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Randolph for Redd deal being negotiatedThe Portland Trail Blazers are very unhappy with Zach Randolph. He was set to be cornerstone of a new era of Blazer basketball, where the only news he would make would be on the court play, not in the court the play. The recent develops stemming from a shooting involving his brother at a nightclub and Randolph's subsequent allegeded obstruction of justice have made the Blazers reconsider their plans. The Oregonian is reporting that a trade is being negotiated where the Blazers would send Randolph, Derek Anderson and a 2005 draft pick to Milwaukee for Michael Redd, Desmond Mason and Marcus Haislip. This deal could be perceived as a success for the Blazers even without Randolph's legal problems, as Redd has become one of the league's most highly touted shooting guards. The Blazers would receive a player to finally properly fill the position vacated by Clyde Drexler. The motivation for the Bucks to complete this deal will be because Redd becomes an unrestricted free-agent at the end of this season and this could be the lone opportunity for Milwaukee to get equal value in return. In Randolph, a restricted free-agent at season's end, they will have the NBA's most promising young power forward. Even though the Bucks have high hopes for Redd, a shooting guard is an infinitely easier position to fill. Portland Trail Blazers, Milwaukee Bucks Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets T.J. Ford's Cautious RecoveryT.J. Ford is on a long road to recovery from spinal-cord stenosis surgery, which he had on May 5th. Ford suffered the injury on Feb. 24th in a game versus Minnesota when he slammed into the floor after a drive, landing square on his tailbone and his skull hitting the hardwood. Team doctors initally believed the injury was a bruise to the spinal cord, but when it failed to heal as quickly as expected, it became evident that surgery would be needed. He’s recovering in Houston, taking things very slowly. He is unable to run, shoot, or lift weights yet. “Right now I’m just rehabbing,” Ford told the Austin American-Statesman. “I’m just working to get my body parts stronger, so I won’t have to worry about that type of injury again. I have to make sure I’m 100 percent. I have to heal right.” The slow recovery means Ford is unlikely to return in time for the start of training camp in October. Ford can’t say when he will be ready to play, only that the doctors says he is recovering on schedule. Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Bucks Will Get WilliamsThe Utah Jazz will not match Milwaukee's three-year, $5.5 million offer to point guard Mo Williams. The 21-year-old played in 57 games with the Jazz as an NBA rookie and averaged 5.0 points, 1.3 assists and 13.5 minutes. "We knew we needed two point guards when we started free agency," Bucks' GM Larry Harris said. "First we wanted a veteran point guard (James), and then we were seeking to secure someone younger and with tremendous potential." Williams was the 47th overall pick in the 2003 NBA Draft. "When he got his opportunity, he proved he belonged," Harris said. "We feel fortunate to get him. In our position, we've always got to look to the future. We needed someone to help right now, but also down the road." The acquisition of Williams does not say anything about T.J. Ford's injury or his prospects in Milwaukee. "T.J. and Mo are very good friends, and T.J. spoke to him a number of times on the phone," Harris said. "That shows a lot about T.J., that he wants the organization to succeed as well." Via Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Bucks Aug 2004 Archive
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