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UPDATE 1: The Blazers just tweeted the following: Joel Przybilla underwent successful surgery tonight to repair a re-ruptured right patella tendon. No timetable has been set for his return.   UPDATE 2 : Release from the team regarding surgery: PORTLAND, Ore.-- Trail Blazers center Joel Przybilla underwent successful surgery this evening to repair a re-ruptured right patella tendon. Dr. Don Roberts performed the two-hour procedure at Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center in Vancouver, Wash. ...

á One of my most fervent convictions this season has been that SF Nicolas Batum deserves to start every single game over Martel Webster. Not only should Batum start, he should be playing at least 20 minutes a game and be present on the court during crunch time and overtime. Although Webster played a phenomenal January and certainly has the potential to rack up points, Batum has been consistently one of the best, ...

There would be no late game let down against Memphis tonight. After seeing Portland blow a lead against Memphis back on January 5, tonight was a different story. They hung on with defense and heart to force Memphis even further back in the playoff hunt. Brandon Roy led the way with his scrappy play, and Nicolas Batum helped shut the door, as Portland came on strong in the third quarter and ...

á Opponent: Memphis Grizzlies Line: -1.0 Gambler's Record: 20-22-1 Guy #1: "We should run down there and screw one of those sheep." Guy #2: "Let's walk down there and screw 'em all!" -Soprano's To even the most casual of fans it has been clear that this has not been the Trailblazers year. This season tipped off with high hopes, but since that first game there has ...

According to the Twitter account of Adrian Wojnarowski , The Portland Trail Blazers are rumored this morning to have signed point guard Travis Diener, who was waived by the Indiana Pacers . According to Yahoo Sports , Diener averaged 0.8 points and 1.0 assists this season. Diener is 6'1" and weighs in at 175 lbs. If signed, he'll be the Blazers 4th point guard. á UPDATE There does not seem to be any ...

In honor of the Academy Awards on Sunday, I decided to take a look at the 10 movies up for Best Picture this year and give them a Portland Trail Blazer twist. I haven't had a chance to do a good movie poster photoshop post since last summer,  so I had to take advantage of this Oscar time opportunity. Take a look... Precious   UP   The Hurt Locker   Inglorious Basterds   District 9   An Education   Avatar   Up in the Air   A Serious Man   The ...

TWolves Blog writer Dave Kelsey was kind enough to answer some of my questions in preparation for tonight's GAME OF THE DECADE going down between Portland and Minnesota at the Target Center. I encourage you to also read the reversed version of this Q&A in which I talk crap about you all . I highly recommend adding TWolves Blog to your rotation; it is guaranteed to make you feel better ...

Chicago Bulls coverage at By the Horns. Blazers Analysis Bulls PG Derrick Rose has been tremendous in his sophomore season for the Bulls. He began the season a little slow, but in the last three months, he's been amazing. Averaging around 21 pts, 6 asts, and 4 rbs, he has a lot to do with where the Bulls are at in the standings. Andre Miller has also been stellar lately. He's fitting in and putting up ...

Sometimes a win is just a stepping stone to regaining confidence. Tonight Portland had to win a road game in New Jersey just to stop the bleeding. Not to say that last weekend's losses were completely devastating, but lately every Blazer loss has taken on a life of its own. The city is living and dying by the team right now, and with just 23 games left, a win to start ...

The Portland Trail Blazers welcomed the second-best road team in the NBA to the Rose Garden Friday night for a fun and polite, recreational style, basketball contest between gentlemen. I guess the Boston Celtics didn't get the memo, coming into the Rose Garden and absolutely dominating the Trail Blazers in almost every category, racing out to an early lead and never looking back. Leading by as many as 22 points, the Celtics ...