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Relocation hangs over the Blazers' negotiations with Portland. It has gone unsaid in public, but not privately, sources said, though Tom Dundon said it's “not a conversation.”
Dundon: “We are working to keep the team in Portland. That is the priority.”
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Using Ernest Hemingway as a tool was a concept Portland Trail Blazers Micah Nori borrowed from Chris Finch, the head coach of the Minnesota Timberwolves, whom Nori served as assistant head coach under for the past five seasons.
When Nori first finished reading it, something clicked.
@jwquick explains: nyti.ms/3VMCImP
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First day observation at Blazers practice:
*Singled out play of center Brandon Carlson, whose offensive rebounding and energy were noteworthy.
*favorite moment was Rob Williams making free throws to win game.
*Noted Toumani Camara’s perimeter D
*Scoot’s pace/Ja’s creating
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Damian Lillard is back on the court — and according to his teammates he hasn't lost a step.
How will Portland's backcourt shake out with Lillard's return?
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The NBA’s business is, by most metrics, booming. But is the significant number of recent franchise sales, with private equity becoming an increasing part of those deals, creating more distance between teams and their fans? Free to read, in @TheAthletic:
nytimes.com/athletic/7537822…
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There's movement in NBA's expansion process. One deadline passed. Another approaches. What's going on with the bids for Las Vegas and Seattle teams? Why Las Vegas might come before Seattle.
The latest on NBA expansion, free to read, @TheAthleticNBA:
nytimes.com/athletic/7541290…
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The timeline means the procedure was a true repair and not a meniscectomy. Recovery is longer but reduces the chances of long-term complications or issues.
Portland Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe sustained a lateral meniscus tear in his right knee during an off-season workout last week.
Sharpe underwent successful surgery yesterday to repair the meniscus. The procedure was performed by Dr. Kristofer Jones at the UCLA Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine.
Sharpe will begin his rehabilitation immediately and will be reevaluated in six months.
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Of all places, Joakim Noah begrudgingly revisited Cleveland back in January. This was not vacation. It wasn’t even so much about the city. Or the Cavs, or LeBron.
He needed to face his past, his old purpose, to grow. Noah wants to be comfortable again:
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All indications are that Chauncey Billups will take his case to trial.
"Mr. Billups continues to live under the overhang of federal criminal charges... He is therefore most interested in the prompt resolution of this matter," Billups' lawyers write to the judge.
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This needs to be said out loud: The Blazers are negotiating in bad faith. If matters progress to the court room, the team's conduct is not going to be viewed favorably.
The Blazers and city of Portland got together Thursday … and the team pitched some screwballs and curveballs. nytimes.com/athletic/7481873…
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NEW: Here is the official letter sent from the city inviting the team to the city’s July 30 work session. Unclear if the team will respond or agree to show up. Dewayne Hankins — the recipient — has testified at council in the past, most notably in 2024 for the bridge lease.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — National Press Club President Mark Schoeff Jr. released the following statement:
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Hurricanes owner left one player off Stanley Cup while including family members in NHL stunner trib.al/7bKSJEw
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A wonderful read on Rick Adelman from someone who knew him well, our @jwquick, at @TheAthletic (free for all to read)
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Spencer Jones, great story. Ranked 200+ in HS; undrafted out of Stanford. Didn't score in preseason; had 20 in game 5
"...The least expensive & most unheralded player on their $200-million-plus roster would buy their ticket to ... Game 6."
"Sometimes, it’s reinventing yourself"
On Denver’s Game 5 hero, Spencer Jones, who saved the Nuggets’ season, then waited for a ride home. nytimes.com/athletic/7236791…
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From this, one of the greatest game stories not only in @TheAthleticNBA history, but Red Smith, Bill Heinz, SI , etc. sportswriting history. An amazing piece of work from @jwquick. (Gift article.)
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Victor Wembanyama getting in the lightest of light work at Spurs practice today.
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Spurs coach Mitch Johnson says Victor Wembanyama is doing well after his concussion and will travel with the team to Portland today. His status for tomorrow’s Game 3 is still up in the air as he progresses through the NBA concussion protocol.
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“Losing my brother,” he says, “and understanding what life is really about.” My newest story @TheAthletic @TheAthleticNBA on the many dimensions of Aaron Gordon: nytimes.com/athletic/7214076…
