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A good article about treating mental health in the NBA (insider NOT required).

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心理健康在NBA是一个困难的问题speak about openly. Teams and psychologists are bound by a code of confidentiality, making it near-impossible to share stories of players' successes or struggles. And as sympathetic as a team executive might be to a player with a mental health condition, his performance is ultimately judged on the productivity of those he puts in the locker room. The slightest inkling that a draftee or free agent might have a condition that could make him uncoachable or strain locker-room chemistry usually means it's best to look for an equivalent talent who can perform the job without the baggage. And from the perspective of many owners -- in any industry -- mental wellness is something that's priced into compensation.

Victor Claver to sign with Moscow

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Bill Simmons trade value has raised the bar for us

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He ranks Lillard #15 and Aldridge #14 in his trade value, and has requested we DON'T have a 678 post thread reacting to this.

Amin Elhassan ranks the top 30 NBA Free Agents (Insider)

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Pretty good preview of the top free agents this summer, along with Amin's salary projections for each player. LA ranked 3rd after Lebron and Marc Gasol. Lopez ranked 15th after Tyson Chandler with an avg of $14 mil/yr. Wes ranked 20th after Reggie Jackson with an avg of $12 mil/yr. Afflalo ranked 29th with an avg of $8 mil/yr.

Larry Sanders on his disappearance from basketball

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Seems like a cool guy. Reminds me a lot of the Ricky Williams story.

Pelton ranks NBA teams on Analytics

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Where do the Blazers rank? Pretty good, as it turns out. See some interesting Blazer history on using analytics.

Derrick Rose Tears Meniscus Again, Out Indefinitely

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The Chicago Bulls will be without point guard Derrick Rose for the foreseeable future after an MRI confirmed a torn medial meniscus in his right knee, forcing Rose to undergo another knee surgery.

Steve Blake Plans to Exercise 2015-16 Player Option

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"Blake signed a two-year deal with Portland, with a player option worth roughly $2.1 million next season. As of now, Blake said he plans to exercise that option and hoping to play another "year or two" after that."

Trail Blazers' LaMarcus Aldridge to play against San Antonio Spurs, Joel Freeland inching closer to return

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"I did some stuff yesterday, I did some things today," Aldridge said following the Blazers' Tuesday morning workout at the practice facility in Tualatin. "It feels better, so I'll be out there tomorrow."

Alonzo Gee.... Q&A with the Trail Blazers new wing

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"Neil Olshey last week described you as "unique" because of your ability to defend three positions. Do you feel that defense is really what you hang your hat on in this league?"