Really nice story on DJ Augustin , the point guard from Texas. He can score, he can pass, and he seems to have the character the Blazers value. NBADraft.net has him going 17th , meaning he'd also be available when Portland picks. Also seems like he's got passion on the floor which can help make up for his being 5'11".

The Oregonian this morning ran a quote from Z-Bo in which he thinks he'll get a standing ovation from the crowd tonight. That made me chuckle, but I don't think he'll get the "Kevin Love in Eugene" treatment, either. I think he'll get booed, but only a little bit, because of how well his departure worked for us and how poorly it has gone for him. I almost feel bad for the guy. Well, not really. What do you expect the Rose Garden's response to be?

How would changing one move from the past affect the Blazers' present and future?

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