Leonard plays 1-on-1, inches closer to a return: Meyers Leonard will not play Tuesday when the Trail Blazers host the Chicago Bulls — but his return might not be too far off. The Blazers' big man on Monday took a significant step in his rehabilitation from a dislocated left shoulder, playing live 1-on-1 games against teammate Chris Kaman during the team's afternoon workout at the practice facility in Tualatin. -- The Oregonian

Blazers players show support for 'Movember' with mustaches, exercise: Meyers Leonard's stache is back. And this time it's not alone. A trio of Trail Blazers are either rocking mustaches or exercising daily in support of "Movember," a monthlong cause to promote men's health and bring awareness to men's health issues, such as prostate cancer and other male cancers, and the charities that support them. -- The Oregonian

Aminu learning as he grows: ne conclusion you can make about Portland’s Al-Farouq Aminu is that he’s a good learner. After a career in relative obscurity as a role player, Aminu has emerged as one of the more unique players in the NBA nearly 20 percent of the way through the season. -- The Columbian

Leonard hopeful to return to Trail Blazers in 'next few games': Trail Blazers center Meyers Leonard on Monday said he hopes to return “in the next few games” from a left shoulder dislocation that has kept him sidelined since Nov. 11. -- CSNNW.com