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08:09 AM ET 11.30 | Soon, the Idaho Stampede will become a more integral part of what Blazers general manager Neil Olshey is trying to do in Portland. [Young players] such as Victor Claver, Joel Freeland, Will Barton and Nolan Smith might be sent down to the NBA Development League for a little playing time and seasoning. [Olshey] said he intends to use Idaho this season as a tool to foster growth with his young players and he has created a tentative plan to send guys east across the Oregon border. "We're going to utilize the D-League when it's appropriate, we want to use it when we're not taking assets away from our team," Olshey said. ... But Olshey is reluctant to use the Stampede just yet. For starters, the Blazers are not a deep team.

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November 30, 2012 08:37 AM ET

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Great move Blazers, send the D leaguers down to the D league!

All about the Apple

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November 30, 2012 10:52 AM ET

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The Blazers became the league model for how to build a team by stockpiling young talent. It was working pretty well for them too, until they were devastated by the costly losses of Oden and Roy (maybe they ARE cursed).

It seems like they, once again, are stocking up on young talent and high draft picks. Adding Lillard and Leonard to a relatively solid core is proof they're still heading in the right direction. Don't panic now; stay the course!

ordinore

Sandy , OR

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November 30, 2012 11:43 AM ET

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Once They Go Down Will They Come Back Up, Bros?

I Love LA

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November 30, 2012 01:20 PM ET

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Nice to know that some NBA Execs are actually earning their money by trying to think outside the box.

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November 30, 2012 08:04 PM ET

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Originally posted 08:00 PM ET 11.30 by MMAFan

Mr. Mick, are you around?

Yes Sir.........

Mickey Bad Arse

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November 30, 2012 08:05 PM ET

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OK, where are you on posting the pics? Have you tried any yet?

Yes..And major fail........

Mickey Bad Arse

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November 30, 2012 08:09 PM ET

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Originally posted 08:07 PM ET 11.30 by MMAFan

Could you copy and paste that sample that I sent you? Remember you have to paste it into the quoted portion of the text. Like if I wanted to post a pic here I would have to put it down there with your comment. See where I put the &&&&&&

I tried...........I think I am just too dumb..