In the latest edition of The Blazers Balcony, Brooke Olzendam and Casey Holdahl discuss... • The Trail Blazers going 3-1 at the 2023 Las Vegas Summer League• Portland's hopes of repeating as Summer League champs being technically alive (at least as of the time of recording) and what needs to happen in order to advance• Thoughts on what we saw from Scoot Henderson, Shaedon Sharpe, Jabari Walker, Duop Reath in Las Vegas• The official signings of Jerami Grant and Matisse Thybule and why those decisions were made• Joe Cronin's comments in Las Vegas regarding the situation with Damian Lillard • Casey losing in Las Vegas, Brooke's soccer futility, Pickles first pitch and not being a softball person 

In the latest edition of The Blazers Balcony, Brooke Olzendam and Casey Holdahl discuss...  • The Trail Blazers going 3-1 at the 2023 Las Vegas Summer League • Portland's hopes of repeating as Summer League champs being technically alive (at least as of the time of recording) and what needs to happen in order to advance • Thoughts on what we saw from Scoot Henderson, Shaedon Sharpe, Jabari Walker, Duop Reath in Las Vegas • The official signings of Jerami Grant and Matisse Thybule and why those decisions were made • Joe Cronin's comments in Las Vegas regarding the situation with Damian Lillard  • Casey losing in Las Vegas, Brooke's soccer futility, Pickles first pitch and not being a softball person

The Blazers Balcony, Episode 96

On the latest edition of The Blazers Balcony, Brooke Olzendam and Casey Holdahl discuss...• The Trail Blazers' Las Vegas Summer League schedule, which begins Friday at 4 p.m. versus the Rockets• This being the most people have been interested in the Trail Blazers at summer league in the last decade• What they would like to see during summer league and what would make it a successful trip• A quick consideration of free agency now that the NBA's moratorium is over• An even quicker consideration of the situation with Damian Lillard• Fireworks, commuting by boat, suggestions on how to spend time outside of the gym in Las Vegas, Wemby vs. Britney and Celine Dion disrespect

On the latest edition of The Blazers Balcony, Brooke Olzendam and Casey Holdahl discuss... • The Trail Blazers' Las Vegas Summer League schedule, which begins Friday at 4 p.m. versus the Rockets • This being the most people have been interested in the Trail Blazers at summer league in the last decade • What they would like to see during summer league and what would make it a successful trip • A quick consideration of free agency now that the NBA's moratorium is over • An even quicker consideration of the situation with Damian Lillard • Fireworks, commuting by boat, suggestions on how to spend time outside of the gym in Las Vegas, Wemby vs. Britney and Celine Dion disrespect

The Blazers Balcony, Episode 94

On the latest edition of The Blazers Balcony, Brooke Olzendam and Casey Holdahl discuss...• Portland drafting Scoot Henderson, Kris Murray and Rayan Rupert at the 2023 NBA Draft• Takeaways from the press conference introducing Henderson, Murray and Rupert• Thoughts on the Trail Blazers naming their new G-League team the Rip City Remix• Portland extending the qualifying offer to Matisse Thybylle, making him a restricted free agent, and the other decisions the team will have to make soon• Damian Lillard's sit down with Joe Cronin• The Oregon Zoo, otters and Brooke's attempts to meet Ludacris backstage at Moda Center

On the latest edition of The Blazers Balcony, Brooke Olzendam and Casey Holdahl discuss... • Portland drafting Scoot Henderson, Kris Murray and Rayan Rupert at the 2023 NBA Draft • Takeaways from the press conference introducing Henderson, Murray and Rupert • Thoughts on the Trail Blazers naming their new G-League team the Rip City Remix • Portland extending the qualifying offer to Matisse Thybylle, making him a restricted free agent, and the other decisions the team will have to make soon • Damian Lillard's sit down with Joe Cronin • The Oregon Zoo, otters and Brooke's attempts to meet Ludacris backstage at Moda Center

The Blazers Balcony, Episode 93

On this edition of The Blazers Balcony, Brooke Olzendam and Casey Holdahl discuss...• Thursday's upcoming NBA Draft in which the Trail Blazers own the third, 23rd and 43rd picks• Draft and trade rumors and whether there's any point to following either• The idea of Portland being in a decent position regardless of whether they use or keep the third pick• Predictions on how many, if any, of the three picks will be on Portland's roster by Opening Night • The draft party at Big Al's in Vancouver• A review of Janet Jackson and Ludacris at Moda Center, the mysterious hornets nest that Brooke discovered while recording this podcast and being traumatized by "My Girl"

On this edition of The Blazers Balcony, Brooke Olzendam and Casey Holdahl discuss... • Thursday's upcoming NBA Draft in which the Trail Blazers own the third, 23rd and 43rd picks • Draft and trade rumors and whether there's any point to following either • The idea of Portland being in a decent position regardless of whether they use or keep the third pick • Predictions on how many, if any, of the three picks will be on Portland's roster by Opening Night  • The draft party at Big Al's in Vancouver • A review of Janet Jackson and Ludacris at Moda Center, the mysterious hornets nest that Brooke discovered while recording this podcast and being traumatized by "My Girl"

The Blazers Balcony, Episode 92

On this edition of The Blazers Balcony, Brooke Olzendam and Casey Holdahl discuss...• Villanova forward Cameron Whitmore working out for the Trail Blazers at their practice facility in Tualatin on Wednesday• The rise of the 6-8, 230 pound guard who can do a bit of everything• People ignoring incorrect predictions about previous drafts• The Nuggets defeating the Heat in five games to win the 2023 NBA Championship• Let Jokic be Jokic• Brooke's weekly Vanderpump Rules "Scandoval" update• The Trail Blazers draft party at Big Al's in Vancouver, which Brooke is hosting. 

On this edition of The Blazers Balcony, Brooke Olzendam and Casey Holdahl discuss... • Villanova forward Cameron Whitmore working out for the Trail Blazers at their practice facility in Tualatin on Wednesday • The rise of the 6-8, 230 pound guard who can do a bit of everything • People ignoring incorrect predictions about previous drafts • The Nuggets defeating the Heat in five games to win the 2023 NBA Championship • Let Jokic be Jokic • Brooke's weekly Vanderpump Rules "Scandoval" update • The Trail Blazers draft party at Big Al's in Vancouver, which Brooke is hosting.

The Blazers Balcony, Episode 91

On this edition of The Blazers Balcony, Brooke Olzendam and Casey Holdahl discuss...• Their takeaways from Scoot Henderson's working in Portland• Pooh Jeter, Henderson's coach at the G-League Ignite, reportedly joining the Trail Blazers' G-League and player development staff• The NBA Finals between the Nuggets and Heat and how the first two games may or may not change your view of the Western Conference• Brooke's issues growing herbs

On this edition of The Blazers Balcony, Brooke Olzendam and Casey Holdahl discuss... • Their takeaways from Scoot Henderson's working in Portland • Pooh Jeter, Henderson's coach at the G-League Ignite, reportedly joining the Trail Blazers' G-League and player development staff • The NBA Finals between the Nuggets and Heat and how the first two games may or may not change your view of the Western Conference • Brooke's issues growing herbs

The Blazers Balcony, Episode 90

On this edition of The Blazers Balcony, Brooke Olzendam and Casey Holdahl discuss...• Portland's solo workouts with the Thompson brothers and the group workout held at the practice facility on Wednesday• Assumptions about NBA families• The kind of players the Trail Blazers have brought in for workouts so far• Post-workout interviews and how they're different from normal NBA practice interviews• The staff that takes care of Brooke's home and charcuterie boards• Brooke's most expansive recapping of the "Vanderpump Rules" Scandoval 

On this edition of The Blazers Balcony, Brooke Olzendam and Casey Holdahl discuss... • Portland's solo workouts with the Thompson brothers and the group workout held at the practice facility on Wednesday • Assumptions about NBA families • The kind of players the Trail Blazers have brought in for workouts so far • Post-workout interviews and how they're different from normal NBA practice interviews • The staff that takes care of Brooke's home and charcuterie boards • Brooke's most expansive recapping of the "Vanderpump Rules" Scandoval

The Blazers Balcony, Episode 89

On this edition of The Blazers Balcony, Brooke Olzendam and Casey Holdahl discuss...• The coverage and conversation regarding the Trail Blazers after they won the third overall pick at the draft lottery• All of the Trail Blazers' options being open with the third, 23rd and 43rd picks in the upcoming draft• The two workouts Portland has hosted thus far and going through the predraft process regardless of what they end up doing with their picks• The NBA Conference Finals and the toughness of both Nikola Jokic and Jimmy Butler• A quick update on the Scandoval and previewing a big upcoming episode of Vanderpump 

On this edition of The Blazers Balcony, Brooke Olzendam and Casey Holdahl discuss... • The coverage and conversation regarding the Trail Blazers after they won the third overall pick at the draft lottery • All of the Trail Blazers' options being open with the third, 23rd and 43rd picks in the upcoming draft • The two workouts Portland has hosted thus far and going through the predraft process regardless of what they end up doing with their picks • The NBA Conference Finals and the toughness of both Nikola Jokic and Jimmy Butler • A quick update on the Scandoval and previewing a big upcoming episode of Vanderpump

The Blazers Balcony, Episode 88

On this 2023 NBA Draft Lottery edition of The Blazers Balcony, Brooke Olzendam and Casey Holdahl give their instant reactions to the Trail Blazers securing the third pick of the 2023 NBA Draft despite having the fifth-best odds. Brooke and Casey given their first thoughts on what the team might do with the third overall pick, praise Brandon Roy's performance, consider how jumping into the Top 3 might change their pre-draft process and the boost of offseason excitement that comes with getting a top pick. 

On this 2023 NBA Draft Lottery edition of The Blazers Balcony, Brooke Olzendam and Casey Holdahl give their instant reactions to the Trail Blazers securing the third pick of the 2023 NBA Draft despite having the fifth-best odds. Brooke and Casey given their first thoughts on what the team might do with the third overall pick, praise Brandon Roy's performance, consider how jumping into the Top 3 might change their pre-draft process and the boost of offseason excitement that comes with getting a top pick.

The Blazers Balcony, Episode 87

On this edition of The Blazers Balcony, Brooke Olzendam and Casey Holdahl discuss...• Damian Lillard being named third-team All-NBA and the presumptive reasons why he didn't get a spot on the first or second team• The news that Brandon Roy (not Brooke) would be representing the Trail Blazers at the 2023 NBA Draft Lottery, which is scheduled for May 16 in Chicago• The Trail Blazers hosting six players in their first 2023 pre-draft workout and how that process might expand now that Portland also has a G-League team• The second round of the 2023 NBA Playoffs

On this edition of The Blazers Balcony, Brooke Olzendam and Casey Holdahl discuss... • Damian Lillard being named third-team All-NBA and the presumptive reasons why he didn't get a spot on the first or second team • The news that Brandon Roy (not Brooke) would be representing the Trail Blazers at the 2023 NBA Draft Lottery, which is scheduled for May 16 in Chicago • The Trail Blazers hosting six players in their first 2023 pre-draft workout and how that process might expand now that Portland also has a G-League team • The second round of the 2023 NBA Playoffs

The Blazers Balcony, Episode 86

The Blazers Balcony with Casey Holdahl and Brooke Olzendam. All things Portland Trail Blazers and more.

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In this edition of the Rip City Report podcast, The Oregonian's Joe Freeman and the Trail Blazers’ Casey Holdahl discuss Thursday's regular season home opener versus LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers, the passing of team owner Paul Allen and his influence on the team and the Pacific Northwest, the best and worst case scenarios for Portland this season, play a quick round of "Walton of Oden" and answer listener questions about Paul Allen, potential changes to ownership, what would constitute a successful season, endless and ridiculous Damian Lillard trade "rumors" and more. 

In this edition of the Rip City Report podcast, The Oregonian's Joe Freeman and the Trail Blazers’ Casey Holdahl discuss Thursday's regular season home opener versus LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers, the passing of team owner Paul Allen and his influence on the team and the Pacific Northwest, the best and worst case scenarios for Portland this season, play a quick round of "Walton of Oden" and answer listener questions about Paul Allen, potential changes to ownership, what would constitute a successful season, endless and ridiculous Damian Lillard trade "rumors" and more.

Rip City Report, Episode 146

In another 2019 Playoff edition of the Rip City Report podcast, The Oregonian's Joe Freeman and the Trail Blazers’ Casey Holdahl discuss Damian Lillard’s remarkable Game 5 performance and unforgettable buzzer-beater against the Thunder, whether Lillard is the best player in franchise history, the special nature of the moment and why you should savor it, the scenes that stand out to us from a memorable Game 5, Jusuf Nurkic’s surprising visit to the Moda Center Tuesday, play another round of "Walton or Oden" and finish by answering listener questions about Lillard’s status as a superstar, whether he owns the two best shots at franchise history, the insanity at the Moda Center, the biggest surprise of the series, how Game 5 ranks in our 12 seasons covering the team, Enes Kanter’s shoulder injury and more.

In another 2019 Playoff edition of the Rip City Report podcast, The Oregonian's Joe Freeman and the Trail Blazers’ Casey Holdahl discuss Damian Lillard’s remarkable Game 5 performance and unforgettable buzzer-beater against the Thunder, whether Lillard is the best player in franchise history, the special nature of the moment and why you should savor it, the scenes that stand out to us from a memorable Game 5, Jusuf Nurkic’s surprising visit to the Moda Center Tuesday, play another round of "Walton or Oden" and finish by answering listener questions about Lillard’s status as a superstar, whether he owns the two best shots at franchise history, the insanity at the Moda Center, the biggest surprise of the series, how Game 5 ranks in our 12 seasons covering the team, Enes Kanter’s shoulder injury and more.

Rip City Report, Episode 167

In the latest edition of the Rip City Report podcast, Joe Freeman and Casey Holdahl discuss the impending trade deadline and whether the Blazers will make a deal, Portland going 0-3 on their recent road trip, Damian Lillard moving up the Blazers’ all-time scoring list, play a round of Walton or Oden and finish by answering listener questions the deadline, Ed Davis, what would happen if the Blazers played in the Eastern Conference, best food options on the road, the team’s biggest gamer and much more.

Rip City Report, Episode 126

In the latest edition of the Rip City Report podcast, Joe Freeman and Casey Holdahl discuss Damian Lillard's 60-point performance in a loss to the Nets, the Blazers’ losing streak and general struggles, the play and criticism of Hassan Whiteside, CJ McCollum’s shooting woes, Zach Collins’ injury, play a quick round of "Walton or Oden" and finish up by answering listener questions about the vibe of the team, our biggest surprises, tanking, Anfernee Simons closing games and more.

In the latest edition of the Rip City Report podcast, Joe Freeman and Casey Holdahl discuss Damian Lillard's 60-point performance in a loss to the Nets, the Blazers’ losing streak and general struggles, the play and criticism of Hassan Whiteside, CJ McCollum’s shooting woes, Zach Collins’ injury, play a quick round of "Walton or Oden" and finish up by answering listener questions about the vibe of the team, our biggest surprises, tanking, Anfernee Simons closing games and more.

Rip City Report, Episode 178

In this, an especially emergency edition of the Rip City Report, Joe Freeman and Casey Holdahl discuss the report that Carmelo Anthony and the Trail Blazers have agreed in principle to a non-guaranteed contract, whether it's worth the risk, how well Anthony will fit with the current Blazers team, Anthony's motivations at this point in his career, opinions of Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum of the reported signing and play a quick round of Carmelo-themed "Walton or Oden." 

In this, an especially emergency edition of the Rip City Report, Joe Freeman and Casey Holdahl discuss the report that Carmelo Anthony and the Trail Blazers have agreed in principle to a non-guaranteed contract, whether it's worth the risk, how well Anthony will fit with the current Blazers team, Anthony's motivations at this point in his career, opinions of Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum of the reported signing and play a quick round of Carmelo-themed "Walton or Oden."

Rip City Report, Episode 180

In the first 2020 edition of the Rip City Report podcast, Joe Freeman and Casey Holdahl discuss where the Trail Blazers stand at the midway point of the 2019-20 season, whether the playoffs are still in play, and if not, how the team might proceed, Jusuf Nurkic's return and how the team should play it and thoughts on why Portland hasn't signed a stop-gap center before playing a round of "Walton or Oden" and answering listener questions Rodney Hood, Greg Oden, the NFL playoffs, Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum’s frustration with this season, Ed Davis, the bench outfits of Nurkic and Zach Collins and more.

In the first 2020 edition of the Rip City Report podcast, Joe Freeman and Casey Holdahl discuss where the Trail Blazers stand at the midway point of the 2019-20 season, whether the playoffs are still in play, and if not, how the team might proceed, Jusuf Nurkic's return and how the team should play it and thoughts on why Portland hasn't signed a stop-gap center before playing a round of "Walton or Oden" and answering listener questions Rodney Hood, Greg Oden, the NFL playoffs, Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum’s frustration with this season, Ed Davis, the bench outfits of Nurkic and Zach Collins and more.

Rip City Report, Episode 186

In the latest edition of the Rip City Report, recorded on location at Talking Stick Hotel Resort Arena in Phoenix, The Oregonian's Joe Freeman and the Trail Blazers’ Casey Holdahl banter about Jusuf Nurkic’s rehabilitation, his workout in Phoenix, being pain-free and when he might return, the struggles of the Trail Blazers' bench, play another round of "Walton or Oden" and answer listener questions about trades, assistant coach David Vanterpool’s departure, the next live podcast, Zach Collin’s anticipated return, 1980s night and more.

In the latest edition of the Rip City Report, recorded on location at Talking Stick Hotel Resort Arena in Phoenix, The Oregonian's Joe Freeman and the Trail Blazers’ Casey Holdahl banter about Jusuf Nurkic’s rehabilitation, his workout in Phoenix, being pain-free and when he might return, the struggles of the Trail Blazers' bench, play another round of "Walton or Oden" and answer listener questions about trades, assistant coach David Vanterpool’s departure, the next live podcast, Zach Collin’s anticipated return, 1980s night and more.

Rip City Report, Episode 184

In this week's edition, The Oregonian/OregonLive’s Joe Freeman and the Trail Blazers’ Casey Holdahl discuss where the Blazers stand after five games, Zach Collins’ shoulder injury, the impact of injuries on the early-season rotations and up and down play in the early going, especially from the bench. Joe and Casey also play a round of "Blazers Stock Watch," consider a few "Walton or Oden's" and finish up by answering listener questions about Halloween costumes, Jusuf Nurkic traveling with the team, the offense, Skal Labissiere, Damian Lillard’s MVP chances and more.

In this week's edition, The Oregonian/OregonLive’s Joe Freeman and the Trail Blazers’ Casey Holdahl discuss where the Blazers stand after five games, Zach Collins’ shoulder injury, the impact of injuries on the early-season rotations and up and down play in the early going, especially from the bench. Joe and Casey also play a round of "Blazers Stock Watch," consider a few "Walton or Oden's" and finish up by answering listener questions about Halloween costumes, Jusuf Nurkic traveling with the team, the offense, Skal Labissiere, Damian Lillard’s MVP chances and more.

Rip City Report, Episode 177

In the latest 2019 Playoffs edition of the Rip City Report, Joe Freeman and Casey Holdahl discuss the taunting and trash-talking of Game 3, how that will affect Game 4, the need for the Blazers to not get involved in the sideshow antics, which plays into the Thunder’s hands, Oklahoma City's role players finally showing up, officiating and free throw shooting, play yet another round of Walton or Oden and finish by answering listener questions about Jake Layman’s minutes, whether the Thunder are the NBA’s most obnoxious team, the Blazers’ mentality, Russell Westbrook’s treatment of the media, adjustments moving forward and more.

In the latest 2019 Playoffs edition of the Rip City Report, Joe Freeman and Casey Holdahl discuss the taunting and trash-talking of Game 3, how that will affect Game 4, the need for the Blazers to not get involved in the sideshow antics, which plays into the Thunder’s hands, Oklahoma City's role players finally showing up, officiating and free throw shooting, play yet another round of Walton or Oden and finish by answering listener questions about Jake Layman’s minutes, whether the Thunder are the NBA’s most obnoxious team, the Blazers’ mentality, Russell Westbrook’s treatment of the media, adjustments moving forward and more.

In the latest edition of the Rip City Report, Joe Freeeman and Casey Holdahl discuss whether the Trail Blazers have turned the corner, the recent play of Hassan Whiteside and whether he's making improvements, the price of Christmas trees and Carmelo mania. Joe and Casey also making their Blazers stock watch picks, play a round of Walton or Oden and finish up with listener questions about potential trades, Anfernee Simons, fried chicken, Nassir Little’s new hairstyle, the coaches challenge, iso-ball, go-to breakfast items on the road, projected win totals and much more.

In the latest edition of the Rip City Report, Joe Freeeman and Casey Holdahl discuss whether the Trail Blazers have turned the corner, the recent play of Hassan Whiteside and whether he's making improvements, the price of Christmas trees and Carmelo mania. Joe and Casey also making their Blazers stock watch picks, play a round of Walton or Oden and finish up with listener questions about potential trades, Anfernee Simons, fried chicken, Nassir Little’s new hairstyle, the coaches challenge, iso-ball, go-to breakfast items on the road, projected win totals and much more.

Rip City Report, Episode 182

In the latest edition of the Rip City Report podcast, The Oregonian's Joe Freeman and the Trail Blazers’ Casey Holdahl discuss Portland's Game 6 win and the team's incredible playoff run so far, the play of Rodney Hood and Zach Collins, Hood’s chance at playoff redemption, the upcoming Game 7 in Denver, whether the Blazers should bench Moe Harkless and Al-Farouq Aminu in favor of Collins and Hood, play another round of Walton or Oden and answer listener questions Evan Turner’s playoff production, the Blazers’ Game 6 closing lineup, Will Barton’s eye poke, Mike Malone’s classiness, the X-factor in Game 7 and more.

In the latest edition of the Rip City Report podcast, The Oregonian's Joe Freeman and the Trail Blazers’ Casey Holdahl discuss Portland's Game 6 win and the team's incredible playoff run so far, the play of Rodney Hood and Zach Collins, Hood’s chance at playoff redemption, the upcoming Game 7 in Denver, whether the Blazers should bench Moe Harkless and Al-Farouq Aminu in favor of Collins and Hood, play another round of Walton or Oden and answer listener questions Evan Turner’s playoff production, the Blazers’ Game 6 closing lineup, Will Barton’s eye poke, Mike Malone’s classiness, the X-factor in Game 7 and more.

Rip City Report, Episode 169

In the latest edition of the Rip City Report, recorded live in Las Vegas, Joe Freeman and Casey Holdahl discuss the Portland Trail Blazers’ busy offseason thus far, the Hassan Whiteside trade and his fit with the Blazers, every new Blazers addition and say brief goodbyes to the seven players who have moved on, Anfernee Simons and Zach Collins taking on more prominent roles, play another round of Walton or Oden and finish by answering listener questions about chemistry, the 14th and 15th roster spots, Simons, next year’s X-factor, the new starting lineup and much more.

In the latest edition of the Rip City Report, recorded live in Las Vegas, Joe Freeman and Casey Holdahl discuss the Portland Trail Blazers’ busy offseason thus far, the Hassan Whiteside trade and his fit with the Blazers, every new Blazers addition and say brief goodbyes to the seven players who have moved on, Anfernee Simons and Zach Collins taking on more prominent roles, play another round of Walton or Oden and finish by answering listener questions about chemistry, the 14th and 15th roster spots, Simons, next year’s X-factor, the new starting lineup and much more.

Rip City Report, Episode 172

In the latest edition of the Rip City Report, Joe Freeman and Casey Holdahl discuss the current state of the Trail Blazers 16 games into the season, a disappointing road trip, Carmelo Anthony’s impact through four games, whether there's still time to turn the season around, Pau Gasol’s departure, play a round of "Walton or Oden" and finish up by answering listener questions about Hassan Whiteside, the team’s chemistry, Skal Labissiere, assistant coaching, Thanksgiving, how our opinions on things have changed since early in our careers, the open roster spot and the best-cast scenario for the rest of the season.

In the latest edition of the Rip City Report, Joe Freeman and Casey Holdahl discuss the current state of the Trail Blazers 16 games into the season, a disappointing road trip, Carmelo Anthony’s impact through four games, whether there's still time to turn the season around, Pau Gasol’s departure, play a round of "Walton or Oden" and finish up by answering listener questions about Hassan Whiteside, the team’s chemistry, Skal Labissiere, assistant coaching, Thanksgiving, how our opinions on things have changed since early in our careers, the open roster spot and the best-cast scenario for the rest of the season.

Rip City Report, Episode 181

In the final 2019 edition of the Rip City Report, Joe Freeman and Casey Holdahl discuss where the Trail Blazers find themselves going into the new year, yet another serious injury and if and how they could go about adding talent, whether the style of play that they've been forced to employ is all that interesting, play another round of "Walton or Oden" and finish up by answering listener questions about Hassan Whiteside, Kent Bazemore, trades, Portland’s chances of landing an All-Star Game, New Year’s Eve, favorite personal/Blazers moments of the decade, Zach Randolph memories and much more.

In the final 2019 edition of the Rip City Report, Joe Freeman and Casey Holdahl discuss where the Trail Blazers find themselves going into the new year, yet another serious injury and if and how they could go about adding talent, whether the style of play that they've been forced to employ is all that interesting, play another round of "Walton or Oden" and finish up by answering listener questions about Hassan Whiteside, Kent Bazemore, trades, Portland’s chances of landing an All-Star Game, New Year’s Eve, favorite personal/Blazers moments of the decade, Zach Randolph memories and much more.

Rip City Report, Episode 185

Greetings Trail Blazers fans. After a few weeks off, The Rip City Report with The Oregonian’s Joe Freeman and myself, Casey Holdahl of TrailBlazers.com and ForwardCenter.net, is back for a ninth edition for your listening pleasure.On this week’s episode we discuss Portland’s quiet trade deadline and why no deals were made, LaMarcus Aldridge’s injury and it’s impact on the team going forward, the swoon in the last 10 games and answer a couple of  fan questions

Greetings Trail Blazers fans. After a few weeks off, The Rip City Report with The Oregonian’s Joe Freeman and myself, Casey Holdahl of <a href="http://TrailBlazers.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TrailBlazers.com</a> and <a href="http://ForwardCenter.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ForwardCenter.net</a>, is back for a ninth edition for your listening pleasure.On this week’s episode we discuss Portland’s quiet trade deadline and why no deals were made, LaMarcus Aldridge’s injury and it’s impact on the team going forward, the swoon in the last 10 games and answer a couple of fan questions

Rip City Report, Episode 9

In the 2019-20 season preview edition of the Rip City Report, Joe Freeman and Casey Holdahl look at where the Trail Blazers stand heading into the regular season, give their opinions on whether Portland will win 50 games this season, how the Blazers will finish in the West, predict conference standings and NBA awards, debate which player will be the Blazers’ third-leading scorer, how many games Jusuf Nurkic might appear in before playing an extended edition of "Walton or Oden." As always, the show finishes up with your questions, which this week pertain to Pau Gasol, the best early-season game, Terry Stotts’ player rotation, which player likes spicy food, which new player has embraced the Pacific Northwest, gameday posters and more.

In the 2019-20 season preview edition of the Rip City Report, Joe Freeman and Casey Holdahl look at where the Trail Blazers stand heading into the regular season, give their opinions on whether Portland will win 50 games this season, how the Blazers will finish in the West, predict conference standings and NBA awards, debate which player will be the Blazers’ third-leading scorer, how many games Jusuf Nurkic might appear in before playing an extended edition of "Walton or Oden." As always, the show finishes up with your questions, which this week pertain to Pau Gasol, the best early-season game, Terry Stotts’ player rotation, which player likes spicy food, which new player has embraced the Pacific Northwest, gameday posters and more.

Rip City Report, Episode 176

In this edition of the Rip City Report podcast, The Oregonian's Joe Freeman and the Trail Blazers’ Casey Holdahl banter about the trade with Sacramento that netted Trevor Ariza, Wenyen Gabriel and Caleb Swanigan, whether the trade does more than shed salary and luxury tax obligations and the time Kent Bazemore and Anthony Tolliver spent in Portland. Joe and Casey also play another round of "Walton or Oden" and finish the show as always by answering listener questions about Hassan Whiteside, future trades, whether the Blazers are going to quit, 90s night, reddit AMA’s, the Blazers’ young players, scented candles, beer and much more.

In this edition of the Rip City Report podcast, The Oregonian's Joe Freeman and the Trail Blazers’ Casey Holdahl banter about the trade with Sacramento that netted Trevor Ariza, Wenyen Gabriel and Caleb Swanigan, whether the trade does more than shed salary and luxury tax obligations and the time Kent Bazemore and Anthony Tolliver spent in Portland. Joe and Casey also play another round of "Walton or Oden" and finish the show as always by answering listener questions about Hassan Whiteside, future trades, whether the Blazers are going to quit, 90s night, reddit AMA’s, the Blazers’ young players, scented candles, beer and much more.

Rip City Report, Episode 187

In the second 2019 Playoffs edition of the Rip City Report podcast, Joe Freeman and Casey Holdahl discuss the Trail Blazers' victory versus the Thunder in Game One at the Moda Center, what they liked and didn’t like about Portland's performance, Enes Kanter's career game, Moe Harkless setting the tone with his defense, Paul George’s health and struggles, the Thunder running their offense through Steven Adams, play another round of "Walton or Oden," and finish by answering listener questions about the Blazers’ rotation, Jake Layman’s absence, staggering Lillard and McCollum’s minutes, Zach Collins, Game 2 adjustments and more.

In the second 2019 Playoffs edition of the Rip City Report podcast, Joe Freeman and Casey Holdahl discuss the Trail Blazers' victory versus the Thunder in Game One at the Moda Center, what they liked and didn’t like about Portland's performance, Enes Kanter's career game, Moe Harkless setting the tone with his defense, Paul George’s health and struggles, the Thunder running their offense through Steven Adams, play another round of "Walton or Oden," and finish by answering listener questions about the Blazers’ rotation, Jake Layman’s absence, staggering Lillard and McCollum’s minutes, Zach Collins, Game 2 adjustments and more.

Rip City Report, Episode 165

In the latest edition of the Rip City Report podcast, Joe Freeman and Casey Holdahl discuss the current state of the Blazers and breakdown some of their issues, Mario Hezonja and Anthony Tolliver struggling and the lack of depth at the power forward and center positions, rookie Nassir Little’s surprising rise and issues replacing Zach Collins on the defensive end. Joe and Casey also play a round of "Walton or Oden" and finish up by answering listener questions about Meyers Leonard, Little, Fortnite, favorite candies, New Orleans food, and more.

In the latest edition of the Rip City Report podcast, Joe Freeman and Casey Holdahl discuss the current state of the Blazers and breakdown some of their issues, Mario Hezonja and Anthony Tolliver struggling and the lack of depth at the power forward and center positions, rookie Nassir Little’s surprising rise and issues replacing Zach Collins on the defensive end. Joe and Casey also play a round of "Walton or Oden" and finish up by answering listener questions about Meyers Leonard, Little, Fortnite, favorite candies, New Orleans food, and more.

Rip City Report, Episode 179

In the 2018-19 season ending edition of the Rip City Report podcast, Joe Freeman and Casey Holdahl look back at the best and most enjoyable Trail Blazers season in 20 years, recap of the playoffs and what a wild ride it was, discuss what the playoffs meant to the future of this group, break down the Blazers’ cap and roster situation heading into the offseason, play yet another round of "Walton or Oden" and finish up by answering listener questions about Blazers ownership, the Game 7 vs. Denver, who we would retain if we were GM, how this season ranks in franchise history, Jusuf Nurkic, Meyers Leonard and much more.

In the 2018-19 season ending edition of the Rip City Report podcast, Joe Freeman and Casey Holdahl look back at the best and most enjoyable Trail Blazers season in 20 years, recap of the playoffs and what a wild ride it was, discuss what the playoffs meant to the future of this group, break down the Blazers’ cap and roster situation heading into the offseason, play yet another round of "Walton or Oden" and finish up by answering listener questions about Blazers ownership, the Game 7 vs. Denver, who we would retain if we were GM, how this season ranks in franchise history, Jusuf Nurkic, Meyers Leonard and much more.

Rip City Report, Episode 170

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