Van Exel Unsure Of His Future

Portland TrailBlazers guard Nick Van Exel is unsure about his future with the team but is not contemplating retirement anymore.

"I have to see what Portland is going to do. They still have my rights," Van Exel said. "Hopefully, they will do what's for the best. We'll see what happens with that."

When asked if he could see himself in Portland next season, Van Exel said: "I don't doubt it. They still have a lot of talent. They just need a coach so the young guys can understand what it is about winning."

Van Exel is entering the final year of his contract at $12.8 million.

It is possible that he could get traded to a team who wants his expiring contract orpossibily get bought out after he is traded so he can sign with a contender.

Via Denver Post

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Milwaukee Wins The Lottery

Larry Harris and the Milwaukee Bucks landed the number one pick in this year's Draft by winning the lottery. The Atlanta Hawks, the team who had the best chance of landing the first overall pick, fell to second while the Portland Trail Blazers moved into the top three to round out the lottery.

Raptors forward Matt Bonner had the best reaction of the night when Toronto was accounced as the owner of the seventh overall pick, pumping his fist in delight.

Below are the results of the lottery.

1. Milwaukee 2. Atlanta 3. Portland 4. New Orleans 5. Charlotte 6, Utah 7. Toronto 8. New York 9. Golden State 10. LA Lakers 11. Orlando 12. LA Clippers 13. Charlotte 14. Minnesota

To perform your own mock draft, visit RealGM's Draft Page.

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Nash Receives A Contract Extension In Portland

Despite the fact that Portland tied the club record for the worst season ever this year finishing at 27-55, the Trailblazers extended the contract of general manager John Nash on Wednesday.

Blazers president Steve Patterson and owner Paul Allen had said they would wait to make a decision on Nash until after the final game of the regular season. Details of the extension are not known at this time.

Via The Washington Post

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