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LaMarcus Aldridge had 23 points and 14 rebounds, and the Portland Trail Blazers handed the Charlotte Bobcats their seventh straight loss with a 122-105 victory on Monday night.

Neil Tardy looks back at Tuesday's action, including mixed results for James Harden, Nicolas Batum and Kobe Bryant.

Tom Carpenter recaps Sunday in the NBA, and discusses the inconsistent play of Kings point guards.

Tom Carpenter recaps Monday's news and game action, which includes another solid effort from rookie Damian Lillard.

Tony Parker scored 27 points and Nicolas Batum added 21 to lead France to an 82-74 victory over Lithuania in the Olympic men's basketball tournament on Thursday.

Jerry Zgoda of the Star Tribune: The Timberwolves on Sunday finally, officially extended that supersized $45.5 million offer sheet to restricted free agent Nicolas Batum. Portland now has three days to answer simply with the formality of matching it....

Tom Carpenter discusses some of the best keeper candidates to target in trades for next season in fantasy basketball.

Tom Carpenter lists his top trade targets leading up to the deadline.

Trail Blazers forward Nicolas Batum has a left knee bone contusion that will keep him out of Wednesday night's game against the Charlotte Bobcats.

Spain-Macedonia, France-Russia square off in Friday's EuroBasket semifinals.

John Hollinger runs down the players who are ready to bust out this season.

Story | Conversation | November 02, 2010

Check out John Hollinger's player scouting reports and 2010-11 projections for the Portland Trail Blazers.

Story | Conversation | October 04, 2010

It's virtually impossible to top the trio the Heat put together this summer. So why try? Instead, the best way for teams to beat Miami is to take the opposite approach, putting together a deep, balanced, defensive-oriented roster like the 2003-04 Pistons.

Story | Conversation | July 14, 2010

LaMarcus Aldridge scored 17 points and Nicolas Batum and Jerryd Bayless had 15 points each and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Charlotte Bobcats 98-79 Monday night.

Monday means "The Come Up" - and this particular Monday is a day off for players and coaches after the Mavs concluded their longest road trip of the season by beating the Knicks by 50 yesterday. 50! No J Kidd and No Big Damp meant no problem be...

Here's a look at a few rookies who could have solid careers despite so-so rookie seasons.