check it out by Nick Van Excellent

http://www.blazersedge.com/2009/6/23/922013/kirk-hinrich-is-portlands-real

http://www.blazersedge.com/2008/7/3/564085/the-junk-drawer-july-3rd-2#7156638

it makes no sense, it’s like if I made a JD about baseball

Brown 1 pound ground beef (and drain). Add 2 cups hot water, 1 cup milk , packet of sauce mix, and pasta. Hmmm….good. My cousin Eddie thinks you can even leave out the Ground Beef

This is the standard old briquette, rusty grill and FIRE machine…no gas.

It’s all about the fire. Get a good pile of briquettes going, then cover it with 4 or 5 bricks…the larger fire bricks are best. You can remove them from your hearth with a small hammer and chisel if necessary.

Let the whole mess heat up and the fire burn about halfway down. Prepare your whole roasting chicken with salt, pepper, sage and garlic rub…or whatever turns you on. Don’t forget sage, though. Very important.

Skewer the bird with a couple shish-ka-bob spears, sapling shoots, rebar or anything that is handy. Remove 2 hot bricks from your fire. Wear some gloves (and flip flops ’cause embers falling on your feet is FUN!). Keep the remaining bricks directly on top of the fire. Install the grill thingy, then lay your two bricks on their sides to support the ends of the skewers. Install chicken and BBQ lid, cook for about 15 minutes, flip and cook for another 20 or so.

If you don’t have a probe type thermometer, get one. The biggest benefit is not knowing that the meat is cooked (it’s good for that, too), but rather knowing that the meat isn’t overcooked. 165-170 degrees around the joints is good.

You can easily fit two birds at a time in a standard size Weber. You’ll need 2 more bricks, and you wind up with 4 bricks on top of the grill when roasting.

Made easy and yummy.
1/4 cup oil
1/4 cup soy sauce
heavy sprinkling of Mrs. Dash spicy
Marinate chicken for at least two hours.

Throw on the grill and cook to your spec’s.

I make this on the gas grill all the time.

thin beef steaks
eggs
mozzarella cheese balls
fried tomato/tomato sauce (either)
sliced ham
parsley, garlic

get a couple of eggs, beat them in a small bowl, throw some parsley and garlic
in a large dish prepare breadcrumbs
Put the thin beef steak into the egg mixture, then put in the breadcrumbs.
Bread the meat, both sides, and hit it a couple of times with your open palm to make sure the bread cover stays stuck, otherwise it’ll fall off when you cook it.
Add oil to a frying pan, when the oil is hot begin to fry the breaded meat.
Flip the meat to allow it to cook on both sides.
When the breaded meat is cooked, place it on a plate with paper towels to absorb the oil.
Cut the mozzarella balls in thin slices and put them on top of the steak.
Once is it covered with mozarella, put on top a slice of ham, and cover with tomato sauce at will. Also you can throw some oregano.
Put in an oven tray, and heat it until the mozarella starts to melt.
Enjoy!

Recipe

Manhattan Clam Chowder, Spaghetti Sauce with fresh tomatoes, chili, stew, brisket (top secret recipe from my jewish grandmother), etc. I never cook things quite the same twice. I have been too uninspired to cook for months though, it helps when you live with someone who likes to eat your food, and i haven’t for a while now :-(

1. Clippers/Ricky Davis select …

Blake Griffin, F, Oklahoma

“He can give us a boost right away because he fits our style. He can step out and face bigs, and he can get inside. We need to push the ball and let Baron Davis do what he does best. Blake fits that,” says forward Ricky Davis. “It’s time for a change, and a No. 1 pick is the change we’re looking for.”

Doug Says: “Griffin is a no-brainer pick.”

2. Grizzlies/Rudy Gay select …

Hasheem Thabeet, C, Connecticut

“He’s a Husky,” former UConn star and current Memphis forward Rudy Gay says of the 7’3" Thabeet. “He blocks shots, and like every team, we need a big man. He came from nothing and has turned into a really good player. I know because I saw him as a freshman.”

Doug Says: “Thabeet isn’t the best player in the draft, but he’s definitely the best center.”

3. Thunder/Russell Westbrook select …

James Harden, SG, Arizona State

“He can handle, shoot and he’s athletic. And he was in a good system at Arizona State,” says guard Russell Westbrook, who likes the makeup of the 6’5" Harden. But don’t get Westbrook started on sliding to the 2 so Oklahoma City can tap Spanish star Ricky Rubio. Says he: “You trippin’.”

Doug Says: “Harden is the most refined two-guard in the lottery, but he’ll have to learn to play at the next level.”

4. Kings/Spencer Hawes select …

Ricky Rubio, PG, DKV Joventut

“Wow, I thought he’d be off the board by now,” says center Spencer Hawes. “There hasn’t been a player with his passing ability or court vision since Magic. You’d think a skinny [6’4”, 180], young 18 guy would be a liability on defense, but his anticipation skills could really help our team."

Doug Says: "I love Rubio. He wont last this long, but if he does … "

5. Wizards/Antawn Jamison select …

DeMar DeRozan, G/F, USC

“He reminds me of Vince Carter as a Tar Heel — the body, build, and athleticism,” says forward Antawn Jamison, who played with VC in Chapel HIll. “He could’ve been a top pick if we didn’t have the age limit. But he’ll benefit from the veterans, and in two or three years, he can be a household name.”

Doug Says: “DeRozan has a chance to be special. Let’s hope he can develop better habits than Gilbert Arenas.”

6. Timberwolves/Kevin Love select …

Brandon Jennings, PG, Lottomatica Roma

“We need a good 3, but since DeMar and Harden are off the board, I like Brandon,” says forward Kevin Love. “I admire his passing, and I’ve been on the good — and bad — end of ones that resulted in dunks. Plus, he’s a lefty, which makes him unorthodox and a tough matchup.”

Brandon Says:“Kevin and I played AAU together, and we ran through teams led by Derrick Rose and O.J. Mayo. I think the fit with Minny would be good.”

Doug Says: “I’ve seen this movie before. It was called Stephon Marbury.”

7. Warriors/Ronny Turiaf select …

Ty Lawson, PG, North Carolina

“He’s a tough-minded kid, can score in many ways and is an outstanding passer,” says center Ronny Turiaf. “Ty can fill the point guard position and allow Monta Ellis to get out on fast breaks. He’s also an underrated defender. I can see Ty becoming a smaller version of Chauncey Billups.”

Doug Says: “Um, no. Lawson will be a terrific backup, but shouldn’t go anywhere near this high.”

8. Knicks/Quentin Richardson select …

Stephen Curry, G, Davidson

“Curry led the nation in scoring. He’s smart and fits perfectly in our system,” says guard Quentin Richardson. “He may be a bit small [6’3”, 185] but the dude is a giant on the court. He played with his pops, Dell, when he was a kid and really learned from him. Dell was a killer from outside."

Doug Says: “Curry can really shoot and will put people in the seats, but can they really win with him?”

9. Raptors/Anthony Parker select …

Tyreke Evans, SG, Memphis

Evans’ scoring and athletic ability won over fellow shooting guard Anthony Parker. “You can never have enough athletic scorers at the 2 in this league. He’ll benefit from playing with a point like Jose Calderon, who will put him in position to score easy buckets.”

Tyreke Says: “Toronto is a good situation, But i could see myself in the top five — easy. Honestly, I’m glad the players don’t get to pick.”

Doug Says: “Sure, Evans can get to the rim whenever he wants, but can he finish?”

10. Bucks/Luc Richard Mbah a Moute select …

Jonny Flynn, PG, Syracuse

“He’s a very good point guard with athleticism, toughness and leadership qualities — remember the Big East tournament?” opines small forward Luc Richard Mbah a Moute. “Besides, depending on Ramon Sessions’ contract situation, we may need a point guard, which is why I’d go for Jonny.”

Doug Says: “Flynn is a Kevin Johnson-type player who always competes.”

11. Nets/Josh Boone select …

Terrence Williams, G/F, Louisville

“The word is he’s a toss-up, but watching him and playing against him, I think he’s going to do very well in the NBA,” says center Josh Boone “He runs the floor extremely well and is a great finisher on the break and in the halfcourt, which would fit in well with our up-tempo system.”

Doug Says: “Williams is a good player who makes those around him better, but still a bit of a reach at this slot.”

12. Bobcats/Ray Felton select …

Chase Budinger, G/F, Arizona

“He’s a scorer and can spread the floor for us,” point guard Ray Felton says of Budinger, who put up 18 ppg last season. “We’ve got Raja Bell. Add another deep threat and away we go. Chase is also athletic and runs, so he’ll fit in perfectly since that’s my game. I love to run.”

Doug Says: “Budinger can really shoot but guards no one. He’d probably struggle with Larry Brown.”

13. Pacers/Danny Granger select …

Jordan Hill, PF, Arizona

“We need an athletic big man,” says All-Star small forward Danny Granger. “Even though he’s raw, I think he can help us right away. Sometimes you have guys who are polished but they lack size or athleticism. He’s got both of those gifts, so it’s just a matter of time. He’s got a lot of potential.”

Doug Says: “An absolute steal this late. Hill is active, can really rebound and, best of all, is low-maintenance.”

14. Suns/Grant Hill select …

Gerald Henderson, SG, Duke

Without even spying the board, forward Grant Hill went with his loyalties. “I gotta go with my man from Duke, but Gerald’s a Dukie who can play. He’s 6’5” and athletic. The way we play up and down, he’ll fit in well with Steve Nash, Amar’e Stoudemire and our young guys."

Gerald Says: “I worked out for Phoenix and I thought it went well, so there’s a shot if I’m still on the board I could end up there — but I’d like to go higher.”

Doug Says: “Henderson looks like Kobe and plays like a smaller, less-skilled Kobe, but will still be solid.”

15. Pistons/Will Bynum select …

Omri Casspi, SF, Maccabi Tel Aviv

“He’s not going to back down from anybody,” says guard Will Bynum. “Plus, he doesn’t mind doing the little things on the court it takes to win. Those are traits we’re known for in Detroit, so he’s a good fit. And he can shoot, handle it and pass. What more could you want?”

Doug Says: “Casspi plays hard and is everything heart-wise that Darko was not.”

16. Bulls/Lindsey Hunter select …

DeJuan Blair, C/PF, Pittsburgh

“He’s just a flat-out beast inside,” says guard Lindsey Hunter. “He brings that brute force that could help us down low right now, on offense and defense. I saw him play UConn, and he owned Hasheem Thabeet. But I like his soft touch around the basket. He’s got the potential to score, too.”

Doug Says: “His knees are definitely a question, but Blair is a beast.”

17. 76ers/Donyell Marshall select …

Eric Maynor, PG, VCU

“With Andre Miller a free agent and not knowing if he’s going to re-sign, I’d select Maynor,” says forward Donyell Marshall. At 6’3", Maynor’s height is an advantage for a point guard, Marshall says. Another advantage: Backup Lou Williams has little experience at point.

Doug Says: “Maynor is a leader and a good mid-range shooter and will develop into a solid NBA player.”

18. Timberwolves/Kevin Love select …

Austin Daye, F, Gonzaga

“Austin’s got potential,” says Kevin Love. “He’s a guy you can gamble on, like Anthony Randolph in Golden State. His upside is, at 6’10”, he’s going to get better." The question is whether he’ll get better in college or the NBA. He hasn’t signed with an agent and might return to Gonzaga.

Doug Says: “Daye is a project with upside, but he’ll need to spend some time in the D-League.”

19. Hawks/Mario West select …

Gani Lawal, PF, Georgia Tech

[Ed.’s Note: When West gave his pick for this Mag feature, Lawal was still eligible for the 2009 NBA draft.]

“Of course, Gani is a fellow Yellow Jacket,” says guard Mario West. “He reminds me of my teammate Al Horford: strong and really active in the paint. Plus, being a walk-on who went undrafted before making the league, I enjoy watching the draft and seeing guys get that opportunity.”

Doug Says: “This would have been a good pick if Gawal were still in the draft.”

20. Jazz/Kyle Korver select …

Jrue Holiday, G, UCLA

“An important factor in any player we add is an unselfish mentality and high basketball IQ,” says swingman Kyle Korver. “Holiday has both and he likes to get after it on defense, making him a good fit for us. And at 6’4”, he’s versatile enough to play point or shooting guard."

Jrue Says: “I don’t know why I fell that far, but I like the Jazz. Thank you, Kyle Korver. I got you. You’ll be going for 30 every night.”

Doug Says: “If Holiday were to fall to the Jazz, it would be the deal of the century. Jrue would make Deron Williams the best PG in the league.”

21. Hornets/Tyson Chandler select …

Earl Clark, G/F, Louisville

“Earl’s length and energy will help us on both ends of the floor. I think he’ll fit in, because we lack an explosive wing who can start a fast break,” says center Tyson Chandler. “You know, I almost went with B.J. Mullens, the center from Ohio State, but I feel like we can pick up a big in free agency.”

22. Mavericks/Josh Howard select …

James Johnson, PF, Wake Forest

“James can do it all. He has size [6’8”, 235] and speed, and he can play defense. He also went to Wake!" says forward Josh Howard, a fellow Demon Deacon. What Howard’s really going to like is an athletic big man on the Mavs’ second unit who can run with José Juan Barea and Jason Terry.

23. Kings/Spencer Hawes select …

Jon Brockman, PF, Washington

Being a Husky homer is a nonissue for center Spencer Hawes: “Jon is a rebounding monster. He had 50-something career double-doubles. Folks say he’s under- sized [6’7”, 255], but he’s got the best motor of anyone I’ve ever run with. And we’ve got tall guys; what we need is bulk."

24. Blazers/Joel Przybilla select …

Tyler Hansbrough, PF, North Carolina

“Hansbrough has been a winner all four years at North Carolina. We’re a team that could use the maturity of a player like that,” says center Joel Przybilla. “We could also use another frontcourt player who is physical and plays hard. You can never have enough bigs.”

25. Thunder/Russell Westbrook select …

B.J. Mullens, C, Ohio State

With Stephen Curry off the table, Russell Westbrook thinks big will be best for the Thunder’s second pick. “Mullens is a good rebounder and a big [seven feet, 275], strong presence inside. The way we’re playing, we need help inside with rebounding and defense. That’s the key for us.”

26. Bulls/Lindsey Hunter select …

Wayne Ellington, SG, North Carolina

“He’s by far one of the best shooters in the draft,” says reserve sniper Lindsey Hunter. “Coming off a pick, stop and pop, or catch and shoot, he’s going to knock it down. He was great at Carolina, but now he’ll have to create off the dribble. If he can do that, he’ll be a force.”

27. Grizzlies/Rudy Gay select …

DaJuan Summers, F, Georgetown

You can’t say Rudy Gay isn’t steady. He chose fellow UConn alum Hasheem Thabeet at No. 2, and here Gay picks the Big East and size again with Summers (6’8", 240). “DaJuan can play multiple positions for us. Plus, he’s from Baltimore, so you know he’s tough!” says Gay, a B-More native.

28. Timberwolves/Kevin Love select …

Josh Heytvelt, PF/C, Gonzaga

Here’s the pick that completes the KG 7-for-1 deal with the Celts in 2007. Back then, Kevin Love was finishing up high school in Oregon. “Being from the Northwest, I’ve seen Josh play,” Love says. “He can help as an inside presence and give us depth in our frontcourt rotation.”

29. Lakers/Jordan Farmar select …

Sam Young, SF, Pittsburgh

“Phil Jackson likes long, strong, athletic players and that’s Sam,” guard Jordan Farmar says. “He can shoot from long range or take it to the basket. Plus, he played for Jamie Dixon, a protégé of Ben Howland, my coach at UCLA. So he cares about defense.”

Sam Says: “I’m figuring to go between 15 and 25, but i’d love to be in LA with Kobe. Wow, that would be a dream.”

30. Cavaliers/Daniel Gibson select …

Derrick Brown, PF, Xavier

“I’m rolling with Derrick Brown, from Xavier. He’s an Ohio native,” says guard Daniel Gibson. “But what I like is he’s a versatile player who would help us with his Lamar Odom-like skills and shooting ability. He’ll open up the floor, and add to a roster that is already full of playmakers.”

Cook in a pot with water and the included seasonings. After about one minute of boiling crack an egg into the pot. Mmmm

I actually just started to really cook this past week. Up until now it had only been easy stuff like boxed mac-n-cheese, instant noodles, eggs, and steaks. Right now I’ve just been looking at recipes from sites like allrecipes.com. So far I’ve made lasagna, chicken alfredo and some other things.

Hinrich / Rubio
Roy / Rudy
Batum / Webster
LA / McDyess
Oden / Przy

Think KP can pull this off?

Hinrich + Rubio + McDyess
for
Bayless + Sergio + Blake + Outlaw + Freeland + Picks + Future Picks + Cap Room + $$$

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/06/22/AR2009062202748.html

via GSM

GM Kevin Pritchard: The way to wins starts in the locker room Despite loss of Greg Oden for the season, positivity and pressure flow to keep team on track

by Kerry Eggers

The Portland Tribune, Sep 28, 2007,

Several nights a week, Kevin Pritchard sits down and writes entries in a basketball diary.

It’s a personal item the media and the public never will see. Pritchard has been doing it since high school in Tulsa, Okla., where he was the state’s player of the year his final two seasons at Edison High.

"It’s just a collection of my thoughts, notes about what I’m thinking, private things I believe in," says the Trail Blazers’ general manager. "Every year since high school, I’ve written kind of a manifesto. I try to think about what’s important — what were the issues I faced today, and how did I handle them? I can look back a year from now and say, ‘These were my mistakes, and I learned from them.’ " * * *

FULL LINK

Per Chad Ford, ten teams have made offers for the fifth pick, including Portland. Bayless, Blake, and Outlaw are on the table.

The Knicks have offered Larry Hughes for Thomas and James. The Wolves reportedly have offered Mike Miller. The Celtics would give them Ray Allen. The Rockets would give them Tracy McGrady and Carl Landry. The Bucks would send them Richard Jefferson. The Nets would entertain unloading Vince Carter. The Suns could do something with Shaquille O’Neal. The Blazers could part ways with Steve Blake, Jerryd Bayless or Travis Outlaw.

Link

Also included in the story… Memphis likes Thabeet, Celtics probably are trying to deal Rondo, Terrence Williams with a potential promise at 12.

Salmon
soy sauce
lemon juice
honey
wasabe powder
chives

Mix everything but the Salmon together… Let the Salmon soak in the mixture for 10-15 minutes… Broil or BBQ… Eat

I don’t measure, so my advice is make it taste good, not bad

but make this and you will amaze your friends and terrify your enemies.

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/good-eats-meat-loaf-recipe/index.html

I’m not crazy about thyme so I usually cut it down to half or less. I also love celery so I usually add a stalk. Do not skip the step of taking the meat out of the loaf pan and putting it on the parchment paper. In fact, we have these small loaf pans meant for small rolls and I will often make 8 or so small meat loafs. You get more glaze that way and everyone can have their own loaf.

I’ve made this with turkey meat, too, and it comes out OK but the texture isn’t great.

but Spurs just got Richard Jefferson for Kurt Thomas, Bruce Bowen and Fabricio Oberto
reloading apparently

HOW TO COOK A THANKSGIVING TURKEY

STEP 1: GO BUY A TURKEY
STEP 2: TAKE A DRINK OF WHISKEY (SCOTCH)
STEP 3: PUT TURKEY IN THE OVEN
STEP 4: TAKE ANOTHER 2 DRINKS OF WHISKEY
STEP 5: SET THE DEGREE AT 375 OVENS
STEP 6: TAKE 3 MORE WHISKEYS OF DRINK
STEP 7: TURN OVEN THE ON
STEP 8: TAKE 4 WHISKS OF DRINKY
STEP 9: TURK THE BASTEY
STEP 10: WHISKEY ANOTHER BOTTLE OF GET
STEP 11: STICK A TURKEY IN THE THERMOMETER
STEP 12: GLASS YOURSELF A POUR OF WHISKEY
STEP 13: BAKE THE WHISKEY FOR HOURS
STEP 14: TEST THE LURKEY FOR NUMBNESS
STEP 15: TAKE THE OVEN OUT OF THE LURKEY
STEP 16: FLOOR THE LURKEY UP OFF OF THE PICK
STEP 17: TURK THE CARVEY
STEP 18: GET YOURSELF NUTHER SCOTTLE OF BOTCH
STEP 19: TET THE SABLE AND POUR YOURSELF A GLASS OF TURKEY
STEP 20: BLESS THE SAYING, PASS AND EAT OUT=2

I have THE grill recipe. Nobody that tries this recipe comes back at me with anything less than super positive reviews. Its the shizzle.

First, get yourself some steaks, doesn’t really matter what kind, but obviously the nicer the cut the better it turns out. I have done this with the super cheap stuff as well, and it still turns out GREAT. This recipe was originally created for flank steak, so if you got the $$$, splurge on the flank. It works with any steak just fine though.

Buy yourself some light beer and some teriyaki sauce. Grab a bowl or glass baking dish and make a half and half mix of beer and teriyaki sauce. Make just enough to submerge all of your steaks. Now toss in some minced garlic and garlic powder(minced garlic is optional), don’t be shy on the garlic either, its the key ingredient. Take your steaks and rub just a little bit of honey on them. Be shy with the honey, a little bit goes a long way. Drop the steaks in the marinade and let it soak for 6-12 hours(in the fridge of course), then flip over the steaks and let it marinade for another 6-12 hours. For best results, let it soak for a full 24 hours, but don’t do it any less than 12 hours. Cook it up on the grill or broil it in the oven. Juiciest steak you will ever have.

If you do the flank(which I recommend), I usually cut it up into thin strips to serve it. Try this recipe BRP, and then come back and tell me how much you liked it….

2 or 3 dried ancho or pasilla chiles, or 1 to 2 tbsp minced ancho chiles in adobo sauce
3 garlic cloves (keep skins on)
3 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
1 15 oz. can chopped tomatoes, preferably Muir Glen fire-roasted
1 cup (approx) chicken or vegie broth
1/2 package angel hair, vermicelli, or capellini pasta, broken into 1 to 2 inch pieces
Garnishes: Sliced avocado, crumbled cotija cheese, sour cream.

Cover the dried chiles in hot water to soften, about 10 minutes. When soft, tear or cut into strips. Discard seeds.
 
In a large frying pan (I like cast iron) cook unpeeled garlic cloves in 1/2 tbsp oil over med-low heat until cloves are soft and skins are brown in spots. Set aside to cool, then peel.

In a blender or food processor, roughly puree the canned tomatoes, onions, chiles, and garlic cloves.

Heat remaining oil in frying pan over medium-high heat. Add noodles and stir until slightly browned. Stir in tomato mixture and broth. Turn heat down to simmer and cover the pan.

Cook until noodles are soft, about 10 to 15 minutes. Depending on the type of noodles used, you may need to add more broth, but don’t make it soupy. If all goes right, there will be a little bit of a browned crust on the bottom — it’s the best part!

Serve with the avocado, cotija cheese and sour cream. A squeeze of lime is good too. So is chopped cilantro.
Also yummy with paella-type seafood (shrimp, scallops, clams) or chorizo added in.

Serves 2 as a main dish, 4 as a side.

It’s been so funny to see how different sites take the “Scola-troll.” Thus far, postingandtoasting is the funniest. Fear the Sword was horrifically un-funny.

The Robertcats didn’t extend him nuthin’ and he us an UNrestricted free agent.