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The Portland Trailblazers have rid themselves of the old Jail Blazers moniker and now sport a kiddie corps that needed a veteran presence. They tried to get Hedo Turkoglu, thought they had him, only to watch him sign with Toronto of all teams. They signed Paul Milsap, yeah, Paul who, and the Utah Jazz matched his offer sheet. They inquired about Jason Kidd and Steve Nash, but the answers were no and no.
Finally the Trailblazers began to think that Andre Miller could fit the bill …read more

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Today we bring you guest blogger Marquis Chapman.
What’s up NBA Obsessed fans. My name is Marquis Chapman and it’s an honor to lend some of my opinions about the latest NBA news and headlines for NBA Obsessed. Writing about the NBA and its players is a hobby I picked up while in college. I hope to one day contribute articles for SLAM and DIME magazine or any other publication that represents the young NBA sports fan.
Livingston hopes to bounce back from this devastating knee …read more

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Shaun Livingston takes a bite out of crime
Shaun Livingston played for the Clippers and destroyed his knee. The Clippers eventually renounced their rights to Shaun. Now Shaun is trying to latch onto another team as a free agent.
Livingston worked out in Portland on Friday, and two league sources believed the Blazers are the favorites to sign the ex-Los Angeles Clippers guard. Still, it is unclear whether Portland general manager Kevin Pritchard has been convinced enough to add yet another guaranteed contract to his roster.
Minnesota executives Jim …read more

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Kevin Duckworth died of an enlarged and failing heart.
The police statement says the heart disease had combined with high blood pressure to result in “marked enlargement of his heart, which had been failing for some time.”
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It seems almost poignant that the gentle giant, Kevin Duckworth, would die because his heart was just too big.
For more on Kevin Duckworth:
Duck Dead at 44
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If you are in Portland honk your horn!
Wait, what are you doing reading a basketball blog while driving? Oh, no matter.
Greg Oden worked out lightly with the Portland Trailblazers.
Oden, the 7-foot center taken with the first pick in last year’s draft, participated in offensive drills and even dunked during 45 minutes of work Wednesday. The Blazers were in Sacramento for Thursday night’s game against the Kings.
“It was fun,” Oden told The Oregonian newspaper. “It felt good to get out there … and I wasn’t hurting …read more

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He is at it again.
Johnny Ludden, Yahoo! Sports has come out with his Power Rankings of the NBA.
Let’s check out some of his top teams with your intrepid author’s comments in italics.
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1. (2) Boston Celtics – In less than a week, the Celtics were linked to Damon Stoudamire, Sam Cassell and Gary Payton. At this rate Bob Cousy will be back in uniform by mid-February.
Rajon Rondo a key to the Celtics
The Celtics put together a little win streak after their little losing streak. The injury …read more

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Chris Paul has the Hornets buzzing
Boston has been winning like there is no tomorrow.
Except this week had a lot of tomorrows. They lost 3 out of 4.
So when Johnny Ludden, Yahoo! Sports came out with his rankings of all NBA teams, there was no way to put the Boston Celtics of Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, and Ray Allen fame at the top.
At least Johnny admits that the Lakers stay may be short.
Here are the top 10 of the rankings and your intrepid author’s comments in italics.
1. Los Angeles Lakers – …read more

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Jermaine was under the tutelage of Rasheed Wallace when he played on the Portland Trailblazers, at the beginning of the Jailblazer time period. During those 4 years he barely played and barely scored, but everyone knew he would be a good one. Jermaine was drafted straight out of High School. The next 7 years with the Pacers established Jermaine as a rare 20 – 10 man as he averaged close to …read more

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Greg Oden was supposed to turn the Portland franchise around. Instead he finds himself sitting at home for the upcoming season.
He was with his mother at home when he found out how serious it was.
“I kinda looked at my mom and said, ‘I’m out for the season? You kidding me?’ ” he said.
Oden will be on crutches for six more weeks. Full recovery likely will take six to 12 months. …read more