Dustin and I talk about the young Blazers in the summer league. 

Dustin and I talk about the young Blazers in the summer league.

First Impressions From Our Summer Blazers

Dustin and I talk about the first two days of free agency, Jerami Grant resigning, cutting Trendon Watford in anticipation of getting an influx of players in a Damian Lillard trade, what we value most in a Damian Lillard trade, what we would do as the Gm for this season.    Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22

Dustin and I talk about the first two days of free agency, Jerami Grant resigning, cutting Trendon Watford in anticipation of getting an influx of players in a Damian Lillard trade, what we value most in a Damian Lillard trade, what we would do as the Gm for this season.  Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22

Rip City Rebuild

Dustin and I do our 2023 Draft recap, The fits of the new players on the team, how we are building for the future, and the forward player we would want to pair with Scoot and Shaedon. 

Dustin and I do our 2023 Draft recap, The fits of the new players on the team, how we are building for the future, and the forward player we would want to pair with Scoot and Shaedon.

2023 Draft Recap

Dustin and I did our first-round mock draft for the 2023 draft class! Thank you for giving the Future Friday series a chance!  Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22

Dustin and I did our first-round mock draft for the 2023 draft class! Thank you for giving the Future Friday series a chance!  Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22

Future Friday: Full 2023 Mock Draft

Our opinions on prospects change throughout the draft cycle, so Dustin and I reveal our final top ten prospects and rankings.  Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22 

Our opinions on prospects change throughout the draft cycle, so Dustin and I reveal our final top ten prospects and rankings.  Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22

Future Friday: Big Board 2.0

Dustin and I talk about the best point guard prospect we've seen in a very long time, Scoot Henerdon, his strengths, weaknesses, the difficulties of watching G League games vs. NCAA games, and his player comps.  Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22

Dustin and I talk about the best point guard prospect we've seen in a very long time, Scoot Henerdon, his strengths, weaknesses, the difficulties of watching G League games vs. NCAA games, and his player comps.  Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22

Future Friday: Scoot Henderson

We talked about the possibilities that could come if Zion were to join the Trail Blazers, as well as the potential for him to be used in trades by the Pelicans. the importance of making the right decisions during the draft process, and we discussed finding hidden gems in the draft

We talked about the possibilities that could come if Zion were to join the Trail Blazers, as well as the potential for him to be used in trades by the Pelicans. the importance of making the right decisions during the draft process, and we discussed finding hidden gems in the draft

Predictions & Prospects

Dustin and I talk about potential trades the Blazers could make to improve the team, now and in the future. How much we value the third overall pick, my change on my personal big board and Damian Lillard.  Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22

Dustin and I talk about potential trades the Blazers could make to improve the team, now and in the future. How much we value the third overall pick, my change on my personal big board and Damian Lillard.  Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22

Draft Day Trade Scenarios

Dustin and I talk about the Thompson twins. These two players are some of the most athletic players in the world and also are incredibly skilled. We talk about their potential fits with Shaedon Sharpe. 

Dustin and I talk about the Thompson twins. These two players are some of the most athletic players in the world and also are incredibly skilled. We talk about their potential fits with Shaedon Sharpe.

Future Friday: Thompson Twins

Brandon Miller

Dustin and I talk about the big wing from Alabama, Brandon Miller. We discuss his skills on the court and the drama a team would get by drafting Brandon.    Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22

Dustin and I talk about the big wing from Alabama, Brandon Miller. We discuss his skills on the court and the drama a team would get by drafting Brandon.  Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22

Future Friday: Brandon Miller

A weekly Portland Trail Blazers centric NBA podcast, hosted by Dustin Hawes and Dillon Sage.

One of the best Blazers pods out there!

They break the games down better than anyone.

My go-to pod for Blazer analysis.

Holy Backboard

Dustin and I talk about Game 5 of the Blazers v Nuggets series, what adjustments we need to make to get the win in Game 6, and made our predictions for the game.

Dustin and I talk about Game 5 of the Blazers v Nuggets series, what adjustments we need to make to get the win in Game 6, and made our predictions for the game.

Blazers v Nuggets Game 5 Recap

The boys are back! On this episode, we give our thoughts on the roster, what games we are looking forward to the most, we rank the teams out west 1-15 and we answer some fan questions.

The boys are back! On this episode, we give our thoughts on the roster, what games we are looking forward to the most, we rank the teams out west 1-15 and we answer some fan questions.

EP122: Holy Backboard 2018-2019 Season Preview

Evan McCarthy (@evanempdx) joins me to talk about the Jusuf Nurkić resigning, the newest members of the team, will we sign another big man, Damian Lillard staying in Portland, and news from around the league.

Evan McCarthy (@evanempdx) joins me to talk about the Jusuf Nurkić resigning, the newest members of the team, will we sign another big man, Damian Lillard staying in Portland, and news from around the league.

Ep121:Free agency wrap with Evanem

Evan McCarthy (@evanempdx) joins us the recap game one of the Blazers Pelicans series, what went wrong for the Blazers, what they can do to improve and made our predictions for game two.

Evan McCarthy (@evanempdx) joins us the recap game one of the Blazers Pelicans series, what went wrong for the Blazers, what they can do to improve and made our predictions for game two.

EP:115 Stotts' Strategy Leaves Rip City Stupefied

Dustin and I talked about the first three games of the season, how the new players fit in, Blazers defensive rotations, Zach Collins' shoulder injury, and we predicted the games of the next of Blazers basketball. Follow the show on Twitter: @HolyBackboard Dustin is @DHawes22, Sage is @dasage

Dustin and I talked about the first three games of the season, how the new players fit in, Blazers defensive rotations, Zach Collins' shoulder injury, and we predicted the games of the next of Blazers basketball. Follow the show on Twitter: @HolyBackboard Dustin is @DHawes22, Sage is @dasage

Backcourt Brilliance Powers Portland To Early Road Success

Dustin and I talk about the Rip Twitty Watch Party, recapped the previous games of the Blazers and Pelicans series, in-game adjustments we wish we've seen and if Coach Stotts get's fired who we would like to replace him.

Dustin and I talk about the Rip Twitty Watch Party, recapped the previous games of the Blazers and Pelicans series, in-game adjustments we wish we've seen and if Coach Stotts get's fired who we would like to replace him.

EP116: It Was All Good Just A Week Ago

Dustin and I talk about the last two regular season games, I break down the New Orleans Pelicans roster, what will the x-factors be in the series, our predictions for this playoff series and made our predictions for the rest of the first round of the playoffs.  Today’s show is brought to you by Rosetta Stone at the following link: http://rosettapodcast.com/holybackboard

Dustin and I talk about the last two regular season games, I break down the New Orleans Pelicans roster, what will the x-factors be in the series, our predictions for this playoff series and made our predictions for the rest of the first round of the playoffs.  Today’s show is brought to you by Rosetta Stone at the following link: <a href="http://rosettapodcast.com/holybackboard" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://rosettapodcast.com/holybackboard</a>

EP 114: Playoff Preview

The first few minutes of the podcast are a little glitchy after those first few the podcast sounds good apologies and thank you for listening Dustin and I talked about the newest Blazer Carmelo Anthony, pros the cons of signing him, will it work in Rip City, and if it doesn't work, whats next? Today's show is brought to you by Grammarly, an intelligent writing app. Download Grammarly's browser extension and create a free Grammarly account at www.getgrammarly.com/Holy Backboard. Follow the show on Twitter: @HolyBackboard Dustin is @DHawes22, Sage is @dasage

The first few minutes of the podcast are a little glitchy after those first few the podcast sounds good apologies and thank you for listening Dustin and I talked about the newest Blazer Carmelo Anthony, pros the cons of signing him, will it work in Rip City, and if it doesn't work, whats next? Today's show is brought to you by Grammarly, an intelligent writing app. Download Grammarly's browser extension and create a free Grammarly account at <a href="http://www.getgrammarly.com/Holy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.getgrammarly.com/Holy</a> Backboard. Follow the show on Twitter: @HolyBackboard Dustin is @DHawes22, Sage is @dasage

Melo Out, Anthony’s Addition Is Worth The Risk

Dustin and I talk about this crazy Game 6, the adjustments the Blazers made defensively, Blazers bench stepping up, our stars being dynamic and made our prediction for Game 7. Go Blazers!

Dustin and I talk about this crazy Game 6, the adjustments the Blazers made defensively, Blazers bench stepping up, our stars being dynamic and made our prediction for Game 7. Go Blazers!

Blazers vs Nuggets Game 6 Recap

Dustin and I talk about the week that was for the Trail Blazers, possible trades, which players would it be beneficial to trade away, and we predicted the games for this week of Blazers basketball. Today's show is brought to you by Grammarly, an intelligent writing app. Download Grammarly's browser extension and create a free Grammarly account at www.getgrammarly.com/Holy Backboard. Follow the show on Twitter: @HolyBackboard Dustin is @DHawes22, Sage is @dasage

Dustin and I talk about the week that was for the Trail Blazers, possible trades, which players would it be beneficial to trade away, and we predicted the games for this week of Blazers basketball. Today's show is brought to you by Grammarly, an intelligent writing app. Download Grammarly's browser extension and create a free Grammarly account at <a href="http://www.getgrammarly.com/Holy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.getgrammarly.com/Holy</a> Backboard. Follow the show on Twitter: @HolyBackboard Dustin is @DHawes22, Sage is @dasage

Home for the Holidays

Dustin and I talk about the games from the last week of Blazers basketball, how well Anfernee Simons has played, is the freedom that Coach Stotts gives his players too much, was the Hassan Whiteside a good trade, and we predicted the games for the next slate of games. Today's show is brought to you by Grammarly, an intelligent writing app. Download Grammarly's browser extension and create a free Grammarly account at www.getgrammarly.com/Holy Backboard. Follow the show on Twitter: @HolyBackboard Dustin is @DHawes22, Sage is @dasage

Dustin and I talk about the games from the last week of Blazers basketball, how well Anfernee Simons has played, is the freedom that Coach Stotts gives his players too much, was the Hassan Whiteside a good trade, and we predicted the games for the next slate of games. Today's show is brought to you by Grammarly, an intelligent writing app. Download Grammarly's browser extension and create a free Grammarly account at <a href="http://www.getgrammarly.com/Holy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.getgrammarly.com/Holy</a> Backboard. Follow the show on Twitter: @HolyBackboard Dustin is @DHawes22, Sage is @dasage

Lillard, Simons Provide Silver Linings Worth Watching

Dustin and I talk about the last week of Blazers basketball, lack of big men, player development, changing of expectations, and we predicted the games of the next week for the Trail Blazers. Today's show is brought to you by Grammarly, an intelligent writing app. Download Grammarly's browser extension and create a free Grammarly account at www.getgrammarly.com/Holy Backboard. Follow the show on Twitter: @HolyBackboard Dustin is @DHawes22, Sage is @dasage

Dustin and I talk about the last week of Blazers basketball, lack of big men, player development, changing of expectations, and we predicted the games of the next week for the Trail Blazers. Today's show is brought to you by Grammarly, an intelligent writing app. Download Grammarly's browser extension and create a free Grammarly account at <a href="http://www.getgrammarly.com/Holy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.getgrammarly.com/Holy</a> Backboard. Follow the show on Twitter: @HolyBackboard Dustin is @DHawes22, Sage is @dasage

Ep 180 Long-Term Mentality

Dustin and I talked about the last week of Blazers basketball, Rodney Hood's injury, what we can do at the SF position now that hood is gone, would we make a trade for Kevin Love and predicted the games for this slate of games for the Blazers. Today's show is brought to you by Grammarly, an intelligent writing app. Download Grammarly's browser extension and create a free Grammarly account at www.getgrammarly.com/Holy Backboard. Follow the show on Twitter: @HolyBackboard Dustin is @DHawes22, Sage is @dasage

Dustin and I talked about the last week of Blazers basketball, Rodney Hood's injury, what we can do at the SF position now that hood is gone, would we make a trade for Kevin Love and predicted the games for this slate of games for the Blazers. Today's show is brought to you by Grammarly, an intelligent writing app. Download Grammarly's browser extension and create a free Grammarly account at <a href="http://www.getgrammarly.com/Holy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.getgrammarly.com/Holy</a> Backboard. Follow the show on Twitter: @HolyBackboard Dustin is @DHawes22, Sage is @dasage

Blazers Lose Hood for Season and Ground in Western Conference

Dustin and I talk about the week that was for the Blazers, will the Blazers play their star guards fewer minutes per game, will the Blazers make a trade at the deadline, answered fan questions and predicted the games form this weeks slate of games. Today's show is brought to you by Grammarly, an intelligent writing app. Download Grammarly's browser extension and create a free Grammarly account at www.getgrammarly.com/Holy Backboard. Follow the show on Twitter: @HolyBackboard Dustin is @DHawes22, Sage is @dasage

Dustin and I talk about the week that was for the Blazers, will the Blazers play their star guards fewer minutes per game, will the Blazers make a trade at the deadline, answered fan questions and predicted the games form this weeks slate of games. Today's show is brought to you by Grammarly, an intelligent writing app. Download Grammarly's browser extension and create a free Grammarly account at <a href="http://www.getgrammarly.com/Holy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.getgrammarly.com/Holy</a> Backboard. Follow the show on Twitter: @HolyBackboard Dustin is @DHawes22, Sage is @dasage

New Year, Same Trouble for the Blazers

Dustin and I talk about the trade the Portland Trail Blazers have made for Trevor Ariza Wenyen Gabriel and Caleb Swanigan, what we liked about the deal what we didn't, our thoughts on the players leaving Portland and answered some fan questions Today's show is brought to you by Grammarly, an intelligent writing app. Download Grammarly's browser extension and create a free Grammarly account at www.getgrammarly.com/Holy Backboard. Follow the show on Twitter: @HolyBackboard Dustin is @DHawes22, Sage is @dasage

Dustin and I talk about the trade the Portland Trail Blazers have made for Trevor Ariza Wenyen Gabriel and Caleb Swanigan, what we liked about the deal what we didn't, our thoughts on the players leaving Portland and answered some fan questions Today's show is brought to you by Grammarly, an intelligent writing app. Download Grammarly's browser extension and create a free Grammarly account at <a href="http://www.getgrammarly.com/Holy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.getgrammarly.com/Holy</a> Backboard. Follow the show on Twitter: @HolyBackboard Dustin is @DHawes22, Sage is @dasage

Blazers Deal Bazemore, Tolliver To Kings for Ariza

Dustin and I talk about the NBA combine, which draft prospects do we like for this team, the NBA playoffs, and we talk about game 5 of the 1990 WCF.

Dustin and I talk about the NBA combine, which draft prospects do we like for this team, the NBA playoffs, and we talk about game 5 of the 1990 WCF.

Ep118: Reliving Game 5 Of The 1990 WCF

Dustin and I talk about the games form the last game, potential trades, which big money potential free agent is easier to trade, guys on our wishlists, and predicted games for this week of Blazers basketball! Today's show is brought to you by Grammarly, an intelligent writing app. Download Grammarly's browser extension and create a free Grammarly account at www.getgrammarly.com/Holy Backboard. Follow the show on Twitter: @HolyBackboard Dustin is @DHawes22, Sage is @dasage

Dustin and I talk about the games form the last game, potential trades, which big money potential free agent is easier to trade, guys on our wishlists, and predicted games for this week of Blazers basketball! Today's show is brought to you by Grammarly, an intelligent writing app. Download Grammarly's browser extension and create a free Grammarly account at <a href="http://www.getgrammarly.com/Holy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.getgrammarly.com/Holy</a> Backboard. Follow the show on Twitter: @HolyBackboard Dustin is @DHawes22, Sage is @dasage

Dreaming of A White(side) Christmas

Dustin and I review the games from the past week, why it's important to get Jusuf Nurkić more involved in the offense, is Al-Farouq Aminu shooting too many threes, Wade Baldwin and we predicted the games for this next week   Today’s show is brought to you by Rosetta Stone at the following link: http://rosettapodcast.com/holybackboard

Dustin and I review the games from the past week, why it's important to get Jusuf Nurkić more involved in the offense, is Al-Farouq Aminu shooting too many threes, Wade Baldwin and we predicted the games for this next week Today’s show is brought to you by Rosetta Stone at the following link: <a href="http://rosettapodcast.com/holybackboard" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://rosettapodcast.com/holybackboard</a>

Ep113: Home Court Advantage Or Bust

Dustin Hawes and I recap the games from the first week of Blazers basketball, is the Blazers bench for real, which Blazer on the team wore the best costume, how the Blazers will fair in the next weeks slate of games and much more.

Dustin Hawes and I recap the games from the first week of Blazers basketball, is the Blazers bench for real, which Blazer on the team wore the best costume, how the Blazers will fair in the next weeks slate of games and much more.

Ep125: Opening Week Yields Promising Results

Dustin and I talk about the games for the past week, how to get Hassan more involved in the offense, how Melo would fit in, Nassir's development, how Stotts is managing it, we predicted the next weeks slate of games.  Today's show is brought to you by Grammarly, an intelligent writing app. Download Grammarly's browser extension and create a free Grammarly account at www.getgrammarly.com/Holy Backboard. Follow the show on Twitter: @HolyBackboard Dustin is @DHawes22, Sage is @dasage

Dustin and I talk about the games for the past week, how to get Hassan more involved in the offense, how Melo would fit in, Nassir's development, how Stotts is managing it, we predicted the next weeks slate of games. Today's show is brought to you by Grammarly, an intelligent writing app. Download Grammarly's browser extension and create a free Grammarly account at <a href="http://www.getgrammarly.com/Holy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.getgrammarly.com/Holy</a> Backboard. Follow the show on Twitter: @HolyBackboard Dustin is @DHawes22, Sage is @dasage

Rip City hits the Road

The Best Multi-Part Documentaries, with documentaries on Obama, Federer vs Nadal, the making of Star Wars, Netflix vs Blockbuster and more. Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!

Best Multi-Part Documentaries

The best podcast episodes on global issues affecting everyone. Covering topics such as the #metoo movement, climate change, the impact of technology and some of the biggest global issues facing us right now. For anyone interested in learning more about the world, and some of the issues we're facing, pick an episode below and start listening! Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!