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2009-2010 NBA Regular Season: Richard Jefferson Dunks On Greg Oden
yougotdunkedon.com — Richard Jefferson posterizes Greg Oden, via NBA . (more) 2009-2010 NBA Regular Season: Richard Jefferson Dunks On ...
A Tale of Two Posters
talkhoops.net — I can't tell which dunk I enjoyed more from Friday night. Richard Jefferson making Greg Oden think twice about jumping with him: Or Andre Iguodala showing rookie Terrence Williams how to act on a fast break: (more) A Tale of Two Posters
Richard Jefferson Dunk over Greg Oden (video)
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Richard Jefferson Dunk over Greg Oden (video)
youtube.com — Richard Jefferson Dunk over Greg Oden [spurs vs. blazers 11/6/09] (more) Richard Jefferson Dunk over Greg Oden (video)
Only five games, but plenty for Greg Oden and the rest of the Blazers to talk about
Only five games, but plenty for Greg Oden and the rest of the Blazers to talk about
blog.oregonlive.com — Talk alone won't fix early season problems, coach Nate McMillan says. (more) Only five games, but plenty for Greg Oden and the rest ...
Blazed!
Blazed!
myteamrivals.typepad.com — The Thunder suffered their first loss of the year Sunday night, at home versus the Portland Trailblazers, 74-83. It was a combination of sloppy play, lack of defensive effort for extended stretches and foul trouble (especially for Russell Westbrook) that did in the Thunder against a ... (more) Blazed!
Growing Pains: Greg Oden
Growing Pains: Greg Oden
pointsinthepaint.com — Greg Oden of the Portland Trail Blazers is healthy, energetic, and motivated. He is currently averaging 6.8 PPG; 9.8 RPG; 0.8 APG; 59.1 FG%; 72.7 FT%; 0.4 SPG; 2.2 BPG ; 3.2 TO ; over the first five games of the season. While his line is not all that impressive, it should be noted that there ... (more) Growing Pains: Greg Oden
Blazers 91, Hawks 97 Re-Thoughts
Blazers 91, Hawks 97 Re-Thoughts
ripcityproject.com — This game was a bit of a mess. It was also a tightly contested, back-and-forth affair with each team exchanging sequences of good and bad. The Blazers led by as much as 12 early in the second quarter but, despite neither team having much in the way of scoring bursts or runs, the Hawks put [...] ... (more) Blazers 91, Hawks 97 Re-Thoughts
Rough patch continues, POR now 2-3
Rough patch continues, POR now 2-3
examiner.com — 3 game recap. Portland's losses to Houston and Hawks, along with their win in Oklahoma City. (more) Rough patch continues, POR now 2-3
A Quick Preview: Atlanta at Portland
A Quick Preview: Atlanta at Portland
myteamrivals.typepad.com — Atlanta comes into town tonight to take on the Blazers. This game would seem to be a test of the offensive firepower of a team with 5 players averaging in double figures (Atlanta) against the (alleged) re-committed defensive efforts of the Blazers. Portland has won 9 of 10 against Atlanta in ... (more) A Quick Preview: Atlanta at Portland
Blazers 83, Thunder 74 Re-Thoughts
Blazers 83, Thunder 74 Re-Thoughts
ripcityproject.com — Not sure how much the Blazers actually won this one as much as the Thunder just handed over the win and said, “Here, we really don’t deserve this.” We think the Blazers have defensive issues, but at times OKC players didn’t even seem to know where the ball was much less ... (more) Blazers 83, Thunder 74 Re-Thoughts
Revisiting The ‘07 Draft: Would the C’s Have Taken Oden/Durant?
celticshub.com — It is one of those what-ifs that determine the course of a franchise in ways big and small: What if the lottery odds had fallen in the most predictable way possible in 2007 and the C’s ended up with either the No. 1 or No. 2 pick? Would they ... (more) Revisiting The ‘07 Draft: Would the C’s Have Taken ...
Inside The Oden And Durant Showdown
Inside The Oden And Durant Showdown
beyondthebeat.net — It was the midway through the second quarter when Kevin Durant drove left down the lane and was met by Greg Oden with a blocked shot. Oden was called for a suspect foul. Durant went to the line and proceeded to calmly sink both free-throws.  ... (more) Inside The Oden And Durant Showdown
The Afterparty:  Blazers/Rockets/Thunder Game 3 and 4
The Afterparty: Blazers/Rockets/Thunder Game 3 and 4
blazeoflove.com — A party full of post-game links and coverage to give you every over-analyzed angle in hopes of making your Blazers IQ that much greater.  Quite a weekend I'd say.  I'll admit upfront that I was extremely nervous about last night's game with the Thunder after watching one of ... (more) The Afterparty: Blazers/Rockets/Thunder Game 3 and 4
Berry Tramel: For Kevin Durant, the shooting has never been this bad
Berry Tramel: For Kevin Durant, the shooting has never been this bad
newsok.com — For one night, Greg Oden got the best of Kevin Durant in the eternal dual of the 2007 NBA Draft’s top two picks. Of course, for one night, most anyone who ever laced up sneakers would have got the best of the Thunder Wonder. Durant missed 18 of his ... (more) Berry Tramel: For Kevin Durant, the shooting has never ...
Oden sounds off . . . and his newfound intensity could be a big boost
Oden sounds off . . . and his newfound intensity could be a big boost
blog.oregonlive.com — A breakfast talk from coach Nate McMillan leads to leadership on the court from the Blazers center (more) Oden sounds off . . . and his newfound intensity could ...
NBA Power Rankings: #7 Portland Trail Blazers
NBA Power Rankings: #7 Portland Trail Blazers
thesportsbank.net — By: David Kay 2008-09 Season Summary: The Trailblazers made their expected jump into the elite of the Western Conference but they didn’t take the planned route to get there. After drafting Greg Oden two years ago and then losing him for the year and still improving by 9 games, the ... (more) NBA Power Rankings: #7 Portland Trail Blazers
Blazers 107, Rockets 111 Re-Thoughts
Blazers 107, Rockets 111 Re-Thoughts
ripcityproject.com — Nights like these are a reminder. A reminder that even with all the talent, all the depth, all the potential for greatness, that this Blazer team is one thing right now: a work in progress. And that’s not necessarily a bad thing. At this point in the season the Blazers are not supposed to ... (more) Blazers 107, Rockets 111 Re-Thoughts
Blazers, Rockets Pre-Thoughts
Blazers, Rockets Pre-Thoughts
ripcityproject.com — Well, we just played the Rockets the other day and SJ covered most important points about them in his preview, so we won’t be doing anything full today. Here’s a list of what we’ll be watching for: -Expect to see LaMarcus Aldridge with the ball early and often. Against two ... (more) Blazers, Rockets Pre-Thoughts
Greg Oden has company - and support - from other Blazers who have dealt with late-game failure
blog.oregonlive.com — After missing two key free throws against Denver, the young center deals with the emotional hangover (more) Greg Oden has company - and support - from other Blazers ...
JJ Redick is Funny. Rap Album Shtick = Hilarious!
thebiglead.com — JJ Redick, one of the greatest shooters in college basketball history, recently told a small batch of reporters that he’s putting out a rap album. It was supposed to be a “hush-hush, underground thing,” but new teammate Ryan ... (more) JJ Redick is Funny. Rap Album Shtick = Hilarious!
Jason Quick "Rants" on Charting Greg Oden's Touches
Jason Quick "Rants" on Charting Greg Oden's Touches
blazersedge.com — In yesterday's Oregonlive.com podcast  with Sean Meagher , Jason Quick of The Oregonian took up the discussion of charting Greg Oden's touches during Tuesday night's season opener against the Houston Rockets.  Quick spoke on the topic for nearly 7 minutes in what he calls, at the ... (more) Jason Quick "Rants" on Charting Greg Oden's Touches
Anthony scores 41, Nuggets top Blazers (AP)
Anthony scores 41, Nuggets top Blazers (AP)
sports.yahoo.com — 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, ... (more) Anthony scores 41, Nuggets top Blazers (AP)
Is Oden Learning Free Throw Shooting From Shaq?
Is Oden Learning Free Throw Shooting From Shaq?
ltsports.net — The Blazers and Nuggets had a great battle last night, that could have ended in a Blazers victory if Greg Oden just made 2 free throws. However, down by one point, Oden missed a pair at the charity stripe and his Blazers ended up losing 97-94. Oden’s misses made me realize that most big ... (more) Is Oden Learning Free Throw Shooting From Shaq?
'Melo's 41 a Thorn in Portland's Rose Garden
'Melo's 41 a Thorn in Portland's Rose Garden
nuggdoctor.com — Full analysis and a great point about how the Nuggets passing and free throw shooting (and Melo) kept us in the game and the exploitation of the "number one pick" Sam Bowie, i mean Greg Oden. Lets go Nuggs! (more) 'Melo's 41 a Thorn in Portland's Rose Garden
Is Greg Oden a bust in the NBA?
Is Greg Oden a bust in the NBA?
examiner.com — This is a great article about how we should view Greg Oden's career to this point. Is he really a bust? Should Portland have picked Kevin Durant instead? (more) Is Greg Oden a bust in the NBA?
Blazers 94, Nuggets 97 Re-Thoughts
Blazers 94, Nuggets 97 Re-Thoughts
ripcityproject.com — Games with the Denver Nuggets are not going to be pretty this season. They are going to be chippy, lots of fouls will be called, and the better defensive team will usually win. But the small things will decide key possessions, and though they will always be targets of an unfair amount of blame, ... (more) Blazers 94, Nuggets 97 Re-Thoughts
Oden's misses, Carmelo's 41 lead to Nuggets victory
Oden's misses, Carmelo's 41 lead to Nuggets victory
examiner.com — The Denver Nuggets pulled out of a close fought game with a victory thanks to 2 Greg Oden misses and 41 hard earned points from star Carmelo Anthony. (more) Oden's misses, Carmelo's 41 lead to Nuggets victory
Nuggets @ Blazers : Game Primer
Nuggets @ Blazers : Game Primer
asternwarning.com — We're mere moments away from the Portland Trail Blazers' hosting of the Denver Nuggets in what should be a prime early-season fight for supremacy in the NBA NorthWest Division. Here are a bunch of links and videos to get your psyched up and ready for the game. Nuggets team links: Mile ... (more) Nuggets @ Blazers : Game Primer
Charting Greg Oden's Touches
Charting Greg Oden's Touches
blazersedge.com — More photos » by Don Ryan - AP Greg Oden got more touches on Media Day than he did during the season opener. Browse more photos » There's been a bunch of talk today about ... (more) Charting Greg Oden's Touches
Hawks Embrace Their Young
Hawks Embrace Their Young
blogderudyfernandez.blogspot.com — After our season-opening victory over the Houston Rockets, Greg Oden gestured for me to approach his locker. Smiling, Greg showed me a site on his laptop and declaimed, “ Season your admiration for a while, Spaniard, and listen with an attentive ear so that I may deliver this marvel to you. ... (more) Hawks Embrace Their Young
Game 1 Recap: Outlaw's offense, Oden's defense lead to 97-95 victory over Rockets
Game 1 Recap: Outlaw's offense, Oden's defense lead to 97-95 victory over Rockets
thedreamshake.com — More photos » by Don Ryan - AP about 5 hours ago: Portland Trail Blazers center Greg Oden, right, towers over Houston Rockets guard Kyle Lowry as he ... (more) Game 1 Recap: Outlaw's offense, Oden's defense lead to ...
Guarding Greg Oden
Guarding Greg Oden
beyondthebeat.net — With 14.6 seconds left in the game, Greg Oden walked towards the Blazers’ bench with his finger in the air and a grin on his face. “I got one,” Oden told the coaching staff and his teammates. It almost didn’t happen. A good two hours prior ... (more) Guarding Greg Oden
Oden's 12 boards, 5 blocks help Blazers (AP)
Oden's 12 boards, 5 blocks help Blazers (AP)
sports.yahoo.com — 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 ... (more) Oden's 12 boards, 5 blocks help Blazers (AP)
Blazers 96, Rockets 87 Re-Thoughts
Blazers 96, Rockets 87 Re-Thoughts
ripcityproject.com — Well Opening Night was good, great, bad, awful and everything in between those words. It was a win that, due to 26 turnovers and the ever-fighting Rockets, should be deemed an ugly win — the type that good teams find a way to get. It was also, I’m guessing, not dissimilar to how many ... (more) Blazers 96, Rockets 87 Re-Thoughts
Portland wins 96-87
Portland wins 96-87
examiner.com — Travis Outlaw led the Blazers to a W in the season opener at the Rose Garden. Webster, Roy and Oden came up with timely energy in a night where the Blazers held double digit leads throughout the game. (more) Portland wins 96-87
Trail Blazers: More on Nicolas Batum’s shoulder injury
blog.oregonlive.com — Batum expects to be out three to five months because of a right shoulder injury that he has been dealing with for seven months. (more) Trail Blazers: More on Nicolas Batum’s shoulder injury
Canzano: Greg Oden holds the key to Trail Blazers' season
Canzano: Greg Oden holds the key to Trail Blazers' season
oregonlive.com — You've waited for Oden. I've waited for Oden. It's become the thing to do in Portland, and even as there are obvious questions for this franchise, Oden's sophomore season trumps them all. How grand will Oden allow you to dream? (more) Canzano: Greg Oden holds the key to Trail Blazers' season
Blazers to Start Greg Oden
Blazers to Start Greg Oden
novafantasysports.com — Update: According to the Oregonian - Perhaps the most important development of the exhibition season was the emergence of Oden, who played so well he has prompted McMillan to insert him into the Blazers’ starting lineup for Tuesday night’s opener. So while McMillan is urging Oden to ... (more) Blazers to Start Greg Oden
If MR. RICKETS Can Stay Healthy He Could Be A Weapon For Blazers This Season!
If MR. RICKETS Can Stay Healthy He Could Be A Weapon For Blazers This Season!
lebasketbawl.com — If you are a regular here at “ The House That New York Vinnie Built ” Le Basketbawl then you are well aware of my lack of faith in Portland Trail Blazers center Greg Oden to be able to stay healthy for an entire NBA season. The man that New York Vinnie has dubbed “ MR. ... (more) If MR. RICKETS Can Stay Healthy He Could Be A Weapon For ...
RCP at the LA Times
RCP at the LA Times
ripcityproject.com — SJ and I did a Q&A with Andrew Kamenetzky of the LA Times Lakers Blog over the weekend. We touched on all the usual preseason subjects like Andre Miller, Greg Oden and team defense. And I did nothing to dispute my claim over the top spot of the Martell Webster booster club. Check it. (more) RCP at the LA Times
Greg Oden CAN score, so he should score!
Greg Oden CAN score, so he should score!
dwightjaynes.com — I never have liked it when a coach sentenced a guy to being a one-way player. That’s not exactly what Nate McMillan is doing to Greg Oden h ere , but he’s seemingly leaning that way: “I want Greg to establish us on the defensive end of the floor,” ... (more) Greg Oden CAN score, so he should score!
Defense is the focus, but the Trail Blazers' Greg Oden has become a force on offense, too
Defense is the focus, but the Trail Blazers' Greg Oden has become a force on offense, too
blog.oregonlive.com — Nate McMillan wants Oden to focus on defense, but his offense could be a difference-maker. (more) Defense is the focus, but the Trail Blazers' Greg Oden ...
They're Baaaa...ack.
They're Baaaa...ack.
blazersedge.com — The AP is reporting  that NBA Officials have reached a two-year agreement with the league, meaning that the regular season will open with standard refs in place.   Rumor has it that the league captiulated on the last sticking point: who would pay the extra fee for guide dogs ... (more) They're Baaaa...ack.
Quick: Behind the Locker Room Door
Quick: Behind the Locker Room Door
blazersedge.com — Quick: Behind the Locker Room Door Jason Quick discusses the addition of Greg Oden to the starting lineup, the decision to stick with Steve Blake and has some interesting comments from both Brandon Roy and Joel Przybilla. (more) Quick: Behind the Locker Room Door
What to watch for this season
What to watch for this season
examiner.com — This is a countdown of the top 5 things to watch for this season regarding the Portland Trail Blazers. Greg Oden, Andre Miller and a plethora of small forwards will be led be Brandon Roy. How will they fare? (more) What to watch for this season
Northwest preview: Blazers ready to take command
Northwest preview: Blazers ready to take command
cbssports.com — Portland will be in great shape if Greg Oden can take his preseason play into the regular season. (Getty Images) (more) Northwest preview: Blazers ready to take command
Brandon Roy and the Blazers Are Eager to Get the Season Started
Brandon Roy and the Blazers Are Eager to Get the Season Started
sportsradiointerviews.com — Brandon Roy may be one of the most underrated players in the NBA. When he came out of Washington, he was overlooked by a number of teams and I don’t know if anybody really expected him to get to this level in his career. However, even though ... (more) Brandon Roy and the Blazers Are Eager to Get the Season ...
Blazers & Aldridge Agree on Extension
Blazers & Aldridge Agree on Extension
novafantasysports.com — Update: According to ESPN - The Portland Trail Blazers have verbally agreed in principle to a contract extension with forward LaMarcus Aldridge, a source close to the process told ESPN.com on Wednesday. The extension is for five years and $65 milliion and will go into effect next season, the ... (more) Blazers & Aldridge Agree on Extension
Portland Trail Blazers
mikebarrettsblog.blogspot.com — While the exhibition time is now short, the injury list is growing for the Blazers, who started their 7th different starting lineup in 7 pre-season games. Greg Oden and Rudy Fernandez were ruled out of this game well in advance, but LaMarcus Aldridge ... (more) Portland Trail Blazers
Evaluating Greg Oden, Roy Hibbert, other big men in preseason - Britt Robson  - SI.com
Evaluating Greg Oden, Roy Hibbert, other big men in preseason - Britt Robson - SI.com
sportsillustrated.cnn.com — You hear it so often you just assume it must be true: Point guard is the toughest position to learn in the NBA. Well, it certainly is the most cerebral position, with the most information to absorb and the most responsibility for setting the pace and ... (more) Evaluating Greg Oden, Roy Hibbert, other big men in ...
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