blog.oregonlive.com - 10/26/2009
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Despite a solid preseason, the free agent acquistion will come off the bench, and he says that's OK
blazersedge.com - 30 days ago
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More photos » by Don Ryan - AP
Portland Trail Blazers guard Brandon Roy, right, runs with...
a basketball glued to his hand while Travis Outlaw, left, sets a screen on Houston Rockets guard Trevor Ariza during ...
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Media Row Report: Blazers 96, Rockets 87
blog.oregonlive.com - 10/23/2009
bustabucket.com - 30 days ago
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The lights went dark. Thousands of blinking red
and white lights surrounded the arena while a thick...
air of anticipation filled the arena. Opening night was here and it showed why TV does it no justice. My last observation report was after the Blazers opening preseason game that had about as ...
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Opening Night Observations
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Know thy enemy: Portland Trail Blazers
Lakers Blog —
... you have a team theoretically ready to take a serious stand. (For that matter, when it comes to being built to compete now and down the road, the Blazers also match up very well against the Lakers. This could shape into quite the rivalry over the impending decade.) Having said that, like most things in life, there are uncertainties. The Blazers just wrapped up a middling preseason and Andre Miller, their "splash" acquisition of the summer, isn't immediately gelling with Roy and may be cool with a role off the bench, but he doesn't seem to like it. And collectively, the ...
Full Court Press
Blazersedge —
... their teams have really come to regret. The negotiations on Aldridge's extension were difficult, complicated by the fact that the two sides had to try to hit a moving target in terms of next year's salary cap, which will depend on how much the NBA and the economy in general rebound over the next six months. Using history as a guide, it appears that the Blazers and Aldridge did a fine job of reaching a deal that is equitable to both sides.
Jason Quick on Andre Miller.
Miller said he could read the handwriting ...
Court Report: Notes and Notables
Roto Arcade —
... options in
general, although nobody should count on efficiency from the former or a
diverse line from the latter. If Thomas can carve out 25-plus minutes in the FC
rotation, then he'll also warrant some fantasy consideration of the
know-what-you're-going-to-get variety (as in, 10/8 with 1.5
steals-plus-blocks).
• Developments in Portland: Greg Oden(notes) is locked
in as the starting center; Andre Miller(notes) didn't
think it would happen at this stage of his career, but he'll run with the
team's second ...
Court Report: Opening Storylines
Roto Arcade —
... are locks here, but then it gets interesting. Greg Oden(notes)
will be under a serious microscope, and for good reason. Can he avoid foul
trouble and become a real difference-maker in his second season? We know that
Joel Przybilla(notes) can step in if it doesn't happen. For how long will Andre Miller(notes)
remain a reserve behind Steve Blake(notes), and how will it affect
his production? With Nicolas Batum(notes) out for ...
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Go meet yourself some Andre Miller
bustabucket.com 24 days ago — Email from some promotions person:
Portland basketball fans are invited to meet Trail Blazers’ guard Andre Miller this weekend at the grand opening celebration of the new DICK’s Sporting Goods at Lake Oswego’s Meridian Square.
The newest member of the Blazers will sign autographs, meet and ...
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blazersedge.com 10/12/2009 — An important announcement this morning: our left hand menu now represents the most important issues facing humanity. You can tell by the pictures.
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Andre Miller Meet and Greet at Dick's Sporting Goods
blazeoflove.com 25 days ago — See people, he's all about the fans!
Portland basketball fans are invited to meet Trail Blazers’ guard Andre Miller this weekend at the grand opening celebration of the new DICK’s Sporting Goods at Lake Oswego’s Meridian Square.
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Andre Miller Calls Out Portland Media
blazeoflove.com 10/10/2009 — Yahoo Sports just dropped one of the lengthiest pieces we've seen written on the Portland Trail Blazers' newest point guard Andre Miller. In the article, he definitely lets it be known that he isn't all that happy with Portland's media. I can't say I blame the guy. In fact, ...
Portland Trail Blazers Preview 2009-10
bustabucket.com 10/19/2009 —
Team Name: Portland Trail Blazers Last Year's Record: 54-28 Key Losses: Sergio Rodriguez, Channing Frye, Shavlik Randolph, Michael Ruffin Key Additions: Andre Miller, Juwan Howard, Jeff Pendergraph, Dante Cunningham, Mills/Udoka/Collins
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Blazers 96, Rockets 87 Re-Thoughts
ripcityproject.com 30 days ago — 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 ...
Know thy enemy: Portland Trail Blazers
lakersblog.latimes.com 10/26/2009 — Last Season: 54-28, First in Northwest, Fourth in the Western Conference. Key Additions: Andre Miller, Juwan Howard Key Subtractions: Sergio Rodriguez, Channing Frye During our most recent 710 ESPN PodKast, BK and I analyzed the Western Conference ...
Andre Miller is the 6th Man
blazeoflove.com 10/23/2009 —
If you missed Jason Quick's latest Behind the Blazers Locker Room Door (aka longest column title in history), he chats with Brandon Roy and Nate McMillan who both break the news that Andre Miller will be coming off the bench once the regular season starts.
So did that mean Thursday’s ...
Joel Freeland Update: Watch This Man! Edition —
Bleacher Report - NBA 10/25/2009
With the Blazers season rapidly approaching it is understandable that you might not be focusing on draftee Joel Freeland. I urge you: make time to follow this man. You know that Freeland is the most NBA ready of the Blazer Euros developing across ...
Fantasy Basketball Round Eight —
Bleacher Report - NBA 10/26/2009
85. John Salmons
86. Blake Griffin
87. Wilson Chandler
88. James Harden
89. Andre Miller (me)
90. Tyrus Thomas
91. Mike Conley
92. O.J. Mayo
93. Ron Artest
94. Rodney Stuckey
95. Aaron Brooks
96. Mike Bibby
Five more ...