Channing Frye

If you are a regular here at “ The House That New York Vinnie Built ” Le Basketbawl then you are well aware of my lack of faith in Portland Trail Blazers center Greg Oden to be able to stay healthy for an entire NBA season. The man that New York Vinnie has dubbed “ MR. RICKETS ” is just one play away from a major injury in my opinion. It is not that New York Vinnie is a “ Hater “; if Oden can stay on the floor for all 82 games he has the capability of being a dominant center. However given ... Read Full Story

Washington Post Suns 120, T-Wolves 112: Channing Frye-d Valley of the Suns (blog) It's only took him three games as a member of the Phoenix Suns to get halfway there, and the former Wildcat set a new career high for triples drained in a … Suns hold off Minnesota Seattle Post Intelligencer Frye, Richardson lead Suns past Timberwolves The Associated Press Suns pin second straight loss on outmanned Timberwolves Pioneer Press Minneapolis Star Tribune  - MiamiHerald.com  - Bright Side of the Sun (blog) all 245 news articles » More: continued here Read Full Story

Starter: LaMarcus Aldridge Backup: Channing Frye Backup: Ike Diogu Much like the center position, the key at power forward for the Blazers is depth. Both Aldridge and Frye would probably start on most NBA teams. Heck, Diogu might even start or see actual minutes on a few NBA teams. Aldridge will be the starter all season, there is no a threat from Frye to take that role. As Aldridge continues to develop, I see him playing 35 minutes a game. That might sound like a long time, but he’ll prove that he has the stamina and ability to justify that amount of playing time. ... Read Full Story

The Blazers Center Court Blog just updated with a new 3-part blog series centered around interviews with Channing Frye. The first is called “ The contract catch-22 .” If you are unawares, this upcoming season is a contract for Channing Frye. Many people have questioned his motivation regarding his off-season workouts this summer. Is it about money? Or is it about him as a player? Here’s an excerpt: So finally this summer I’m like, this is what I do well. This is where I feel like I’m comfortable, you know? And I understand my diet; I understand my body. I understand what position I’m ... Read Full Story

Oden arrived at fall camp thinner and more cheery than he was at times last season, when he went through rookie growing pains. The 7-foot center was the top pick in the 2007 draft but missed his first season because he had microfracture surgery on his right knee. Oden played off the bench for much of last season while Przybilla started. Read Full Story