Blazer's Edge

On this week's episode of the Blazer's Edge podcast, Tara Bowen-Biggs and Danny Marang take a look a the first 3 games of the Blazers season to find themes- both good and bad, points of emphasis, discuss the defensive woes from the 3-point line, how the new players are fitting in, Rodney Hood's possible emergence as that oft-discussed "3rd option," Zach Collins' shoulder injury and what Coach Stotts may do with the lineups, the next 3 upcoming games and more! Intro Opening Comments Early trends 2:00 What’s happening on defense? 3:00 Small sample size theater! 5:00 There’s good news, promise! 8:20 Do the Blazers finally have someone to count on beyond Dame & CJ? 13:00 Early impressions of Hassan Whiteside 16:30 Whiteside needing to step out of the paint defensively 21:00 How has Collins looked…before the injury 22:00 How will Stotts deal with Collins’ injury 28:00 First thoughts on Hezonja? 31:00 Could Hezonja start in Collins’ place? 34:00 The Kenergizer Bunny makes his appearance 37:00 CJ McCollum finds his