blazers' chemistry... (more) Canzano: Give Roy and Miller time to bond before panicking
Brandon Roy is Overrated
Brandon Roy is Overrated
thehoopsforum.com — I know this will not please many people in the Portland, Oregon area and it will not... please many casual fans who like to think they have the NBA all figured out but I'm going come right out and say it, Brandon Roy is overrated. YEAH I SAID IT! (more) Brandon Roy is Overrated
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