Blazer's Edge

Latest episode of the Blazer's Edge podcast - featuring all of you Mail Bag questions! In a surprising twist, not every question was about Damian Lillard's future... but the the rest were mostly about CJ McCollum's future... or the Trail Blazer's immediate and long term health. Suffice it to say, this is probably the biggest 2 weeks of offseason in the Lillard era and whether it goes out with a bang or a whimper could very much be decided in the next 14 days. Among the questions, Bradley Beal, Ben Simmons, or Pascal Siakam - could the Blazers acquire one of them or be a part of a trade that involves those players to reshape the roster to be more competitive? Should the Blazers consider moving Damian Lillard now, the trade deadline or until next offseason? That and a whole lot more - tap in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

July 22, 2021 It's been another eventful week in the Blazers off season. Rumors fly about Damian Lillard and his future with the Trail Blazers. Dave and Dia break down everything we currently know. The duo also discuss current headlines surrounding the team like Norman Powell turning down his option, and the team not bringing back Zach Collins. The podcast ends with Dia's story of meeting Clyde Drexler last week. It may be the off season, but there's still plenty to talk about! Podcast Music Credits Protofunk by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunk License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Blue Ska by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3453-blue-ska License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/chtbl.com/track/3271E/traffic.megaphone.fm/VMP5983745033.mp3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Blazer’s Edge podcast, host Danny Marang takes an in-depth look at Damian Lillard’s press conference in Las Vegas with Team USA Basketball after a report by Henry Abbott of TrueHoop declared that Lillard had an impending trade request coming. What followed was an article by Yahoo Sports’ Chris Haynes that appears to have been scheduled to debut later that day but was amended with an update from Lillard that he would speak later that day - again in Las Vegas at media availability. This set the table for the most declarative that Lillard has been about his future with the Blazers and what it would likely take to keep him in the fold going forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

July 15, 2021 The Portland Trail Blazers are now 6 weeks into their offseason (the finals aren't even over yet) but it feels like. we have lived a year's worth of off season events. Dave and Dia break down some of the big headlines in rip City this week. Zach Collins is re-injured-- will his career with the Blazers be over? What's next for him? Damian Lillard is with Team USA in Vegas preparing for the Olympics and the internet is freaking out over their first two losses. The duo chats about why we shouldn't worry--yet. Two new coaches are added to the Trail Blazers staff. Do Dave and Dia like them for the team? Difficult subject matter warning: More news has broken concerning new head coach, Chauncey Billups. Dave and Dia take a few minutes to work through the new developments and why this continues to be a conversation. Podcast Music Credits Protofunk by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunk License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Blue Ska by Kevin

July 7, 2021 It's the Suns versus the Bucks in the NBA finals and Dia can't decide who to cheer for. Dave gives his suggestion, and the two break down game one of the finals. Trade season is upon us and the rumors are flying. Dave and Dia have a lot to say about who should stay and who should go. They also discuss Damian Lillard and the USA Olympic team and more! Podcast Music Credits Protofunk by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunk License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Blue Ska by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3453-blue-ska License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/chtbl.com/track/3271E/traffic.megaphone.fm/VMP5983745033.mp3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Blazer's Edge podcast, host Danny Marang is answering your mail bag questions! The discussion for the darkest timeline is upon us, should the Blazers explore Damian Lillard centered trades? Will he finish his career in Portland? Are the Blazers getting value out of Jusuf Nurkic? Are there red flags for players who might look to come to Portland with how the front office has appeared to mishandle things the last few months? Would the Blazers still be a playoff team if they moved on from Dame and soft reset? That and more on this week's episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

June 30, 2021 It's not your typical Dave & Dia podcast today. In fact, we need to warn you that this episode contains difficult subject matter. With the hiring of Chauncey Billups as the Portland Trail Blazers' new coach, comes some controversy surrounding his 1997 sexual assault accusation and settlement. It's a topic that is currently gaining attention both locally and nationally. Dave and Dia sit down to talk about this difficult subject matter and how the Trail Blazers did (or didn't) handle the press conference yesterday. Dia speaks candidly from her own personal experience and Dave has a lot to say as well. The rainbows and unicorns aren't making an appearance in this one, but we feel that it's important conversation and we hope that it brings new perspective and understanding. Podcast Music Credits Protofunk by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunk License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Blue Ska by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusi

On this episode of the Blazer's Edge podcast, Danny Marang is joined by Sean Highkin of Bleacher Report to break down the announced hiring of Chauncey Billups as the Trail Blazer's new Head Coach, the optics of the hire, the impact felt and voiced by the fanbase, what this means going forward with a lot of questions remaining to be asked at the press conference on Tuesday. Then it's Chris Haynes' tweet and proceeding article on Damian Lillard's unhappiness - and whether or not the clock has started on Lillard's remaining time in Portland, what the Blazers can do to head off a potential exit and then it's a look at Lillard in the Olympics with: Draymond Green, Kevin Durant, Bradley Beal, Jayson Tatum, Bam Adebayo and others and if we could see some offseason maneuvering ahead of free agency - and if it came down to it, what could a potential offer for Damian Lillard look like? That and more on this episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

June 24, 2021 The Portland Trail Blazers season may be over, but Dave and Dia still have plenty to say about what's going on in the off season! Dia returns from her trip and re-joins Dave to discuss the search for a new head coach. The duo also talk about Ben Simmons and what that trade could mean. Also, our own Damian Lillard is going to the Olympics and we feel like proud parents. All of that and more on this episode of the Dave & Dia Podcast! Podcast Music Credits Protofunk by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunk License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Blue Ska by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3453-blue-ska License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/chtbl.com/track/3271E/traffic.megaphone.fm/VMP5983745033.mp3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's edition of the Blazer's Edge podcast Mail Bag, host Danny Marang takes a look at a host of different questions; what does the Blazer's coaching time line look like, did Rick Carlisle of the Dallas Mavericks resigning change anything up, thoughts on a bench group next year based on internal growth from Anfernee Simons, Nas Little, Zach Collins, Derrick Jones Jr and a veteran point guard, did complacency settle in for this version of the Blazers, likelihood that the Blazers run it back with the same core group and of course whether or not Ben Simmons is available - should the Blazers go after him - and what would a trade possibly look like for both parties? If the Blazers were able to swing a CJ plus trade for Simmons. 1. Would the Blazers have the pieces for a trade for Myles Turner from the Pacers? 2. What would that look like? 3. Would that be a good follow up move to provide shooting and spacing? Flatcap Goalkeeper @FlatcapGK Has the Dallas and other coaching news affected the timeline for

NBA expert Caitlin Cooper joins the podcast to talk about the Pacers and Blazers, former Head Coach Terry Stotts, Kevin Pritchard and Nate McMillan, possible trades, and the national perception of Portland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Blazer's Edge Podcast, Danny Marang tackles your Mail Bag questions; theory-crafting about building around Damian Lillard, David Vanterpool not being in the coaching mix, will Derrick Jones Jr opt into his deal or be traded, what would it take to get Myles Turner & TJ Warren in Portland, most likely at this point to be named the next Blazer's head coach, if you had to keep one Carmelo Anthony or Enes Kanter who do you keep, some realistic free agents, and Jusuf Nurkic's trade value. That and more on this week's show! ashley @baguels a basic but also fundamental question: when thinking about trades, what player skills would be an asset to dame/the team?  as i sadly watch the rest of the playoffs im tryina learn more from other players and envision how they'd complement dame. David West @dwest_70 Why aren’t we hearing David Vanterpool’s name more often in the who’s the next coach convo?  Close with Dame, from what I read league execs think he’s ready,  and if we’d really choose Billups

June 9, 2021 It's been a busy week for the Portland Trail Blazers, although busy doesn't always equal good. The team made an early exit in game 6 of the first round against the Denver Nuggets, and it's felt a little bit like chaos since. Coach Stotts has been fired, players are upset, and then there was that Neil Olshey press conference. Dave and Dia talk about all of that, plus the rumors surrounding the Head Coach position. Then Dia gets very personal and candid about how her own life experience affects the way she looks at the rumored potential coaches and Dave adds his perspective as well. Podcast Music Credits Protofunk by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunk License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Blue Ska by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3453-blue-ska License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/chtbl.com/track/3271E/traffic.megaphone.fm/VMP5983745033.mp3 Learn more a

On a rapid reaction version of the Blazer's Edge podcast, Danny Marang takes a look at the late breaking news that Terry Stotts has been fired as Head Coach of the Portland Trail Blazers. Soon thereafter a chain of leaked reports to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski and Yahoo Sports' Chris Haynes laid the groundwork for a public discussion as to who would step into Stotts' vacated place heading into the 2021-22 NBA season. The original list supplied by Woj, Chauncey Billups, Mike D'Antoni, Jeff Van Gundy and Juwan Howard conflicted slightly with the a statement tied directly to Damian Lillard from Haynes indicating that Jason Kidd was his first choice only to be followed by another report, this time from Jason Quick and Shams Charania that Lillard would prefer either Kidd or Billups and well that was only a few hours into the evening... with what is shaping up to be a very different offseason than any other in the Lillard era, we dive into the initial reports - the who, what, when, where and why - and why not's assoc

June 2, 2021 The Trail Blazers are 5 games into the first round of the playoffs and the Nuggets lead the series 3-2. The team has had ups and downs, and the Blazers just keep fighting. Dave and Dia talk about game 5 and Damian Lillard almost single-handedly taking the team into double overtime. They chat about Dame's newest broken records and the completely out of control fans that have seemingly taken over. All of this and more in episode 29. Podcast Music Credits Protofunk by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunk License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Blue Ska by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3453-blue-ska License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/chtbl.com/track/3271E/traffic.megaphone.fm/VMP5983745033.mp3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week’s episode of the Blazer’s Edge pod, host Danny Marang answers your questions as Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers get ready to take on Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets in an all important Game 5 match up. Should the Blazers fear Lebron James and the Los Angeles Lakers more than Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns? How important is Jusuf Nurkic? Will the bench rotation look different? Will Michael Porter Jr be able to “impose his will”? Did the Blazers make the right adjustments or was it just on game? That and more on this week’s episode! Tye Forshee @tyefor It seems like every outcome has been based on how Nurk plays defensively and how long he can stay on the floor. Also seems like the Blazers need to find more stability off the bench vs Nuggets bench in order to win the series. With RHJ and Cov, the offense dropped significantly. Grant @grantmoen0 If Nurkic fouls out or in any other small ball situation, do you think there is/should be any debate between Rondae and DJ? Ryan Behnk

May 26, 2021 The Trail Blazers are two games into round one of the playoffs against the Denver Nuggets. Currently each team has won one game, and the series continues in Portland at the Moda Center. Dave and Dia talk about the first two games-- one win and one loss. They break down what worked and what didn't, and looked forward to game three. They also discussed Moda Center welcoming more fans, Terry Stott's facial expressions, out of control Nuggets fans and more! Podcast Music Credits Protofunk by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunk License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Blue Ska by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3453-blue-ska License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/chtbl.com/track/3271E/traffic.megaphone.fm/VMP5983745033.mp3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Blazer's Edge podcast, Danny Marang goes rapid fire with a lookback at Portland's win in Game 1 vs the Denver Nuggets - what went right, what went wrong, shout outs to top performers, Damian Lillard's continued excellence, Jusuf Nurkic's contribution, whether or not to be worried about Norman Powell's performance, potential adjustments heading into Game 2, and a handful of listener questions to get you ready for Monday's match up and Game 2 of the series! Intro Opening comments Game 1 takeaways 2:00 Good, bad and the ugly Portland shines in Game 1 - no ball stopping! 4:00 Carmelo Anthony, have a game Damian Lillard is THAT guy, shocking 6:00 Jusuf Nurkic delivers 7:00 Game plan was incredibly solid 9:00 Playing Nikola Jokic heads up 10:00 Anfernee Simons and Melo leading the bench charge 11:30 Quick thoughts on rotations 14:30 Game 2 adjustments for Denver 15:00 Getting Jokic in the middle of the floor 17:30 Bad shooting luck 18:00 Does Denver play less aggressively 20:00 Listener qu

On this edition of the Blazer's Edge podcast, host Danny Marang is joined by Matt Moore AKA HPBasketball on Twitter of the Actions Sports Network to preview Blazers-Nuggets in their 1st Round match up. Together, they look at why Matt is picking the Blazers (spoiler),Damian Lillard's changing play style, Blazers backcourt vs Nuggets frountcourt, x-factors or lack of them, the opportunity Jusuf Nurkic has in front of him, does it matter how you're playing coming into the playoffs, will we see kerfuffles and more! Intro  Opening comments Matt Moore picking Portland 2:00 Countering the trap Nuggets missing guys who can score off the bounce 4:00 Blazers playing small vs Nuggets playing bigger? 6:30 Aaron Gordon as a pressure point 8:30 How to play Jokic defensively 9:45 Who's the x-factor? 15:00 Blazers bench vs Nuggets 17:30 What does Nurkic do with this opportunity? 20:30 Being physical with the Nuggets 22:30 Jokic and Lillard not getting calls 23:20 Denver as a defensive team 24:30 Foul trouble for either team

On a playoff preview edition of the Blazer's Edge podcast, host Danny Marang is joined by Adam Mares of DNVR Sports to take a look at the first round match up between the Trail Blazers and Nuggets. There's no shortage of storylines, Jusuf Nurkic vs Nikola Jokic, rematch of the 2019 series, Denver coming in short handed, pressure on the Blazers and Terry Stotts, Damian Lillard and the Blazers backcourt vs Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets frontcourt... and will anyone admit that this has/is turned into a rivalry? That and more on this episode. Intro  Opening comments Should Denver be favored without Jamal Murray? 2:00 Damian Lillard, CJ McCollum & Blazers backcourt vs what's left of Nuggets backcourt 3:30 The difference between Norman Powell & Moe Harkless in this rematch 7:00 The Michael Porter Jr effect 9:00 MPJ most likely to breakout in the NBA Playoffs 11:00 Christopher Mazzeo @Maznorthwest - Who guards Porter and why is it Norm? 12:00 Jusuf Nurkic v Nikola Jokic 16:00 Should the Blazers double Jokic? 17:20 N