Create-a-caption: Mechanical Blazer
(Thu, 20 Nov 2008 09:40:15 PST)
A mechanical Blazer is a machine-operated ride that replicates the sensation of riding an actual Portland Trail...

Trail Blazers Team Report
(Thu, 20 Nov 2008 01:20:43 PST)

If the Trail Blazers had any feelings about an easy game Friday

night at Sacramento, the Kings' 105-96 victory at New Orleans

Wednesday wiped them away.

"They're obviously playing well," Portland's Nicolas Batum said.

"It will be a tough game. We know that."

The rookie small forward has made the Blazers' starting lineup

mostly through his defensive prowess. Unless Sacramento's leading

scorer, Kevin Martin, returns after missing six games with a sprained

ankle, Batum's assignment Friday will be probably be John Salmons, who

dropped 28 points (on 13-of-18 shooting) on the Hornets.

"He's obviously a good player at the offensive end," the 6-8 Batum

said.

Trail Blazers G Blake leaves game
(Wed, 19 Nov 2008 23:09:44 PST)
Portland Trail Blazers guard Steve Blake left Wednesday's 116-74 victory against the Chicago Bulls midway through the third quarter after suffering a scalp laceration and did not return.

Game to pay attention: Bulls vs. Blazers
(Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:00:29 PST)
Chicago at Portland To be honest, most of tonight's games fail to jump off the page and strangle your neck.

NBA Power Poll: Ranking teams, sizing up rookies
(Tue, 18 Nov 2008 13:56:41 PST)
After Anthony Morrow put up 37 points in his first start for the Warriors, it only seemed right to take a closer look at the rookies in this week's Power Poll.

BDL NBA Power Rankings: Shattered dreams, broken promises
(Mon, 17 Nov 2008 08:50:16 PST)
The BDL NBA Power Rankings combine two parts Chivas Regal with one part flippant observation to create the most...

Power Poll: Point guard play makes big difference
(Fri, 14 Nov 2008 06:16:19 PST)
Mo Williams has upgraded the Cavaliers' offense and moved the team into the top 5 of this week's poll.

Blazers C Oden plays limited minutes vs. Heat
(Wed, 12 Nov 2008 22:46:07 PST)
The Portland Trail Blazers welcomed back Greg Oden sooner than expected.

Oden returns to Blazers' lineup
(Wed, 12 Nov 2008 20:53:00 PST)
Greg Oden was a happy man, with good reason. Nearly a year and a half after being drafted, he suited up for an NBA game and didn't get hurt. Oden returned to the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night, scoring three points and grabbing two rebounds in 16 minutes off the bench to help his team beat the Miami Heat 104-96.

One-on-One: Brandon Roy talks Obama, 2012 Olympics
(Wed, 12 Nov 2008 07:25:15 PST)
On Monday, YSB contributor Nick Friedell went one-on-one with Portland Trail Blazers guard Brandon Roy,...

BDL NBA Power Rankings: From sea to shining sea
(Mon, 10 Nov 2008 11:30:17 PST)
The BDL NBA Power Rankings combine two parts Crown Royal with one part flippant observation to create the most...

Roy sinks 3-pointer to give Portland win
(Thu, 06 Nov 2008 23:51:10 PST)
Brandon Roy immediately started looking for an opportunity to redeem himself after he made a big mistake Thursday night. He didn't have to wait very long. 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 Rockets. LaMarcus Aldridge had 27 points and nine rebounds for the Blazers, who snapped a five-game losing streak...