Blazers Summer League Schedule and Roster Announced
by Dave on Jul 1, 2009 7:07 PM PDT
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Here's the formal announcement from the Trail Blazers regarding their Summer League schedule and roster.
TRAIL BLAZERS ANNOUNCE 2009 NBA SUMMER LEAGUE ROSTER
PORTLAND, Ore. - The Portland Trail Blazers announced their roster for the 2009 NBA Summer League presented by EA Sports. The team, coached by Trail Blazers assistant coach Joe Prunty, will play five games from July 13-19 at Cox Pavilion and the Thomas & Mack Center on the campus of the University of Nevada , Las Vegas .
Jerryd Bayless will return to summer league competition after earning 2008 NBA Summer League MVP honors by leading the league with 29.8 points per game over four contests. Among those joining Bayless in Las Vegas include all three of Portland's second round selections in the 2009 NBA Draft: Jeff Pendergraph (31st, Arizona State), Dante Cunningham (33rd, Villanova) and Patrick Mills (55th, St. Mary's).
The Trail Blazers open play on Monday, July 13, against the Toronto Raptors at 5 p.m. (Pacific) and wrap up their five-game slate against the NBA D-League Select Team on July 19 at 7 p.m. (Pacific).
Portland Trail Blazers 2009 NBA Summer League Schedule:
Monday, July 13 5 p.m. Toronto Cox Pavilion
Wednesday, July 15 7 p.m. Houston Cox Pavilion
Friday, July 17 7:30 p.m. Denver Thomas & Mack
Saturday, July 18 7:30 p.m. San Antonio Thomas & Mack
Sunday, July 19 7 p.m. NBA D-League Select Cox Pavilion*Schedule subject to change
2009 NBA Summer League Roster
As of July 1, 2009
Name Pos Ht Wt NBA Yrs Birthdate From
Deji Akindele C 6-11 240 R 4-2-83 Chicago State
Jerryd Bayless G 6-3 200 1 8-20-88 Arizona
Dante Cunningham F 6-8 227 R 4-22-87 Villanova
Matt Freije F 6-10 240 2 10-2-81 Vanderbilt
Thomas Gardner G 6-5 225 2 2-8-85 Missouri
Pooh Jeter G 5-11 175 R 12-2-83 Portland
Bobby Jones F 6-7 215 2 1-9-84 Washington
Patrick Mills G 6-0 175 R 8-11-88 St. Mary's (CA)
Dwayne Mitchell F 6-5 210 R 8-24-82 Louisiana-Lafayette
David Moss G/F 6-5 210 R 9-9-83 Indiana State
David Padgett C 6-11 230 R 2-13-85 Louisville
Jeff Pendergraph F/C 6-10 240 R 4-29-87 Arizona State
Summer League Head Coach Joe Prunty (Cal Poly San Luis Obispo )
Trail Blazers Head Coach: Nate McMillan ( North Carolina State )
Assistant Coaches: Dean Demopoulos ( West Chester )
Monty Williams (Notre Dame)
Maurice Lucas ( Marquette )
Kaleb Canales (Texas-Arlington)
Bill Bayno (Sacred Heart)
Head Athletic Trainer: Jay Jensen (Loma Linda)
Assistant Trainer & Equipment Manager: Geoff Clark ( Oregon State )
Strength and Conditioning Coach: Bob Medina (UNLV)
--Dave (blazersub@yahoo.com)
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Is there going to be any coverage from Summer League by BE? Sorry if this has already been answered, I’m just curious.
by resurrect_ha28 on Jul 1, 2009 7:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I heard that Comcast will show the last three games..
with MB and Rice.
by TallTimber on Jul 2, 2009 11:25 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
it usuall has radio coverage too
Life is exhausting when you are this stupid.
I will talk about DeJuan Blair no more forever
by jonestr on Jul 2, 2009 1:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Matt Frejie!
Damn, havent seen his name for a while
by BlazerBen on Jul 1, 2009 7:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Matt Frejie is the right kind of combo forward to pair with Dante Cunningham off of the bench.
In all likelihood, Jeff Pendergraph and Bobby Jones should be the starting forwards on that ballclub.
At center, I like David Padgett and Deji Akindele did alright in the Italian League last season; however, I’m still disappointed that Robert Swift isn’t on Portland’s summer league team as its starting center. Y’know, Swift would’ve been a better use of a roster spot than a third-string swingman like David Moss.
by AK1984 on Jul 1, 2009 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess the guys in the organization didnt feel as strongly about Swift.
I think i read that he signed on with the Celtics for summer league.
by BlazerBen on Jul 1, 2009 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I imagine he is probably trying to avoid injury
waiting on a new contract
Life is exhausting when you are this stupid.
I will talk about DeJuan Blair no more forever
by jonestr on Jul 2, 2009 1:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
what are the chances monty williams takes that timberwolves coaching job?
The Blazers as a whole are far more like my wife than like me in the sense of their physicality on defense.
-Dave
by chrischa on Jul 1, 2009 7:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I know Kahn plans to interview him
I was planning to ask you guys what you thought about him as a coach for the Wolves.
From afar, he seems like a fairly intelligent guy who might be a good fit. I’m desperately hoping to avoid Mark Jackson, about whom there has been a lot of talk I know if we hire him, it means he isn’t on your TV, but I’m not willing to go that far.
by Eric in Madison on Jul 1, 2009 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Monty
about as solid a person as you can get. The players seem to respect him, so I’m hoping he waits at least a few years before moving on. Still, if Kahn and Taylor are willing to be patient and let Monty develop the young talent Minny has, it could work
Team Bayless - The takeover begins in 2009
by blazeraddict on Jul 1, 2009 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
There's a few of us here (me included) who really don't want to lose him.
I don’t know if that’ll translate into any abilities as a head coach of course.
by Timmay! on Jul 1, 2009 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
don't sleep on Bobby Jones
great defensive player, and good friend of B-roy from UW. not likely to be a rotation guy, but could be a great practice player
Bring back the Uncle Cliffy!
by hawkblogger on Jul 1, 2009 7:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I agree.
Jones has always struck me as a guy that, if given the right opportunity, could earn NBA playing time.
Were Portland to own it’s own D-League team, Bobby Jones would be a guy I’d look to sign. Of course that’s not quite the same as saying I think he belongs on the Blazers roster.
hakkaa päälle !
by timg56 on Jul 2, 2009 3:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thomas Gardner
Will another Jefferson Demo make the squad? Same as hawks thoughts on Bobby Jones, he could be a solid practice player/injury filler
Team Bayless - The takeover begins in 2009
by blazeraddict on Jul 1, 2009 7:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He’s playing for the French National Team this summer
by danielfarrell on Jul 1, 2009 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
playing in Europe
for the French team in their championships
by two4larue on Jul 1, 2009 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i was hoping the blazers would get heytvelt for summer league
dinasour type of guys choir boys
by mittsabishy on Jul 1, 2009 8:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Are any of these guys ballers?
I’ve made no secret of my desire that the Blazers put together an offensive-minded squad this summer to help “wean” Bayless from his tendency to just “put his head down and go” when his Vegas teammates aren’t getting the job done.
Looking over this list, it apears we have a similar collection of stiffs as last year (the names have changed, but once again the emphasis has been placed on defense and a conventional lineups with centers, etc)
Somebody please help me out…do you see any “ballers” on this list who can take the scoring load off of Jerryd’s shoulders and help him develop into something that resembles a pass-first point guard?
by two4larue on Jul 1, 2009 8:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Thomas Gardner should be good as well as Frieje
Bobby Jones was developing a 3 point shot before he got bounced
Pooh Jeter is an odd guy for this team considering he is a pretty good pg in Europe. I dont see why you bring in someone of his caliber. Seems like a bad move for him as he wants into the NBA.
Life is exhausting when you are this stupid.
I will talk about DeJuan Blair no more forever
by jonestr on Jul 2, 2009 1:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought Webster was going to play a game or two right?
is it because he won’t be healed I guess?
by Boss_Raptor on Jul 1, 2009 8:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
they don't want to take the chance of reinjury
probably the right course…Marty’s target is training camp
in the meantime he’s untradeable
by two4larue on Jul 1, 2009 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm there
for the Friday, Saturday, and Sunday games. In the 105 degree weather. See y’all there!!!
Brandon Roy, 'nuff said.
by johnv59 on Jul 1, 2009 9:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
No Steven Hill
No care.
Actually I’m stoked to see Pendergraph, but I’d still like to see Grizzly Adams back in a Blazer’s practice jersey.
All aboard the Kirkwagon!
by Arby on Jul 1, 2009 9:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I EXPECT NOTHING LESS THAN 25 PPG, 10 APG,
AND HAVE AT LEAST TWO D LEAGUERS FAINT WHEN THEY SEE THE BAYLESS FACE
She Hate Me
"oh I served BRP all right
drained J-Kiddesque running floaters over him all night long last time we balled" - prezofdeath
by cloudydays on Jul 1, 2009 9:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That would be an interesting fanpost… expectations of Bayless in summer league. I might write it later today if someone doesn’t beat me to it. I was thinking today about what kind of numbers he’d have to put up in SL to convince people he can run the point. 18/8 was what I came up with although I think 23/6 is a more realistic balance.
by danielfarrell on Jul 2, 2009 4:28 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let's not get stat happy
I don’t care how many points he scores or how many assists he racks up. I want to see him look confident with his shot, and above all, I want to see him make good decisions. Does he look like he has an idea about what he wants to do? Is he using the threat of his ability to score to create openings for teammates? If the answers are yes then I will be very happy.
If your teammates can’t score you are not going to tally too many assists.
by upper left corner on Jul 2, 2009 5:09 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Wait a minute...
We get to see Dejuan Blair square up against Pendergraph?
That outta be good.
All aboard the Kirkwagon!
by Arby on Jul 1, 2009 9:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
What?!
I was hopin’ to see LetsBlaze on the summer league medical & training staff.
by prezofdeath on Jul 1, 2009 9:40 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
i love me some bobby jones
the names just rolls of the tongue
Woof
by Charles Barkley McLovin on Jul 1, 2009 10:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
will the games be streamed online?
Woof
by Charles Barkley McLovin on Jul 1, 2009 10:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Pretty good group. But the Knicks Summer League roster is funnier. Too bad Robert Swift signed with the Celtics for their SL team.
2009 NEW YORK KNICKS SUMMER LEAGUE ROSTER
No Player Pos Ht Wt Born College/Country 2008-09 Team Yrs Pro
3 Wink Adams G 6-0 200 Mar. 9, 1985 Nevada-Las Vegas Nevada-Las Vegas (NCAA) R
13 Alex Acker G 6-5 185 Jan. 21, 1983 Pepperdine Detroit/L.A.Clippers (NBA) 2
11 Blake Ahearn G 6-2 190 May 27, 1984 Missouri State San Antonio (NBA) 2
30 Morris Almond G 6-6 225 Feb. 2, 1985 Rice Utah (NBA) 2
44 Warren Carter F 6-9 220 Apr. 23, 1985 Illinois Cajasol (Spain) R
5 Joe Crawford G 6-5 210 Jun. 17, 1986 Kentucky New York (NBA) 1
23 Toney Douglas G 6-1 200 Mar. 16, 1986 Florida State Florida State (NCAA) R
6 Patrick Ewing, Jr. F 6-8 240 May 20, 1984 Georgetown Reno (D-League) R
43 Jordan Hill F 6-10 235 Jul. 27, 1987 Arizona Arizona (NCAA) R
17 Ron Howard G 6-5 200 Nov. 14, 1982 Valparaiso Fort Wayne (D-League) R
47 Yaroslav Korolev F 6-10 245 May 7, 1987 Moscow, Russia Dynamo Moscow (Russia) 2
40 David Noel F 6-6 230 Feb. 27, 1984 North Carolina Reno (D-League) 1
18 Mouhamed Sene C 6-11 230 May 12, 1986 Senegal New York (NBA) 3
50 Rashaad Singleton C 7-0 270 May 22, 1987 Florida Southern Georgia (NCAA) R
55 Nikoloz Tskitishvili F 7-0 225 Apr. 13, 1983 Georgia (Europe) Fuenlabrada (ACB-Spain) 4
by Norsktroll on Jul 1, 2009 10:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Sene, Tskitishvili and Korolev on the same team?
That ought to be fun to watch.
by TallTimber on Jul 2, 2009 11:30 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
what is Korolev doing
has he improved his game enough to make a crack at the NBA again?
Life is exhausting when you are this stupid.
I will talk about DeJuan Blair no more forever
by jonestr on Jul 2, 2009 1:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wheres Kopenen and that F from England mate?
by StricklandFan on Jul 2, 2009 11:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Either their teams wouldn’t clear them to play or they were informed by the team that their rights were going to be given up to sign a free agent.
by danielfarrell on Jul 3, 2009 12:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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