Greg Oden News

Draft picks add value, whether they are used or traded. Several teams could turn their current talent into first-round draft picks in 2012 or turn their 2012 draft picks into top-tier talent.

Sebastian Telfair, with then-Blazers coach Maurice Cheeks, is introduced to Portland media in 2004 after he became Portland's first lottery pick.

About three weeks ago, we noted that former Portland Trail Blazers executive J.E. Isaac had joined a Portland PR firm after resigning back in June 2011 .

To accompany your comments and votes on Portland Trail Blazers owner Paul Allen , we've asked two members of the local media to offer their opinions on Microsoft's co-founder: Matt Calkins , The Columbian : I recall an episode from the UK version of "The Office" where Tim is telling the camera that his life is currently a "3," and that if he rolls ... (more)

Jason Quick of The Oregonian has a thorough look back at the Portland Trail Blazers' year without a GM and writes that Acting GM Chad Buchanan probably didn't do enough to get the full-time job.

Jabari Parker, rated the top junior in America, has Kentucky and Louisville on his list, but it's still a long list with no favorite.

There has been a lot of talk about Drummond falling to the blazers at #6 and how said player fills a big hole at center .

"Where do you see yourself in five years?" If Trail Blazers fans had been asked that question on the night of May 22, 2007, surely none would have said "back in the lottery." Five years ago tonight, the Blazers hit the jackpot, winning the draft lottery to snag the No.

Many teams look towards the NBA lottery as a means to save the franchise. The top players represent hope and a new direction for a squad that often floundered miserably through the previous season and, in many circumstances, has been irrelevant for years.

Over the past few weeks, rumors have spread of the Orlando Magic and head coach Stan Van Gundy possibly parting ways, in an effort to retain their superstar big man, Dwight Howard .

The Magic historically have promoted from within, elevating John Weisbrod to the general manager's job in March 2004 and moving Smith to the GM job in May 2006.

To win a championship in today's NBA , you must roll the dice. Contenders that stubbornly build through the draft and refuse to make major roster moves via trade or free agency are long gone.

The Portland Trail Blazers have a number of holes to fill heading into the 2012-13 season, and while the point guard spot seems to be the most pressing, finding a reliable big man is right there on the priority list this summer.

Greg Oden two weeks ago had the same controversial procedure on his knee for which Kobe Bryant and Alex Rodriguez traveled to Germany, ESPN.com reports .

In an effort to revive his NBA career, Greg Oden recently underwent the controversial knee procedure that superstars Kobe Bryant and New York Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez say took years of wear off their bodies, according to sources.

A Wednesday afternoon look around the web at the latest Portland Trail Blazers news, notes and rumors.

Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports that agent Mike Conley says that former Portland Trail Blazers center Greg Oden is interested in the Miami Heat.

Kevin Fixler investigates the disappearance of true centers in the NBA in a lengthy piece for The Atlantic .

Portland Trail Blazers guard Wesley Matthews joined John Canzano on 750 AM The Game for an extended discussion of his offseason, his expectations for next season, what free agents look for from prospective teams, and recent statements made by former Blazers center Greg Oden.

Bill Simmons of pop culture and sports website Grantland.com -- also known as "The Sports Guy" -- interviewed Mark Titus about his recent feature interview of former Portland Trail Blazers center Greg Oden.