Tag Archive | Portland Trail Blazers

USA Basketball Announces 57 Finalists for U.S. Olympic Men’s Team

Adding 15 players to 42 previously selected USA Basketball Men’s National Team finalists, 57 athletes today were announced by USA Basketball as finalists for the U.S. Olympic Men’s Basketball Team. The player selections were approved by the USA Basketball Board of Directors. The official 12-member U.S. Olympic Men’s Basketball Team roster will be announced later […]

CarMax Named Official Auto Retailer of the NBA and WNBA

By Stacy Podelski December 17, 2020 Leave a comment

CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, announced a new partnership with the NBA, WNBA and Turner Sports. As part of the multiyear agreement, CarMax is now the official auto retailer of the NBA and WNBA – the first automotive retail partnership in WNBA history – as well as the presenting […]

Spirit Join Kings-led Voter Registration Coalition “Rally the Vote”

By Stacy Podelski August 13, 2020 Leave a comment

The Washington Spirit joined “Rally the Vote,” a 20-team, nonpartisan coalition made up of professional sports franchises across the NBA, NFL, MLB, MLS, WNBA and NWSL. Launched by the Sacramento Kings, Rally the Vote is focused on encouraging fans to get in the game and make their voice heard by registering to vote and participating […]

Curry, Thompson headline Foot Locker Three-Point Contest

By Stacy Podelski February 6, 2015 Leave a comment

Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson of the Golden State Warriors, the record-setting duo known as the “Splash Brothers” for their long-distance prowess, fellow All-Stars James Harden of the Houston Rockets and Kyrie Irving of the Cleveland Cavaliers, and the player on pace for a historic shooting season, Kyle Korver of the Atlanta Hawks, will showcase their range in the 2015 Foot Locker Three-Point Contest on […]

Nets vs. Nuggets 3/29/13

By Stacy Podelski March 29, 2013 Leave a comment

Here are some notes for those fans watching the Brooklyn Nets (42-29) who are on the road to take on the Denver Nuggets (49-24) in NBA action on Friday. If the Nets win it would sweep the season series with Denver and end a five game road losing-streak to the Nuggets that began on 1/25/08. […]

Knicks vs. Trail Blazers 3/14/13

By Stacy Podelski March 14, 2013 Leave a comment

Here are some notes for those fans getting ready to watch the New York Knicks (38-24) take on the Portland Trail Blazers (29-34) in NBA action. This will be the third of a five-game West Coast road trip for the Knicks, as this will be the final of two meetings between the two teams. New […]

Knicks continue to make moves for 2012

By Stacy Podelski July 15, 2012 Leave a comment

It is being reported on ESPN and USA today that the New York Knicks have agreed to a sign-and-trade deal with the Portland Trail Blazers. Out is center Dan Gadzuric and forward Jared Jeffries, and in will be point-guard Raymond Feltonand center Kurt Thomas. With the acquisition of Felton and Jason Kidd, it seems as […]