"The way [general manager] Neil [Olshey] has constructed the roster, it’s a strong plan with a lot of young players that have room to grow. I think it’s a plan that is going to be challenging, fun, and very rewarding."

"I knew it was going to be a close decision — it wasn’t an easy decision for him and it came down to the last minute," Stotts said. "I certainly respect his decision and it was a difficult one. And personally I thanked him for the three years I was here with him. He earned the right to be a free agent and we’re certainly going to miss him. But we move on."

Good video of blocks, dunks, and hustle. I'm definitely more excited about this signing after watching this. Our guards are going to need to learn how to throw lobs with all our great jumpers now.

The Oregonian's Joe Freeman and the Trail Blazers' Casey Holdahl bring you another edition of their podcast, Rip City Report.

Spending the last two seasons in Boston, Pressey was waived in July because the Celtics didn't want the $900,000-plus contract to become fully guaranteed.

I don't think I would mind watching a little of this next season.

"wtf"

God has still found ways to bless me through the struggle. I am officially apart of the NBA & Trailblazer familypic.twitter.com/O69Jj5frhM

For 4 mill per year. Mabey his toughness will rub on to Dame and cj? I dunno

And while the Cavaliers are in a holding pattern, stalled in contract talks with Tristan Thompson, with the two sides "currently not making any progress," the St. Mary's guard entering his third season in the NBA is twiddling his thumbs, waiting patiently.