Redd Heading To Portland?

The newest rumor swirling around the NBA grapevine has the Milwaukee Bucks and Portland Trailblazers swapping all-star talent. The rumored deal would have Michael Redd and Keith Van Horn heading to Portland in exchange for Shareef Abdur-Rahim and another player.

John Nash, the Blazers GM, was asked about the trade and only said he was "still listening to offers". Though he did go on to say that the Blazers "don't have any untouchables".

Via KATU.com

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Abdur-Rahim To Be Activated For Tomorrow's Game

Blazers forward Shareef Abdur-Rahim has declared himself 100 health and plans on being back for Portland’s Wednesday game versus the Lakers.

"I feel good, I really do," said Abdur-Rahim, who had surgery on Jan. 12 to remove loose particles from his right elbow. "I'm confident, and I don't anticipate any problems."

Abdur-Rahim suffered the injury in December and sat out six games late in the month. He returned for three and than went on the IL for surgery.

The Blazers will have Abdur-Rahim's 15.7 points and 8 rebounds upon his return.

Via The Oregonian

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Van Exel's 29-Footer Beats Bobcats

Nick Van Exel hit a 29-foot desperation shot as the buzzer went off to give the Portland Trail Blazers an 80-77 win over the Charlotte Bobcats on Monday night.

Van Exel was trapped near midcourt on the final possession before throwing a pass on the left sideline to Derek Anderson. He flipped the ball through a double-team back to Van Exel, who hit the off-balance 3-pointer from the left wing.

The loss was the 7th in a row for the Bobcats and their 2nd at the buzzer.

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