Brandon Roy

Associated Press/2007Kevin Pritchard and Brandon Roy celebrate the Blazers winning the No. 1 pick in the 2007 draft lottery. It was one of six times the team with the No. 6 lottery spot earned a top-three pick, something the Blazers...  

On Thursday, we noted a video of Weber State guard Damian Lillard. Here's a video of University of Washington guard Tony Wroten working out in preparation for the 2012 NBA Draft. Wroten is projected as a first round pick. The video includes cameos from Portland Trail Blazers guard Jamal Crawford and former Blazers guard Brandon Roy. Video via YouTube user FutureHoops. Hat tip: Ball-N.com. -- Ben Golliver | benjamin.golliver@gmail.com...  

Portland Trail Blazers forward LaMarcus Aldridge is up today in our You be the GM series. After the end of the Brandon Roy era, Aldridge became the face of the franchise and Portland's only All-Star. Aldridge was an offensive force for the ...  

On Tuesday, we noted that former Portland Trail Blazers guard Brandon Roy discussed the possibility of an NBA comeback at an event in Seattle. Here's extended video of his interview with Seattle media via KING5 TV. -- Ben Golliver | benjamin.golliver@gmail.com | Twitter  

Earlier Tuesday, we noted that former Portland Trail Blazers guard Brandon Roy attended an A+ Youth Foundation breakfast in Seattle. At the event, Roy was asked about a possible comeback to the NBA. Roy was waived by the Blazers in December 2011 using the amnesty clause and announced his medical retirement due to chronic knee problems. Here's what Roy said on Tuesday via a story via KGW. "The thing about the situation that I'm in is that I...  

Sporting News: Blazers Take Beal, Zeller In 2012 NBA Mock Draft An NBA Mock Draft compiled by the Sporting News and posted on MassLive.com has the Portland Trail Blazers selecting Florida guard Bradley Beal and UNC center Tyler Zeller. --------------------------- 6. Portland Trail Blazers. Bradley Beal, SG, Florida Scouts love Beal’s shooting form, even as he struggled at points this season. Portland is looking to replace retired Brandon Roy...  

Goodman: Blazers Take Barnes & Sullinger In 2012 NBA Mock Draft Jeff Goodman of CBSSports.com has the Portland Trail Blazers taking UNC forward Harrison Barnes and Ohio State forward Jared Sullinger in his first 2012 NBA Mock Draft. -------------------------- 6. Harrison Barnes: With the loss of Brandon Roy, the Blazers could use a long, skilled wing. He's not Roy, but Barnes has size and can knock down shots from the perimeter. He'll need to...  

Brandon Roy’s career was sadly cut short by knee injuries, as the Portland Trail Blazers’ All-Star guard retired in December at the age of 27. But now, after a few months to rest, Roy is working out again and considering a comeback, according to Ben Golliver of Blazers Edge.  

Nielsen: Blazers Should Take Rivers, Jones In 2012 NBA Draft Kevin Nielsen of SportsNet.CA has put together a 2012 NBA Mock Draft, suggesting that the Portland Trail Blazers select Duke guard Austin Rivers and Kentucky forward Terrence Jones. ------------------------ 6. Portland (from New Jersey) -- Austin Rivers, SG, 6'4", 203 lbs, Freshman, Duke The Blazers are in need of a replacement for Brandon Roy as they were clearly unhappy with...  

Here's your latest round up of NBA Power Rankings updates. The Portland Trail Blazers are 28-33, good for fourth in the Northwest Division and 11th overall in the Western Conference. Portland went 1-3 last week. Marc Stein, ESPN.com: Blazers are No. 20 Wish I had something smart/comforting to say to Blazer-maniacs after a season that began with Brandon Roy's injury-hastened retirement and yet another health setback to ultimately end Greg Oden...  

Richard: Brandon Roy To Make Tigard Appearance On Saturday Brandon Richard of SoleCollector.com writes that former Portland Trail Blazers guard Brandon Roy is scheduled to make a public appearance at a Foot Locker in Tigard's Washington Square Mall on Saturday. Roy has kept a very low profile since the Blazers waived him using the amnesty clause in December 2011, but he did make a surprise Rose Garden appearance back in March. -- Ben...  

Egan: Brandon Roy Still "Not Ruling Out" NBA Comeback Chris Egan of Seattle's KING-5 TV reports that former Portland Trail Blazers guard Brandon Roy -- waived by the team using the amnesty clause back in December 2011 -- is still weighing a possible NBA comeback. --------------------------------- Brandon Roy says he's happily retired but is not ruling out a comeback, says he's been working out with Tony Wroten...  

No one has handled adversity quite like the Portland Trail Blazers. A seemingly never ending series of injuries to what were supposed to be the franchise's two cornerstones, Brandon Roy and Greg Oden, never kept the Blazers from the postseason ...  

I'm from sydney australia and I've followed the NBA for about 20 years. I've always heard the story about the trailblazers having "bad luck" with injuries, that Portland would've had a great nucleus if only Roy could stay healthy. That B Roy just had bad knees. Have a look at the following footage .. ... and see whether you think it's bad genetics, bad injuries or if we can start to apportion some of the blame (or the majority of) to...  

Cheers To Brandon Roy There are rumors that Roy may sign with another team. If that's the case, then I think we should all cheer him on (and, when he's at the Rose Garden, give him a standing ovation). The man did a lot to turn around this once Jail-Blazers franchise.  

When the Blazers opened training camp in December, they were hit with bad news. All-Star guard Brandon Roy announced his retirement because of ongoing issues with his knees, former No. 1 draft pick Greg Oden had suffered another setback with his knees ...  

Still tear up every time I see a highlight of this guy... He literally meant the world to Blazer fans. I am thankful for the 5 years we were able to witness him play... but I need to keep reminding myself not to think that the Blazers need another player like Brandon Roy because there will never be another Brandon Roy.  

Randy Foye: Brandon Roy's Retirement "Hurt Me To My Heart" StarTribune.com caught up with Los Angeles Clippers guard Randy Foye, who was traded by the Minnesota Timberwolves to the Portland Trail Blazers for guard Brandon Roy during a 2006 Draft day trade. Foye offers the following thoughts on the constant comparisons between him and Roy and on Roy's decision to retire in December as the Blazers used their amnesty clause on him...  

Former Husky Brandon Roy attended a fundraiser for A PLUS Youth Program Tuesday morning. He talks about the event, the buzz surrounding a possible return of the Sonics, meeting arena developer Chris Hansen, and possibly returning to the NBA.  

Much like life, these last couple years for the Blazers have been a roller-coaster... ...and I wouldn't have it any other way. We've had some high highs --- like Brandon Roy's ridiculous 4th quarter of Game 4 in the playoffs; LMA's recent game-winner; and Elliott Williams's coming out party --- and we've had some low lows --- pretty much anything having to do with Brandon Roy after that; the whole Greg Oden situation; the recent health scares...  

It’s the ultimate clean slate after a trying season that started badly with the abrupt retirement of All-Star Brandon Roy and eventually cost respected coach Nate McMillan his job. “I’m optimistic,” said guard Wesley Matthews. “It’s been a crazy season.”  

Jazz forward Paul Millsap, who had a monster game by scoring 26 points ... would eventually lead to the firing of longtime coach Nate McMillan, the retirement of Brandon Roy, the release of Greg Oden and the trading of Marcus Camby and Gerald Wallace.  

He has championship experience as a player and coach, an impeccable reputation, experience putting together major trades and free agent signings and years of managing a roster while deep in the luxury ... after losing Brandon Roy and Greg Oden to knee ...  

To refresh, this is a team whose season began with Brandon Roy’s injury-hastened retirement, endured yet another health setback and the final parting with No. 1 draft pick Greg Oden, and ended with hip surgery for LaMarcus Aldridge.  

Buchanan and Miller led the team through the 2011 NBA Draft, the December free agency period and a busy trade deadline. The two traded Andre Miller for Raymond Felton, used the amnesty clause on Brandon Roy, signed Jamal Crawford, traded Marcus Camby and ...  

Former Jazz swingman Wesley Matthews scored 33 points to lead the Blazers. Guards: Devin Harris provided nine points and four assists in nearly 14 minutes, but Earl Watson's 0-of-5 effort in less than 17 mintes wasn't much worse than Jamaal ...  

Or potentially, they could be trade partners ... of the league's best fan bases on a future playoff, not when Rip City is recovering from the title contender that never was, thanks to the masochists poking Brandon Roy and Oden dolls with pins.  

Of course. But the summer can be a facade. Everyone kills it in the summer. It’s pickup. I played pickup with Donte Greene last night and he probably had 10 dunks and six threes in two games. The summer often creates a false sense of security because ...  

Every time time the Blazers win a game, some will express the equivalent of an ugh ... The Blazers reacted by making a dizzying series of trades on draft day that netted future All-Stars Brandon Roy and LaMarcus Aldridge. The next year, the ...  

While the amnesty provided the team with enough cap space to sign Jamal Crawford, it also made it so Roy could not return to the Blazers for quite some time.  

One year ago today, Brandon Roy staged his final Blazer comeback.  

Brandon Roy and LaMarcus Aldridge report during their rookie season, back in 2006...