Tom Penn fired?

[BGrantFan]

http://blog.oregonlive.com/behindblazersbeat/2010/03/tom_penn_fired_by_trail_blazer.html

Could be as simple as there being no need for Penn with cap space not a concern in the looming CBA battle. Knowing they were going to let him go, the Blazers offered him some sort of package, or they didn't. Either way, I'm guessing he passed, so why keep on a guy who won't be working here next year for another minute? I'd really like to see the terms of his contract at this point.

 

[barfo]

I’ve moved on.

Wow, I must say he got over that quick.

barfo

 

[TradeNurkicNow]

Wow, I must say he got over that quick.

barfo

Especially after being "surprised." Something tells me he kinda knew it was coming.

 

[Mediocre Man]

"Deal Coming Soon"

What sucks for you, and many others, is that I have heard why. I have no idea if it's true, but it's someone that would know......Not saying they do.



So maybe it's just cause I'm ired after vacation with my kids, or whatever, but all that "deal coming soon" bullshit has got to me.

 

[BGrantFan]

What sucks for you, and many others, is that I have heard why. I have no idea if it's true, but it's someone that would know......Not saying they do.



So maybe it's just cause I'm ired after vacation with my kids, or whatever, but all that "deal coming soon" bullshit has got to me.

Well, that certainly clears thing up regarding this firing.

 

[ehizzy3]

What sucks for you, and many others, is that I have heard why. I have no idea if it's true, but it's someone that would know......Not saying they do.



So maybe it's just cause I'm ired after vacation with my kids, or whatever, but all that "deal coming soon" bullshit has got to me.

i dont think ive ever joked about a deal coming soon....PM?

 

[ABM]

...When team president Larry Miller called him into his Rose Quarter offices Tuesday afternoon and informed him he was being relieved of his duties, Penn's reply....

...went something like this..

 

[ABM]

From another site:

Larry Miller citing "philosophical differences."

 

[ABM]

http://ripcityproject.com/2010/03/16/out-of-the-blue-tom-penn-fired-2/

http://twitter.com/JohnCanzanoBFT

 

[EL PRESIDENTE]

I'm now declaring myself the CAP GENIUS.

 

[ABM]

I'm now declaring myself the CAP GENIUS.

Here's your prize.

 

[EL PRESIDENTE]

What sucks for you, and many others, is that I have heard why. I have no idea if it's true, but it's someone that would know......Not saying they do.



So maybe it's just cause I'm ired after vacation with my kids, or whatever, but all that "deal coming soon" bullshit has got to me.

I already know why.

 

[ABM]

http://www.iamatrailblazersfan.com/ArticleDisplayPlaceholder/tabid/192/ItemID/1293/Default.aspx

Portland Trail Blazers Team President Larry Miller announced today that Tom Penn has been relieved of his duties as Vice President of Basketball Operations, effective immediately.

Miller cited philosophical differences as the reason for the dismissal of Penn, who joined the Trail Blazers as assistant general manager in 2007.

"We felt it was in the organization's best interest to move in a different direction at this time," Miller said. "This was not an easy decision, as Tom has played an integral role for us the past three seasons. We thank him for his contributions and wish him the best in the future."

Before joining the Trail Blazers, Penn served as assistant general manager/legal counsel of the Vancouver/Memphis Grizzlies.

 

[ABM]

Old times.......

http://www.blazersedge.com/2008/9/25/622134/blazersedge-exclusive-a-ch

 

[ABM]

http://www.oregonlive.com/sports/or...sf/2010/03/canzano_blog_what_in_the_name.html

 

[barfo]

http://www.oregonlive.com/sports/or...sf/2010/03/canzano_blog_what_in_the_name.html

Jeez, I can't believe I just looked at Canzano's writing.

I doubt he has a cute puppy, either.

barfo

 

[BenDavis503]

Hm. You don't fire people so they can get another job - you let them resign so you don't have to compensate them.

Stop being a cussing cuss. That is the true story. And take that avatar down that I graced you with. Because homie, you aint no bad ass.

 

[BenDavis503]

if you guys paid attention it said that it had nothing to do with KP, and more to do with paul allen/vulcan....so maybe it was an allenslap?

lol you guys are such tree hugger wussies you cannot see what happens in real life.

Of course it came from Allen. Cussing n00b. EVERYTHING comes from Allen. Do you think KP really calls any shots?

lmfao hilarious the ppl in this forum

 

[The Sebastian Express]

Stop being a cussing cuss. That is the true story. And take that avatar down that I graced you with. Because homie, you aint no bad ass.

You're right - I'm a badass x 10,000. Edit: Wait, I upped that to 100,000 apparently. Even better.

 

[<-=*PdX*=->]

He prolly let it slip and mentioned that the team needs a different Head Coach to win anything significant. Pritch and Allen obviously didn't take the comment too well.

 

[The Professional Fan]

Man BD503 is hardcore since his return. New image? Hilarious...

 

[BenDavis503]

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[SlyPokerDog]

lol you guys are such tree hugger wussies you cannot see what happens in real life.

Of course it came from Allen. Cussing n00b. EVERYTHING comes from Allen. Do you think KP really calls any shots?

lmfao hilarious the ppl in this forum

I'm on a boat!

 

[ehizzy3]

Man BD503 is hardcore since his return. New image? Hilarious...

lol yeah hes an internet gangsta!

 

[EL PRESIDENTE]

????

 

[The Sebastian Express]

I'm not married, but if I was that would only increase my badassness by an additional 50,000. I'd be out of this world - Bruce Lee, Chuck Norris, Tupac, and that guy in the old spice commercial combined.

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

*Deleted*

Haven't seen a racist N-bomb filled tirade from you yet. That's BD503 status quo.

 

[BenDavis503]

*Deleted*

 

[ehizzy3]

I'm not married, but if I was that would only increase my badassness by an additional 50,000. I'd be out of this world - Bruce Lee, Chuck Norris, Tupac, and that guy in the old spice commercial combined.

i wish i was as badass as you are

 

[EL PRESIDENTE]