Damian Lillard

Damian Lillard has finally requested a trade. On this special edition of Blazer's Edge's podcast, veteran writer and draft guru Steve Dewald joins Dave Deckard to talk about the Dame timeline, potential trade returns, and the future with Portland's young players.

Damian Lillard has finally requested a trade. On this special edition of Blazer's Edge's podcast, veteran writer and draft guru Steve Dewald joins Dave Deckard to talk about the Dame timeline, potential trade returns, and the future with Portland's young players.

Episode 32: Special Edition: Damian Lillard Trade Request

The Portland Trail Blazers are one week closer to the NBA Draft, but are they any closer to resolving their swampy, neither-fish-nor-foul position? Damian Lillard names teams he'd like to be traded to. Scoot Henderson affirms that he's all that and a bag of chips. What's the path forward? That, plus NBA finals, Jerami Grant talk, Chris Paul a free agent, and more!  Podcast Edited by Kyle Gilmer ⁠https://linktr.ee/kylegilmer⁠ ⁠kyle@residualaudio.com

The Portland Trail Blazers are one week closer to the NBA Draft, but are they any closer to resolving their swampy, neither-fish-nor-foul position? Damian Lillard names teams he'd like to be traded to. Scoot Henderson affirms that he's all that and a bag of chips. What's the path forward? That, plus NBA finals, Jerami Grant talk, Chris Paul a free agent, and more! Podcast Edited by Kyle Gilmer <a href="https://linktr.ee/kylegilmer" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠https://linktr.ee/kylegilmer⁠</a> <a href="mailto:kyle@residualaudio.com">⁠kyle@residualaudio.com</a>

Episode 31: Dave and Marlow

The NBA coaching carousel continues to turn. How do we feel about Detroit, Phoenix, and Philly picking up NBA Finals coaches while the Blazers stand pat? Plus more talk about trading down in the draft, center help, and whether a Scoot-Shaedon backcourt would work for the Blazers.  Podcast Edited by Kyle Gilmer ⁠https://linktr.ee/kylegilmer⁠ ⁠kyle@residualaudio.com

The NBA coaching carousel continues to turn. How do we feel about Detroit, Phoenix, and Philly picking up NBA Finals coaches while the Blazers stand pat? Plus more talk about trading down in the draft, center help, and whether a Scoot-Shaedon backcourt would work for the Blazers. Podcast Edited by Kyle Gilmer <a href="https://linktr.ee/kylegilmer" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠https://linktr.ee/kylegilmer⁠</a> <a href="mailto:kyle@residualaudio.com">⁠kyle@residualaudio.com</a>

Episode 30: Dave and Marlow

The Nuggets beat the Lakers and the Celtics are still holding on versus the Heat. What lessons can the Blazers learn from the ongoing playoffs? Plus more Dame trade talk, the sly move with Pick 3 that's not being discussed much, a critique of ring culture, the Blazers' salary cap, and more!  Podcast Edited by Kyle Gilmer ⁠https://linktr.ee/kylegilmer⁠ ⁠kyle@residualaudio.com

The Nuggets beat the Lakers and the Celtics are still holding on versus the Heat. What lessons can the Blazers learn from the ongoing playoffs? Plus more Dame trade talk, the sly move with Pick 3 that's not being discussed much, a critique of ring culture, the Blazers' salary cap, and more! Podcast Edited by Kyle Gilmer <a href="https://linktr.ee/kylegilmer" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠https://linktr.ee/kylegilmer⁠</a> <a href="mailto:kyle@residualaudio.com">⁠kyle@residualaudio.com</a>

Episode 29: Dave and Marlow

Dave flies solo this week, reacting to the Blazers getting the third pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, talking about its relative value, and addressing the eternal question: is it OK to talk about Dame being traded?  Podcast Edited by Kyle Gilmer ⁠https://linktr.ee/kylegilmer⁠ ⁠kyle@residualaudio.com

Dave flies solo this week, reacting to the Blazers getting the third pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, talking about its relative value, and addressing the eternal question: is it OK to talk about Dame being traded? Podcast Edited by Kyle Gilmer <a href="https://linktr.ee/kylegilmer" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠https://linktr.ee/kylegilmer⁠</a> <a href="mailto:kyle@residualaudio.com">⁠kyle@residualaudio.com</a>

Episode 28: Dave and Marlow

The NBA Draft Lottery will soon dominate the attention of Trail Blazers fans, but before we get there, Dave and Marlow break down playoffs series, ask who would be the best forward acquisition for Portland this summer, debate the merits of DeAndre Ayton, and much more!  Podcast Edited by Kyle Gilmer https://linktr.ee/kylegilmer kyle@residualaudio.com

The NBA Draft Lottery will soon dominate the attention of Trail Blazers fans, but before we get there, Dave and Marlow break down playoffs series, ask who would be the best forward acquisition for Portland this summer, debate the merits of DeAndre Ayton, and much more! Podcast Edited by Kyle Gilmer <a href="https://linktr.ee/kylegilmer" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/kylegilmer</a> <a href="mailto:kyle@residualaudio.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">kyle@residualaudio.com</a>

Episode 27: Dave and Marlow

The second round of the NBA Playoffs marches onward! Dave and Marlow examine every series, extracting bits of analysis and wisdom that might apply to the Trail Blazers, their future, and their off-season plans. They also discuss firing championship coaches, the trade value of Anfernee Simons, and more! Podcast Edited by Kyle Gilmer https://linktr.ee/kylegilmer kyle@residualaudio.com

The second round of the NBA Playoffs marches onward! Dave and Marlow examine every series, extracting bits of analysis and wisdom that might apply to the Trail Blazers, their future, and their off-season plans. They also discuss firing championship coaches, the trade value of Anfernee Simons, and more! Podcast Edited by Kyle Gilmer <a href="https://linktr.ee/kylegilmer" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/kylegilmer</a> <a href="mailto:kyle@residualaudio.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">kyle@residualaudio.com</a>

Episode 26: Dave and Marlow

The first round of the 2023 NBA Playoffs is well underway! Dave and Marlow look at each series on its own merits, then asking which players on the various teams would look best in a Trail Blazers uniform. Would YOU take Draymond Green or Rudy Gobert? Podcast Edited by Kyle Gilmer https://linktr.ee/kylegilmer kyle@residualaudio.com

The first round of the 2023 NBA Playoffs is well underway! Dave and Marlow look at each series on its own merits, then asking which players on the various teams would look best in a Trail Blazers uniform. Would YOU take Draymond Green or Rudy Gobert? Podcast Edited by Kyle Gilmer <a href="https://linktr.ee/kylegilmer" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/kylegilmer</a> <a href="mailto:kyle@residualaudio.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">kyle@residualaudio.com</a>

Episode 25: Dave and Marlow

Damian Lillard chatter! The Play-In Tournament yields new trade targets! Which players would solve problems for Portland and which, based on age, salary, skill, or temperament, might create new ones?  Podcast Edited by Kyle Gilmer https://linktr.ee/kylegilmer kyle@residualaudio.com

Damian Lillard chatter! The Play-In Tournament yields new trade targets! Which players would solve problems for Portland and which, based on age, salary, skill, or temperament, might create new ones? Podcast Edited by Kyle Gilmer <a href="https://linktr.ee/kylegilmer" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/kylegilmer</a> <a href="mailto:kyle@residualaudio.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">kyle@residualaudio.com</a>

Episode 24: Dave and Marlow

The Trail Blazers season has come to an end, but there's plenty to think about as we ponder the state of the team. We look back at a bright spot in the final weeks and share what it can teach the Blazers about the summer ahead. We also discuss lottery odds, Shaedon Sharpe and Anfernee Simons, the salary cap situation heading into July, and plenty more about the big-picture implications of the year!  Podcast Edited by Kyle Gilmer https://linktr.ee/kylegilmer kyle@residualaudio.com

The Trail Blazers season has come to an end, but there's plenty to think about as we ponder the state of the team. We look back at a bright spot in the final weeks and share what it can teach the Blazers about the summer ahead. We also discuss lottery odds, Shaedon Sharpe and Anfernee Simons, the salary cap situation heading into July, and plenty more about the big-picture implications of the year! Podcast Edited by Kyle Gilmer <a href="https://linktr.ee/kylegilmer" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/kylegilmer</a> <a href="mailto:kyle@residualaudio.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">kyle@residualaudio.com</a>

Episode 23: Dave and Marlow

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On this episode of the Blazer's Edge podcast, Tara Bowen-Biggs and Danny Marang go through the ins-and-outs of the Rodney Hood trade, look to future - are the Blazers done? What could Portland do between now and the deadline, what they hope Portland will do and what will most likely happen as they read the tea leaves. Beyond that they discuss why Nikola Mirotic is not the answer for the next move, Damian Lillard landing as a surefire all-star, Blazer's struggles in all-star events not named the Skills Contest, Puppy Bowl &gt; Kitten Bowl and more!1:00 Danny wanted to talk about Titanic but the Blazers made a trade!1:20 Nik Stauskas and Wade Baldwin for Rodney Hood.2:15 Is Hood a shooting guard or a small forward? 3:15 Nik saying goodbye was sad. 3:40 Dan is a jerk to everyone who lives in Cleveland.4:30 Get to know Rodney Hood5:41 Drafted by Utah 3.5 seasons. Injured as a rookie. 7:01 Difference between his Utah stint and his Cleveland stint. 7:40 He will probably play the 3 and hopefully do everything Harkless is supposed to do. 8:30 Hood fits the profile of players Neil Olshey likes. 12:20 Are they done? Will they be moving on from Harkless or Jake?13:56 Making a deal with Sacramento16:30 Portland doesn't like paying the luxury tax19:02 Will Hood start?20:08 This move elevates the Blazers to the top 4 teams in the west ,solidly. 21:29 Hood is not a siloed player, he can cut and shoot and handle the ball. 23:07 Will Mirotic be the next move? 25:33 Seems unlikely that they would make a move that would displace two starters 28:33 Taurean Prince? 30:52 All in all a good deal. 33:10 It seems like Hood believes he is coming to play, so either Harkless or Layman is probably on the way out. 33:55 Dan thinks Harkless looks pouty. 35:29 Playoff experience. how important was it for them to get  someone with playoff experience? 37:32 Hood has somewhat checkered playoff experience39:36 Denver doesn't have much playoff experience. Its not like they just didn't make it, they blew it, two years in  a row. 42:58 Damian Lillard an All Star reserve44:09 San Antonio now has a new crop of Vampires. 47:37 Who will pick Damian to be on his All Star Team first? 48:56 Brook Lopez has remade himself. 53:08 No puppy bowl spoilers!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Blazer's Edge podcast, Tara Bowen-Biggs and Danny Marang go through the ins-and-outs of the Rodney Hood trade, look to future - are the Blazers done? What could Portland do between now and the deadline, what they hope Portland will do and what will most likely happen as they read the tea leaves. Beyond that they discuss why Nikola Mirotic is not the answer for the next move, Damian Lillard landing as a surefire all-star, Blazer's struggles in all-star events not named the Skills Contest, Puppy Bowl &gt; Kitten Bowl and more!1:00 Danny wanted to talk about Titanic but the Blazers made a trade! 1:20 Nik Stauskas and Wade Baldwin for Rodney Hood. 2:15 Is Hood a shooting guard or a small forward? 3:15 Nik saying goodbye was sad. 3:40 Dan is a jerk to everyone who lives in Cleveland. 4:30 Get to know Rodney Hood 5:41 Drafted by Utah 3.5 seasons. Injured as a rookie. 7:01 Difference between his Utah stint and his Cleveland stint. 7:40 He will probably play the 3 and hopefully do everything Harkless is supposed to do. 8:30 Hood fits the profile of players Neil Olshey likes. 12:20 Are they done? Will they be moving on from Harkless or Jake? 13:56 Making a deal with Sacramento 16:30 Portland doesn't like paying the luxury tax 19:02 Will Hood start? 20:08 This move elevates the Blazers to the top 4 teams in the west ,solidly. 21:29 Hood is not a siloed player, he can cut and shoot and handle the ball. 23:07 Will Mirotic be the next move? 25:33 Seems unlikely that they would make a move that would displace two starters 28:33 Taurean Prince? 30:52 All in all a good deal. 33:10 It seems like Hood believes he is coming to play, so either Harkless or Layman is probably on the way out. 33:55 Dan thinks Harkless looks pouty. 35:29 Playoff experience. how important was it for them to get someone with playoff experience? 37:32 Hood has somewhat checkered playoff experience 39:36 Denver doesn't have much playoff experience. Its not like they just didn't make it, they blew it, two years in a row. 42:58 Damian Lillard an All Star reserve 44:09 San Antonio now has a new crop of Vampires. 47:37 Who will pick Damian to be on his All Star Team first? 48:56 Brook Lopez has remade himself. 53:08 No puppy bowl spoilers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="http://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Reviewing Hood Trade & Looking for More

What a week it has been for the Portland Trail Blazers! Like a lot of Blazer fans, Dan and Tara are still trying to figure out what is real and what is fantasy. Listen to the latest edition of the Blazer’s Edge Podcast, where we answer your questions about a wide variety of topics: will Aminu and Harkless have a bigger impact in the Golden State series than they did against Denver? Who should the Blazer’s bring back, Hood, Kanter or Curry? What kind of defense can we expect to see and what will the Warriors throw at the Blazers?All this and more, thank you to our Twitter friends for all of the questions! @BlazerTagPDX,  @DizzyZbo, @jamesonnus, @nnnductle, @JaketheTailg8r, @C_Sabroe, @mighty_JoeSab, @tomwilsonone@DaBrain19, @genelaor@roselharding, @mevans212, @Schmalejandro1, @showmeyourblazrLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What a week it has been for the Portland Trail Blazers! Like a lot of Blazer fans, Dan and Tara are still trying to figure out what is real and what is fantasy. Listen to the latest edition of the Blazer’s Edge Podcast, where we answer your questions about a wide variety of topics: will Aminu and Harkless have a bigger impact in the Golden State series than they did against Denver? Who should the Blazer’s bring back, Hood, Kanter or Curry? What kind of defense can we expect to see and what will the Warriors throw at the Blazers? All this and more, thank you to our Twitter friends for all of the questions! @BlazerTagPDX,  @DizzyZbo, @jamesonnus, @nnnductle, @JaketheTailg8r, @C_Sabroe, @mighty_JoeSab, @tomwilsonone@DaBrain19, @genelaor@roselharding, @mevans212, @Schmalejandro1, @showmeyourblazr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="http://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Blazers are going to the Western Conference Finals

On this week’s episode of the Blazer’s Edge podcast the Grand Poobah and Managing Editor of Blazer’s Edge, Dave Deckard, makes his return to the podcast to join Tara Bowen-Biggs and Danny Marang to discuss the first 24 hours of NBA free agency, the loss of Ed Davis, why it happened, what options are and were on the table, where the Blazers go from here, who is remaining among the free agents that Portland could still try to pick up, what could happen with Jusuf Nurkic’s free agency, the lasting impact this could have on Damian Lillard and more. IntroOpening CommentsLeBron James to the Los Angeles LakersLance Stephenson, JaVale McGee and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope follow LeBronEd Davis leaves the Blazers, joins the Brooklyn NetsWhy did it happen?What’s the fallout to Davis’ departure?What are you favorite moments and what will you miss most about Davis?The Blazers fall short on Mario HezonjaBlazers sign Nik StauskasListener Questions!https://twitter.com/Hecubus01/status/1013631063933874176How would you define a successful off season now?How do the Blazers get better?https://twitter.com/Daniel_Prins/status/1013632148811599878Serious question (and I know @dmarang has been on board for a while), with the 'Superteams' being created, would Portland be better served 'blowing it up' by trading Dame and CJ for young pieces and picks? We can't compete now, why not set up to compete later?Nuclear options on the table?https://twitter.com/eddieamack/status/1013631096733368320Do you think there’s even a liiiittle chance that the Cavs might accept a hypothetical bad contract(s) + first round pick(s) for Kevin Love trade?How does the relationship between GMs/agents effect free agency and trades?https://twitter.com/creedence26/status/1013632896840503297Is terek evans a possibility?https://twitter.com/jdwinters81/status/1013633320628862976Are any of the major needle movers that “could” be available realistic? LMA, Love, or to a lesser degree Whiteside? And could they be had without losing Dame or CJ?What veteran wings are still out there that Portland could add to the roster? Mike Beasley, Tyreke Evans, Jabari Parker, Jeff Green, Rodney Hood, Joe Johnson, Luc Richard Mbah a Moute and others.Of those guys, who would you want to see added to the Blazers?Does adding any of these guys to the roster guarantee that the Blazers make the playoffs next year as things sit now?What happens with Jusuf Nurkic?If Nurkic takes the QO, what could that mean going forward?What are the potential pitfalls of not keeping Nurkic happy?What are the ramifications to the actions or inactions of the Blazers as they pertain to Damian Lillard?Lillard’s social media posts over the last 48 hoursWhat other franchises or situations have existed in the past that you can point to similar circumstances and what happened there?How do you make Damian Lillard happy at this point?Blazer5 Gaming update- their first loss!Closing CommentsOutroLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week’s episode of the Blazer’s Edge podcast the Grand Poobah and Managing Editor of Blazer’s Edge, Dave Deckard, makes his return to the podcast to join Tara Bowen-Biggs and Danny Marang to discuss the first 24 hours of NBA free agency, the loss of Ed Davis, why it happened, what options are and were on the table, where the Blazers go from here, who is remaining among the free agents that Portland could still try to pick up, what could happen with Jusuf Nurkic’s free agency, the lasting impact this could have on Damian Lillard and more. IntroOpening CommentsLeBron James to the Los Angeles LakersLance Stephenson, JaVale McGee and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope follow LeBronEd Davis leaves the Blazers, joins the Brooklyn NetsWhy did it happen?What’s the fallout to Davis’ departure?What are you favorite moments and what will you miss most about Davis?The Blazers fall short on Mario HezonjaBlazers sign Nik StauskasListener Questions!<a href="https://twitter.com/Hecubus01/status/1013631063933874176How" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/Hecubus01/status/1013631063933874176How</a> would you define a successful off season now?How do the Blazers get better?<a href="https://twitter.com/Daniel_Prins/status/1013632148811599878Serious" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/Daniel_Prins/status/1013632148811599878Serious</a> question (and I know @dmarang has been on board for a while), with the 'Superteams' being created, would Portland be better served 'blowing it up' by trading Dame and CJ for young pieces and picks? We can't compete now, why not set up to compete later?Nuclear options on the table?<a href="https://twitter.com/eddieamack/status/1013631096733368320Do" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/eddieamack/status/1013631096733368320Do</a> you think there’s even a liiiittle chance that the Cavs might accept a hypothetical bad contract(s) + first round pick(s) for Kevin Love trade?How does the relationship between GMs/agents effect free agency and trades?<a href="https://twitter.com/creedence26/status/1013632896840503297Is" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/creedence26/status/1013632896840503297Is</a> terek evans a possibility?<a href="https://twitter.com/jdwinters81/status/1013633320628862976Are" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/jdwinters81/status/1013633320628862976Are</a> any of the major needle movers that “could” be available realistic? LMA, Love, or to a lesser degree Whiteside? And could they be had without losing Dame or CJ?What veteran wings are still out there that Portland could add to the roster? Mike Beasley, Tyreke Evans, Jabari Parker, Jeff Green, Rodney Hood, Joe Johnson, Luc Richard Mbah a Moute and others.Of those guys, who would you want to see added to the Blazers?Does adding any of these guys to the roster guarantee that the Blazers make the playoffs next year as things sit now?What happens with Jusuf Nurkic?If Nurkic takes the QO, what could that mean going forward?What are the potential pitfalls of not keeping Nurkic happy?What are the ramifications to the actions or inactions of the Blazers as they pertain to Damian Lillard?Lillard’s social media posts over the last 48 hoursWhat other franchises or situations have existed in the past that you can point to similar circumstances and what happened there?How do you make Damian Lillard happy at this point?Blazer5 Gaming update- their first loss!Closing CommentsOutro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="http://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Free Agency: What can the Blazers do Now?

The Trail Blazers are coming off of a 2-2 week and Tara and Dan dive into what we learned from the losses and the what we can take away from the wins. How bad was it losing to Denver and Sacramento? Does having only 4 turnovers against the Cleveland Cavaliers really tell us anything? Will Jake Layman average 20 points a quarter from here on out? Will there be someone else playing alongside Nurkic if the Blazers make a move at the trade deadline? We weigh in on the Ringer’s proposed CJ McCollum-for-Aaron Gordon trade that has gotten so much buzz this week--you can guess Dan has some thoughts--and then list our choices for the All Star starters. Join us for all this and more.1:45 Recapping the week that was. Denver and Sacramento6:10 Cleveland and New Orleans7:30 Is this the Nurkic who is going to be there in the future? 8:40 What can we take away from the League's the lowest turnover game on record?  Less bounce passes to seven footers. 12:50 Oral history of the Jake Layman experience against New Orleans16:10 Jake is fun to watch and he's got some attitude too.21:50 CJ McCollum for Aaron Gordon trade proposal 33:10 Is Jake Layman one of the top five guys in the league at running? 34:20 Advantage to Orlando is they have a clear number one guy. 36:40 In the existence of the luxury tax the Blazers have only paid it three times. 38:30 All Star Voting returns39:10 Who are our picks for the All Star Game? Western Conference first43:30 Eastern Conference players45:25 Let Zion Williamson be in the Dunk Contest48:00 What to watch for with Utah and OKC coming up. 49:10 vs Utah, don't go away from Nurkic. 50:40 Zach Collins alongside Jusuf Nurkic, will we see more of that this road trip?52:10 Phoenix and Atlanta games53:00 Casey Holdahl’s laugh54:30 OutroFind Tara (@tcbbiggs) and Dan (@dmarang) on Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Trail Blazers are coming off of a 2-2 week and Tara and Dan dive into what we learned from the losses and the what we can take away from the wins. How bad was it losing to Denver and Sacramento? Does having only 4 turnovers against the Cleveland Cavaliers really tell us anything? Will Jake Layman average 20 points a quarter from here on out? Will there be someone else playing alongside Nurkic if the Blazers make a move at the trade deadline? We weigh in on the Ringer’s proposed CJ McCollum-for-Aaron Gordon trade that has gotten so much buzz this week--you can guess Dan has some thoughts--and then list our choices for the All Star starters. Join us for all this and more. 1:45 Recapping the week that was. Denver and Sacramento6:10 Cleveland and New Orleans7:30 Is this the Nurkic who is going to be there in the future? 8:40 What can we take away from the League's the lowest turnover game on record?  Less bounce passes to seven footers. 12:50 Oral history of the Jake Layman experience against New Orleans16:10 Jake is fun to watch and he's got some attitude too.21:50 CJ McCollum for Aaron Gordon trade proposal 33:10 Is Jake Layman one of the top five guys in the league at running? 34:20 Advantage to Orlando is they have a clear number one guy. 36:40 In the existence of the luxury tax the Blazers have only paid it three times. 38:30 All Star Voting returns39:10 Who are our picks for the All Star Game? Western Conference first43:30 Eastern Conference players45:25 Let Zion Williamson be in the Dunk Contest48:00 What to watch for with Utah and OKC coming up. 49:10 vs Utah, don't go away from Nurkic. 50:40 Zach Collins alongside Jusuf Nurkic, will we see more of that this road trip?52:10 Phoenix and Atlanta games53:00 Casey Holdahl’s laugh54:30 Outro Find Tara (@tcbbiggs) and Dan (@dmarang) on Twitter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="http://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Are the Trail Blazers ready for a trade?

On this week's episode of the Blazer's Edge podcast, Tara Bowen-Biggs and Danny Marang take a look at the last two games against the OKC Thunder and what it means for the Blazers as they look to clinch in Game 5. Danny is actually optimistic, which is terrifying, and Tara tries to temper Danny's expectations- will she be successful? Praising Damian Lillard, breaking down pick and roll changes, the arrival of Moe Harkless, Russell Westbrook being all talk, and much, much more on this week's episode!IntroOpening CommentsFeeling good about the Blazers right now1:30 Businessman like manner4:00 I'm glad that the sweep bothered them and motivates them even today6:00 Tara doesn't want to overreact just yet6:45 This Thunder team looks a lot like the Blazers last year8:00 Strongly held beliefs!8:50 Is Schroder trying to be Pat Beverly Jr.?9:50 So many classic moments from Damian Lillard in this series11:00 Has Lillard been the best player in the playoffs so far?12:30 Can we say Dame and CJ can play together now?13:30 This has been CJ's best performance to date14:00 CJ has elevated his game 16:00 Danny makes a false claim about Aminu- Aminu is all things awesome and Danny regrets mixing Chief up with Zach Collins. 18:20 The Blazers are struggling around the rim and it's not clear why. 20:00 Dame has been fantastic getting to the rim21:00 Game 3 recap - Russell Westbrook &amp; Paul George get one!22:00 Ranking storylines for the playoffs- Dame's play, Stotts game plan and defensive intensity23:00 Dame and the Blazers being aggressive and going for steals26:00 Moe Harkless has been fantastic on the defensive end on ball, off ball, helping and everywhere in between. 29:00 Maybe looking ahead to a match up with San Antonio or Denver... MAYBE32:00 Things, in a weird way seem to be lining up for the Blazers34:00 Moe Harkless looks like he's having fun and everyone loves it38:30 Blazers shooting doesn't make a ton of sense right now, will it hold?41:00 Tara is loving isolation basketball44:00 Slight tweaks in the pick &amp; roll that are paying off big timeClosing CommentsOutroLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's episode of the Blazer's Edge podcast, Tara Bowen-Biggs and Danny Marang take a look at the last two games against the OKC Thunder and what it means for the Blazers as they look to clinch in Game 5. Danny is actually optimistic, which is terrifying, and Tara tries to temper Danny's expectations- will she be successful? Praising Damian Lillard, breaking down pick and roll changes, the arrival of Moe Harkless, Russell Westbrook being all talk, and much, much more on this week's episode! Intro Opening Comments Feeling good about the Blazers right now 1:30 Businessman like manner 4:00 I'm glad that the sweep bothered them and motivates them even today 6:00 Tara doesn't want to overreact just yet 6:45 This Thunder team looks a lot like the Blazers last year 8:00 Strongly held beliefs! 8:50 Is Schroder trying to be Pat Beverly Jr.? 9:50 So many classic moments from Damian Lillard in this series 11:00 Has Lillard been the best player in the playoffs so far? 12:30 Can we say Dame and CJ can play together now? 13:30 This has been CJ's best performance to date 14:00 CJ has elevated his game  16:00 Danny makes a false claim about Aminu- Aminu is all things awesome and Danny regrets mixing Chief up with Zach Collins.  18:20 The Blazers are struggling around the rim and it's not clear why.  20:00 Dame has been fantastic getting to the rim 21:00 Game 3 recap - Russell Westbrook &amp; Paul George get one! 22:00 Ranking storylines for the playoffs- Dame's play, Stotts game plan and defensive intensity 23:00 Dame and the Blazers being aggressive and going for steals 26:00 Moe Harkless has been fantastic on the defensive end on ball, off ball, helping and everywhere in between.  29:00 Maybe looking ahead to a match up with San Antonio or Denver... MAYBE 32:00 Things, in a weird way seem to be lining up for the Blazers 34:00 Moe Harkless looks like he's having fun and everyone loves it 38:30 Blazers shooting doesn't make a ton of sense right now, will it hold? 41:00 Tara is loving isolation basketball 44:00 Slight tweaks in the pick &amp; roll that are paying off big time Closing Comments Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="http://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

This is Damian Lillard’s Signature Series

On this week's episode of the Blazer's Edge podcast Tara Bowen-Biggs and Danny Marang take a look back at the week that was; NBA Africa with Al-Farouq Aminu and the basketball savant Joel Embiid, Neil Olshey's "State of the Blazers Union" address with specific highlights such as; TPE value discussion, conspiracy theories, the real reason the Blazers let Ed Davis go, Olshey doing his best Jeff Goldblum impersonation, how Portland changed their offseason plan quite drastically Las Vegas Over/Under and more!IntroOpening commentsNBA AfricaJoel Embiid, basketball savantAl-Farouq Aminu did somethingOffseason workouts and developing skillsThe work players put in to develop their gameNeil Olshey interviewUnderstanding what Olshey was talking about with the TPE value and admitting they got it wrongConspiracy Theories! The real reasons the Blazers let Ed Davis goImpact on the big man rotationThe difference between trust and talentNeil Olshey goes Jeff Goldblum and finds a wayLooking back at getting CJ into the lineup early in his careerAdmitting mistakes that don’t matterOlshey states that Portland had 5 wings in mind- who could they have been?Overall reaction to the Olshey State of the UnionFavorite Blazers offseason memories of all timeBlazers over/under announced at 41.5 winsClosing commentsOutroLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's episode of the Blazer's Edge podcast Tara Bowen-Biggs and Danny Marang take a look back at the week that was; NBA Africa with Al-Farouq Aminu and the basketball savant Joel Embiid, Neil Olshey's "State of the Blazers Union" address with specific highlights such as; TPE value discussion, conspiracy theories, the real reason the Blazers let Ed Davis go, Olshey doing his best Jeff Goldblum impersonation, how Portland changed their offseason plan quite drastically Las Vegas Over/Under and more! IntroOpening commentsNBA AfricaJoel Embiid, basketball savantAl-Farouq Aminu did somethingOffseason workouts and developing skillsThe work players put in to develop their gameNeil Olshey interviewUnderstanding what Olshey was talking about with the TPE value and admitting they got it wrongConspiracy Theories! The real reasons the Blazers let Ed Davis goImpact on the big man rotationThe difference between trust and talentNeil Olshey goes Jeff Goldblum and finds a wayLooking back at getting CJ into the lineup early in his careerAdmitting mistakes that don’t matterOlshey states that Portland had 5 wings in mind- who could they have been?Overall reaction to the Olshey State of the UnionFavorite Blazers offseason memories of all timeBlazers over/under announced at 41.5 winsClosing commentsOutro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="http://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

The Difference Between Trust and Talent

Blazers’ Edge Australian correspondent Adrian Bernecich joins the weekly podcast to report on the atmosphere in Melbourne during Team USA’s visit down under. Then we dive into stats from last season and try to determine which ones the Blazers will surpass, and where they may fall short. Which numbers might get higher, and which ones might be lower? Which ones are hardest to decide? Follow us on Twitter @blazersedge @DMarang @tcbbiggs @abernecichSubscribe to the podcast:Apple: apple.co/2Mu8YX9Google: http://bit.ly/2KMRa7lStitcher: http://bit.ly/33OEBA3Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Blazers’ Edge Australian correspondent Adrian Bernecich joins the weekly podcast to report on the atmosphere in Melbourne during Team USA’s visit down under. Then we dive into stats from last season and try to determine which ones the Blazers will surpass, and where they may fall short. Which numbers might get higher, and which ones might be lower? Which ones are hardest to decide? Follow us on Twitter @blazersedge @DMarang @tcbbiggs @abernecich Subscribe to the podcast: Apple: <a href="http://apple.co/2Mu8YX9" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">apple.co/2Mu8YX9</a> Google: <a href="http://bit.ly/2KMRa7l" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/2KMRa7l</a> Stitcher: <a href="http://bit.ly/33OEBA3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/33OEBA3</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="http://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

How Will The Blazers Look Different Next Season?

On this week's episode of the Blazer's Edge podcast, Tara Bowen-Biggs and Danny Marang are joined by Blazer's Edge editor Steve Dewald to take a look at fringe moves, making the first trade, the never ending links to Kevin Love, understanding GM speak, the improvement of Hassan Whiteside, buyers vs. sellers market, the next 5 games and how it could set the tone - and a lot more!Intro Opening Comments 2:00Changing ExpectationsUsing the DPE 4:00Making fringe moves 5:00Steve Dewald talks smaller moves 6:00Torrey Craig, Justin Jackson &amp; DJ WilsonRisks of waiting to address the bench 11:30Has the outside view of POR possibly changed with Free Agents? 12:30Could POR moving expiring deals hurt how they’re viewed? 18:00Were things as busy Dec 15th last year? 21:00How often do the Blazers do the thing that they telegraph? 22:00Likelihood of getting Kevin LoveReading between the lines and GM speak 24:00The appearance of desperation 26:00Taking a look at Kevin Love 28:00When could POR look to make a move? 30:30Seller vs Buyer market 33:00The improvement of Hassan Whiteside 38:00Whiteside-Labissiere lineup thoughts 46:30Looking at Bazemore’s integration into the starting lineup 50:30Looking at the next 5 games and setting the tone? 54:00Signaling intent for the rest of the season 1:00:00Closing CommentsOutroLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's episode of the Blazer's Edge podcast, Tara Bowen-Biggs and Danny Marang are joined by Blazer's Edge editor Steve Dewald to take a look at fringe moves, making the first trade, the never ending links to Kevin Love, understanding GM speak, the improvement of Hassan Whiteside, buyers vs. sellers market, the next 5 games and how it could set the tone - and a lot more! Intro  Opening Comments 2:00 Changing Expectations Using the DPE 4:00 Making fringe moves 5:00 Steve Dewald talks smaller moves 6:00 Torrey Craig, Justin Jackson &amp; DJ Wilson Risks of waiting to address the bench 11:30 Has the outside view of POR possibly changed with Free Agents? 12:30 Could POR moving expiring deals hurt how they’re viewed? 18:00 Were things as busy Dec 15th last year? 21:00 How often do the Blazers do the thing that they telegraph? 22:00 Likelihood of getting Kevin Love Reading between the lines and GM speak 24:00 The appearance of desperation 26:00 Taking a look at Kevin Love 28:00 When could POR look to make a move? 30:30 Seller vs Buyer market 33:00 The improvement of Hassan Whiteside 38:00 Whiteside-Labissiere lineup thoughts 46:30 Looking at Bazemore’s integration into the starting lineup 50:30 Looking at the next 5 games and setting the tone? 54:00 Signaling intent for the rest of the season 1:00:00 Closing Comments Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="http://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

When Should Portland Make a Trade?

Jusuf Nurkic

On this week's episode of the Blazer's Edge podcast, Tara Bowen-Biggs and Danny Marang look back at the past week with horrible losses to the Phoenix Suns and the Sacramento Kings, the upcoming return of Jusuf Nurkic and all the listener questions we can handle!IntroOpening commentsWhat team were we watching? 2:00Aron Baynes and the 3-point murder bus 4:00Back and forth with Trevor Ariza and Hassan Whiteside 7:00Why do this losses feel so bad? 10:00Alex Len v CJ McCollum and the Tale of the Tape 12:00LISTENER QUESTIONSWho has replaced Skal on Team Mom's photo? 14:00Are the Blazers going into load management for the vets AKA selectively tank? 16:00Do Moses or Jaylen. have a chance to make the roster next year? Wenyen? 19:00The return of Jusuf Nurkic 22:00Do you think POR targets a big move (sign &amp; trade) or moving CJ, Simons or Collins this summer? 25:00MORE NURKIC! 28:00The Blazer's defensive issues aren't easily solvable 30:00How will the season be effected if crowds aren't allowed in arenas? 37:00What are the most important things we've learned this season? 39:00Top 3 candidates for a MLE signing that could contribute right away 44:00Have you seen Paddington and Paddington 2 - if not why do you hate joy? 46:00MARIO! 48:00If Blazers land a top 3 pick who should they take? 50:00Could the Blazers make a run at Karl Anthony Towns? 53:00If you had to choose one, Simons or Trent Jr who do you take? 57:00Looking forward to the next 2 games, Memphis Grizzlies and Houston Rockets 1:00:00More NURKIC! 1:03:00Closing commentsOutroLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's episode of the Blazer's Edge podcast, Tara Bowen-Biggs and Danny Marang look back at the past week with horrible losses to the Phoenix Suns and the Sacramento Kings, the upcoming return of Jusuf Nurkic and all the listener questions we can handle! Intro Opening comments What team were we watching? 2:00 Aron Baynes and the 3-point murder bus 4:00 Back and forth with Trevor Ariza and Hassan Whiteside 7:00 Why do this losses feel so bad? 10:00 Alex Len v CJ McCollum and the Tale of the Tape 12:00 LISTENER QUESTIONS Who has replaced Skal on Team Mom's photo? 14:00 Are the Blazers going into load management for the vets AKA selectively tank? 16:00 Do Moses or Jaylen. have a chance to make the roster next year? Wenyen? 19:00 The return of Jusuf Nurkic 22:00 Do you think POR targets a big move (sign &amp; trade) or moving CJ, Simons or Collins this summer? 25:00 MORE NURKIC! 28:00 The Blazer's defensive issues aren't easily solvable 30:00 How will the season be effected if crowds aren't allowed in arenas? 37:00 What are the most important things we've learned this season? 39:00 Top 3 candidates for a MLE signing that could contribute right away 44:00 Have you seen Paddington and Paddington 2 - if not why do you hate joy? 46:00 MARIO! 48:00 If Blazers land a top 3 pick who should they take? 50:00 Could the Blazers make a run at Karl Anthony Towns? 53:00 If you had to choose one, Simons or Trent Jr who do you take? 57:00 Looking forward to the next 2 games, Memphis Grizzlies and Houston Rockets 1:00:00 More NURKIC! 1:03:00 Closing comments Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="http://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

What to Expect When Jusuf Nurkic Returns?

News! Yay, let’s go over some news! Damian Lillard is zip-lining and he's a vegan now. and  Jusuf Nurkic is number 69 on the SI top 100 players. What does all this mean? Lets get caught up on some personnel moves--Pat Connaughton is sticking around, Archie Goodwin is coming to training camp and CJ Wilcox is another 6'5" guard. Finally, how do we put this all together to determine, what is the identity of this team?Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

News! Yay, let’s go over some news! Damian Lillard is zip-lining and he's a vegan now. and  Jusuf Nurkic is number 69 on the SI top 100 players. What does all this mean? Lets get caught up on some personnel moves--Pat Connaughton is sticking around, Archie Goodwin is coming to training camp and CJ Wilcox is another 6'5" guard. Finally, how do we put this all together to determine, what is the identity of this team? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="http://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

What will be the Trail Blazers identity this season?

On this emergency episode of the Blazer's Edge podcast, Tara Bowen-Biggs and Danny Marang react to the news of the Trail Blazers agreeing to sign Carmelo Anthony to a non-guaranteed contract. Why would they do it? Can he actually help them? How good and/or bad can things actually get? What happens between now and the trade deadline?It's a near real time reaction to the agreed upon deal and well, just listen for yourself.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this emergency episode of the Blazer's Edge podcast, Tara Bowen-Biggs and Danny Marang react to the news of the Trail Blazers agreeing to sign Carmelo Anthony to a non-guaranteed contract. Why would they do it? Can he actually help them? How good and/or bad can things actually get? What happens between now and the trade deadline? It's a near real time reaction to the agreed upon deal and well, just listen for yourself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="http://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Desperation and Signing Carmelo Anthony

On this week's episode of the Blazer's Edge podcast Tara Bowen-Biggs and Danny Marang have an off day pod to take a look at the night that was for Jusuf Nurkic, Damian Lillard's All-Star odds, the Blazers going back in time, resorting the Blazers offense, where does CJ McCollum fit in now, storylines to be left in 2018 and more!IntroOpening Comments2:00 Lillard All-Star odds4:00 The schedule gets "less bleak" after a brutal December5:20 "I don't under stand how the Blazers are playing every other night"6:20 You can run the offense through Jusuf Nurkic8:00 Takeaways from the Nurkic 5x5 performance9:10 How would Nurkic react without having the ball?11:00 Nurkic picking and choosing his moments better this year12:30 Harkless has the ability to be THAT guy nightly, that's what's frustrating16:20 "Moe is filling that 3rd option."17:30 "I love it when he (Aminu) brings the chaos."20:30 "Right now I think it's best that Dame is the 1st option and then Nurkic (with the ball) as the 2nd option."23:00 "I love the bounce pass...but please throw one over the top."24:40 Have the Blazers found something to counter what teams will throw at Dame?29:00 Thoughts on Seth (Curry) and the 2nd unit's performance lately34:35 I worry that the match ups have favored Nurkic recently, how will h e do35:00 Nurkic has spent the last few years figuring out his skills and what it all means within the context of the team38:00 CJ McCollum and his evolution within this new offense42:00 What are the storylines you want to see left behind in 2018?43:00 Zach Collins should start46:00 Feeling sorry for the Warriors47:10 Saying Meyers Leonard isn't good50:10 It's not how much the Blazers pass, it's where they pass toClosing CommentsOutroLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's episode of the Blazer's Edge podcast Tara Bowen-Biggs and Danny Marang have an off day pod to take a look at the night that was for Jusuf Nurkic, Damian Lillard's All-Star odds, the Blazers going back in time, resorting the Blazers offense, where does CJ McCollum fit in now, storylines to be left in 2018 and more! Intro Opening Comments 2:00 Lillard All-Star odds 4:00 The schedule gets "less bleak" after a brutal December 5:20 "I don't under stand how the Blazers are playing every other night" 6:20 You can run the offense through Jusuf Nurkic 8:00 Takeaways from the Nurkic 5x5 performance 9:10 How would Nurkic react without having the ball? 11:00 Nurkic picking and choosing his moments better this year 12:30 Harkless has the ability to be THAT guy nightly, that's what's frustrating 16:20 "Moe is filling that 3rd option." 17:30 "I love it when he (Aminu) brings the chaos." 20:30 "Right now I think it's best that Dame is the 1st option and then Nurkic (with the ball) as the 2nd option." 23:00 "I love the bounce pass...but please throw one over the top." 24:40 Have the Blazers found something to counter what teams will throw at Dame? 29:00 Thoughts on Seth (Curry) and the 2nd unit's performance lately 34:35 I worry that the match ups have favored Nurkic recently, how will h e do 35:00 Nurkic has spent the last few years figuring out his skills and what it all means within the context of the team 38:00 CJ McCollum and his evolution within this new offense 42:00 What are the storylines you want to see left behind in 2018? 43:00 Zach Collins should start 46:00 Feeling sorry for the Warriors 47:10 Saying Meyers Leonard isn't good 50:10 It's not how much the Blazers pass, it's where they pass to Closing Comments Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="http://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Nurkic Has Arrived- But Will He Stay?

Travis Demers

Travis Demers, the Portland Trail Blazers’ new radio play-by-play announcer, joined the podcast to talk about securing his dream job. How did he do it? Where did he learn his craft? He explains why he loves radio and how he plans to keep getting better. He shares highlights from some of the games he called last season and reveals if he his working on any catch phrases.Then Tara and Dan discuss which Blazers (and former Blazers) showed up on the Sports Illustrated Top 100 players. Where does Nurkic rank among all of the centers in the league? Is number 32 really reflective of CJ McCollum’s true skills and ability? And finally, Lillard cracks the top ten. Will being ranked one spot below Paul George add more fuel to the fire?Follow us on Twitter @blazersedge, @DMarang, @tcbbiggs, @travisdemersSubscribe to the podcast:Apple: apple.co/2Mu8YX9Google: http://bit.ly/2KMRa7lStitcher: http://bit.ly/33OEBA3Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Travis Demers, the Portland Trail Blazers’ new radio play-by-play announcer, joined the podcast to talk about securing his dream job. How did he do it? Where did he learn his craft? He explains why he loves radio and how he plans to keep getting better. He shares highlights from some of the games he called last season and reveals if he his working on any catch phrases. Then Tara and Dan discuss which Blazers (and former Blazers) showed up on the Sports Illustrated Top 100 players. Where does Nurkic rank among all of the centers in the league? Is number 32 really reflective of CJ McCollum’s true skills and ability? And finally, Lillard cracks the top ten. Will being ranked one spot below Paul George add more fuel to the fire? Follow us on Twitter @blazersedge, @DMarang, @tcbbiggs, @travisdemers Subscribe to the podcast:Apple: <a href="http://apple.co/2Mu8YX9Google:" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">apple.co/2Mu8YX9Google:</a> <a href="http://bit.ly/2KMRa7lStitcher:" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/2KMRa7lStitcher:</a> <a href="http://bit.ly/33OEBA3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/33OEBA3</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="http://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Travis Demers, Trail Blazers' Play-By-Play Radio Announcer, plus Sports Illustrated Top 100 NBA Players

The Blazers have won two in a row, are they back on track? Will Jusuf Nurkic get a triple double this year? Why have Damian Lillard's numbers trended upwards these last few weeks? Has the team turned over a new leaf or are those just turnovers? All this and more on the latest edition of the Blazer's Edge Podcast. 1:20 Intro/Dan's new Toy/Placing a bet in Vegas 7:00 Blazers vs Phoenix, a "must not-lose" game 10:00 What did we learn from the Minnesota game? 13:00 Physical Nurkic is tough to guard or score on. 14:30 Turnover troubles 16:30 Dan wants Nurkic to have the ball more. Alright then, who loses touches? 19:40 Damian Lillard is on pace to get the scoring average record, surpassing Clyde Drexler. 20:45 Blazers went a whole game without giving up a 30 point quarter. 21:45 Debating Jake Layman vs Maurice Harkless in the starting lineup? 23:50 Seth Curry's minutes needed to go to Jake Layman 27:50 Layman  runs and runs and runs. 29:15 Lillard's minutes have trended up lately. With the difficult stretch coming it would be good for those to go back down. 35:00 Will point-Nurk get a triple double? 36:40 Have we seen the best and the worst of this team? 38:00 What is behind Nurk's transformation this season? 42:50 Is the bench in a funk? 46:15 Have the Blazers turned the corner? 48:15 Jake Layman's mustache story and random Sinead O'Connor talk. 51:45 Would you make a trade for Trevor Ariza "There's not good reason for Ariza". 54:30 What type of owner do you want to buy the Blazers? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Blazers have won two in a row, are they back on track? Will Jusuf Nurkic get a triple double this year? Why have Damian Lillard's numbers trended upwards these last few weeks? Has the team turned over a new leaf or are those just turnovers? All this and more on the latest edition of the Blazer's Edge Podcast.  1:20 Intro/Dan's new Toy/Placing a bet in Vegas  7:00 Blazers vs Phoenix, a "must not-lose" game  10:00 What did we learn from the Minnesota game?  13:00 Physical Nurkic is tough to guard or score on.  14:30 Turnover troubles  16:30 Dan wants Nurkic to have the ball more. Alright then, who loses touches?  19:40 Damian Lillard is on pace to get the scoring average record, surpassing Clyde Drexler.  20:45 Blazers went a whole game without giving up a 30 point quarter.  21:45 Debating Jake Layman vs Maurice Harkless in the starting lineup?  23:50 Seth Curry's minutes needed to go to Jake Layman  27:50 Layman  runs and runs and runs.  29:15 Lillard's minutes have trended up lately. With the difficult stretch coming it would be good for those to go back down.  35:00 Will point-Nurk get a triple double?  36:40 Have we seen the best and the worst of this team?  38:00 What is behind Nurk's transformation this season?  42:50 Is the bench in a funk?  46:15 Have the Blazers turned the corner?  48:15 Jake Layman's mustache story and random Sinead O'Connor talk.  51:45 Would you make a trade for Trevor Ariza "There's not good reason for Ariza".  54:30 What type of owner do you want to buy the Blazers?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="http://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Have we seen the best and the worst of the Trail Blazers already this season?

On this week's Blazer's Edge podcast, Tara Bowen-Biggs and Danny Marang are joined by Steve Dewald to take a look back over the last week and discuss: Carmelo Anthony signing, the ups and downs of momentum, what will the rotations look like, trends in wins and losses, the bright spot that is Nassir Little, how bad are things really, and much more!IntroOpening commentsSteve Dewald - first reactions to Carmelo Anthony signingMelo and “ring rust” 3:00Could/Should Melo start? 7:00How will Nassir Little’s role/rotation shift? 10:00Can the Blazers take advantage of Melo’s knowledge? 13:00Why does Melo deserve anything? 17:00The difference between between chaos and dysfunction 22:00The Pau Gasol question 26:00What is the best case scenario for Little right now? 28:30Nassir Little reminiscent of Gerald Wallace 31:30What is Little’s ceiling by the end of the year? 33:00Could we see more lineups with Kent Bazemore and Nassir Little? 35:00Where is CJ McCollum at right now? 38:30Was CJ hindered by the points of emphasis fouls? 41:30What have we seen in Blazers wins and losses? 43:00Blazers have not been able to control momentum at all this season 47:00Maybe things aren’t as bad as they seem? 52:00Were you surprised that Damian Lillard took the 3 for 60? 56:00Closing commentsOutroLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's Blazer's Edge podcast, Tara Bowen-Biggs and Danny Marang are joined by Steve Dewald to take a look back over the last week and discuss: Carmelo Anthony signing, the ups and downs of momentum, what will the rotations look like, trends in wins and losses, the bright spot that is Nassir Little, how bad are things really, and much more! Intro Opening comments Steve Dewald - first reactions to Carmelo Anthony signing Melo and “ring rust” 3:00 Could/Should Melo start? 7:00 How will Nassir Little’s role/rotation shift? 10:00 Can the Blazers take advantage of Melo’s knowledge? 13:00 Why does Melo deserve anything? 17:00 The difference between between chaos and dysfunction 22:00 The Pau Gasol question 26:00 What is the best case scenario for Little right now? 28:30 Nassir Little reminiscent of Gerald Wallace 31:30 What is Little’s ceiling by the end of the year? 33:00 Could we see more lineups with Kent Bazemore and Nassir Little? 35:00 Where is CJ McCollum at right now? 38:30 Was CJ hindered by the points of emphasis fouls? 41:30 What have we seen in Blazers wins and losses? 43:00 Blazers have not been able to control momentum at all this season 47:00 Maybe things aren’t as bad as they seem? 52:00 Were you surprised that Damian Lillard took the 3 for 60? 56:00 Closing comments Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="http://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Are Things as Bad as they Seem?

On this week's episode of the Blazer's Edge podcast, Tara Bowen-Biggs and Danny Marang take a look at the NBA schedule release and break down the highs, lows, and everything in between for the Portland Trail Blazers. Danny makes a bet with Rip City Radio's Chad Doing that could really hurt, Tara has more conspiracies, winning streaks on the line, appreciating CJ McCollum and player contributions, adjusting to NBA trends and more!IntroOpening commentsBets being madeChip Challenge deathConspiracies!?!Tara’s important winning streaksScheduling highlightsOpener, road trips, Christmas Day and moreBreaking down the season and projecting where Portland ends upPredicting games in August!Win totalsSimulation numbers and hand picksWestern Conference win totalsNBA trends and how the Blazers have adjustedReplacing Ed Davis’ offensive reboundingWill the Blazers change their styleThe changing style of the NBA and the value of free throwsUnderstanding and appreciating CJ McCollumWhere should Portland look for growthClosing commentsOutroLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's episode of the Blazer's Edge podcast, Tara Bowen-Biggs and Danny Marang take a look at the NBA schedule release and break down the highs, lows, and everything in between for the Portland Trail Blazers. Danny makes a bet with Rip City Radio's Chad Doing that could really hurt, Tara has more conspiracies, winning streaks on the line, appreciating CJ McCollum and player contributions, adjusting to NBA trends and more! IntroOpening commentsBets being madeChip Challenge deathConspiracies!?!Tara’s important winning streaksScheduling highlightsOpener, road trips, Christmas Day and moreBreaking down the season and projecting where Portland ends upPredicting games in August!Win totalsSimulation numbers and hand picksWestern Conference win totalsNBA trends and how the Blazers have adjustedReplacing Ed Davis’ offensive reboundingWill the Blazers change their styleThe changing style of the NBA and the value of free throwsUnderstanding and appreciating CJ McCollumWhere should Portland look for growthClosing commentsOutro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="http://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Predictions, Projections, and Sure Things

On this week's episode of the Blazer's Edge podcast, Tara Bowen-Biggs and Danny Marang take a look the impending return of Jusuf Nurkic in the coming weeks and want to expect, what Jody Allen's motivations at the deadline could be, Tara's desire to have Ed Davis back, the development of Anfernee Simons, and more!IntroOpening CommentsTara really wants Ed Davis back 2:40How much longer can the team go without making a move? 6:00What are Jody Allen’s motivations? 7:00Are the Blazers being prudent? 8:00How messaging has changed from the beginning of the season until now? 9:00Blazers dealing with an outbreak: 11:00The return of Jusuf Nurkic 12:30Expectations for his play 13:30Will the basketball change when Nurk returns? 17:00Why haven’t we seen Nassir Little or Gary Trent Jr. as much? 21:00What do you hope and/or expect from Little, Trent and Jaylen Hoard? 22:00What do you see as best case scenario for the young guys? 30:00How do you think the Blazers are looking at developing Anfernee Simons and how is that going? 33:00When things aren’t going well in a season (like this year) what do you watch? 44:30Closing CommentsOutroLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's episode of the Blazer's Edge podcast, Tara Bowen-Biggs and Danny Marang take a look the impending return of Jusuf Nurkic in the coming weeks and want to expect, what Jody Allen's motivations at the deadline could be, Tara's desire to have Ed Davis back, the development of Anfernee Simons, and more! Intro Opening Comments Tara really wants Ed Davis back 2:40 How much longer can the team go without making a move? 6:00 What are Jody Allen’s motivations? 7:00 Are the Blazers being prudent? 8:00 How messaging has changed from the beginning of the season until now? 9:00 Blazers dealing with an outbreak: 11:00 The return of Jusuf Nurkic 12:30 Expectations for his play 13:30 Will the basketball change when Nurk returns? 17:00 Why haven’t we seen Nassir Little or Gary Trent Jr. as much? 21:00 What do you hope and/or expect from Little, Trent and Jaylen Hoard? 22:00 What do you see as best case scenario for the young guys? 30:00 How do you think the Blazers are looking at developing Anfernee Simons and how is that going? 33:00 When things aren’t going well in a season (like this year) what do you watch? 44:30 Closing Comments Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="http://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

What to Expect from Jusuf Nurkic When He Returns

On this week's episode of the Blazer's Edge podcast, Tara Bowen-Biggs and Danny Marang marvel and discuss Damian Lillard's absolutely epic week, running out of superlatives along the way. Then it's the emergence of the "pink show crew"; Anfernee Simons, Gary Trent Jr and Nassir Little, ranking Dame as an MVP candidate, all the listener questions about the upcoming trade deadline and what Portland would/could/should do, even more Damian Lillard praise and so much more!Intro Opening commentsDamian Lillard having the best run ever for a Trail BlazerWhat’s your favorite part of what Dame is doing 3:00He’s so good that the defense that defined him years ago is now obsolete 4:30What’s one of the greatest things about having him on the team? 6:00Appreciating Lillard for what he’s done 7:00Where does Dame sit in the MVP ladder now? Is he up there with Giannis Antetokounmpo, LeBron James and Luka Doncic? 10:00What about the guys not named Lillard - Hassan Whiteside, Gary Trent Jr, Anfernee Simons and Nassir Little 12:00How has Trevor Ariza looked/fit? 17:30It’s amazing what competent experience can accomplish 19:30“Tara he has 100 points and 2 turnovers!” 21:30“A week ago he couldn’t throw a lob pass and now he’s freaking Andre Miller!” 22:45Not really worried about the defense right now when you’re dropping 120 26:00Listener questions!If Whiteside isn’t traded, will a different trade happen? 29:00Should this recent run cause Portland to change their direction? 33:00Assuming Nurk comes back this year and is playing at a high level, do you see him playing as a starter and Whiteside coming off the bench? 36:30What is the max you think the Blazers would offer for RoCo (Robert Covington)? Have the young guys become untouchable?38:00The rise of Gary Trent and Ariza’s fit appear to be better than Baze? 43:00“Do you watch the Bachelor?(Tara) I do not. (Dan) Well, here’s my Bachelor reference anyways…” 44:00Barring a collapse by OKC or an insane run by the Blazers, it looks like the 8th spot is the highest attainable seed- which team is the biggest threat to the Blazers? 48:00Was ready for Whiteside trade before, but the way things are going is it wise to keep him? 51:00Who do you see being valuable role players going forward? 57:00Hassan Whiteside being more impactful 1:00:00Closing commentsOutroLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's episode of the Blazer's Edge podcast, Tara Bowen-Biggs and Danny Marang marvel and discuss Damian Lillard's absolutely epic week, running out of superlatives along the way. Then it's the emergence of the "pink show crew"; Anfernee Simons, Gary Trent Jr and Nassir Little, ranking Dame as an MVP candidate, all the listener questions about the upcoming trade deadline and what Portland would/could/should do, even more Damian Lillard praise and so much more! Intro  Opening comments Damian Lillard having the best run ever for a Trail Blazer What’s your favorite part of what Dame is doing 3:00 He’s so good that the defense that defined him years ago is now obsolete 4:30 What’s one of the greatest things about having him on the team? 6:00 Appreciating Lillard for what he’s done 7:00 Where does Dame sit in the MVP ladder now? Is he up there with Giannis Antetokounmpo, LeBron James and Luka Doncic? 10:00 What about the guys not named Lillard - Hassan Whiteside, Gary Trent Jr, Anfernee Simons and Nassir Little 12:00 How has Trevor Ariza looked/fit? 17:30 It’s amazing what competent experience can accomplish 19:30 “Tara he has 100 points and 2 turnovers!” 21:30 “A week ago he couldn’t throw a lob pass and now he’s freaking Andre Miller!” 22:45 Not really worried about the defense right now when you’re dropping 120 26:00 Listener questions! If Whiteside isn’t traded, will a different trade happen? 29:00 Should this recent run cause Portland to change their direction? 33:00 Assuming Nurk comes back this year and is playing at a high level, do you see him playing as a starter and Whiteside coming off the bench? 36:30 What is the max you think the Blazers would offer for RoCo (Robert Covington)? Have the young guys become untouchable? 38:00 The rise of Gary Trent and Ariza’s fit appear to be better than Baze? 43:00 “Do you watch the Bachelor?(Tara) I do not. (Dan) Well, here’s my Bachelor reference anyways…” 44:00 Barring a collapse by OKC or an insane run by the Blazers, it looks like the 8th spot is the highest attainable seed- which team is the biggest threat to the Blazers? 48:00 Was ready for Whiteside trade before, but the way things are going is it wise to keep him? 51:00 Who do you see being valuable role players going forward? 57:00 Hassan Whiteside being more impactful 1:00:00 Closing comments Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="http://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

The Evolution and Explosion of Damian Lillard

On this week's episode of the Blazer's Edge podcast, Tara Bowen-Biggs and Steve DeWald join Danny Marang from Las Vegas Summer League to discuss Jusuf Nurkic's new deal and the Blazer's free agency period so far, the Summer League Blazers looking great so far, Wade Baldwin wants a deal now please, Zach Collins struggles offensively but growth defensively, listener questions, favorite thing about summer league, life in the college dorms and more! Intro Steve DeWald and Tara Bowen-Biggs live from Las Vegas Opening Comments Jusuf Nurkic signs a 4 year/$48 million deal Seth Curry signs on for a year Restricted free agency offers are few and far between The effect of 2016 on the entire NBA market The Spurs continue to make Spursian choices Summer League basketball is here First reactions to the Top 10 picks Trae Young and his rough start Mo Bamba is really big (also good) Things that happen at Summer League that don't come through on TV NBA SkyCam- thoughts? Listener questions! https://twitter.com/xander_hr/status/1016156344598949888 Likelihood of Jake Layman or Caleb Swanigan making the rotation next season? Summer League Jake Layman! There are minutes to be had in the frontcourt- who's going to get them? https://twitter.com/chris_nordby/status/1016129813176815616 By trade deadline, will our starting 3 be somebody on our current roster? Probability of the Blazers making a move between now and the trade deadline to change things up at the SF position https://twitter.com/PDXBigtum/status/1016162359260340224 Collins: looks good on defense. Has range and good in transition. Struggles in half court set.  Thoughts on  Zach Collins so far through his second summer league Tempering expectations for his offensive growth What do you think the offensive future for Collins should be- in the paint or on the perimeter? https://twitter.com/xander_hr/status/1016122425770008576 Where would you rate Chief on the ‘jack-of-all-trades’ spectrum? He’s about as close as we have, Moe is ineligible until he can play 3 good games in a row The value of Al-Farouq Aminu The last jack of all trades Blazers, Nic Batum, Wes Matthews, Stacey Augmon Who could replace an Aminu sized hole on this roster? Preparing to fill Aminu's role if he leaves Can Wade Baldwin follow the Aminu career arc? Things we've enjoyed from Summer League so far Anfernee Simons' jumper is kisses fingers Everything Mo Bamba Summer League Jake Layman and Byron Mullens Closing Comments  Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's episode of the Blazer's Edge podcast, Tara Bowen-Biggs and Steve DeWald join Danny Marang from Las Vegas Summer League to discuss Jusuf Nurkic's new deal and the Blazer's free agency period so far, the Summer League Blazers looking great so far, Wade Baldwin wants a deal now please, Zach Collins struggles offensively but growth defensively, listener questions, favorite thing about summer league, life in the college dorms and more! Intro Steve DeWald and Tara Bowen-Biggs live from Las Vegas Opening Comments Jusuf Nurkic signs a 4 year/$48 million deal Seth Curry signs on for a year Restricted free agency offers are few and far between The effect of 2016 on the entire NBA market The Spurs continue to make Spursian choices Summer League basketball is here First reactions to the Top 10 picks Trae Young and his rough start Mo Bamba is really big (also good) Things that happen at Summer League that don't come through on TV NBA SkyCam- thoughts? Listener questions! <a href="https://twitter.com/xander_hr/status/1016156344598949888" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/xander_hr/status/1016156344598949888</a> Likelihood of Jake Layman or Caleb Swanigan making the rotation next season? Summer League Jake Layman! There are minutes to be had in the frontcourt- who's going to get them? <a href="https://twitter.com/chris_nordby/status/1016129813176815616" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/chris_nordby/status/1016129813176815616</a> By trade deadline, will our starting 3 be somebody on our current roster? Probability of the Blazers making a move between now and the trade deadline to change things up at the SF position <a href="https://twitter.com/PDXBigtum/status/1016162359260340224" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/PDXBigtum/status/1016162359260340224</a> Collins: looks good on defense. Has range and good in transition. Struggles in half court set.  Thoughts on  Zach Collins so far through his second summer league Tempering expectations for his offensive growth What do you think the offensive future for Collins should be- in the paint or on the perimeter? <a href="https://twitter.com/xander_hr/status/1016122425770008576" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/xander_hr/status/1016122425770008576</a> Where would you rate Chief on the ‘jack-of-all-trades’ spectrum? He’s about as close as we have, Moe is ineligible until he can play 3 good games in a row The value of Al-Farouq Aminu The last jack of all trades Blazers, Nic Batum, Wes Matthews, Stacey Augmon Who could replace an Aminu sized hole on this roster? Preparing to fill Aminu's role if he leaves Can Wade Baldwin follow the Aminu career arc? Things we've enjoyed from Summer League so far Anfernee Simons' jumper is kisses fingers Everything Mo Bamba Summer League Jake Layman and Byron Mullens Closing Comments  Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="http://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Summer League First (and Second) Impressions

Evan Turner

On this week's episode of the Blazer's Edge podcast, Tara Bowen-Biggs and Danny Marang take a look at the week that was, Maurice Harkless' inspired play, CJ McCollum post all-star break shooting revival, Tara cursing the Blazers in Memphis, Anfernee Simons getting minutes, the Blazers missing Evan Turner, Thunder-Blazers, playoff match ups and more!IntroOpening Comments:20 Tara makes a Dan joke1:00 Tara goes to Memphis5:30 Chandler Parsons yoga mats7:15 Looking back at the OKC game9:00 Ball stopping and lack of player movement12:30 Thunder are 4-0 vs Portland, do you want to see them in the playoffs?14:00 Blazers bench looks rough without Evan Turner running things14:50 Seth Curry and playmaking17:00 Differences between running sets/plays and shot hunting19:00 Harkless continues to play well!21:15 This version of Harkless is what Portland needs22:30 Tara's Harkless-Nurkic theory26:00 Blazers as a team, struggling from 3 recently28:00 Evaluating Kanter (again)33:00 Will/Should Collins be out there more right now?35:15 Floor spacing bench units38:00 ANFERNEE SIMONS TTIME!39:10 Tara doesn't like Dan to enjoy things41:35 Facing the Denver Nuggets twice to end the season44:00 Things are swell in Golden State!46:00 Looking at seeding and potential playoff match ups52:00 Closing CommentsOutroLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's episode of the Blazer's Edge podcast, Tara Bowen-Biggs and Danny Marang take a look at the week that was, Maurice Harkless' inspired play, CJ McCollum post all-star break shooting revival, Tara cursing the Blazers in Memphis, Anfernee Simons getting minutes, the Blazers missing Evan Turner, Thunder-Blazers, playoff match ups and more! Intro Opening Comments :20 Tara makes a Dan joke 1:00 Tara goes to Memphis 5:30 Chandler Parsons yoga mats 7:15 Looking back at the OKC game 9:00 Ball stopping and lack of player movement 12:30 Thunder are 4-0 vs Portland, do you want to see them in the playoffs? 14:00 Blazers bench looks rough without Evan Turner running things 14:50 Seth Curry and playmaking 17:00 Differences between running sets/plays and shot hunting 19:00 Harkless continues to play well! 21:15 This version of Harkless is what Portland needs 22:30 Tara's Harkless-Nurkic theory 26:00 Blazers as a team, struggling from 3 recently 28:00 Evaluating Kanter (again) 33:00 Will/Should Collins be out there more right now? 35:15 Floor spacing bench units 38:00 ANFERNEE SIMONS TTIME! 39:10 Tara doesn't like Dan to enjoy things 41:35 Facing the Denver Nuggets twice to end the season 44:00 Things are swell in Golden State! 46:00 Looking at seeding and potential playoff match ups 52:00 Closing Comments Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="http://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

How Much do the Blazers Miss Evan Turner?

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