Blazer's Edge

On this week's episode of the Blazer's Edge podcast, Danny Marang is joined by Steve Dewald to take a look at the next 24-72 hours, the opening of Free Agency, the potential big moves of Chris Paul, James Harden of Russell Westbrook, will the Blazers take Jay Scrubb and SHOULD they, Damian Lillard endorsing Giannis Antetokounmpo in Portland, who Portland will sign with the MLE and more! Intro Opening Comments 3:30 Jay Scrubb - Could the Blazers draft him? 5:30 Could the Blazers trade back? 7:00 Who does Scrubb remind you of?  9:30 Do you trust the Blazers to pick Scrubb at 16? 12:30 The Blazers don't really give off false signals 14:00 A wild Monday to start the new NBA season - who gets moved? 15:00 Russell Westbrook, Chris Paul, James Harden, LaMarcus Aldridge, DeMar Derozan and everyone else on the move 17:00 Could the Blazers go after Lauri Markkanen? 18:00 Do the Blazers have someone lined up to sign at the MLE as soon as the window opens? 20:00 Josh Jackson, Danilo Gallinari and Jae Crowder - any of th

On this week's episode of the Blazer's Edge podcast, Danny Marang is joined by Steve Dewald to take a look at: Open Comments Season restart Draft Christopher Mazzeo @Maznorthwest Assuming all the top tier wings are gone at 16 who do you suggest the Blazers pick? trades Brandon Niles @2guysbrandon Ariza, Collins, and a first seems like the best way to combine assets with contract value to get a trade going. What are the odds we use something like that to go after a big upgrade somewhere, and who might it be? Oladipo? Hield? Covington? 40:50 Hayden Tompkins @ImRipCity07 What would be your ideal trade package in return for CJ? --- 36:00 Combining McCollum with Nurkic for Joel Embiid + more? Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel Give us your best Jrue Holiday trade idea involving the Blazers and Pelicans. Free agency Matthew @ReverendRomulus Danilo Gallinari, Jerami Grant, and Jae Crowder have all been spoken of as possible Blazer free agent targets. Are any of these reasonable gets for Portland or should we expect a free

The Blazer's Edge podcast returns after a long hiatus to take on some Mailbag questions with host Danny Marang. On the pod Danny hits on where he's been - some announcements, addresses the "trade CJ McCollum" article, then dives into some offseason questions as the Portland Trail Blazers look to gear up for what might be a quick turnaround from the 2020 NBA season. Intro Opening comments We’re back! Mailbag Questions! Nason @TheNason  How bad would CJ have to get before Blazer fans would stop overvaluing him and be ok with trading him? 3:00 Rolling it back to 2015 and thoughts on CJ’s break out series vs the Memphis Grizzlies At the point where you can’t get better value for McCollum? 6:00 Thought process behind making a trade 9:00 Assembling enough star power or building through depth? 12:00 Neil Olshey hasn’t traded a rotation player w/more than a year left in his tenure 16:00 Lando @lando_commandoh Which former blazer would you bring back on the cheap: Plumlee, ET, Pat, Mo, or Meyers. 18:00 king donut@jel

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Tara and Cassidy are taking a break from their break to indulge in some blazing hot and bountiful Blazer Bubble talk. But first, an announcement! We are changing our name--W.H.A.T. now stands for We Have A Take because we have takes and we’re looking forward to bringing in even more different voices to talk basketball and Blazers and whatever else comes up.   On this episode, they chat about our playoff-bound Trail Blazers and their incredible and incredibly stressful Bubble Season (sorry, “Seeding games”). Next they talk about NBA Summer Camp/Varsity Summer League highlights. Tara’s got some off the wall theories (of course) and (of course) Cassidy has a Round 1 Playoffs Disney Bubble Playlist!  They also ask what can’t Gary do (yet), pause for some Carmelo Anthony appreciation, and come up with a new idea for post-basketball careers for Damian Lillard and C.J. McCollum. Finally, W.H.A.T. celebrates some friends of the pod and their amazing recent accomplishments! (Check out new podcasts by @Jannelle12 and @

On this week's episode of the Blazer's Edge podcast, Danny Marang is joined by editor-in-chief from Silver Screen & Roll, Harrison Faigen. Together they preview the first Blazers-Lakers playoff series since 2002 including; how will the Lakers guard Damian Lillard and how will the Blazers deal with Anthony Davis? Lebron James matching up with longtime friend Carmelo Anthony, X-factors for each team, whether rest or rust will make a difference and more! Intro Opening comments Meme acceptance Harrison's ability to inspire Damian Lillard all by himself 2:00 Overall thoughts on Lakers-Blazers 4:00 Rest vs Rust 8:00 Playoff Lebron James activated 10:00 How do the Lakers look to slow down Lillard? 15:00 What are the positives for the Lakers heading into the playoffs? 17:00 Kyle Kuzma being the 3rd best player for the Lakers Who guards LeBron James for the Blazers? 19:00 How will the Blazers guard the 1-2 punch of Lebron and Anthony Davis? 21:30 Carmelo Anthony vs LeBron defensively 24:00 Javale McGee and Blazer's K

On this week's episode of the Blazer's Edge podcast, Danny Marang is joined by Steve Dewald to take a look at your questions about: the first 6 games in the bubble, red hot play of Gary Trent Jr, the disappointment of Zach Collins' inconsistency, Jusuf Nurkic - is he a Top 5 center, Intro Opening comments What is the best excuse to miss a COVID test? - DeAndre Ayton 2:00 First week of Blazer's basketball in the bubble 4:00 Mailbag Questions Why has Gary Trent Jr been the most impressive? 5:00 Damian Lillard and a 50 piece 7:00 Grading on a curve in the bubble? 7:30 Gary Trent Jr and a superstar level growth 9:30 The difference between a building block & a core piece? 12:30 Value on the defensive end 15:30 How does GTJ's emergence impact Rodney Hood, Trevor Ariza & Carmelo Anthony? 18:30 Does Carmelo Anthony return next year? 20:00 What kind of contract could GTJ get? 24:30 Who's been the bigger disappointment in the bubble- Zach Collins or Hassan Whiteside? 25:30 The Blazer's have to see Collins play and kn

On this week's episode of the Blazer's Edge podcast Danny Marang is joined by Trail Blazers Stage Manager, Kristen Kerbaugh to take a look at: The first impressions of the return to play Having front row seat to Dame-Time The ridiculousness that is NBA officiating NBA denying us trash talk with piped in music Jusuf Nurkic returns! Gary Trent Jr shines! Portland vs Memphis Zach Collins' struggles Portland vs Boston A miraculous near-comeback Looking ahead to Houston ......and more! Intro Opening Comments Kristen Kerbaugh - Trail Blazers Stage Manager Best Seats in the House! - 2:00 Two games in, what are your initial thoughts on the return of the Blazers? 4:00 Being front row for Damian Lillard replay reviews 5:30 The magic of Terry Stotts at the replay booth 7:30 The never ending foul parade... Jusuf Nurkic, Zach Collins, Hassan Whiteside 9:00 The NBA has cranked up the volume in the arena to deny us the trash talk on the floor! 11:00 First impressions on the return of Jusuf Nurkic? 14:00 The d

On this week's episode of the Blazer's Edge podcast, Danny Marang is joined by the Washington Post's (and Blazer's Edge alum) Ben Golliver- who is is one a select few who will be reporting live from the bubble in Florida for the entire duration. Together they discuss the process for quarantining on arrival, the atmosphere and precautions taken, how different covering this event really is. Intro Ben Golliver! How much are you willing to risk to cover the bubble? 2:00 The process to get into the bubble 4:00 Being locked in a hotel room for a week...8:00 NBA Summer Camp 10:00 What is it like having this kind of environment between players & media 12:00 Picking and choosing what you're going to cover 14:00 94 night reservation at the Disney Resort 16:30 Being able to experience the entire length of the bubble 17:30 Ben's inability to name 3 Disney movies 19:00 How has the Lou Williams & Richaun Holmes situations impacted the campus? 22:00 Being in the ball rooms for games - having Giannis Antetokounmpo & Lebron

On this week's episode of the Blazer's Edge podcast, Steve Dewald joing Danny Marang to take a look at how the 1st week in the bubble has gone, Skinny Melo(!), Portland gearing up offensively, what birthday meal you would have in the bubble, the New Orleans Pelicans and the Sacramento Kings dealing with missing players, how many wins will it take to make the playoffs, end of season awards and more! Intro Opening comments Losing weight in quarantine Are you buying Skinny Melo? 1:50 Do you think it's going to matter? 4:30 Could Portland reap the benefits of having an offensive ready starting 5 going into the Bubble? 6:00 Damian Lillard's 30th birthday catered by CJ McCollum What are you getting delivered for your birthday in the bubble? 8:00 How do you eat a lobster with hotel silverware? 9:00 Shocking reveal, star player has presidential suite! 14:00 Ben Golliver and the media bubble 16:00 Favorite moments of the "campus life" so far 17:30 Lillard: "don't waste our time here" Zion Williamson, DeAaron Fox (and

On this week's episode of the Blazer's Edge podcast, Danny Marang is joined by Trail Blazer's wing Nassir Little to talk about his growth during his rookie season, developing his three point shot, confidence feeding into a young player, staying in shape through the shutdown, making an impact with social justice and protests, looking ahead to the bubble, carrying Carmelo Anthony's wine case on road trips and listener questions throughout the show! Opening comments If you could go pro in anything else, what would it be? 1:00 Listener Questions Have you been able to workout? 3:00 Welcome to NL Fitness! 5:00 Have you been working on your 3 point shot? 7:00 Nassir breaking down his 3 point shot on video 8:00 Building confidence through the year 15:00 Working on his shot in the gym with the Arc System 18:00 Nassir on his development: "If we had a rank during quarantine, you (Nassir) are easily the most improved player. I think I've made huge strides." 20:00 Nassir on playing in the bubble in Orlando, and why it ma

On this week's Blazer's Edge podcast, Danny Marang is joined by Sean Highkin of Bleacher Report to discuss: NBA schedule release for the restart, the path to the playoffs for the Trail Blazers, Sacramento Kings & New Orleans Pelicans, do the Pelicans and Zion Williamson have and easier path, Trevor Ariza opting out of the restart, the lineup changes with Ariza absent, Blazer's roster moves (if any), and a whole lot more! Intro Opening comments Tom Thibadeau, Daryl Morey and the Rockets situation SCHEDULE RELEASE! 2:15 "Starting the season with the Jazz is a choice" -Highkin First game for the Blazers return is against the Memphis Grizzlies 3:00 Did the New Orleans Pelicans get a softer path to a playoff opportunity? 4:30 Taking a look at the Blazer's 8 games and a shot at a play in game How many games do the Blazer's need to win to make the play in game? 7:00 Could the Blazers get lucky on the back end of their schedule? Can you judge the schedule based on performance earlier in the season? 10:00 Player priv

On this week's podcast, Danny Marang is joined by Marcus Greaves of KOIN-6 to discuss the recent leaks from NBPA meetings about regarding the possible retur to play, the thought that players want opt out of playing to try to keep focus on a civil rights movement, how some players believe that continuing the season is more beneficial, the Blazer's chances of making it to the playoffs and more! Opening comments Could a healthy Blazers team catch a team (Lebron James & the Lakers) off guard? 2:00 Breaking down the idea of sacrifice during COVID-19 and projecting problems 4:30 Taking a look at the outline to return to play - "No One is Being Forced to Play." 11:30 Looking at the reporting coming out of the phone calls and player's meetings 14:30 Understanding what is currently going on in the US/World with civil rights right now 17:00 Platforming the movement with the league vs. opting not to play 19:30 What is the value that you have to figure out to say one option is better than the other? 24:00 How do you me

On this week's edition of the Blazer's Edge podcast., Danny Marang is joined by guest host Kendyl Bennett to take a look at the Portland Trail Blazers as they return to competitive basketball July 31st. The lead up to the resumption of the season, how Jusuf Nurkic and Hassan Whiteside do (or don't) fit together, how Zach Collins will be able to integrate, whether or not the Blazer's have a real chance at the playoffs and more! Intro Opening comments Kendyl Bennett! First thoughts on the return of the season? 2:00 Safety, quality competition... competitive? Will there be a Ray Felton candidate? 4:00 Worried about players being in shape and ready to play without getting injured? 4:30 Is there a point where you would be "comfortable" if you're not already,. about the return to play and at what point would you have to shut things down? 6:00 Open roster situation and how rigid will it be? 7:30 Looking at the early financial implications of the restart to the season and how that impacts a soon-to-be free agent suc

On this week's episode of the Blazer's Edge podcast, Danny Marang is joined by fellow NBC Sports Northwest Blazers Outsiders co-host, Joe Simons to discuss the current events surrounding the death of George Floyd and the protests around it, the return of the NBA and how the Blazers may benefit, the value that Damian Lillard brings to the franchise OFF the floor, Dan Orlovsky not sticking to football, best and worst case options for the league's return, why the NBA should get weird with the tournament and a whole lot more! Intro - Joe Simons on the show! Thoughts on current events- protests and solidarity 1:30 The NBA is coming back, probably? 4:30 Thoughts on what the league is doing/not doing and are they getting it right? 5:30 Why can’t they just make a decision and get rolling 7:00 How does the NBA calendar set up going forward? 8:30 What is the reason for the NBA dragging their feet on the restart? 10:30 Can there be a consensus restart for the league? 13:30 Is there any chance the league caps out at 16

On this week's episode of the Blazer's Edge podcast Danny Marang is joined by Steve Dewald, Editor at Blazer's Edge and draft driven vagabond to take a look at what the return to the season could look like for the Portland Trail Blazers. What might the entail? Will the Blazers actually get to play more games- if so how many? Do they have a real chance of surpassing the Memphis Grizzlies and rookie star Ja Morant? Then it's a first look at Steve's 2020 Draft Big Board - who will be available? Who is the best fit? Will there be a surprise Portland pick? What's the value of a draft pick this year and a whole lot more! Intro Opening Comments Does lettuce belong on tacos? The return of basketball 4:00 Money talks 5:30 This isn’t about the best way to do it - it’s about what’s best for them collectively, that’s what the NBPA is there for 8:00 GM Survey 10:00 How many games will be played? 10:30 Will every team be returning? 12:00 Gearing up for the return 13:00 Jusuf Nurkic, Zach Collins & Rodney Hood have been wo

Finally! Tara and Cassidy are joined one last time by Sasha Ashall and Jannelle Moore to declare a winner of the 2020 NBA Championship bracket. After a round for mascots and a round for uniforms, we focus on which teams have the coolest players and finally, we try to determine who would win in actual basketball games. Along the way we discuss who might be the coach of the Rockets next season, a surprising candidate for the coolest Laker on the team, and what is James Harden like off the court? On our way to picking a winner we talk about how much we would love to watch a Damian Lillard vs LeBron James playoff series, who might be the most exciting matchup in the Eastern conference finals and how might the season actually play out? After this episode we’ll be going on hiatus for a few months. Take care of each other and stay in touch by following us on Twitter @tcbbiggs and @cassidygemmet and @hoopsandtalks Highlights :30 Whats next for WHAT 2:45 Championship bracket round 3, coolest players 5:00 Who will be t

On this week's episode, Tara Bowen-Biggs and Danny Marang are joined by Trail Blazer's TV Analyst and all around good-guy, Lamar Hurd! Together they hit on; life since the season was postponed, his new show "Hurd Mentality" highlighting those that are helping those in need, the impact of basketball on Lamar's life early on, remembering this season, what we learned about this current group of players and more! Editor's Note: This is Tara (Team Mom's) Bowen-Biggs' last podcast here at Blazer's Edge. Attached here is a video message from Tara, wishing goodbye to all of the readers after 5 fantastic years. We wish her the best and if you feel so inclined - leave her a goodbye message in the post below or you can tweet to her @tcbbiggs - Thanks Tara! Intro Opening Comments Checking in - 2:00 Lamar's new show, Hurd Mentality and giving back 4:00 What did youth basketball mean to you? 9:30 Lamar's "origin story" and how basketball has impacted his life 10:30 How are you looking to impact basketball/programs when t

On this week's episode of the Blazer's Edge podcast, Tara Bowen-Biggs and Danny Marang are joined by "Apple Valley's Finest" and Portland Trail Blazer's guard, Gary Trent Jr! Intro Opening Comments Trent Jr on "The Last Dance" 1:00 The genesis of Gary Trent Jr 4:00 Trash talk and Tyus Jones 5:00 The impact of growing up the son of an NBA player, and having "uncles" like Sam Cassell and Kevin Garnett 7:00 When did you jumper surpass your Dad's? 9:00 Hard work pays off, eventually 10:00 How have you been the last couple of months? 12:00 What was it that clicked for you- what specific what did you put in to slow the game down? 15:00 Breaking down tape with Trent Jr 16:00 Coming together and building on success 24:30 If you’re always ready, you’ll never have to get ready 26:00 The transition game developing was just a part of growth and experience 27:00 Guarding a CJ McCollum or a Damian Lillard, that can’t do anything but help you 27:30 Who are the guys in the league who you watch to pull from? 28:30 The origin

We’re back to continue the 2020 NBA Championship bracket to determine a champion in case the NBA doesn’t resume. In this episode we use team uniforms to narrow down the sweet 16 to the elite eight (sorry, NCAA, we’re borrowing your terminology). We also talk games we’ll remember this season, Carmelo Anthony and falling for narratives, questionable logo choices, and what does Cream City mean?  Guests: Jannelle Moore (@Jannelle12) and Sasha Ashall, producer of From the Rose Garden 3:00 Ice Breaker: what is one game that will stand out for you? Houston vs Golden State on Christmas Day, first Clippers vs Lakers Game, Memorial Coliseum pre-season, Anthony Tolliver's last game with Portland. 14:45 Bracket Challenge continues with uniforms Listen to Part 1 of the bracket challenge: uniforms Follow Blazer’s Edge on Twitter @blazersedge, WHAT Pod @HoopsAndTalks, Tara @tcbbiggs, and Cassidy @CassidyGemmet. Join the Women’s Hoops And Talks Facebook group to talk about Trail Blazers with others who identify as women