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Walsh: I'm Worried About Oden

Knicks' GM Donnie Walsh was asked about the state of the NBA and the future of talented big men like Greg Oden and Andrew Bynum recently.

"I'm a little worried about Oden," Walsh admitted. "He's young and these young guys come in, but their bodies are not ready for the NBA, and they do get hurt. I think with real young players, they're not ready for the NBA. All of a sudden they're playing at our speed and our tempo against men. It seems that even if they don't get hit, they start breaking down a little bit."

Via New York Daily News


Bibby Unaware Of Serious Trade Rumors

Mike Bibby is unaware of any serious trade discussions involving him leaving Atlanta and claims that the media creates a majority of rumors.

Yahoo! Sports reported over the weekend that the Hawks were involved in talks with the Blazers about a deal involving Bibby.

"What the hell is Yahoo Sports?" Bibby said in jest on Saturday night. "That's news to me Sekou [Smith, of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution]. I never heard anything like that ... you and the rest of the damn media always making stuff up."

Via Atlanta Journal-Constitution


Grizzlies Claim No Deal In The Works

The Grizzlies claim that no trade is evident even though they have admitted having discussions with the Blazers recently.

Yahoo! Sports is reporting that the deal is essentially Mike Conley Jr. for Travis Outlaw.

A team source out of Memphis claims that talks will be ongoing, but the team isn't likely to make any moves before February.

Via Commercial Appeal


Trail Blazers Nov 2008 Archive

  • Webster Will Get Full Practice Monday

    Martell Webster has been cleared by team doctors to return to practice for the first time since breaking a bone in his left foot on Oct. 8.

  • Conley Reunited With Oden?

    Could Mike Conley be once again be looking to pass the basketball to Greg Oden?

  • Blazers' Aldridge: I'm Thinking Too Much

    Portland forward LaMarcus Aldridge admitted on Tuesday night that he has been thinking too much on the court this season.

  • Marion Will Miss Game To Attend Funeral

    Miami forward Shawn Marion will miss Wednesday's game against Portland to attend the funeral of a great uncle.

  • RealGM Recaps For Games On Monday, Nov. 24th

    Fourteen teams were in action on Monday night, highlighted by the return of Manu Ginobili in San Antonio’s battle with Memphis.

  • Rudy Working To Improve Defense

    Blazers' swingman Rudy Fernandez is trying to adapt to the physicality of the NBA game.

  • Love Lives With Boos In Portland

    Kevin Love returned home to Oregon recently when the Timberwolves faced the Blazers in Portland, and had to deal with some harsh treatment.

  • Oden Logs First Double-Double Of NBA Career

    Greg Oden recorded the first double-double of his NBA career on Friday night in Portland's 87-82 loss at New Orleans.

  • Blazers To Retire Number 30 -- Twice

    The Portland Trail Blazers will retire the number 30 jersey in December, honoring both Terry Porter and Bobby Gross.

  • Oden Says He's Ready To Return To Blazers Lineup

    Greg Oden says he will be in uniform tonight when Portland takes on Miami.

  • Marion Could Return For Heat Against Blazers

    Heat forward Shawn Marion could play on Wednesday night against the Blazers after sitting out one game with a strained right groin.

  • RealGM Recaps For Nov. 10 Games

    Portland ended Orlando's four-game win streak on Monday night.

  • Oden Practices With Blazers In Orlando

    Greg Oden hasn't played since sustaining a mid-foot sprain 13 days ago in the opener against the Lakers.

  • Frye Wants To Earn Contract

    Blazers big man Channing Frye wants to earn a new contract with the team, which partly explains why his deal wasn't extended prior to the season.

  • Rodriguez Wants Out Of Portland?

    Sergio Rodriguez's agent Jose Ortiz has told the Spanish Marca.com that he would like to see his client traded out of Portland.

  • RealGM Recaps For Nov. 6 Games

    The NBA had a light schedule on Thursday night, with just four teams in action. The 76ers traveled to Orlando to battle the Magic while the Rockets caught a flight to Portland to take on the Blazers.

  • Deron Doubtful Against Blazers

    Jazz guard Deron Williams had hoped to make his season debut on Wednesday night against the Blazers, but it being listed by the team as "doubtful" for the game.

  • Blazers Attempt To Emulate Spurs

    Portland isn't making it a secret that they are trying to implement some of San Antonio's philosophies on and off the basketball court.

  • Blazers End 12-Game Skid Against Spurs

    The Blazers defeated the Spurs, 100-99, on Friday night to end a 12-game losing streak against the team.