"NBA source tells me the Blazers have explored Chris Mullin as a possibility in the GM search." Read more NBA news and insight: http://www.hoopsworld.com/HeadlineStories.asp#ixzz1R43qBg1X --------------------------------------------------------- They could do worse than Chris Mullin, but the full twitter feed also says that the source thinks Buchanan gets the job. Take it for what it's worth considering the "source."

Dayton Dragons tie Blazers sellout streak.

Here's audioof former Portland Trail Blazers GM Kevin Pritchard speaking withJohn Canzanoon750 AM The Game．普里查德说,他would take the Blazers GM job if it was offered to him and explains the insurance on Blazers guard Brandon Roy's contract.ed: bumped to front page

The Spurs and Antonio McDyess agreed on an extension of the guaranteed-salary deadline for the 11-12 season. McDyess had to be waived by midnight Thursday if the Spurs were to avoid paying him $5.2 million next season. The deal is partially guaranteed even if the Spurs ultimately decide to release the 36-year-old veteran of 14 NBA seasons. The Spurs proposed extending the deadline to the first day of the next player free agency period. McDyess had indicated that he plans on retiring, but the Spurs believe a lockout shortened season may change his mind.

Jarrett Jack has been suspended by the NBA for the first game of the 2011-12 season. Jack was suspended for pleading no contest to reckless driving in Georgia.

I'm not a fan of Canzano,but this is an interview that I would not miss.

Nolan Smith playing basketball right now! (More here.)

Peter Vecseyof theNew York Post writesthat Minnesota Timberwolves president David Kahn met with Duke University coach Mike Krzyzewski to discuss the possibility of drafting guard Nolan Smith, who went to the Portland Trail Blazers at No. 21. ---------------------------- A meeting did take place between the two. Topic of discussion: Blue Devil draftees Kyrie Irving and Nolan Smith. Minnesota owned the No. 2 overall pick and it was possible Irving might drop down a rung had the Cavaliers tabbed Derrick Williams. The T'Wolves also possessed various middle first round choices at one time or another. Kahn seriously considered taking Smith based on talent, character and his strong relationship with Michael Beasley. ---------------------------- -- Ben Golliver | benjamin.golliver@gmail.com |Twitter

Blazers.comhas beenscrubbedof all pictures, links and references to current players per a league mandate imposed along with the NBA Lockout that went into effect this morning.Mike PradaatSB Nation NBA pulled together screenshotsof all 30 team websites. Hat Tip:Tofu Anonymous in the FanShotsfor getting there first. -- Ben Golliver | benjamin.golliver@gmail.com |Twitter

this is going to be a long summer.