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1. 05/20/13

   Trail Blazers Receive 2013 NBA Team Sponsorship Activation Of The Year Award

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   The Portland Trail Blazers were presented the 2013 NBA Team Sponsorship Activation of the Year Award by the National Basketball Association (NBA) at its annual Sponsorship Workshop in Los Angeles last week. A panel of league and team marketing executives reviewed more than 35 submissions from all 30 NBA teams for the award. Continue Reading

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2. 05/17/13

   Damian Lillard To Attend NBA Schools Cup Finals In Udine

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   The 2013 NBA Rookie of the Year Damian Lillard of the Portland Trail Blazers will highlight the NBA Schools Cup Finals presented by Agenzia Turismo Friuli Venezia Giulia taking place in Udine, June 1-2, it was announced today. The schedule for the final qualification phase has also been released with 14 cities across Italy hosting Schools Cup tournaments. Continue Reading

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3. 05/14/13

   5.13.13 Trail Blazers Courtside Podcast

   Written by Justin.Molter

   Guests include Chris Haynes, Comcast SportsNet Blazer Insider, Michael McCann, Professor of Law and Director of the Sport and Entertainment Law Institute, and Jim Barnett, Warriors TV Analyst Continue Reading

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4. 05/14/13

   Damian Lillard Named To Kia All-Rookie First Team

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   Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard was named to the Kia NBA All-Rookie First Team by a vote of NBA head coaches, it was announced today by the league. The unanimous 2012-13 Kia NBA Rookie of the Year, Lillard was the lone player chosen to the All-Rookie First Team by a unanimous vote of the league’s head coaches (58 points, 29 First Team votes). Continue Reading

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5. 05/14/13

   Trail Blazers Hire Nate Tibbetts As Assistant Coach

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   The Portland Trail Blazers have hired Nate Tibbetts as an assistant coach, it was announced today by General Manager Neil Olshey. Tibbetts, 35, joins Head Coach Terry Stotts’ staff from the Cleveland Cavaliers, where he served as an assistant coach for the past two seasons. Continue Reading

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6. 05/07/13

   5.6.13 Trail Blazers Courtside Podcast

   Written by Justin.Molter

   Guests include Kia Rookie of the Year Damian Lillard and Mitch Levy, Host of "Mitch In The Morning" on KJR Radio in Seattle. Continue Reading

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7. 05/01/13

   Damian Lillard Named Kia NBA Rookie Of The Year

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   Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard has been named the 2012-13 Kia NBA Rookie of the Year, it was announced today by the NBA. Continue Reading

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8. 05/01/13

   2013 NBA Summer League To Feature Tournament Play With Champion Crowned For The First Time

   Written by trailblazers  / avg. rating: 5

   When the participating teams take the court in Las Vegas this summer for the 2013 NBA Summer League, a championship will be on the line. For the first time since the league’s inception in 2004, NBA Summer League will feature a format that includes preliminary games followed by a single-elimination tournament leading to an eventual champion. Continue Reading

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9. 04/30/13

   LaMarcus Aldridge's Ever Expanding Offensive Repertoire

   Written by erikgundersen  / avg. rating: 5

   Saying that LaMarcus Aldridge has become a better player after the end of his 2012-2013 season is a hard one to make. His stats, both basic and "advanced" have actually declined since Aldridge became the best player on the Portland Trail Blazers. Any metric you want to look at for offensive statistics, and Aldridge has declined, even if the decline was not all that drastic. Continue Reading

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10. 04/30/13

    4.29.13 Trail Blazers Courtside Podcast

    Written by Justin.Molter  / avg. rating: 5

    Guests include Trail Blazers President Chris McGowan and USA Today NBA Insider Sam Amick Continue Reading

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11. 04/29/13

    Lillard Among Finalists As Fan Voting Tips Off For 2013 Seasonlong Kia Community Assist Award

    Written by trailblazers  / avg. rating: 5

    Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard is one of 10 finalists for the 2013 Seasonlong Kia Community Assist Award. For the first time, fans can help determine the winner by voting on the NBA Facebook page. Voting tips off today and runs through May 17. Continue Reading

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12. 04/26/13

    Meyers Leonard Follows A Familiar Path For Big Men

    Written by erikgundersen  / avg. rating: 5

    Often times, crazy things happen when you're trying to solve a problem or figure something out. That something, in the case Meyers Leonard, was NBA defense. There have been a great deal of young big men who effectively protect the rim upon arrival, but for the majority of NBA bigs, even the greats, it's a puzzle which had to be solved. "You know, I had my ups and downs, there's no doubt about that," Leonard said. Continue Reading

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13. 04/25/13

    Trail Blazers Partner With Levy Restaurants To Elevate Dining Experience At The Rose Garden

    Written by trailblazers  / avg. rating: 5

    Food and beverage options for guests at the Rose Garden and Rose Quarter are now in the hands of a new provider. The Portland Trail Blazers and Rip City Management have signed a multi-year agreement with Levy Restaurants as their new culinary partner. The new agreement goes into effect July 1. Continue Reading

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14. 04/23/13

    4.22.13 Trail Blazers Courtside Podcast

    Written by Justin.Molter  / avg. rating: 5

    Head Coach Terry Stotts joins Courtside in studio to share his thoughts on the season and development of young players Continue Reading

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15. 04/23/13

    4.22.13 Trail Blazers Courtside Podcast

    Written by Justin.Molter  / avg. rating: 5

    Head Coach Terry Stotts joins Courtside in studio to share his thoughts on the season and development of young players Continue Reading

    Tags: courtside

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