Tag Archives: Brandon Roy

More Knee Surgery Required for Roy

Posted on November 20, 2012 by Brendan Galella

Brandon Roy’s comeback from retirement lasted just five games before his knees once again failed him. Just four days before making his return to Portland, the city where Roy spent the first five years of his NBA career before knee … Continue reading →

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The Return of Brandon Roy

Posted on July 1, 2012 by Brendan Galella

Seven months ago, Brandon Roy announced his retirement because of chronic knee problems. Today, he is set to make a comeback. As one of the premier shooting guards in the league, the former Rookie of the Year and three time … Continue reading →

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NBA is Back: Let the Fun Begin

Posted on December 10, 2011 by Bucky Chini

My apologies to all of our readers for taking a short hiatus and not producing the Twitter Takeover that you desire so much, I just couldn’t take it anymore. The constant thought of “Who’s playing tonight? Oh yeah, nobody,” was … Continue reading →

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Breaking Down the NBA Amnesty Clause

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Brendan Galella

The main reason behind the 149-day NBA lockout was to allow each franchise to become more competitive. Both the players and owners significant leverage when negotiating new contracts. Each team has an advantage when resigning a player, free agents remaining with … Continue reading →

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Shooting Guard Dilemma in Portland

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Brendan Galella

Portland is seemingly always at a crossroad. The latest decision for the franchise to make is whether or not to keep three time All-Star Brandon Roy as the starting shooting guard for the Trail Blazers. Playing without the meniscus in either of his … Continue reading →

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2011 NBA Playoff X-factors

Posted on April 18, 2011 by David Rice

In every playoff series there is a player that will be menacing to the losing team for the bench points they provide or what coaches call the little things (rebounding, slowing the game down, adding to the team’s chemistry). When … Continue reading →

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Portland Ravaged by Injuries, Again

Posted on January 20, 2011 by Charles Gonzalez

Hey Portland, have you seen any black cats in your path? Is there some kind of goat involved? Is there a reasonable explanation for the bad luck in the last, say, 30 years? There has to be a reason that … Continue reading →

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Surgery to Sideline Portland’s Roy

Posted on January 15, 2011 by Brendan Galella

Each season a team sees its championship hopes derailed because of an injury to a key player. In Portland, one injured star would be a welcome addition. Already losing center Greg Oden, the first overall draft selection that has played … Continue reading →

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Prince of the City

Posted on October 26, 2010 by Brendan Galella

He doesn’t throw down monstrous dunks, dazzling passes or launch three-pointers from anywhere on the floor. Without any major endorsements, line of sneakers or huge market to call home, everyone accomplishment Brandon Roy has achieved is a result of his … Continue reading →

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