John Nash Out In Portland

John Nash's days as general manager of the Portland Trail Blazers are now over.

The Trail Blazers released a statement late Tuesday that said Nash's contract, which is to due to expire in a month, will not be extended for next season.

Team president Steve Patterson will serve as interim general manager.

"All of us at the Trail Blazers appreciate John's effort and hard work under difficult circumstances and thank him for the enormous class he displayed throughout his time here," Patterson said.

Via USA Today

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Agent May Try To Get Aldridge To Chicago

Arn Tellem is representing Texas product LaMarcus Aldridge. Sam Smith is reporting that he will work to get Aldridge to the Bulls.

Tellem has been close with the Bulls and the team bought out his client Tim Thomas, a move that has increased his impending value on the free agent market tremendously.

Via Chicago Tribune

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NBA Draft Lottery Set For Tuesday Night; Blazers Have Best Chance

While the odds favor Portland in the NBA Draft Lottery on Tuesday night, history hasn't favored the team with best chance of getting the No. 1 pick, at least until recently.

Only three times since 1990 has the team with the best chance of winning the pingpong ball lottery gotten the No. 1 pick overall. The last two times that happened were in 2003 and 2004, when Cleveland and Orlando won the right to pick first.

Via AP

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