Why didn’t Clyde Drexler attend celebration? He had his reasons
All of those who participated in the Trail Blazers’ celebration of their 1990 and ’92 teams this past weekend said they very much enjoyed the occasion.
Blazer players have developed, but their coach has, too
There is little question that Chauncey Billups is a different coach than he was when he took over the Trail Blazers in 2021.
It was Tribute Night at Moda Center, and Bill would have approved
For a night, Bill Walton was alive again at Moda Center, living through his family, his friends, his former teammates and the Trail Blazer fans.
Some ‘bumps in the road,’ but Clingan is one of Blazers’ important Young Guns
On a Sunday afternoon when the best in the West came calling, some of the Trail Blazers “Young Guns” rose to the challenge.
My Favorite Blazers: Larry Steele
Through the years, there have been a number of Blazers who have been as important for being members of the community as they were players.
Brian Wheeler ‘took over for a legend and became a legend himself’
A major figure in the history of the Trail Blazers has departed, but he left behind a career full of memories.
Trail Blazer players want to ‘win now,’ but that won’t happen
The Trail Blazers’ annual media day was held Monday in the Fountain Room at Memorial Coliseum.
Clyde’s appearance at Dick’s grand opening: Charming, accommodating, gracious and grateful
I arrive at the brand new Dick’s Sporting Goods store at Jantzen Beach at 4:45 p.m. on Friday and the line in the store is already forming.
Blazers strike big with Clingan, Avdija via draft, trade
Joe Cronin met the media with a smile and an easy-going nature following Wednesday night’s first day of the NBA draft.
Talking Bill Walton on the Basketball Intelligence podcast
I have been a subscriber to “Basketball Intelligence” for several years.
My Favorite Blazers: Johnny Davis, Rick Carlisle, Dick Harter
It has been long enough ago — three decades, in fact — that many of you may not be familiar with the era that bridged the Clyde Drexler/Rick Adelman era with the Jail Blazers.
Big Red is gone: ‘No one did it like he did it’
Monday was Memorial Day, but a very different one for many who played in the NBA. Heck, for people across the country, and around the world.
Elston Turner finds himself in the West finals again, after all these years
A couple of dozen assistant coaches are working for the four teams that have reached the conference finals in the NBA playoffs.
Another losing season for Blazers? Tanks a lot
Mercifully, the Trail Blazers’ season has ended.
2023 Year in Review Part II:Ten stories from 2023 that deserve a second look
The Schonz finally climbs the golden ladder. What a ride it was
On the air with Super Fred ...
One-time Portland, and long-time SoCal, sportscaster Fred Wallin and his gang of pseudo-media types had me on their Sports Overnight America talk show, which airs on Sirius and other platforms.
Blazers bag a big win, but this game was about Dame
In an NBA regular season, every team plays 82 games. Some of them are big, a few of them really big.
You can skip reading this book by Traitor Bob
For more than a decade, Bob Whitsitt was the curator for Paul Allen in running both the Trail Blazers and the Seattle Seahawks.
Blazers need to pick up the offense, but defense is coming
For years, under Terry Stotts and then Chauncey Billups, the Trail Blazers were among the NBA’s worst defensive teams.