Blazers: Travis Diener Signing Official
by Ben Golliver on Mar 3, 2010 12:27 PM PST
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Travis Diener cleared waivers and the Blazers were able to formally announce his signing this afternoon. Here's the press release.
TRAIL BLAZERS SIGN TRAVIS DIENER
PORTLAND, Ore. - The Portland Trail Blazers have signed free agent guard Travis Diener, it was announced today by General Manager Kevin Pritchard.
"We're very happy to have Travis on our roster," said Pritchard. "He is a veteran point guard who will be a good complement to our existing backcourt."
Diener (6-1, 175) holds career averages of 4.9 points, 1.4 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 15.1 minutes in 174 games (21 starts) during his five NBA seasons with Orlando and Indiana.
The 28-year-old Diener played in four games for Indiana during the 2009-10 season, averaging 0.8 points, 0.5 rebounds, 1.0 assist and 6.3 minutes. He underwent surgery to repair an injury to his left big toe on Nov. 20.
After playing his first two NBA seasons in Orlando, Diener posted career highs of 6.9 points, 1.7 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 20.5 minutes in 2007-08, his first of three seasons with Indiana.
A three-time All-Conference USA selection at Marquette University, Diener was selected by the Orlando Magic with the 38th overall pick in the 2005 NBA Draft.
Diener becomes the 15th player on Portland's roster and will wear No. 27.
Check back this afternoon for a lengthy analysis of everyone's favorite lightning rod: Jerryd Bayless.
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Yes! 27!
That’s 2 – 7, which is the same as 7 7, which is only one number off from 88. That makes him almost as good as Batum, whom everyone knows is better than LeBron James, whose first name only sounds French. And french reminds me of fries, which are good to eat as hamburgers. But if you’re grilling burgers, you might as well make hot dogs, because there’s nothing as good as a weiner roast. And weiner rhymes with Diener. And the circle is complete.
Wearing the black band for Jarrett Jack, Ime Udoka, Fred Jones, Sergio Rodriguez, Channing Frye, Luke Schenscher, Shavlik Randolph, James Jones, Josh McRoberts, Steven Hill, Jarron Collins, Michael Ruffin, Steve Blake and Travis Outlaw. Sacrificed to the unmerciful god of progress.
by T Darkstar on Mar 3, 2010 12:36 PM PST reply actions 6 recs
Your numerology is kinda suspect, I'm afraid.
The good news: 27 = 3 × 3 × 3; e.g., he’ll hit 3 3-pointers 3 times.
#52
No, your numbers are incorrect also
2+7=9
9= the minimum number of playoff games we will win this year.
88
by KINGofMACct on Mar 3, 2010 1:19 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
I would have preferred Will Conroy
Give the allstar D-league-r his props or what is the D-League for?
Not like the Utah Jazz... it's about REAL jazz. Go Dawgs, Go Blazers, Go Tarheels!
by jazzaholic17 on Mar 3, 2010 12:41 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
I would prefer
to continue the assumption that KPs decisions will generally trump whatever us fans think should have been done differently
by Billy Hoyle on Mar 3, 2010 12:50 PM PST reply actions 3 recs
he will NOT be eligible for the playoffs, correct?
"I want to be traded to a contender" is almost always code-speak for "I'm a loser."
-Dave, 2/5/2010: http://www.blazersedge.com/2010/2/5/1297509/no-amore-for-amare
He will be. Every player who was released before Monday midnight and cleared waivers until today.
I think Iverson won’t be as the most prominent name.
ah, I thought they had to be signed by March 1st
thanks for clearing that up.
what about Ilgauskis? Does this mean he will be playoff eligible after he resigns with Cleveland?
"I want to be traded to a contender" is almost always code-speak for "I'm a loser."
-Dave, 2/5/2010: http://www.blazersedge.com/2010/2/5/1297509/no-amore-for-amare
As long as his former team requested waivers
on or before March 1st, he will be playoff eligible.
Give Blake the MLE in 2010!
Farewell to #2 and #25, good luck to you!
#10 #52 -- #5 #7 & #88 are back!
Yes.
But I want our twelfth man to play 20 minutes a night, because we’re so far ahead each game.
Wearing the black band for Jarrett Jack, Ime Udoka, Fred Jones, Sergio Rodriguez, Channing Frye, Luke Schenscher, Shavlik Randolph, James Jones, Josh McRoberts, Steven Hill, Jarron Collins, Michael Ruffin, Steve Blake and Travis Outlaw. Sacrificed to the unmerciful god of progress.
Welcome Travis
May your stay here be fruitful
ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ
shorter Blake with Travis’ name.
At least with 6 more fouls, maybe the perimeter d can keep opposing pg’s out of the paint.
Til the wheels fall off.... Marcus Camby
Go Blazers !!
15th guy
I doubt Diener is it, practically speaking. Mills is #15 now.
Disclaimer: everything I know about basketball I learned on Blazersedge.
Practically speaking
Mills is #13, with Greg and Joel at 14 & 15.
At least, that’s what I think, but we’ll find out which third string PG is activated.
Give Blake the MLE in 2010!
Farewell to #2 and #25, good luck to you!
#10 #52 -- #5 #7 & #88 are back!
I'm using the system in which injuries don't affect numbering.
Otherwise, you could never say any of your top guys can’t play.
Disclaimer: everything I know about basketball I learned on Blazersedge.
I have updated my Transactions Flowchart with the latest moves
Updated fanpost with download options: http://www.blazersedge.com/2009/8/21/996760/trail-blazers-transactions
You probably need to repost it as a new fanpost
or most people won’t see it.
Give Blake the MLE in 2010!
Farewell to #2 and #25, good luck to you!
#10 #52 -- #5 #7 & #88 are back!
that will take away the batum pictures
nooooooo
Awesomeness (ô'səm-nes)
1. n. Something that inspires awe
2. n. Nicolas Batum
by thomasikehara on Mar 3, 2010 2:02 PM PST up reply actions
wait fanposts
i really should read
Awesomeness (ô'səm-nes)
1. n. Something that inspires awe
2. n. Nicolas Batum
by thomasikehara on Mar 3, 2010 2:03 PM PST up reply actions
I would have preferred Sponge Bob Square Pants
Nate could have used him to wipe the perspiration from his brow. I hope he doesn’t use Diener for anything more than practice cannon-fodder.
by upper left corner on Mar 3, 2010 1:50 PM PST reply actions
Really? Travis Diener?
I hope as much as anyone else here that our 15th guy never sees the floor, but could someone smarter than me please explain why we shouldn’t have made a run at Michael Finley, who was just cut? 15th guy, veteran, playoff experience, can hit a big shot if needed (although, see sentence #1 again—I hope he’d never see the floor either, but then again, who knows this season?)
I’m not looking to hit a home run with a 15th spot, but in what hell-freezing-over scenario are we in when the following players can’t play PG for a stretch, however short: Miller, Bayless, Roy, Fernandez, Mills?
(Yes, I realize I’m making a big deal out of the signing of a 15th man—-it’s been a long day and I need tonight’s game to start so I can regain my sanity)
pre-order your playoff tickets today!
numer 27 was worn by Caldwell Jones, back in the late ’80s
useless Blazer triva R’ us
When reached 40 years of following Portland basketball you have, be as passionate of the Trail Blazers you will not!
A poor man's Blake. Fine choice as a 15th man.
If Nate starts using him as much as he used Blake, or even close, I will laugh and/or throw things.
Firmly in favor of making a coaching change at the end of the season.
Free AK1984
Taunt me not.
Don’t go giving Nate ant ideas. I barely survived the real Blake. A poor man’s Blake my send me careening over the edge.
by upper left corner on Mar 3, 2010 3:19 PM PST up reply actions
"any" not "ant"
Why is that my typos always happen when I make a lame attempt at humor?
by upper left corner on Mar 3, 2010 3:20 PM PST up reply actions
Welcome Travis
we have a lovely seat for you here, right next to the gatorade and towel boys. Please see management in the rare event you up for playing time. Please remember to disinfect your locker when you leave.
"With the first pick of the 2007 NBA draft, the Portland Trail Blazers select: Greg Oden from Ohio State University"
Welcome Travis Diener!!! I hope you enjoy you time here with the Blazers!!!
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