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The Blazers End Losing Streak At Warriors | Fri 12 Mar

“There’s been a lot of those streaks the last few years that we’ve had to overcome,” Nate McMillan said. “I’m happy that it’s over. I’m happier about what we did. We pounded them on the boards, we got to the free throw line (and) we went inside.”

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Webster Still Thinks He’s An NBA Starter | Wed 10 Mar

Martell Webster says the transition from a starting to reserve role has been tough and thinks he’s still an NBA starter: “In my head — no, seriously — in my head, I always think of myself as an NBA starter. I don’t see myself as anything less,” he said.

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Surgery Was Successful For Joel Przybilla | Tue 9 Mar

According to the Blazers, Joel Przybilla underwent successful surgery tonight to repair a re-ruptured right patella tendon. No timetable has been set for his return. At least we can say everyone has been having successful surgeries this season.

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Fernandez Committed To Spain For Worlds | Mon 8 Mar

Rudy Fernandez said in an interview with NBA FanHouse that Spanish coach Sergio Scariolo recently called him. Fernandez told him his health is doing well and he’s committed to play in the World Championships, Aug. 28-Sept. 12 in Turkey.

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Brandon Roy Still Hopes For 2012 Games | Mon 8 Mar

Brandon Roy is still thinking he could be a 2012 Olympian. So is his coach, and Nate McMillan just happens to be a USA Basketball assistant. “I still hope so,” Roy said of playing in the London Olympics. “But I kind of had to choose right now.”

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Marcus Camby’s First Choice Is To Stay | Mon 8 Mar

Almost very NBA team Marcus Camby has toiled for just might go after him when he becomes a free agent this summer. For now, the Trail Blazers are the leader. “My top priority is to come back [to the Trail Blazers] if things work out the right way,” Camby said.

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Przybilla Re-ruptured Right Patella Tendon | Sun 7 Mar

Joel Przybilla will undergo surgery on his right patella tendon in the next few days. Przybilla re-ruptured his right patella tendon Saturday after slipping in the shower at his home. He returned to Portland today to undergo an MRI, which revealed the rupture.

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Marcus Camby Injures Ankle In Practice | Fri 5 Mar

Marcus Camby, whom the Blazers acquired near the trade deadline to fortify the interior, injured his left ankle during practice and was scheduled to undergo X-rays Friday to learn the extent of the injury. We’re hoping it’s going to be OK,” McMillan said.

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Possibility Greg Oden Come Back This Year | Fri 5 Mar

Greg Oden now practically lives in the weight room, working to strengthen his leg. It’s a long shot, but he hopes to return before the season ends. “There’s a possibility,” he said. “I couldn’t give you an exact time, but I do know there’s a possibility.”

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Travis Diener Excited By The Playoff Race | Thu 4 Mar

He has no idea what his role will be but Travis Diener, the newest acquisition, is focusing on one fact that is undeniable. “Like I said, I’m happy to be out here (with) a team that’s winning,” he said. “It’s just a better environment when a team is successful.”

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The Trail Blazers Sign Guard Travis Diener | Wed 3 Mar

Portland has signed Travis Diener, it was announced today by General Manager Kevin Pritchard. “We’re very happy to have Travis on our roster,” said Pritchard. “He is a veteran point guard who will be a good complement to our existing backcourt.”

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Travis Outlaw Not Bitter Against Blazers | Wed 3 Mar

The Blazers traded Outlaw and Steve Blake to the Clippers for Marcus Camby Feb. 16. The trade ended Outlaw’s stay with the only team he had played for during his first seven seasons in the NBA. Outlaw saw the logic to the trade and isn’t bitter at all.

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Travis Diener Will Sign With The Blazers | Mon 1 Mar

Adrian Wojnarowski for Yahoo! Sports tweets: “After clearing waivers, Travis Diener will sign with the Portland Trail Blazers, league sources tell Yahoo! Sports.”

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Trail Blazers Considering Kenny Thomas | Fri 26 Feb

Veteran Kenny Thomas is a candidate for the Trail Blazers’ 15th roster spot, according to the player’s agent, Mark McNeil and general manager Kevin Pritchard. The Blazers have one open roster spot and have until Monday to add a player to the roster.

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The Blazers Likely To Add Another Player | Fri 26 Feb

The Blazers have an open roster spot and general manager Kevin Pritchard says he’ll probably sign a player, although it might not be a big man. “Just the best player we can find, at any position,” he told The Portland Tribune. We’re looking everywhere.”

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Blazers Will Be Cautious with Greg Oden | Fri 26 Feb

Asked if it’s still a possibility Greg Oden could return at the end of the regular season, or for the playoffs, General Manager Kevin Pritchard said: “It’s a long shot at best. We’ve always been cautious with our guys. We’ll continue with that, especially with Greg.”

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Brandon Roy Calls Miller The ‘Right Choice’ | Thu 25 Feb

“Even though Andre may not have been the first choice, it has come down to him being the right choice,” Blazers Brandon Roy said. “The way he has been playing for us, he has been our most important guy because of how consistent he has been.”

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Rudy Fernandez Refuted Spanish Report | Thu 25 Feb

Rudy Fernandez refuted a Spanish newspaper account that he is unhappy in Portland and looking to sign with Real Madrid. “Right now, my heart is in Portland. It doesn’t matter if the newspapers talk about me, my contract is in Portland, and I’m happy.”

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Is Fernandez Thinking To Return To Spain? | Wed 24 Feb

Real Madrid wants to sign Rudy Fernandez for next season. Fernandez is not comfortable in Portland and would be amenable to a return. Real Madrid would welcome him with open arms. The player’s camp has let it be known that he’s willing to return.