Ive been away from the blog for quite a while so I'm gonna do a lot of catching up. to start things off the biggest news is undoubtedly the signing of one Brandon Roy, most of you probably already know this, but its such a refreshing fact to know that we have BRoy inked to a 5 year deal, worth bout 80 million. Roy seemed to be relieved and eve said that he would have signed a 10 year deal if they had let him, an I am so glad that hes in the Rose City for quite some time. So know that he's locked up the Blazers still need to concentrate on Lamarcus, because as good as Brandon is, without Aldridge, the Blazers are prolly 10 wins worse than last year, he's essential, KP has until October 31 to get a deal before Lamarcus will become a restricted free agent in the summer of 2010. So lets cross our fingers and hope that gets done. Another blazers tidbit that you prolly all know by now, the Blazers signed Andre Miller. i was a little critical at first about this move but Ive had time to sit and ponder and I think he'll really help the squad, he likes to push the ball and run, which we could use a little bit of a fast break game, of course we'll still be a half court team but some running would be nice, hopefully with Dre and some of the athlete we have, we can get some of that. Not only that but Dre will be able to run the half court very nicely i think and even tho hes not a 3 point threat his mid range is pretty good and he should compliment brandon Roy well as he's able to get into the paint, and handle the ball alleviating some of the pressure Roy will be dealing with. miller is only 6'1'' making him our shortest player but he plays bigger than he is and even will occasionally post up gaurds, using his high basketball I.Q. Dre is exactly the kind of upgrade with veteran experience that the Blazers needed. and as for who to start, Blake or Miller? who cares? McMillan will figure out who works best with what unit but either way, we'll have one of the best point guard rotations in the league! ok so other than that, we just made it through august, the slowest month of the year in NBA terms, but we're out of that and its September, training camp wil start soon and then pre season, and before you know it, the season opener with Houston. The Blazers also signed Rookie Dante Cunningham to the squad, he proved himself valuable in the Vegas summer league, and the rumor is that Jeff Pendegraph will also be signed. the only other bit of news is that the Blazers are considering signing one or both, Juan Howard an Stromile Swift. Howard, is a big man who can bang down low or hit a mid range j, hes a little older but provides a solid back up and and veteran presence. Stromile swift, has been a Blazer killer for many years, and although he isnt all that great on the defensive end, he's long and athletic and can play on the offensive end. I'll keep you informed of that as word comes along. Other than that, i hope you feel you blazermania rising, the season is fast approaching and i get amped just thinking about it! hold on Blazers fans, not much longer! Go Blazers!
