Archive - A few words from the Godfather

Are sports leagues really able to fully monitor players' ability to manipulate bets?

... And maybe we are going to see the return of your friendly neighborhood bookie

Jul 7 •

Dame should rehab here, if he wishes, and then sign where he has the best chance to win a title

One thing for sure -- he will rehab every bit as hard as he played

Jul 1 •

June 2025

Trail Blazers will be paying Ayton's salary this year while he plays for another team

Portland unable to find a taker for the centerpiece of the Damian Lillard trade

Jun 30 •

The most interesting and controversial draft choice the Blazers have ever made?

Even the Sam Bowie selection wasn't questioned AT THE TIME like this one

Jun 28 •

An honest evaluation of Yang Hansen, the Trail Blazers' major gamble with 16th pick

He may be able to make the roster. but won't he always be behind Clingan here?

Jun 26 •

Will the Trail Blazers trade that draft pick tonight or take a gamble on a mystery man?

If you are "all-in" for this season does another rookie project make sense?

Jun 25 •

Blazers appear to be going the "Hail Mary" route in what could be Jody's last season

What does adding a point guard 9 years older than Simons mean for Scoot?

Jun 24 •

Will the champion Thunder's legacy next season be their Royal Rumble defense?

Or will OKC's unselfish offense or front-office patience be what sets the style?

Jun 23 •

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 •

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