Nicolas Batum News

We're entering a new era of Portland Trail Blazers basketball. Coming off one of the most disappointing seasons in over a decade -- or the past 24 years, according to owner Paul Allen -- your beloved franchise is in a period of major transition.

After more than three weeks of analyzing the Portland Trail Blazers roster, head coach, president and owner, the first leg of our You be the GM series is almost wrapped.

Bradford Doolittle of Basketball Prospectus , writing for ESPN Insider , suggests that the Portland Trail Blazers would be one of several "good fits" for Steve Nash this offseason .

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 .

To accompany your comments and votes on the fate of Portland Trail Blazers interim general manager Chad Buchanan , we've asked two members of the local media to offer their opinions: Matt Calkins , The Columbian : One day, while listening to the sound of one hand clapping, the tree that had fallen with nobody around asked himself: If an owner fires ... (more)

When the Portland Trail Blazers fired Nate McMillan on the day of the 2012 NBA trade deadline, it signaled a new era in Portland.

It's the job of every agent in professional sports to get his client the best contract in the best situation.

With the second round series' of the NBA playoffs quickly marching on, teams like the Portland Trail Blazers have been temporarily placed on the back burner.

Outside of Nicolas Batum questions and point guard dreams, the next most popular line of questioning lately deals with the Blazers acquiring other teams' restricted free agents.

Portland Trail Blazers guard Raymond Felton was savagely torn apart by a panel of writers in Wednesday's "You Be The GM" discussion on OregonLive.com . Mike Richman writes in defense of Felton.

Position: SF Height/Weight: 6-8/210 NBA experience: Four seasons 2011-12 salary: $2,155,365 Contract status: The Trail Blazers have until June 30 to extend Nicolas Batum a qualifying offer , making him a restricted free agent.

The Portland Trail Blazers may have missed the playoffs for the first time in four years, but they are set up to fix things in a hurry.

Position: SG Height/Weight: 6-5/220 NBA experience: Three seasons 2011-12 salary: $5,127,720 Contract status: Entering the third season of a five-year deal, Wesley Matthews is set to make $6,505,320 in 2012-13. 2011-12 regular season: Wesley Matthews was the only Trail Blazer to play in every game this season ... he finished tied for fifth in the ... (more)

Michael A. De Leon is a graphic designer by day, but wears many hats in his off time.

Portland finally seems serious about getting a full time GM in, rather than just having Chad Buchanan do the job and calling him interim.

The Portland Trail Blazers have a lot to do this summer if they are going to get back into playoff contention next season.

A couple of days ago we posted a link to Ian O'Connor's hypothetical piece speculating whether the Blazers would ever take on the contract of New York Knicks forward Amare Stoudemire.

Depending on what the Washington Wizards do with Andray Blatche and Rashard Lewis , they could have around $12 million of salary-cap space to spend this summer.

You've said that the Blazers should rebuild through the draft instead of reloading.

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