Joe Freeman

@BlazerFreeman

Senior Writer, The @oregonian and @oregonlive, covering the Portland Trail Blazers and NBA. Also find me at the other place:
@ freemanjoe.bsky.social

connect.oregonlive.com/staff/jfreeman… Joined September 2009

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Joe Freeman @BlazerFreeman Nov 6

A look at the secret sauce of the Trail Blazers, who are off to their best start of the millennium.

“The most unselfish team I ever played on? Probably this one, to be honest. Very unselfish."

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www.oregonlive.com How selflessness fueled Portland's best start in decades The Blazers' start has been built on selflessness and sacrifice as Damian Lillard, Ja Morant, Deni Avdija and other stars have set aside egos for the greater good.

Joe Freeman @BlazerFreeman Nov 5

Vít Krejčí hobbled out of the Blazers' locker room in Phoenix on crutches ... coach Micah Nori said the backup wing suffered a fracture during the team's win over the Suns. It's unclear if it's a left ankle or leg.

Joe Freeman @BlazerFreeman Oct 30

Trail Blazers PG Ja Morant to miss at least 4 weeks with hamstring strain:

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www.oregonlive.com Ja Morant is out at least 4 weeks — here's what it means for the Trail Blazers The Blazers' point guard was diagnosed with a Grade 2 left hamstring strain.

Joe Freeman @BlazerFreeman Oct 28

Ja Morant brings ‘no hard feelings’ and ‘no grudge’ into reunion with Memphis Grizzlies

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www.oregonlive.com Morant brings fresh start, no grudges to Memphis reunion Morant will face the Memphis Grizzlies for the first time as an opponent Thursday night, but called it "just another basketball game."

Joe Freeman @BlazerFreeman Oct 26

Trail Blazers wins, Floyd Mayweather Jr. and ‘The Knockout Punch’

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www.oregonlive.com Micah Nori's new postgame ritual is designed to reward any player — not just the stars — after... The Box has been replaced by The Knockout Punch following Portland victories.