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08:09 AM ET 11.17 | Portland's search for another new GM has gone from crawl to park. The NBA lockout heading to the courtroom and the 2011-12 season seemingly one step away from Armageddon, the Trail Blazers have decided to suspend their search for a new general manager, an NBA source familiar with the team's plans told The Oregonian. The Blazers already had slowed their search in recent weeks, as the NBA and its players dug into intense negotiations designed to salvage the season. And when the players shot down the NBA's most recent offer Monday and elected to dissolve their union, the Blazers decided it was most appropriate to halt their search, in part to protect jobs.

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November 17, 2011 08:13 AM ET

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First smart move by the Blazers in years.

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November 17, 2011 08:27 AM ET

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Even with a GM their track record hasn't been all that great.

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November 17, 2011 09:58 AM ET

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Save The Money For A Rainy Day, Bros.

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November 17, 2011 11:50 AM ET

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Good move Blazers, no need for a GM right now if there is no season. May I suggest also letting some players go as well. No need for them either since there is no season. Good Luck with your lawsuits players, I hope you lose them all and come crawling back to the NBA and saying we will take your latest offer now. I would love to see you players make the money you are making now in the business world. I would bet 95% would end up on unemployment within 2 years. Bums!

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November 17, 2011 11:54 AM ET

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Since any season at this point is probably a bust, it seems like a good time for a lot of teams to clean house where possible.

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November 17, 2011 01:52 PM ET

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Originally posted 08:22 AM ET 11.17 by jgb

Though I get trying to save $......I mean how can a team not have a gm? The lockout will end at some point....who's in charge of scouting? Who's in charge of anything?

Who's in charge is one of the big problems for the Blazers. Paul Allen is meddling and interfering, with no NBA wisdom at all. The team looked great a few years ago, on the verge of making a move into a real contender. Injuries and Allen have them again a rudderless ship. They have some talent, but need direction and a plan.