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Stern Removes Himself From Portland Situation
"Over the past six weeks the NBA has attempted to broker an agreement between the Trail Blazers and the owners of the Rose Garden to sell the team and the arena to one of several prospective purchasers that we had identified. Unfortunately, the arena owners have not offered any constructive response to these efforts and recently advised us that they are satisfied with the status quo. Accordingly, we have advised both parties that we have withdrawn from the process." Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Frustrated Przybilla Might Bolt
Reports out of the Oregon Live state that Przybilla has said his future with the team might be in jeopardy because of the way some teammates have given up on the season. Przybilla has spent much of the season saying his top priority is to re-sign with Portland after the season, but after a dismal second half, which has included 22 losses in 25 games, the 7-foot-1 center says he will look elsewhere this summer unless changes are made. "When the season is over, it's going to be a big decision for me, and a lot is going to be determined by what team they bring back," Przybilla said. "Because I'm telling you, this is tough, it's real tough." "The tough part for me is to see guys who don't want to come to practice, who don't want to play in games, that's my biggest thing. Personally, I have no problem playing because I want to play, no matter what. But to see other guys -- I don't know if it's giving up or what -- but we have to finish the season strong. It's our job, we have to be professional, and I don't know if everyone is doing that." Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Portland Sends Ha To Fort Worth
Ha has appeared in 24 games for the Blazers this season, starting four, and is averaging 1.6 points and 2.0 rebounds. Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Trail Blazers Mar 2006 Archive
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NBA Commissioner David Stern released the following statement today:
It appears that Blazers center Joel Przybilla may not be a lock to return to Portland next season after all.
As expected, the Trail Blazers on Monday assigned second-year center Ha Seung Jin to the Fort Worth Flyers of the NBA Developmental League. He is expected to join the Flyers on Wednesday.