Archive - A few words from the Godfather

Thoughts on a bruising NBA Finals, the broadcast crew and Pacers losing their way

And if it's commonplace to ignore fouls and violations, it's easier to manipulate outcomes

Jun 14 •

Could the Blazers go to Seattle? Two local groups are trying to make sure they don't

The NBA waffling on expansion could mean a deal with Seattle is more likely

Jun 11 •

Oregon State should honor its big-time baseball program with more NIL funds

Will the football or basketball programs ever be in the hunt for a national title?

Jun 9 •

May 2025

The tighter salary cap in the NBA appears to mean no superteams and more "teams"

And hopefully the Indiana Pacers are proving that you can win with larger rotations

May 27 •

An early thought about what the Trail Blazers might do with the No. 11 pick

This could be a new era of fewer long-term decisions and more "all-in" decisions

May 22 •

Blazers' sale: A possible local owner I doubt is interested and, yes, I'd move out of that arena

How long will this take? And the crapshoot that is change in ownership

May 14 •

The NBA is a prisoner of a lottery that is killing parity and the league's integrity

Do away with it completely and let the worst teams tank it out for the best player

May 13 •

OK, Jody Allen -- the draft lottery didn't add value to the franchise: IT'S TIME TO SELL!!!

All the charities waiting for proceeds from a Blazer sale should finally get their billions

May 13 •

Joe Mazzulla: Doing the same thing and expecting new outcomes isn't working

Help your players get better shots and think about using your best 3-point shooter

May 8 •

Seriously, I don't find "Pirates" cute, funny, romantic or a great nickname for your team

And when I think about it, Matey, I'm tired of people talking like them

May 7 •

A reality check for Trail Blazer fans: Giannis is not coming here for all these reasons

If Milwaukee decides to deal him, it doesn't seem possible that he'll end up here

May 3 •

Plenty of blame to go around after that embarrassing Laker series loss to T-Wolves

Sure, blame Luka -- LeBron isn't ever at fault... but trying to play without a center?

May 1 •

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