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Official Blazersedge Draft Thread Part 2

We pick up the draft at Pick 20. 

20.  Charlotte Bobcats (from Denver)-- Alexis Ajinca  7'1" C, France

21.  New Jersey Nets (from Dallas)--  Ryan Anderson  6'10" F, Cal

22.  Orlando Magic--  Courtney Lee 6'5" G, Western Kentucky

23.  Utah Jazz--  Kosta Koufas  7'0" C, Ohio State

24.  Seattle Supersonics--  Serge Ibaka  6'10"  F, Congo

25.  Houston Rockets--  Nicolas Batum  6'7" G, France

26.  San Antonio Spurs--  George Hill 6'2" G,  IUPUI

27.  New Orleans Hornets for the PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS-- Baby Point Guard  27" PG, Not Yet In School  (maybe next year) Darrell Arthur 6'9" PF, Kansas

28.  Memphis Grizzlies--  Donte Greene  6'10" F, Syracuse

29.  Detroit Pistons (to Seattle)--  D.J. White  6'9" PF, Indiana

30.  Boston Celtics--  What is going on?  Is that assistant commish drunk in the back or something?  They're slapping him around and forcing coffee down his throat so he's ready for the second round?  Ahhhhh...there we go.  J.R. Giddens 6'5" SG, New Mexico

Note:  I'll say this again later, I'm sure, but for you draft diehards...there's another trade coming.  Tonight, tomorrow, July 1, it's going to happen.  There is no way on earth we're keeping Lamarcus Aldridge, Channing Frye, Ike Diogu, and Darrell Arthur.  That just can't happen.  It's a critical mass of power forwards leading to massive implosion. 

Update:  Josh McRoberts is apparently part of the Indiana deal also.

NEW THREAD ALERT:  We will start a new thread for the fast-moving second round and all of the hardy souls who follow it.  Some of these trades ought to be announced officially then. 

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President of the Petteri Koponen fan club.

by Sabonis4Ever on Jun 26, 2008 6:23 PM PDT reply actions  

Tenth

"Lenny Suckerpunch Never bet on me" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" Lowblow

by Lizzy Lowblow on Jun 26, 2008 6:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

lol its pretty crazy here...

as you saw it play out in real time…. it seems both the augustin and the bayless deals were on the table… simultaneously…. i think we made the right choice….

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by Ben Golliver on Jun 26, 2008 6:24 PM PDT reply actions  

absolutely!

KP is the man with the plan see my comment below ;)

He's Coming! Oden Slayer of Giants

by Idog1976 on Jun 26, 2008 6:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

1100 comments in an hour...

that’s gotta be a record or something.

We don't NEED the draft. -Mortimer 6/18

by you'vegottomakeyourfreethrows on Jun 26, 2008 6:25 PM PDT reply actions  

word is that mcroberts may be going too

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by Ben Golliver on Jun 26, 2008 6:25 PM PDT reply actions  

More roster space?

OK!

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by T Darkstar on Jun 26, 2008 6:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

Does anyone else enter into it from the Pacers end?

Or is the final form Rush+JJ+McBob = Bayless+Diogu?

Blazers have a five-on-three...and they pull it back and wait for help.

by QualityPie on Jun 26, 2008 6:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

Heard nuttin' bout McRob?

"Lenny Suckerpunch Never bet on me" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" Lowblow

by Lizzy Lowblow on Jun 26, 2008 6:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

he's gone

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by Ben Golliver on Jun 26, 2008 6:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

WoW

"Lenny Suckerpunch Never bet on me" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" Lowblow

by Lizzy Lowblow on Jun 26, 2008 6:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

That is it

President of the Petteri Koponen fan club.

by Sabonis4Ever on Jun 26, 2008 6:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

thats the final deal

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by Ben Golliver on Jun 26, 2008 6:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

So what's our rotation look like?

This means either Bayless or Rudy are not going to be a starter.

Also, Blake and Sergio’s minutes shrink further.

by matthewcc on Jun 26, 2008 6:26 PM PDT reply actions  

#27

What do we do with #27 now?

Converting Sonics Fans...One Bitter Fan At A Time.

by S-dog on Jun 26, 2008 6:26 PM PDT reply actions  

Switching over here did speed us up a little.

I can read peoples posts now!

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by T Darkstar on Jun 26, 2008 6:29 PM PDT reply actions  

I love KP what a genius

Augustin will be a great PG. BUMP several slots
Joe Alexander is a great guy BUMP several slots
Westbrook is a quality player BUMP several slots

Of course these bumps in turn bumped Bayless down to where we can trade chump change for him, KP YOU SNEAKY SO and SO!!!

MWAHAHAHA

PRITCH SLAPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP All teams between 4 and 12 got pritch slapped YOU FOOLS. MWAHAHAHAHAHAH

He's Coming! Oden Slayer of Giants

by Idog1976 on Jun 26, 2008 6:29 PM PDT reply actions  

Remember when Bayless was a top 5 lock

MWAHAHAHAHA Seattle you fools!

LMAO!

Miami just worked him out with Mayo as a possible #2 pick at least Riley has a brain. Can’t say that about GM’s picking at 4 thru 12.

Guaranteed Bayless is the best Guard after Mayo and Rose in this draft. BOOK IT!

He's Coming! Oden Slayer of Giants

by Idog1976 on Jun 26, 2008 6:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

workouts

we didn’t even work out bayless. thats ballsy

by bluthbanana on Jun 26, 2008 6:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

Dave

Can I curse? COME ON!

I’m kidding, of course. This is awesome :D

by damir on Jun 26, 2008 6:30 PM PDT reply actions  

LOL

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by Ben Golliver on Jun 26, 2008 6:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

Lakers.

There – I did it.

Blazers have a five-on-three...and they pull it back and wait for help.

by QualityPie on Jun 26, 2008 6:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

Bayless did not work out for the Blazers

WTF?

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by Sabonis4Ever on Jun 26, 2008 6:30 PM PDT reply actions  

KP is a genius

Question not the KP. I wanted Bayless after Rose and Mayo another slam dunk!

He's Coming! Oden Slayer of Giants

by Idog1976 on Jun 26, 2008 6:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

There was the Golden State Multi-team workout.

Probably saw him there.

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by T Darkstar on Jun 26, 2008 6:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

I think that was for lower picks

Perhaps not for Bayless, who figured to go #6 at worst?

by Mortimer on Jun 26, 2008 6:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

Also

he didn’t work out for us because he thought (like anyone who was paying attention BEFORE the hype noticed) that he was a lock for top 10. So he didn’t want to hurt his stock and work out for Blazers.

He's Coming! Oden Slayer of Giants

by Idog1976 on Jun 26, 2008 6:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

I don't think KP needed to see Bayless in person

Sounded like he’d already scouted him, knew his personality and that he’d fit in.

by Timmay! on Jun 26, 2008 6:32 PM PDT reply actions  

We finally have roster spots this year

Petteri has a chance to get onboard and we can look to grab someone else.

by Timmay! on Jun 26, 2008 6:32 PM PDT reply actions  

Behind Bayless and Blake?

He’s the new Sergio! So what do we do with Sergio?

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Chaplain of the Jarrett Jack Fan Club

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by T Darkstar on Jun 26, 2008 6:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

There have been hints Sergio is pouting

If so, he may be gone soon. I presume Blake is here through his contract, simply because he’s such a stable reliable player (even at a lower level than the great PG’s)

by Timmay! on Jun 26, 2008 6:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

The more I think about it

The mroe and more excited I am about Bayless. He will be awesome next to Roy, and a rotation with Rudy will be SAH-WEET.

And then ya got pure solidness with Blake. Cant beat it.

by Mortimer on Jun 26, 2008 6:32 PM PDT reply actions  

So ture!

Our depth is crazy! Tons of flexibility. I couldn’t be happier.

by PoliSam on Jun 26, 2008 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

I

Can’t believe we got bayless without workout….i guess KP was confident and didn’t want to spill the beans

"Beards--they grow on you"

by prezofdeath on Jun 26, 2008 6:32 PM PDT reply actions  

Mcbob

He now gets a chance to become the INdiana more than Victory Cigar, plus we shouldn’t feel bad for him… HE”S GOING HOME!!!!!!!

Michael....Tell them what they've won!!!!!!!....... *iinsert reference to a baseketball game*

by Blazerhopeful on Jun 26, 2008 6:32 PM PDT reply actions  

Indiana Josh

"Lenny Suckerpunch Never bet on me" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" Lowblow

by Lizzy Lowblow on Jun 26, 2008 6:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

bayless is an amazing pickup for us

really really really happy with this so far

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by Ben Golliver on Jun 26, 2008 6:32 PM PDT reply actions  

I couldn't agree more

Bayless was target #3 on my board after Rose and Mayo. And look we didn’t have to give up even one of our fabulous 3 forwards Frye, Outlaw and Martell.

:)

He's Coming! Oden Slayer of Giants

by Idog1976 on Jun 26, 2008 6:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yes, but I heard that OJ Mayo

Is going to get a little extra under the table.

by pualo on Jun 26, 2008 6:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yes.

That’s one reason Minnie forced the Roy/Foye thingy two years ago.

They wanted Foye the whole time anyway, so by picking Roy (and forcing a Blazers trade),
they not only got a taste of SPAM, they go to pay their guy (Foye) less than if they had taken him at 6.

Blazers have a five-on-three...and they pull it back and wait for help.

by QualityPie on Jun 26, 2008 6:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

Minny wasn't that smart

It was, in fact, KP who Pritchslapped both the T-Wolves and Rockets in that situation. They had a deal already set for Minnesota to take Roy at 6 and Houston to take Foye at 8, and then swap Roy for Foye and Luther Head. They both expected KP to take Rudy Gay at 7. KP got wind of it, and screwed it up by trading with Boston for the 7, taking Foye there, then telling Minny that if they wanted their guy, we wanted Roy for Foye and cash.

Boom. Outta Here.

PRITCHSLAP!

Jerry Sloan is a complete and total smeg head.

by GustyJ on Jun 26, 2008 10:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

Darrel Arthur

Boston coach Doc Rivers said he was surprised by the firing of Saunders.
"I don't understand it," Rivers said. "It makes coaching not fun."

by Dheepan on Jun 26, 2008 6:34 PM PDT reply actions  

Bayless looked bummed about the trade...

I would have thought he’d be happy to not go to Indiana. Maybe he’s worried about playing time.

by matthewcc on Jun 26, 2008 6:34 PM PDT reply actions  

I hoped

It was just him bummed about falling so low.

by Mortimer on Jun 26, 2008 6:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

tough night for him ... he probably thought he was top 4

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by Ben Golliver on Jun 26, 2008 6:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hopefully

He eventually soon realizes what a great situation he’s coming into. He could start right away for us, maybe.

by Mortimer on Jun 26, 2008 6:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

give him 24 hours

and a phone call from BROY

he’ll be good :)

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by Ben Golliver on Jun 26, 2008 6:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

this is best case scenario

of reasonable options

this is fantastic

A+ and i’m hearing we are just getting started…..

diogu might be moving again

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by Ben Golliver on Jun 26, 2008 6:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

KOPONEN

The new Human Victory Cigar!

Trade Freeland!

by rockingharder on Jun 26, 2008 6:35 PM PDT reply actions  

Word

President of the Petteri Koponen fan club.

by Sabonis4Ever on Jun 26, 2008 6:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

I CALLED IT

http://www.blazersedge.com/2007/12/19/181434/04

Yeah, check the date on it. I am just so happy that we got him and now we can dominate. Such a great day.

by SpyderRyder on Jun 26, 2008 6:36 PM PDT reply actions   2 recs

You da man

And I know your Sig had been vote Bayless in ‘08 for months. Well done Spyder I agree with you and Myemic more then anyone else you always have great insight!

He's Coming! Oden Slayer of Giants

by Idog1976 on Jun 26, 2008 6:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

Been there

I’m hooked back up to 110v Baby!

"Lenny Suckerpunch Never bet on me" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" Lowblow

by Lizzy Lowblow on Jun 26, 2008 6:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

NO Need Now

I wants mo’ Mooses

"Lenny Suckerpunch Never bet on me" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" Lowblow

by Lizzy Lowblow on Jun 26, 2008 6:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

Courtney Lee or Darrel Arthur

Boston coach Doc Rivers said he was surprised by the firing of Saunders.
"I don't understand it," Rivers said. "It makes coaching not fun."

by Dheepan on Jun 26, 2008 6:38 PM PDT reply actions  

The draft has always been fun...

... oh except the Nash years. I almost broke the TV when Stern said “Telfair”

by Timmay! on Jun 26, 2008 6:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

We need someone we can stash overseas

We don’t have roster spots to spare right now

by matthewcc on Jun 26, 2008 6:38 PM PDT reply actions  

HE CONTINUES TO FALL

Boston coach Doc Rivers said he was surprised by the firing of Saunders.
"I don't understand it," Rivers said. "It makes coaching not fun."

by Dheepan on Jun 26, 2008 6:38 PM PDT reply actions  

CDR?

Ohhh courtney lee. Bummer

"Beards--they grow on you"

by prezofdeath on Jun 26, 2008 6:38 PM PDT reply actions  

Current Roster

Bayless, Blake, Sergio, Kaponan
Roy, Rudy
Oden, Zilla, LaFrenz
Aldridge, Frye
Webster, Outlaw, Diagu

by Blazersaurus on Jun 26, 2008 6:39 PM PDT reply actions  

Hollinger's stats suggest he's not so bad

Hollinger’s stats suggest he didn’t get worse so much as he didn’t get on the floor:

‘06-’07, ‘07-’08
FG: .477, .478
FT: .800, .851
P/40: 19.3, 21.8
R/40: 10.7, 11.0
A/40: 1.3, 1.3
TO: 16.0, 10.8
PER: 15.01, 17.08

by guilttrip on Jun 26, 2008 6:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

no..

what about joel P. or did he get traded

by Duck4Lif3 on Jun 26, 2008 6:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

I knew it was Bayless

KP made the Augustin/Westbrook rise on purpose. We got the best pg behind Rose and Mayo. KP literally pitchslapped half the teams in the lottery. Sonics??? Thwap!!! Clippers??? Thwap!!!! Bobcats?? Whopeeessshhh!!!!! Pacers???? Waaammmmmm!!!!!!!!!! I love KP

RUDY > MJ

by myemic23 on Jun 26, 2008 6:40 PM PDT reply actions  

See my post above

Totally agree KP is a genius! Oh and he has some top shelf swamp land to see in the scenic Ozarks!

He's Coming! Oden Slayer of Giants

by Idog1976 on Jun 26, 2008 6:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

good players left

Koufos, Donte Green, CDR, Chalmers, Batum, Tomic. Lots of teams helped us by taking players we wouldn’t have touched with a ten foot pole, IMO.

by BrailleTaser on Jun 26, 2008 6:41 PM PDT reply actions  

agreed

Leaving this blank 'til I think of something funny

by Zaron5551 on Jun 26, 2008 6:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yeah seriously I like the 20-30 range better than the 8-19 range

Besides Bayless of course

Boston coach Doc Rivers said he was surprised by the firing of Saunders.
"I don't understand it," Rivers said. "It makes coaching not fun."

by Dheepan on Jun 26, 2008 6:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

so much talent still on the board we are looking SO SMART

for getting 27

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by Ben Golliver on Jun 26, 2008 6:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

Never mind 20-30.

What about 27-36?
We have THREE picks in that range, after all.

Blazers have a five-on-three...and they pull it back and wait for help.

by QualityPie on Jun 26, 2008 6:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

KP

is like the 80’s Arnold Schwarzenegger of GMs. You just wait around for him to blow stuff up and run away with the movie.

I will never waste a beer. There are too many sober kids in India. -Rod Benson

by supremepuntiff on Jun 26, 2008 6:41 PM PDT reply actions   1 recs

+1

Commando=top 5 action movie EVER

by DrivetheLane on Jun 26, 2008 6:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

No.

Schwarzenegger, in his prime, was the Pritchard of action movies.

KP is the standard, Ahnold is the comparison, not the other way around.

Blazers have a five-on-three...and they pull it back and wait for help.

by QualityPie on Jun 26, 2008 6:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

Wow

Already in Wikipedia at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ike_Diogu

On June 26, 2008 Ike Diogu was traded to the Portland Trail Blazers along with the draft rights to Jerryd Bayless. Portland sent Jarrett Jack and the draft rights to Brandon Rush to the Indiana Pacers.

"Shoot, I don't even have anything to put in my own sig"

These are the modest words of pualo, posted on June 20, 2008.
Yes, pualo, an extraordinarily discerning BEdger with a knack for subtle expression.

by CatMan2 on Jun 26, 2008 6:43 PM PDT reply actions  

Ikechukwu Somtochukwu Diogu

No wonder they call him Ike

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by Sabonis4Ever on Jun 26, 2008 6:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

you heard it there first!

man, someone was feeling the heat to get that credit.

We don't NEED the draft. -Mortimer 6/18

by you'vegottomakeyourfreethrows on Jun 26, 2008 6:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

Utah needs more white guys.

Picks Kosta

Boston coach Doc Rivers said he was surprised by the firing of Saunders.
"I don't understand it," Rivers said. "It makes coaching not fun."

by Dheepan on Jun 26, 2008 6:43 PM PDT reply actions  

Haha

President of the Petteri Koponen fan club.

by Sabonis4Ever on Jun 26, 2008 6:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

If the player KP wants has already been picked, then

he’ll just do another trade using a 2nd rounder and the 27

by pualo on Jun 26, 2008 6:44 PM PDT reply actions  

Mario Chalmers

at 27.

We still don’t have a PG. Josh McRoberts leaving frees up roster space. Until we have a solid one I say we keep taking the shotgun approach.

If somebody hits you with an object you should beat the hell out of them.-Charles Barkley

by Winchester on Jun 26, 2008 6:44 PM PDT reply actions  

NO PGs

I think Bayless, Roy, Blake and Kopponen are good enough

by Falcao on Jun 26, 2008 6:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

seems like a guy that calls himself "Winchester"...

...would be looking for more of a rifle approach…

by webted on Jun 26, 2008 6:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

Does Winchester

make shotguns?

If somebody hits you with an object you should beat the hell out of them.-Charles Barkley

by Winchester on Jun 26, 2008 6:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

I don't think so...

...but, they’d know down at that mystery house!

by webted on Jun 26, 2008 6:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

I like Chalmers

But we seem to be getting overloaded with guards.

by trk on Jun 26, 2008 7:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

I won't rule out Super Nintendo Chalmers

at pick 27. It would create a glut of guards though…

by Timmay! on Jun 26, 2008 6:45 PM PDT reply actions  

If Chalmers is BPA

I doubt KP would pick someone else. Even if it’s simply to hold him for a later trade.

by Timmay! on Jun 26, 2008 6:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

Bayless is not a sure thing yet.

If somebody hits you with an object you should beat the hell out of them.-Charles Barkley

by Winchester on Jun 26, 2008 6:45 PM PDT reply actions  

Bayless on ESPN Draft Chat Now...

It was all right. I think it was meant to be. Everything happens for a reason.

Nathan (41051 independence ky@): Jerryd! Huge fan, with the trade and all. How do you look forward to playing with oden and roy next year?

Jerryd Bayless: I’m really looking forward to it, playing with two all-stars. It’s going to be easy for a point guard to get them the ball.

Troy (Memphis): Do you think you can adjust to the schedule of the NBA?

Jerryd Bayless: Yeah. I’ll be fine. We travel a lot in college. I think I’ll be all right.

David (( La Grange)): What’s your main goal for next season?

Jerryd Bayless: Just to help win as many games as possible. Hopefully I can be able to do that.

Converting Sonics Fans...One Bitter Fan At A Time.

by S-dog on Jun 26, 2008 6:45 PM PDT reply actions  

that first sentence

sure makes him seem underwhelmed to be in Portland. I don’t like that much.

by DrivetheLane on Jun 26, 2008 6:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

I think he's just a bit bummed

about dropping so much. He’ll be more excited in the next few hours…

Converting Sonics Fans...One Bitter Fan At A Time.

by S-dog on Jun 26, 2008 6:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

PDX=Best Young team in NBA History

Boston coach Doc Rivers said he was surprised by the firing of Saunders.
"I don't understand it," Rivers said. "It makes coaching not fun."

by Dheepan on Jun 26, 2008 6:46 PM PDT reply actions  

lol

yes i think so!

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by Ben Golliver on Jun 26, 2008 6:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

holy crap

arthur’s never getting drafted. i thought Ibaka was gonna sign a contract in spain?

by DrivetheLane on Jun 26, 2008 6:50 PM PDT reply actions  

lol

Serge

Trail Blazers are really cool

by Outlaw is Rejector on Jun 26, 2008 6:50 PM PDT reply actions  

WOW

Sonics owners just gave the city the finger again.

“Here’s let’s pick someone who won’t come over for 4 years. Don’t get anyone the Seattle fans might like or cheer for if he’s playing”

by Timmay! on Jun 26, 2008 6:51 PM PDT reply actions  

Soon...

Soon all Sonics fans will be Blazer’s fans. PA should start shelling out some money for running Blazer’s ads up here in Seattle!

Converting Sonics Fans...One Bitter Fan At A Time.

by S-dog on Jun 26, 2008 6:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

that's witch'en.

Get busy livin', or get busy dyin'. -the shawshank redemption.

by pdxborn on Jun 26, 2008 6:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

anyone

else understand the omnipresence of KP in dune reference?

Get busy livin', or get busy dyin'. -the shawshank redemption.

by pdxborn on Jun 26, 2008 7:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hey, he probably agreed to it.

But I think you’re right. They’re just picking on him at this point. It’s definitely not classy.

by lyleleander on Jun 26, 2008 6:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

Wheels said portland wanted Serge

And now he gets picked. I think KP is still playing with people

by pualo on Jun 26, 2008 6:52 PM PDT reply actions  

I don't buy that

everyone knows KP’s mind, but at the end of the day nobody does. Serge smacks of one of these Sonics big men that have little chance to turn into anything real.

by BrailleTaser on Jun 26, 2008 6:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

Poor guy, leave him alone.

I don’t really know him, but that’s gotta be hard on a player.

by Timmay! on Jun 26, 2008 6:52 PM PDT reply actions  

Ohhhhhh

good bye Jarrett (just getting to my computer after listening to the radio)

It’s okay though. My “I told you so” wouldn’t have worked if we hadn’ta traded him.

by Section323 on Jun 26, 2008 6:54 PM PDT reply actions  

My condolences.

I’ll miss Jack too.

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by T Darkstar on Jun 26, 2008 6:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

Me too

I hope he gets a shot in Indy. His best games are ahead of him and he never deserved the guff he got from Blazer fans.

by Mortimer on Jun 26, 2008 6:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm sorry Sect. I know how I'd feel if it had been Travis.

"Besides, AnntheFan will be here any minute to #25 you." T Darkstar

by annthefan on Jun 26, 2008 6:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

I have just read every comment up to this point.

I understand the all.

If ya would like help reply here;

I’ll get back to ya

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by Lizzy Lowblow on Jun 26, 2008 6:54 PM PDT reply actions  

Ford reported

earlier that the Spurs made their pick available to buy. Maybe Blazers bought it and will pick a couple of steals.

by BrailleTaser on Jun 26, 2008 6:55 PM PDT reply actions  

you mean

van gundy is hilarious in a terrible unfunny kinda way.

Get busy livin', or get busy dyin'. -the shawshank redemption.

by pdxborn on Jun 26, 2008 6:55 PM PDT reply actions  

Or Jordan

President of the Petteri Koponen fan club.

by Sabonis4Ever on Jun 26, 2008 6:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

Or Chalmers

But I don’t know where he’d fit.

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Chaplain of the Jarrett Jack Fan Club

"Scholars have long known that fishing eventually turns men into philosophers. Unfortunately, it is almost impossible to buy decent tackle on a philosopher's salary." - Patrick McManus

by T Darkstar on Jun 26, 2008 6:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

pizza

sounds good right now.

Get busy livin', or get busy dyin'. -the shawshank redemption.

by pdxborn on Jun 26, 2008 6:57 PM PDT reply actions  

Get XTRA Cheese

"Lenny Suckerpunch Never bet on me" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" Lowblow

by Lizzy Lowblow on Jun 26, 2008 6:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

I was really high on batum

no, not smoking him…but i really wanted him. bummer.

"Beards--they grow on you"

by prezofdeath on Jun 26, 2008 6:57 PM PDT reply actions  

BATOOM

Just hadda say it

"Lenny Suckerpunch Never bet on me" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" Lowblow

by Lizzy Lowblow on Jun 26, 2008 6:58 PM PDT reply actions  

I´d draft

Donte Greene
We can go for upside.

by Falcao on Jun 26, 2008 6:58 PM PDT reply actions  

if we get CDR

ITS FREAKING OVER

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by Ben Golliver on Jun 26, 2008 6:58 PM PDT reply actions  

No crap...

This is better than I thought it’d be… and we lost no real rotation guys for next year!

(Jack was gonna play behind Rudy and Blake)

by Mortimer on Jun 26, 2008 6:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

CDR

for the win baby

"Beards--they grow on you"

by prezofdeath on Jun 26, 2008 7:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hmmmm....

Arthur don’t pee straight?

by webted on Jun 26, 2008 6:58 PM PDT reply actions  

He Holds it too long

he he

"Lenny Suckerpunch Never bet on me" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" Lowblow

by Lizzy Lowblow on Jun 26, 2008 6:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

LOL

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by Ben Golliver on Jun 26, 2008 7:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

feel for Arthur

he can still be a good player

Trail Blazers are really cool

by Outlaw is Rejector on Jun 26, 2008 6:59 PM PDT reply actions  

what about RLEC?

We have made some moves, minor in retrospect… but with many more trade assets what is next?

"The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing. One cannot help but be in awe when he contemplates the mysteries of eternity, of life,(of the Blazers), of the marvelous structure of reality. It is enough if one tries merely to comprehend a little of this mystery every day. Never lose a holy curiosity." - Albert Einstein

by BlazerandBeaverBELIEVER on Jun 26, 2008 6:59 PM PDT reply actions  

frye diogu and picks

might be attractive to someone

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by Ben Golliver on Jun 26, 2008 7:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

Wow, time to fire your agent, Darrel

He doesn’t know this is gonna happen, but the rest of the league does?

by lyleleander on Jun 26, 2008 6:59 PM PDT reply actions  

Trade sergio

and second rounders for future picks

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by Sabonis4Ever on Jun 26, 2008 7:01 PM PDT reply actions  

Time for the one before Our one

"Lenny Suckerpunch Never bet on me" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" Lowblow

by Lizzy Lowblow on Jun 26, 2008 7:01 PM PDT reply actions  

Who to the who?

Spurs poicked him, must be good… but who?

by Mortimer on Jun 26, 2008 7:02 PM PDT reply actions  

Who....did SA pick?

Boston coach Doc Rivers said he was surprised by the firing of Saunders.
"I don't understand it," Rivers said. "It makes coaching not fun."

by Dheepan on Jun 26, 2008 7:02 PM PDT reply actions  

How can that guy be better than CDR?

Seriously! Sometimes you just imagine GMs getting way too full of themselves and doing stuff like this.

by lyleleander on Jun 26, 2008 7:02 PM PDT reply actions  

Wait

The Spurs took a guy under the age of 30? I can see why they were trading it. Picks totally don’t fit into the window.

by jjustgo on Jun 26, 2008 7:02 PM PDT reply actions  

Who the Hill is geroge

President of the Petteri Koponen fan club.

by Sabonis4Ever on Jun 26, 2008 7:02 PM PDT reply actions  

I am

but not That One

"Lenny Suckerpunch Never bet on me" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" Lowblow

by Lizzy Lowblow on Jun 26, 2008 7:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

CDR Baby!

CDR!!!

"Lenny Suckerpunch Never bet on me" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" Lowblow

by Lizzy Lowblow on Jun 26, 2008 7:02 PM PDT reply actions  

Jordan...got nothing but time

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by Sabonis4Ever on Jun 26, 2008 7:03 PM PDT reply actions  

please be cdr

that would be soooo cash money millionaire

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by Ben Golliver on Jun 26, 2008 7:04 PM PDT reply actions  

Trust KP.

"You don't live by the jumpshot, you die by the jumpshot." ---Charles Barkley, 2/7/08

by timbo on Jun 26, 2008 7:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

Timbo!

How ya like Ike Diogu? He’s a banging PF, even if he don’t defend and reportedly as a bad work ethic.

by Mortimer on Jun 26, 2008 7:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

I haven't watched him, but any low post addition is a good low post addition.

"You don't live by the jumpshot, you die by the jumpshot." ---Charles Barkley, 2/7/08

by timbo on Jun 26, 2008 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ben got money ridin'

Five bucks?

"Lenny Suckerpunch Never bet on me" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" Lowblow

by Lizzy Lowblow on Jun 26, 2008 7:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

not hearing a lot right now

but i’d love it

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by Ben Golliver on Jun 26, 2008 7:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hey, with all our picks

I guess we could get three of them :)

by pualo on Jun 26, 2008 7:04 PM PDT reply actions  

arthur could keep falling

we could get him in the 2nd round potentially and avoid paying the first round money

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by Ben Golliver on Jun 26, 2008 7:05 PM PDT reply actions  

What is IPUI?

Boston coach Doc Rivers said he was surprised by the firing of Saunders.
"I don't understand it," Rivers said. "It makes coaching not fun."

by Dheepan on Jun 26, 2008 7:05 PM PDT reply actions  

Indiana/Purdue Indianapolis.

One of Two Official Blazer's Edge Poets Laureate for the 2008-2009 Season

Chaplain of the Jarrett Jack Fan Club

"Scholars have long known that fishing eventually turns men into philosophers. Unfortunately, it is almost impossible to buy decent tackle on a philosopher's salary." - Patrick McManus

by T Darkstar on Jun 26, 2008 7:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

The George Hill pick . . .

. . . was basically the Spoors saying to the other 29 teams,
“Screw you all for not buying the pick. We’re gonna set it on fire just to spite you all.”

Blazers have a five-on-three...and they pull it back and wait for help.

by QualityPie on Jun 26, 2008 7:05 PM PDT reply actions  

Can the Blazers get San Antonio's #1 pick for $$$ and ...

Get both another American player plus a Euro/Afro/whatever?

"Shoot, I don't even have anything to put in my own sig"

These are the modest words of pualo, posted on June 20, 2008.
Yes, pualo, an extraordinarily discerning BEdger with a knack for subtle expression.

by CatMan2 on Jun 26, 2008 7:06 PM PDT reply actions  

TIMMAY!

Timmeh.

Blazers have a five-on-three...and they pull it back and wait for help.

by QualityPie on Jun 26, 2008 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

I wasn't sure if that was appropriate for a non-game open thread...

"You don't live by the jumpshot, you die by the jumpshot." ---Charles Barkley, 2/7/08

by timbo on Jun 26, 2008 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

ESPN loves us

KP is… there is no word to describe him.

by Mortimer on Jun 26, 2008 7:07 PM PDT reply actions  

JVG knows whats up

President of the Petteri Koponen fan club.

by Sabonis4Ever on Jun 26, 2008 7:07 PM PDT reply actions  

Hey guys...

...can you please leave a point guard for Sactown? Just throwing that out there.

A lonely Kings fan in a sea of gold and purple...

by Jaycee on Jun 26, 2008 7:07 PM PDT reply actions  

You can have sergio

President of the Petteri Koponen fan club.

by Sabonis4Ever on Jun 26, 2008 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

How much moola ya gots?

"Lenny Suckerpunch Never bet on me" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" Lowblow

by Lizzy Lowblow on Jun 26, 2008 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

lol

we feel bad

Trail Blazers are really cool

by Outlaw is Rejector on Jun 26, 2008 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yeah sure.

Erick Barkley.
You can have him.

[snicker]

Blazers have a five-on-three...and they pull it back and wait for help.

by QualityPie on Jun 26, 2008 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

espn could talk about us all day long

lolol

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by Ben Golliver on Jun 26, 2008 7:07 PM PDT reply actions  

Here comes

"Beards--they grow on you"

by prezofdeath on Jun 26, 2008 7:08 PM PDT reply actions  

lol we got DA!

Boston coach Doc Rivers said he was surprised by the firing of Saunders.
"I don't understand it," Rivers said. "It makes coaching not fun."

by Dheepan on Jun 26, 2008 7:08 PM PDT reply actions  

Arthur

Mabye KP invented his “kidney problems” too

by pualo on Jun 26, 2008 7:09 PM PDT reply actions  

LOL

For sure

"Beards--they grow on you"

by prezofdeath on Jun 26, 2008 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

SLAP!

One of Two Official Blazer's Edge Poets Laureate for the 2008-2009 Season

Chaplain of the Jarrett Jack Fan Club

"Scholars have long known that fishing eventually turns men into philosophers. Unfortunately, it is almost impossible to buy decent tackle on a philosopher's salary." - Patrick McManus

by T Darkstar on Jun 26, 2008 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

The Hornets

TOTALLY coulda’ used him.

by Mortimer on Jun 26, 2008 7:09 PM PDT reply actions  

ahhhhhh man

cdr where you at!!!!

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by Ben Golliver on Jun 26, 2008 7:09 PM PDT reply actions  

33?

Trail Blazers are really cool

by Outlaw is Rejector on Jun 26, 2008 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

that would be too sick

but then we’d be pushing our roster spots again

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by Ben Golliver on Jun 26, 2008 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

At #33, that's where.

Maybe.

Blazers have a five-on-three...and they pull it back and wait for help.

by QualityPie on Jun 26, 2008 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

two lottery prospects

with 13 and 27

you cant argue with that

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by Ben Golliver on Jun 26, 2008 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

#13 + JJ + McBob + cash = Bayless & Arthur.

PRITCHSLAP!

Blazers have a five-on-three...and they pull it back and wait for help.

by QualityPie on Jun 26, 2008 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

LoLing at Dave

I finally just saw his report on our 27 pick

27. PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS—Baby Point Guard 27” PG, Not Yet In School

I’m a little slow…..

"Beards--they grow on you"

by prezofdeath on Jun 26, 2008 7:10 PM PDT reply actions  

Be nice to the Sacramento fellas...

We don’t wanna be too cocky, we haven’t been doing good for long…

by Mortimer on Jun 26, 2008 7:10 PM PDT reply actions  

Crap.

KP is made of magic.

If somebody hits you with an object you should beat the hell out of them.-Charles Barkley

by Winchester on Jun 26, 2008 7:10 PM PDT reply actions  

George Hill

A lot of you may not have heard of him, but trust me on this – Laker fans are seriously bummed that the Spurs took him. They’d worked this guy out, loved him and were hoping to snag him in the 2nd round. Go over to Forum Blue and Gold to check out the moaning, wailing and gnashing of teeth.

The poster formerly known as jj pisarcik

by knickfan on Jun 26, 2008 7:11 PM PDT reply actions  

Where have you been?

President of the Petteri Koponen fan club.

by Sabonis4Ever on Jun 26, 2008 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

But does he have a heart problem?

If not then he doesn’t fit the culture.

President of the Petteri Koponen fan club.

by Sabonis4Ever on Jun 26, 2008 7:11 PM PDT reply actions  

The blond chic asked the dumbest question ever…. twice.

by Blazersaurus on Jun 26, 2008 7:12 PM PDT reply actions  

Seriously

President of the Petteri Koponen fan club.

by Sabonis4Ever on Jun 26, 2008 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

she sounded

stiff, like they already drained the blood and pulled out the organs from that one.

Get busy livin', or get busy dyin'. -the shawshank redemption.

by pdxborn on Jun 26, 2008 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

i laughed(at the question)

Leaving this blank 'til I think of something funny

by Zaron5551 on Jun 26, 2008 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

It sounded so retarded

and had no real thought or emotional appeal behind it. Totally just…arrg. She needs to be canned or moved elsewhere in ESPN

"Beards--they grow on you"

by prezofdeath on Jun 26, 2008 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

Rock, Squawk, JayHawk

"Lenny Suckerpunch Never bet on me" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" Lowblow

by Lizzy Lowblow on Jun 26, 2008 7:12 PM PDT reply actions  

WOOO!

Trail Blazers are really cool

by Outlaw is Rejector on Jun 26, 2008 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

man it is quiet here

amazing how quick it goes from fast to slow

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by Ben Golliver on Jun 26, 2008 7:12 PM PDT reply actions  

i meant here in the press room

reallly quiet

but yea it’s quieter on here too … thank god my computer was not able to handle it

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by Ben Golliver on Jun 26, 2008 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

We burnt up a few puters tonite

"Lenny Suckerpunch Never bet on me" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" Lowblow

by Lizzy Lowblow on Jun 26, 2008 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

Wow, the press room dried up?

I wouldn’t be surprised if another trade is coming.

by Timmay! on Jun 26, 2008 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

A good position to take a flyer at

Maybe DA works out well, maybe he’s mediocre and has a medical problem. It’s a matter of taking a chance in this spot.

I’m going to have trouble not calling him duh-rell.

by Timmay! on Jun 26, 2008 7:12 PM PDT reply actions  

Yeah

Easily the BPA at this pick.

Boston coach Doc Rivers said he was surprised by the firing of Saunders.
"I don't understand it," Rivers said. "It makes coaching not fun."

by Dheepan on Jun 26, 2008 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

doesn't want

to stay—I think he comes over and plays in the D-league. Better than the french league.

by BrailleTaser on Jun 26, 2008 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

Okay

Get Arthur’s Mother into every Blazer game, put her on the big screen. Awesome

by jjustgo on Jun 26, 2008 7:13 PM PDT reply actions  

Great draft, more to come

2nd round will be one of two things: international stockpiling (Tomic, for example) or trading. Could see trades!

by BrailleTaser on Jun 26, 2008 7:13 PM PDT reply actions  

they both

shimmer when they get too close to each other.

Get busy livin', or get busy dyin'. -the shawshank redemption.

by pdxborn on Jun 26, 2008 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

I can't believe the Grizz were so bad last year

Rudy Gay is solid, Mike Miller ain’t bad, and Mike Conley has some talent.

Especially when they had Pau. I’m surprised they weren’t at least Sac. Kings level

"Beards--they grow on you"

by prezofdeath on Jun 26, 2008 7:15 PM PDT reply actions  

They were.

Kings got pretty good down the stretch.
Around the time of the Pau trade, Sac O’ Mentos wasn’t much better.
But Memphis blew it up, and Sac played the season out with heart.

Blazers have a five-on-three...and they pull it back and wait for help.

by QualityPie on Jun 26, 2008 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

Im really happy we got Arthur

We’re gonna need to clear some space if we want him to play at all this year

Whats your ring size? 2010

by Gregory Roy Aldridge on Jun 26, 2008 7:15 PM PDT reply actions  

Chalmers?

if we could get him, I would be all for it.

by BrailleTaser on Jun 26, 2008 7:15 PM PDT reply actions  

so much talent on the board

33 is looking really good too

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by Ben Golliver on Jun 26, 2008 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

For sure.

CDR, Chalmers, man!

"Beards--they grow on you"

by prezofdeath on Jun 26, 2008 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

if we leave this draft

+ bayless, arthur, cdr/chalmers, diogu

- mcroberts, jack

that is an a +

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by Ben Golliver on Jun 26, 2008 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

Can you say

no joke? KP is a beast.

"Beards--they grow on you"

by prezofdeath on Jun 26, 2008 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

Green Machine

Solid gamble right here

"Beards--they grow on you"

by prezofdeath on Jun 26, 2008 7:15 PM PDT reply actions  

Wait

Isn’t Donte Green and Rudy Gay the same player?

Boston coach Doc Rivers said he was surprised by the firing of Saunders.
"I don't understand it," Rivers said. "It makes coaching not fun."

by Dheepan on Jun 26, 2008 7:15 PM PDT reply actions  

yeah

five years from now. The guy needs some seasoning.

by BrailleTaser on Jun 26, 2008 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

that would be really surprising

there’s got to be a trade coming. i can’t belive they’ll use a roster spot on a 5th front court guy. but then again, what do i know

by DrivetheLane on Jun 26, 2008 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

If we keep him he's a lock for the D league

Still takes a roster of course, but we do have one free for now.

by pualo on Jun 26, 2008 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

3rd straight fun draft

Even if there have been less trades this year.

Between the Bayless trade, and NY’s reaction to the Danilo pick, it’s been loads ‘o fun.

by Timmay! on Jun 26, 2008 7:17 PM PDT reply actions  

He doesn't know, how could we possibly be expected to know?

"You don't live by the jumpshot, you die by the jumpshot." ---Charles Barkley, 2/7/08

by timbo on Jun 26, 2008 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

His eye trips me out

I like him better than SAS though. Personally I’d rather have Barkley callin’ people knuckleheads all night

"Beards--they grow on you"

by prezofdeath on Jun 26, 2008 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

Oh wtf

LCD Soundsystem IN A WILL FARREL MOVIE. I just puked.

North America Scum has just been abused

Boston coach Doc Rivers said he was surprised by the firing of Saunders.
"I don't understand it," Rivers said. "It makes coaching not fun."

by Dheepan on Jun 26, 2008 7:17 PM PDT reply actions  

Lol

I have you on last.fm right?

Boston coach Doc Rivers said he was surprised by the firing of Saunders.
"I don't understand it," Rivers said. "It makes coaching not fun."

by Dheepan on Jun 26, 2008 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

Wow, Chalmers went from a possible 2nd round pick

to a 1st round lock, back to a possible 2nd round pick.

by Timmay! on Jun 26, 2008 7:17 PM PDT reply actions  

Why are they advertising NBA Live 08?

Isn’t it about time for 09 to come out?

"Beards--they grow on you"

by prezofdeath on Jun 26, 2008 7:18 PM PDT reply actions  

Atari E.T. kicks ash

I could always find E.T., I was the KP of ET

by RoyDrexler on Jun 26, 2008 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

How many Players do we have now?

Like twenty or sumthin’?

"Lenny Suckerpunch Never bet on me" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" Lowblow

by Lizzy Lowblow on Jun 26, 2008 7:18 PM PDT reply actions  

Got D-League to stock, and BlazersEurope...

"You don't live by the jumpshot, you die by the jumpshot." ---Charles Barkley, 2/7/08

by timbo on Jun 26, 2008 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

Gotta go pick up the fiance...

Have fun everyone, great draft as always!!

by Mortimer on Jun 26, 2008 7:19 PM PDT reply actions  

Later Mort!

Take it easy.

Trail Blazers are really cool

by Outlaw is Rejector on Jun 26, 2008 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

see you later

Boston coach Doc Rivers said he was surprised by the firing of Saunders.
"I don't understand it," Rivers said. "It makes coaching not fun."

by Dheepan on Jun 26, 2008 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

Dang

"Lenny Suckerpunch Never bet on me" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" Lowblow

by Lizzy Lowblow on Jun 26, 2008 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

Back!

Did we get Batum?

BLZRS FRVR

by nightbluefruit on Jun 26, 2008 7:20 PM PDT reply actions  

We got your mom

President of the Petteri Koponen fan club.

by Sabonis4Ever on Jun 26, 2008 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

BOOM!

Trail Blazers are really cool

by Outlaw is Rejector on Jun 26, 2008 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

ZING!

She does have a decent J, though.

BLZRS FRVR

by nightbluefruit on Jun 26, 2008 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

He really shouldn't be sad

I mean he’s a millionaire.

Boston coach Doc Rivers said he was surprised by the firing of Saunders.
"I don't understand it," Rivers said. "It makes coaching not fun."

by Dheepan on Jun 26, 2008 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

Young Players with multiply kidneys

"Lenny Suckerpunch Never bet on me" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" Lowblow

by Lizzy Lowblow on Jun 26, 2008 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

come to think of it

Sean Elliott and Alonzo mourning had kidney problems, and they were both really solid.

Bad kidneys = good ballin skillz

"Beards--they grow on you"

by prezofdeath on Jun 26, 2008 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

No

We got Darrel Arthur.

Boston coach Doc Rivers said he was surprised by the firing of Saunders.
"I don't understand it," Rivers said. "It makes coaching not fun."

by Dheepan on Jun 26, 2008 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm like "what are you guys talking about"...

... oh yeah, click forward-forward-forward on the PVR. My bad.

by Timmay! on Jun 26, 2008 7:20 PM PDT reply actions  

Wait

So who exactly started that kidney rumor? HMMMMMM….

by jjustgo on Jun 26, 2008 7:21 PM PDT reply actions  

Will Ferrell just needs a year off.

His movies have been coming out in rapid fire for a few years now.

Sandler took a break a year or two back.
Jim Carrey was AWOL for about 2 years around the start of the Iraq war.
Ferrell’s just due for that break himself.
Or a dramatic role stretch.

Blazers have a five-on-three...and they pull it back and wait for help.

by QualityPie on Jun 26, 2008 7:21 PM PDT reply actions  

This implies he can act.

"You don't live by the jumpshot, you die by the jumpshot." ---Charles Barkley, 2/7/08

by timbo on Jun 26, 2008 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

I liked Stranger than Fiction

The rest of his movies are not just ok. Dodgeball was memorable but that was main;y because of Ben Stiller.

Anyone that acts in Curb Your Enthusiasm is a alright by me.

Boston coach Doc Rivers said he was surprised by the firing of Saunders.
"I don't understand it," Rivers said. "It makes coaching not fun."

by Dheepan on Jun 26, 2008 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

By ok I meant

I make disgusted faces whenever I see his trailers

Boston coach Doc Rivers said he was surprised by the firing of Saunders.
"I don't understand it," Rivers said. "It makes coaching not fun."

by Dheepan on Jun 26, 2008 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

Then nevermind I hate all his movies

Boston coach Doc Rivers said he was surprised by the firing of Saunders.
"I don't understand it," Rivers said. "It makes coaching not fun."

by Dheepan on Jun 26, 2008 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

what do you guys think?

i think the arthur pick – seems like great character guy and was #9 prospect on bilas’s board

"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto

by CubbyBlues on Jun 26, 2008 7:22 PM PDT reply actions  

"like" the arthur pick - whoops

"I'll play any day. I don't care if I'm 0-for-30, playing baseball is my PASSION. I'll go out and play." - Geo Soto

by CubbyBlues on Jun 26, 2008 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

Blazers theme of the night:

“Guys Who Fell In The Draft.”

Blazers have a five-on-three...and they pull it back and wait for help.

by QualityPie on Jun 26, 2008 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

amen

Trail Blazers are really cool

by Outlaw is Rejector on Jun 26, 2008 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

Worth a roll of the dice. That's KP-style.

"You don't live by the jumpshot, you die by the jumpshot." ---Charles Barkley, 2/7/08

by timbo on Jun 26, 2008 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

Kidneys are fine.

He sat in that green room all that time without going to the bathroom.

by Blazersaurus on Jun 26, 2008 7:22 PM PDT reply actions  

Isiah gets boooooed

Taste it

"Beards--they grow on you"

by prezofdeath on Jun 26, 2008 7:24 PM PDT reply actions  

I still don't get

how he’s still part of the organization

Boston coach Doc Rivers said he was surprised by the firing of Saunders.
"I don't understand it," Rivers said. "It makes coaching not fun."

by Dheepan on Jun 26, 2008 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

Cause they havta pay 'im

I think it’s a Tax Thang

"Lenny Suckerpunch Never bet on me" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" Lowblow

by Lizzy Lowblow on Jun 26, 2008 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

It's a much needed reminder

We. Must. Never. Forget. The. Horror.

The poster formerly known as jj pisarcik

by knickfan on Jun 26, 2008 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

Is the commish ever going to say

“we have a trade” tonight? It’s weird.

by Timmay! on Jun 26, 2008 7:24 PM PDT reply actions  

roster

oden
lma
roy
bayless
outlaw
rudy
webster
blake
pryzbilla
frye
11-sergio
12-new guy from indy
13-arthur
14-raef

anyone missing?

by douglast on Jun 26, 2008 7:25 PM PDT reply actions  

We have Aldridge but not Ime.

"Besides, AnntheFan will be here any minute to #25 you." T Darkstar

by annthefan on Jun 26, 2008 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

Guessing the Finnish Playboy comes over

Boston coach Doc Rivers said he was surprised by the firing of Saunders.
"I don't understand it," Rivers said. "It makes coaching not fun."

by Dheepan on Jun 26, 2008 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

Is KP going to put up signs like he did for Oden vs. Durant?

Honka if you want Petri Kopenen signed

"Beards--they grow on you"

by prezofdeath on Jun 26, 2008 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

Lol

That’s great

Boston coach Doc Rivers said he was surprised by the firing of Saunders.
"I don't understand it," Rivers said. "It makes coaching not fun."

by Dheepan on Jun 26, 2008 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

Cool

I haven’t sorted it out so far’

Thanks

"Lenny Suckerpunch Never bet on me" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" Lowblow

by Lizzy Lowblow on Jun 26, 2008 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

Wow lucky for Boston

Boston coach Doc Rivers said he was surprised by the firing of Saunders.
"I don't understand it," Rivers said. "It makes coaching not fun."

by Dheepan on Jun 26, 2008 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

Is Frye a goner?

With Arthur, is Frye now expendable?

What about Chalmers? you’ve got to think Blake won’t be there more than a year; if he’s available in the 2nd round, he could be an insurance policy at PG

by skyman375 on Jun 26, 2008 7:26 PM PDT reply actions  

we still have a LOT of trade pieces

I see a summer move still coming. maybe for a SF ?

by douglast on Jun 26, 2008 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

I would think

Arthur would be the one to go.

by DrivetheLane on Jun 26, 2008 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ford's ESPN review of pick #27:

This pick is going to the Blazers, and it makes Portland GM Kevin Pritchard look like a genius. Darrell Arthur is a top-15 talent in this draft, and Portland just stole him at No. 27. Yes, teams were worried about a kidney issue. But I’ve talked to two teams, and I’m told it’s not a big deal. I’m not sure if the Blazers will keep him or use him as a trade asset, but he’s a great value pick here. He has a chance to be an Antawn Jamison-type player.

by webted on Jun 26, 2008 7:27 PM PDT reply actions  

wow

Trail Blazers are really cool

by Outlaw is Rejector on Jun 26, 2008 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

Rudy

Bayless is supposedly a very good shooter too.

by Falcao on Jun 26, 2008 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ruuuuuuuuuudddyyyyy !!!!!!

"Lenny Suckerpunch Never bet on me" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" Lowblow

by Lizzy Lowblow on Jun 26, 2008 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

since when was jarrett jack a 3 point specialist...

"The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing. One cannot help but be in awe when he contemplates the mysteries of eternity, of life,(of the Blazers), of the marvelous structure of reality. It is enough if one tries merely to comprehend a little of this mystery every day. Never lose a holy curiosity." - Albert Einstein

by BlazerandBeaverBELIEVER on Jun 26, 2008 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

Huh what?

That’s weird . .

Blazers have a five-on-three...and they pull it back and wait for help.

by QualityPie on Jun 26, 2008 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

I heard we traded with the rockets

arthur for batum and proolly something else

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by Sabonis4Ever on Jun 26, 2008 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

How's her vertical?

"Besides, AnntheFan will be here any minute to #25 you." T Darkstar

by annthefan on Jun 26, 2008 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

She's more of a set shooter

according to draft xpress

"Beards--they grow on you"

by prezofdeath on Jun 26, 2008 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

update

batum to portland (eurostash) for arthur and either 33 or 35

by douglast on Jun 26, 2008 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

Whoo Baby

This will take a couple weeks to sort out.

"Lenny Suckerpunch Never bet on me" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" Lowblow

by Lizzy Lowblow on Jun 26, 2008 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

No, Arthur was what we trade FOR Batum.

Plus either the #33 or #36 pick.

Blazers have a five-on-three...and they pull it back and wait for help.

by QualityPie on Jun 26, 2008 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

Batum to portland

just saw it on Draft Express live blog

by Furious Styles on Jun 26, 2008 7:29 PM PDT reply actions  

yes

just heard that here

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by Ben Golliver on Jun 26, 2008 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

hold on no one has confirmed

"Honor Terry Porter." Email me with your TP stories and memories.

by Ben Golliver on Jun 26, 2008 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

I can' hold much longer!

Kidney pressure Man

"Lenny Suckerpunch Never bet on me" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" Lowblow

by Lizzy Lowblow on Jun 26, 2008 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

lol

you and arthur

there are pills for that

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by Ben Golliver on Jun 26, 2008 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

still no confirmation here

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by Ben Golliver on Jun 26, 2008 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

I am having second thoughts

Arthur + CDR > Batum

If you ask me

"Beards--they grow on you"

by prezofdeath on Jun 26, 2008 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

it comes down to roster spots

i agree skills wise

i think kp has veterans in mind that he’s trying to save spots for

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by Ben Golliver on Jun 26, 2008 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

True enough

I’m guessing they’re stalling to see who the t-wolves pick. IF CDR or Chalmers gets picked, the trade might fall thru…just my guess.

"Beards--they grow on you"

by prezofdeath on Jun 26, 2008 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

just read that

I’m not too high on Batum but hey, in KP we trust

And I will strike down upon thee with great vengeance and furious anger those who attempt to poison and destroy my brothers. And you will know my name is the Oden when I lay my vengeance upon thee.

by chrischa on Jun 26, 2008 7:30 PM PDT reply actions  

so, we have 13 players if Batum stays in Europe. 14 if he plays in Boise next year.

either way, Kopo still has hope for the final spot

by douglast on Jun 26, 2008 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

we might change is mind

especially since his salary slot is now quite a bit lower

by douglast on Jun 26, 2008 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

if he's worth it

better to get him over now, before he signs a long Euro contract. If he wants to be here, get him some seasoning down in the D-league.

by BrailleTaser on Jun 26, 2008 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm surprised

Arthur is a steal down here at 27

But I actually wanted Batum so that we could stash him in Europe

"Beards--they grow on you"

by prezofdeath on Jun 26, 2008 7:30 PM PDT reply actions  

I heard we're pulling an Los Angeles

and having two franchises in the city.

"Beards--they grow on you"

by prezofdeath on Jun 26, 2008 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

Excellent.

I vote for calling the other one the “Portland Power”.

Blazers have a five-on-three...and they pull it back and wait for help.

by QualityPie on Jun 26, 2008 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

batum and arthur?

We’re definitely trading someone in the front court. I don’t think we can afford Batum, Arthur, etc.

by 22rules on Jun 26, 2008 7:31 PM PDT reply actions  

chalmers or CDR at 33

either one is great value

package our remaining 30ish and the 55 to get 31 and get our pick of the two

by douglast on Jun 26, 2008 7:32 PM PDT reply actions  

Did Vitale just call him Kufus

Like Dufus…but Kufus? lol

"Beards--they grow on you"

by prezofdeath on Jun 26, 2008 7:33 PM PDT reply actions  

LOL

Luvs my DV Baby!

"Lenny Suckerpunch Never bet on me" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" Lowblow

by Lizzy Lowblow on Jun 26, 2008 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

I hate to say it

But I kinda wanted to keep Duh-rell. Sounded like a steal, and a forward is good to have.

by Timmay! on Jun 26, 2008 7:33 PM PDT reply actions  

your an idiot...

but it is nice to continue to develop someone overseas

"The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing. One cannot help but be in awe when he contemplates the mysteries of eternity, of life,(of the Blazers), of the marvelous structure of reality. It is enough if one tries merely to comprehend a little of this mystery every day. Never lose a holy curiosity." - Albert Einstein

by BlazerandBeaverBELIEVER on Jun 26, 2008 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

"your an idiot"

Uh, YOU’RE an idiot.

But I was being facetious.

BLZRS FRVR

by nightbluefruit on Jun 26, 2008 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

Eyore (donkey) = idiot

"Shoot, I don't even have anything to put in my own sig"

These are the modest words of pualo, posted on June 20, 2008.
Yes, pualo, an extraordinarily discerning BEdger with a knack for subtle expression.

by CatMan2 on Jun 26, 2008 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

You used the wrong form of "your"

Your = possessive
You’re = contraction for “you are”

Trade Freeland!

by rockingharder on Jun 26, 2008 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

thanks for the correction rockingharder

my fault my brain is donesky

"The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing. One cannot help but be in awe when he contemplates the mysteries of eternity, of life,(of the Blazers), of the marvelous structure of reality. It is enough if one tries merely to comprehend a little of this mystery every day. Never lose a holy curiosity." - Albert Einstein

by BlazerandBeaverBELIEVER on Jun 26, 2008 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

Where is spencerbutte?

Hes probably freaking out right now.

President of the Petteri Koponen fan club.

by Sabonis4Ever on Jun 26, 2008 7:35 PM PDT reply actions  

South of Eugene

"Shoot, I don't even have anything to put in my own sig"

These are the modest words of pualo, posted on June 20, 2008.
Yes, pualo, an extraordinarily discerning BEdger with a knack for subtle expression.

by CatMan2 on Jun 26, 2008 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

I predict that within my lifetime

the NBA will institute something that will be commonly referred to as the Kevin Pritchard Rule. I don’t know what it’ll be, but eventually Pritchard will have to be stopped before he folds space and time itself.

by grimc on Jun 26, 2008 7:36 PM PDT reply actions  

LMAO

too True! The man is UNREAL!

We got two of my targets both of the slight but not major dreams. Batum is a baller make no mistake!

He's Coming! Oden Slayer of Giants

by Idog1976 on Jun 26, 2008 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

New thread everybody

Main page it

President of the Petteri Koponen fan club.

by Sabonis4Ever on Jun 26, 2008 7:36 PM PDT reply actions  

Are we going to make BE explode?

Boston coach Doc Rivers said he was surprised by the firing of Saunders.
"I don't understand it," Rivers said. "It makes coaching not fun."

by Dheepan on Jun 26, 2008 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

Again

"Lenny Suckerpunch Never bet on me" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" Lowblow

by Lizzy Lowblow on Jun 26, 2008 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

I feeel kind of bad.

I was at the garden, and when we all heard the news that jj was no longer going to be a blazer, I just heard the entire crowd start cheering like mad. I realize that Bayless is a guy to get excited about, but man, where’s the love for JJ? I hope he has a great career with the Pacers, or where ever he ends up if that isn’t his final destination. So long JJ, you were the bulldog of this team.

by premthegrem on Jun 26, 2008 7:36 PM PDT reply actions  

Hmm...

That’s pretty classless.

Maybe there was a Laker Fan party in the concourse, and they saw saw someone walking by
who wasn’t cross eyed with a unibrow and very prominent forehead.

by lyleleander on Jun 26, 2008 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

Dave just called for ANOTHER fresh thread.

This time for the second round.

This is like a party that keeps changing houses . . .
“HEY EVERYBODY! We’re all going to Skunk’s house!”
“But we just got HERE, from Kimper’s place!”

Blazers have a five-on-three...and they pull it back and wait for help.

by QualityPie on Jun 26, 2008 7:37 PM PDT reply actions  

Thanks for the directions

I’m on my way

"Lenny Suckerpunch Never bet on me" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" Lowblow

by Lizzy Lowblow on Jun 26, 2008 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

Should have picked CDR

Kaman is solid.

Boston coach Doc Rivers said he was surprised by the firing of Saunders.
"I don't understand it," Rivers said. "It makes coaching not fun."

by Dheepan on Jun 26, 2008 7:52 PM PDT reply actions  

I see a trade happening soon

No way do we go into the season with Frye, Diogu, Arthur and Dorsey as of PFs

by VinnyB on Jun 26, 2008 7:58 PM PDT reply actions  

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