Kevin Pritchard says Blazers are 'having discussions' about trades


Jason Quick, The Oregonian

Trail Blazers general manager Kevin Pritchard on Friday said the Trail Blazers are involved in trade talks regarding acquiring a big man.

 Does Jerryd Bayless want out of here?


Dwight Jaynes

I don’t think there’s any question Portland needs another big man, preferably a power forward but possibly a backup center. And to get one, you have to give up something.

Multiple sources in the NBA have told me that Jerryd Bayless seems to be the most available player on Portland’s roster. A couple of sources indicated over the weekend that Bayless has asked the team to trade him, because of his lack of playing time. I wouldn’t blame him — young players want, and need, to play. And if he wants out, the team should try to accommodate him.

 Determined Miller Doesn't Want Trade


Chris Tomasson

Blame it on Rio. Blame it on the rain. Blame it on Andre Miller.

That third one is how many here are viewing Portland's dysfunctional season.

Yes, the Trail Blazers have been hurt by injuries. And, yes, they're still a very young team. But Portland did go 54-28 last season to tie Denver at the top of the Northwest Division (the Nuggets won the tiebreaker for the right to hoist a banner). And even more was expected this season out of the Trail Blazers.

 Source: Aldridge to get $65M extension


Chad Ford

The Portland Trail Blazers have verbally agreed in principle to a contract extension with forward LaMarcus Aldridge, a source close to the process told ESPN.com on Wednesday.

 Talks with LaMarcus Aldridge take a turn for the better
Jason Quick, The Oregonian

With an Oct. 31 deadline nearing, general manager Kevin Pritchard said Wednesday the Trail Blazers and star forward LaMarcus Aldridge are "moving toward a deal" in which Aldridge would be a Blazer long term.

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