Blazer articles & links (01/02/08 - 01/05/08)

Last updated 1/7/08 12:20 PM PST

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01/05/08

Webster barrage buries Jazz - Portland Tribune - Kerry Eggers — Martell’s amazing 3rd quarter.

01/04/08

‘We’re for real’ - The Oregonian - Jason Quick — Going over the great double OT win in Chicago.

01/03/08

Blazers Blog - The Oregonian - Sean Meagher — Good random links to articles about the Blazers.

Agent says Stoudamire will seek release or trade – Commercialappeal.com - Ronald Tillery — Former Blazer Damon Stoudamire is demoted from his starting PG position to the inactive list in favor of rookie Mike Conley.

A show of resolve - The Oregonian - Jason Quick — Recap of win against the Wolves.

NBA honors McMillan, not Roy - The Oregonian - Jason Quick — Congratulations to Nate McMillan, disappointing Roy didn’t get December Player of the Month for the Western Conference.

Careers cut short - SI.com - Steve Aschburner — Blazers mentioned, page 1, paragraph 9 (Drazen Petrovic), page 2, 4th bullet (Geoff Petrie & Maurice Lucas), 7th bullet (Kermit Washington); and page 3 5th bullet item - Arvydas Sabonis, 8th bullet, Ramon Ramos

Ole! Ole! Here come the Bulls — will Blazers be cape-able? - The Oregonian - John Canzano — include funny stories on Sergio, Roy and Przybilla.

Why the Blazers have improved - The Wages of Win — Many of us think the success this year is because of Roy, Aldridge, Outlaw or even Nate’s coaching. Stats are showing it is James Jones.

Nate’s interview on Jim Rome’s show - ESPN Insider video — Pay to view site

01/02/08

Blazers’ goal: New streak for a new year - The Oregonian - Jason Quick — Good information on how Nate assigned players to coaches for more personal coaching of the players.

December Edicts: Surprising Blazers finish ‘07 on the rise - CBSSports.com - Tony Mejia — CBSSports.com selections of Blazers #4 top team in December and Brandon Roy makes all first team in December