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Portland Trail Blazers

  • Blogs

    May 25, 2012

    The Other Dream Team Would Definitely Enjoy Lunch at Cafe Yarmarka

    The Dinner: Beef Stroganoff, with beet salad, a freshly-baked roll, spicy carrots and bacon-fried onions at Cafe Yarmarka in Pike Place Market--all for under 10 bucks. The Movie: The Other Dream Team at Harvard Exit, 807 E. Roy, Capitol Hill. Screens as part of the Seattle International Film Festiv ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 16, 2012

    Could Seattle Steal the Portland Trail Blazers?

    Sonics fans, forget about Sacramento. Why not look a little closer to home? The Portland Trail Blazers aren't doing too well right now. Marcus Camby and Raymond Wallace were unceremoniously dumped recently and a one Mr. Sonic is available for a coaching position after local moneybags Paul Allen fire ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 8, 2012

    Do You Know Your Washington Billionaires?

    Forbes magazine just released its annual list of rich folks, and Washington is in there with eight billionaires. Off the top of your head, how many can you think of? The Microsoft people, that guy who lost us the Sonics -- I mean runs Starbucks, and there's somebody buying up everything in South Lak ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 28, 2012

    Another Reason Why the NBA Belongs In Seattle: It Skews Democratic

    As Seattle faces another setback in the slow march to regaining an NBA team, local basketball fans can take comfort in the knowledge that their favorite sport's politics line up with those of the region. OpenSecrets.org recently looked at the political donations from players, owners, and executives ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 17, 2012

    UW's Terrence Ross and Tony Wroten Have Serious NBA Potential -- If They Can Learn From Each Other

    Terrence Ross is a freakishly athletic swingman with a jump shot smoother than a foot of Mt. Baker powder. Tony Wroten is a turbocharged point guard with the height and court vision of Magic Johnson. Combine their skills and you have one heck of an NBA player.

  • Arts

    May 4, 2011

    Remember the Titans

    Dueling memoirs from Paul Allen and Howard Schultz.

  • Blogs

    April 20, 2011

    Paul Allen on NBA Commish David Stern: He Told Me "You Can Always Sell Your Team"

    ​Even before NBA Commissioner David Stern named lying opportunist Clay Bennett to head up the league's Relocation Committee, he was all about team owners selling their teams. At least so says Paul Allen in his hot-off-the-presses book Idea Man, of a time he came to Stern in a money bind.

  • Blogs

    April 6, 2011

    10 Reasons Seattle Should Be Jealous of Portland

    Photo by Leslie KellyThe pastrami at Kenny and Zuke's is a meaty work of art.​Put down the torches. Please, don't round up a mob to run me out of town. I heart Seattle, big time. But . . . Every trip to the lovely Rose City makes me pine: Why don't we have this, that, or the other in our fair ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 22, 2011

    Northwest Sports Teams Try to Make Fans' Passion for the Game Translate Into Passion for the Earth

    ​Environmental scientist Allen Hershkowitz says there are two statistics that have made him spend the last six years trying to get professional sports teams to take up his Earth-friendly initiatives. First: "Less than 18 percent of Americans say they pay attention to any science, including env ... More >>

  • Calendar

    March 16, 2011

    The Parson Red Heads

    ​Environmental scientist Allen Hershkowitz says there are two statistics that have made him spend the last six years trying to get professional sports teams to take up his Earth-friendly initiatives. First: "Less than 18 percent of Americans say they pay attention to any science, including env ... More >>

  • Music

    March 16, 2011

    This Week's Recommended Shows

    From John Atkins to Warpaint.

  • Arts

    February 2, 2011

    The Weekly Wire: The Week's Recommended Events

    From John Atkins to Warpaint.

  • Blogs

    January 27, 2011

    Microsoft's Iconic Group Photo Members Tracked Through the Years

    ​It's one of the most famous photographs in American business. The ragtag group of bearded longhairs assembled in front of a gray backdrop looks like they might be a lost splinter of the Manson family. In fact, they're Bill Gates, Paul Allen, and the rest of the founding members of Microsoft i ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 2, 2010

    As LeBron James Returns to Cleveland, a Sonic Fan Can't Help but Root for the Thunder

    ​When LeBron James steps into Quicken Loans Arena for the first time in a visitor's uniform tonight, anything short of a public stoning by Cavaliers fans will be considered an act of supreme restraint. Which got me thinking: What if the Oklahoma City Thunder returned to KeyArena for a preseaso ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 2, 2010

    Giants World Series Win Makes Three Microsoft Execs Who Now Own World Champion Teams

    ​When Brian "Fear the Beard" Wilson threw the final pitch of the 2010 World Series last night--a rocket straight down the pipe by Nelson Cruz--Giants fans worldwide rejoiced at the club's first championship title since they moved west in 1958. And while it hasn't been a complete fairytale year ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 28, 2010

    Seattle Hoops Dominate NBA's Post-Season Awards

    Rainier Beach...represent? Is that how the kids say it?​In year three of the grand experiment known as Life Without Basketball*, it's heartening to get a reminder that Seattle is really great at producing hardcourt heroes. Two months after Sports Illustrated highlighted it as a mesh-short para ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 19, 2010

    Conan O'Brien Thinks the SuperSonics Still Play in Seattle

    So am I. So long as he stops reminding us of that basketball team that got stolen away.​Seattle Weekly senior designer and crack entertainment correspondent Sam Dawson went to see the first of Conan O'Brien's two night run at McCaw Hall last night. Here's Sam:I went to see Conan O'Brien last n ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 16, 2010

    A Lipreader Decodes the Steve Ballmer-Paul Allen Conversation at Blazers' Game

    This Industry of Titan talking -- an 11-second snippet of conversation between Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer and Portland Trailblazers' owner Paul Allen -- occurred during Wednesday night's game against the Golden State Warriors. So what were Ballmer and Allen talking about? TechFlash first hipped ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 5, 2009

    Brandon Roy Is Filthy Rich Now

    ​ ESPN is reporting that Ex-Garfield High and UW star Brandon Roy has inked a five-year, $87 million extension to continue playin for Sonic legend Nate McMillan in Portland. Now, if only Roy's former teammate, Will Conroy, can crack an opening day roster. Lord knows he deserves it.

  • Blogs

    June 25, 2009

    Brockman Drafted by Blazers, But Reportedly Heading to Kings

    Jon Brockman's selection by Portland moments ago in the second round of the NBA draft almost gave former Sonic fans yet another reason to root for their former rivals down south. What with Nate McMillan coaching the Blazers and former schoolboy stars Brandon Roy and Martell Webster on the roster, Br ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 24, 2009

    B-Roy Gets a Worstie

    Ex-Garfield and UW star hooper Brandon Roy, now the Portland Trailblazers' go-to guy, received a prestigious "Worstie" from Basketbawful (like the Razzies, but for pro basketball) for the post-game-winning-shot celebration pictured above. Quoth 'bawful of Brandon's boastfulness: "He hit a 30-foot b ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 25, 2009

    Nate-Rob Isn't the Only Small Seattle Guard Thriving in the NBA

    With Houston's recent trade of starting point guard Rafer Alston to the Orlando Magic, Franklin High alum Aaron Brooks has been handed the keys to the Rockets' offense as a newly-minted member of their starting five. And last night, he had 20 points in a crucial Houston victory over Nate McMillan's ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 5, 2009

    Seahawks, Trail Blazers Co-Founder Among Madoff's Victims

    Last week, the New York Times' Nicholas Kristof published a list of foundations that had investments with Bernie Madoff. Two local foundations were listed--the Kaleidoscope Foundation and the Kevin and Patrice Auld Foundation. But a list of Madoff's clients (pdf) released yesterday adds an even bigg ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 4, 2009

    Will Conroy, D-League Demon

    Portland Trailblazer Brandon Roy won't be the only ex-UW and Garfield High involved in the NBA's all-star festivities on Valentine's weekend in Phoenix. Will Conroy, his former teammate at both schools, will be there too, starting in the NBDL all-star game. Conroy, a 6'2" point guard who's had a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 4, 2009

    Isaiah Thomas Is Bringing Swagger Back

    Earlier this week, we spoke with DraftExpress' Jonathan Givony on Isaiah Thomas' pro prospects. Today, The Painted Area provides an even more extensive look at IT's game, comparing his production to the Pac-10's other top freshman and noting his utter domination of UCLA's highly regarded guards.One ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 22, 2009

    Brandon Roy 4-Eva

    Husky fans love Brandon RoyBrandon Roy is the best player in Husky basketball history. He was also the best player on the Lorenzo Romar teams that re-established the UW as a basketball school. Fittingly, he'll see his his #3 jersey retired at tonight's game. He'll be only the second Husky to have hi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 15, 2009

    When Seattle Sports Were Good: Dramatic Sonics vs. Blazers Preview, and a John Tesh Remix

    Much has been written in the last month about the sorry state of local sports (Here, here, and here are just a few examples). And of course, the older we get and the worse things are, the better they used to be. On that note, please enjoy the following YouTube clip of the one NBC's epic preview for ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 8, 2009

    Afternoon Edition: Leaning Tower of Pizza

    Mossback in Hardback: Former SW editor Skip Berger is doing appearances to promote his new book, Pugetopolis. Brickner recommends these shows and this one. Joanie Loves Chachi and Kauffman loves Poppy. Another one and two more bite the dust From the ashes arises pizza. This man is the Port ... More >>

  • News

    April 30, 2008

    There’s a Seattleite Breaking NBA Records

    Hint: He ain’t a Sonic.

  • Blogs

    April 18, 2008

    Supes Move Approved

    Hint: He ain’t a Sonic.

  • News

    April 11, 2007

    There Was a Time When Seattleites Cheered for Pro Sports

    Heading toward San Francisco Jr. has taken care of that.

  • Blogs

    February 21, 2007

    Last Night: The Shins and Viva Voce at the Paramount

    Heading toward San Francisco Jr. has taken care of that.

  • News

    April 19, 2006

    The Seattle Oil Tycoon

    An update of Paul Allen's world: pipelines, insurance, and maybe some bankruptcy.

  • News

    March 1, 2006

    The I-5 SuperBlazers

    Let's merge the Seattle and Portland NBA teams and play home games in Centralia or Chehalis.

  • News

    August 17, 2005

    The Port and the Pot Granny

    Don't expect the tolerance of Hempfest to extend to Sea-Tac Airport.

  • News

    March 23, 2005

    Endangered Ecotopia

    It's three hours south in Oregon, but is now a dream at risk.

  • News

    March 10, 2004

    When It Rains, There Are Pores

    The state orders billionaire Paul Allen to fix the many leaks in Seahawks Stadium—or else.

  • News

    January 21, 2004

    Space Cadets

    The Sonics stand around, launch three-point shots, and wish for the moon.

  • News

    November 5, 2003

    Sonics Youth

    Big in Japan, but they're not expected to amount to much.

  • News

    October 29, 2003

    Make It a Mandate

    Take advantage of this opportunity to improve the School Board, the City Council, and the Port Commission.

  • News

    October 1, 2003

    Run, Someone, Run

    Take advantage of this opportunity to improve the School Board, the City Council, and the Port Commission.

  • News

    September 3, 2003

    City Hall, Media, and the Drug War

    Take advantage of this opportunity to improve the School Board, the City Council, and the Port Commission.

  • News

    August 27, 2003

    Jim's Styled Ride

    Compton reveals he flew on a Vulcan jet to see the Allen-owned Trail Blazers play in Portland.

  • News

    August 27, 2003

    Vulcan Mind Meld

    How one of the richest men in the world lobbies the Seattle City Council.

  • News

    April 16, 2003

    Letters to the Editor

    '... Rick Anderson does a noble deed and reminds us how quickly todays men and women in uniform can become tomorrows pariahs. ...'

  • Diversions

    October 23, 2002

    Punk-Ass Preview

    In which Gary Payton learns who's in charge of the Sonics.

  • Arts

    November 22, 2000

    Sonic doom?

    A lifelong fan chats it up with Coach Westphal, hoping for a magic plan to beat the Lakers.

  • Music

    June 14, 2000

    e.m.p. (What is it?)

    Everybody's talking about Seattle's new rock 'n' roll museum, but is it an eyesore or a triumph?

  • News

    February 23, 2000

    Fan letter

    Allen's purchase of The Sporting News may be a rah deal.

  • News

    June 16, 1999

    Paul Allen's Tinsel Town Nightmare

    A federal court case exposes some of the most private parts of the billionaire media mogul's hush-hush (and lavish) lifestyle. Is it the price for being a player in Tinsel Town?

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