Grading Rudy Fernandez
beyondthebeat.wordpress.com 11/17/2008 — Rudy Fernandez had to play defense the minute he got off the plane in Portland this past summer. That’s what happens when you have a couple hundred people waiting to go one-one-one with you. Let’s see what Rudy can do in a zone. It’s tough to ...

A Diamond for Rudy Fernandez
petemarasmitch.blogspot.com 11/19/2008 — Coach Raul Jimenez offers video evidence of some Rudy goodness.

Rudy Fernandez can play
insidehoops.com 10/27/2008 — The Columbian (Brian Hendrickson) reports: This fall was supposed to be a transition period for Rudy Fernandez. But the Portland Trail Blazers rookie at times has looked like he has been playing NBA ball all along. The seven-year veteran of the ...

One (victory) for the road
blog.oregonlive.com 11/11/2008 — The Blazers successfully open their three-game trip in Orlando as Rudy Fernandez leads every which way.

Fernandez makes fast transition into NBA
columbian.com 10/27/2008 — TUALATIN, Ore. — This fall was supposed to be a transition period for Rudy Fernandez. But the Portland Trail Blazers rookie at times has looked like he has been playing NBA ball all along. The seven-year veteran of the Spanish ACB League filled up his ...

Rudy Fernandez has successful NBA Debut
interbasket.net 10/29/2008 — In Spanish superstar Rudy Fernandez's NBA debut, he scored 16 points and tossed in 2 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals, had no turnovers and looked more like a veteran than a rookie. All this in about 29 minutes in Portland's 96-76 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers.

Today's Practice Report: Sergio Speaks and more
blazersedge.com 11/7/2008 — Wacky, wacky day at practice today. First things first.  As you can see below,  KP very publicly talked with Sergio  after practice, for upwards of 15 minutes.   Bling. You have one message in your inbox.  It reads: KP is ...

Part V: Rudy gets 'dirty' in Los Angeles
blog.oregonlive.com 10/24/2008 — Funny story from last night in Los Angeles. During the Blazers' offday Tuesday in Los Angeles, inseparable teammates Rudy Fernandez and Sergio Rodriguez went shopping. They both took a liking to a black, zip-up sweater. So they each bought the...

Rodriguez, Fernandez tight as twins on, off the court
blog.oregonlive.com 12/17/2008 — For Rudy Fernandez, it all starts with the eyes. "Sometimes," Fernandez says, drawing his head down as if to tell a secret. "It's 'hey.' Just with my eyes, you know? Just a look." For Sergio Rodriguez, it all starts with...

Rudy Fernandez will get exposed
blog.oregonlive.com 10/22/2008 — Bruce Ely/The OregonianSpanish star Rudy Fernandez has thrived on the Blazers roster. Dave McManemin of NBA.com has a nice little ditty on the Spanish insurgence in the NBA that has been taking place since the mid 80s. But now more...

Roy sinks buzzer-beating three to boost Blazers past Rockets — USATODAY.com NBA - Top Stories 11/7/2008
Brandon Roy made a 30-foot jumper as time expired in overtime to lift the Portland Trail Blazers to a thrilling 101-99 win over ...

NBA Notebook | Brandon Roy's dramatic shots lift team to overtime win — The Seattle Times: Sports 11/7/2008
Brandon Roy made a 30-foot jumper as time expired in overtime to lift the Portland Trail Blazers to a thrilling 101-99 win over the Houston...

Brandon Roy sinks jumper at buzzer to lift Trail Blazers — Celtics & NBA - BostonHerald.com 11/7/2008
PORTLAND, Ore. - Brandon Roy knew he made a big mistake, and was thrilled when he got an opportunity to atone for an unwise foul. Roy made a 30-foot jumper as time expired...

Brandon Roy's Buzzer-Beater Won More Than a Game for Portland — Bleacher Report - NBA 11/7/2008
If you're like most NBA fans, then you aren't used to seeing the Portland Trail Blazers (yes, two words) on national television. This season started with the Blazers on TNT in Los Angeles against the Lakers, for the much-anticipated debut of Greg ...

1.9 seconds: long enough for a tie, 2 lead changes, and redemption — Bleacher Report - NBA 11/8/2008
After the Rockets won the tip they went inside to Yao Ming for a short lay-up attempt. Somehow, someway, Joel "The Thrilla" Przybilla blocked it. A quick outlet pass, a streaking LaMarcus Aldrdige, and the Blazers were ahead 2-0 on that most rare of ...