Portland Trail Blazers Thread

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According to sources, the Portland Trailblazers intend to sign free agent center Earl Barron for the remainder of the season.

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Greg Oden

According to medical reports, Greg Oden can not participate in jogging, running or lower body workouts until August but is aiming to be ready for training camp in October.

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Cho: Greg Oden is a priority

According to Portland Trailblazers General Manager Rich Cho on this video interview by Katu Sports, the Trailblazers' top priorities are Greg Oden and roster additions.

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Oden to receive qualifying offer

Portland Trailblazers General Manager Rich Cho confirmed that center Greg Oden will receive a qualifying offer once the negotiation timeline arrives.

“As long as he’s working hard and his rehab is going well, I’m pretty sure we’ll give him a qualifying offer."

It seems' Oden's condition if improving will get him a qualifying offer, but if Oden's condition does not improve, there could be no qualifying offer.

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Trailblazers parts ways with Cho

The Portland Trailblazers have parted ways with General Manager Rich Cho and the team named Chad Buchana as acting General Manager.

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Murky future for Roy, Miller and Oden in Portland

Round up

According to The Oregonian that the Portland Trailblazers are inducing Brandon Roy to retire, so as to waive Roy's salary. Also, the Trailblazers are also reported to be hoping for the Amnesty Clause on the next Collective Bargaining Agreement to dispatch Roy's salary.

But in my opinion, since Roy's trade value has suffered greatly from the recorded troubles on both knees; the best course of action is to limit Roy's minutes next season by making him come off the bench and see where could that pilot to.

Also, interim General Manager Chad Buchanan is unsure about the future of center Greg Oden and Veteran point guard Andre Miller as the owner of the Trailblazers, Paul Allen is not too keen on both players being on the future plans.

http://aol.sportingnews.com/nba/story/2011-05-26/blazers-interim-gm-unsure-about-bringing-back-oden-andre-miller

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Un-signed coach Rick Adelman conveyed his interest for the General Manager position of the Portland Trailblazers.

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Interesting article from RIP City Project regarding what Brandon Roy is facing right now. The Trailblazers are either suggesting for him to retire early and the Trailblazers are hoping for the Amnesty Clause on the next Collective Bargaining Agreement. Roy is also rumored to be on the trading block this off-season.

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Blazers interested in Kemba Walker

Sources have revealed that the Portland Trailblazers are interested in acquiring University of Connecticut point guard Kemba Walker. Portland has the option on making a trade come draft day by making an offer to the team that drafts Walker.

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Oden will not be back until 2012?

Greg Oden could return to court January 2012 as stated by his representatives from BDA Sports, the firm that manages Oden.

The Portland Trailblazers have only midnight of June 30, 2011 to make a Qualifying Offer to Oden.

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Portland Trailblazers introduce their new recruits. Rookies and starting point guard Raymond Felton.

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Blazers stand with Oden

The Portland Trailblazers have rewarded center Greg Oden with a Qualifying Offer due to his good attitude within the organization. The offer is worth $8.8 million.

The Trailblazers President Larry Miller said on a press release:

"We've stood behind Greg Oden every day since he became a Trail Blazer and that continues with today's announcement."

"Despite the setbacks he's experienced, he continues to be resilient in working tirelessly on his rehabilitation. We're all very encouraged with not only his progress, but with his commitment and determination to return to the basketball court."

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Blazers looking at Mullin as GM?

According to reports, the Portland Trailblazers are considering former NBA All-Star Chris Mullin for the vacant General Manager position.

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Clyde Drexler

A series of great reads about Clyde "The Glide" Drexler.

The History of the Portland Trail Blazers: The Drexler Era Part 1

The History of the Portland Trail Blazers: The Drexler Era Part 2

The History of the Portland Trail Blazers: The Drexler Era Part 3

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Brandon Roy was supposed to play for the Charity Game between NBA Players from Seattle against a selection of NBA players. But Roy backed out because of potential injury.