Blazing the Path

Welcome back! This week, host Rob Hetherington (@rob_heth on Twitter) interviews Devin Zanskas (@versacekemosabe on Twitter), of No Trade Clause and ever so recently former host of Knuck if U Buck on Hoop Heads Podcast Network. Rob and Devin take an in depth look comparing the progress of Portland and Milwaukee as NBA teams as we approach around 25% of Regular Season completion. Rob picks Devin's brain on what he feels the ceiling is for your Trail Blazers with a rested up Damian Lillard coming back this week! The guys each predict what The Blazers can accomplish in any given 10 game span as their retooled roster-primarily Gary Payton II-has their offseason acquisitions are starting to be gearing up into full speed. Can Portland put together more 7-3 or 8-2 10 Game W-L stretches? Tune in to find out what they each think... as well as a light NBA 2K discussion... and more! Be sure to check out Devin's work on notradeclause.com and on Hoop Heads Podcast Network. As always, please subscribe to "Blazing the Path" wherever you get your podcasts and share wherever you'd like!

Rob (@rob_heth on Twitter) proudly presents to you The Josh Hart Appreciation Episode. Not only does he delve into the world that is all there is to love about Josh Hart's nonstop hustle on the court, but also briefly recaps each Blazers game since 11/2 and attempts to navigate you through each turn their season has taken in the past 2 weeks... mostly great turns in the right direction! Tune in and see if you agree, or think his opinion is ludicrous. And feel free to shoot a direct message to @Blazingthepath on Twitter and IG! Let us know what you like or would like to hear more of during the show!Rob Hetherington is solo on this episode, with more fun and intelligent basketball podcast minds being featured on the show in the weeks to come. Tune in next week for a pregame interview with Mack Perry (@DevaronPerry on Twitter), who is among other accolades: a featured SBNation writer and host of the It's Cavalier PodcastAs always, if ya like what ya heard be sure to subscribe wherever you download your podcasts for weekly content!

Rob Hetherington (Twitter @rob_heth) reviews 2 weeks of Trail Blazers ball games and takes a look at what has gone right so far for Portland thus far while also addressing new injuries arising. Then, Rob gives his Five Takeaways from the matchups Portland had and what they mean for the team going into some tough games.

Your host Rob Hetherington (@robheth) is joined by Tara Bowen-Biggs (“Team Mom” @tcbbiggs on Twitter”), and she brings her usual delightful energy, expertise and enthusiasm for Portland Basketball as we take a look at what the Trail Blazers look like heading into the 2022-2023 NBA Regular Season. If you'd like to hear more of Tara's insightful takes, check out her show “We Have A Take: A Portland Trail Blazers Fan Podcast” wherever you get your podcastsPlease leave a review and subscribe if you've enjoyed the show

Welcome back to yet another edition of Blazing the Path (@blazingthepath) hosted by Corban Ford (@corbannba) and Rob Hetherington (rob_heth). Corban and Rob are joined by none other than Tara Bowen-Biggs (Twitter: "Team Mom" @tcbbiggs) herself! With much podcasting experience formerly with Blazer"s Edge and other ventures, Tara is currently a cohost on "We Have a Take" (@wehaveatake) and Stepback Sisterhood (@StepbackSisters), providing interesting and insightful coverage of RipCity as well as other aspects of current/past NBA. Tara joins alongside Rob and Corban to breakdown her thoughts on the NBA Preseason, not only diving into her nervousness about the Blazers' performance but also evaluating some teams/young cores who have stood out across the league. The focus of the discussion then shifts to a bubbly preview of both the Eastern and Western Conference Divisions. Last but of course not least comes the Western Conference's Northwest Division Preview which of course includes the concerns and hopes for the team out West Tara and her fellow Oregonians holds dear- your Portland Trail Blazers!

Corban Ford (Twitter: @corbannba) and Rob Hetherington (rob_heth) are back to discuss Corban's exciting experience at NBA Summer League as well as all things Trail Blazers' offseason/free agency. Corban talks about his time at Summer League which included taking in a ton of Rockets' games and even meeting new NBA champion Giannis Antetokounmpo! Then, Corban and Rob analyze the new look Blazers' bench squad in addition to how the new players added in free agency might fit around the established starting core. Tune in and be sure to subscribe to "Blazing The Path" wherever you get your podcasts for notifications when each weekly episode is available! (Twitter & Instagram: @blazingthepath Facebook: @blazingthepath1)

Now joined by Corban Ford, alongside Rob Hetherington, welcome back to Blazing the Path, your home for Portland Trailblazers and NBA Analysis for the 2021-2022 NBA Season! A huge RipCity welcome and thank you so much to Corban Ford for joining the show as co-host. We have so much in store this season here with Blazing the Path and we cannot wait to get started. Rob introduces Corban to the Trail Blazers faithful and NBA fans at large in this episode and Corban shares a bit of his background in NBA podcasting, More to come next week on Corban's impressive experience with other NBA Podcasts both in the past and future, as well as his coverage of NBA Summer League 2021, and of course some in depth coverage of the Trail Blazers' offseason moves/ongoing trade rumors. Be sure to subscribe to "Blazing the Path: wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts and be sure your notifications are on when the new episode drops every week this season. And of course, subscribe to Corban's other podcasts which are part of a plethora of other exciting projects... give him a follow on Twitter (@corbannba) and check out/subscribe to his other podcasts listed in his biography there. Blazing the Path fans... Stay tuned for weekly episodes, starting now!

This week on Blazing the Path (@BlazingthePath on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook), Rob gives his take on the best coaching option for the Blazers this offseason and dives into the early 2nd Round of the NBA playoffs. He addresses what has led to success and struggle thus far in the 2nd Round. Tune in as Rob gives his bold predictions for the 3 series matchups that are still in the mix and goes in depth discussing the dynamic new look of the NBA amidst the dawn of a new era of playoff caliber players and teams.

After a hiatus, welcome back to Blazing the Path everyone! Rob discusses the roller coaster ride that was Game 6 between the Blazers and Nuggets, analyzing both the positives as well as the major downfalls of the Blazers that led to their loss and first round exit. He touches on the likely coaching candidates now that Terry Stotts is no longer the head coach following the past two underwhelming seasons that had high expectations. Then it's all playoff talk for the rest of the league, with more to come during round 2 of these exciting 2021 NBA Playoffs.

Joel and Rob are joined by a well-versed Blazers podcaster from @Trailcasters, @RipCityKeith. The guys do a quick recap of the past week's Blazers games, addressing the major offensive strengths and defensive weaknesses from the games. Then the next week's games are covered... a lot of young talent is available amidst these injuries so the guys discuss possible starting/bench lineups as well as who they have confidence in to stop the defensive struggles, especially at the point guard and center positions. Who can help the Blazers through this brutal batch of injuries? Tune in to find out!Twitter@Trailcasters@RipCityKeith

The Blazers' defensive woes continued this past week, but the offense is running on all cylinders it seems. Rob (@YABOYROBHETH) and Joel (@CoachJLincoln) address the recent performances against the Knicks and Thunder as well as the different starting lineups the Blazers have been trying out due to injuries. What lineups will work best and provide the most chemistry? The guys answer that tonight. They then talk about who else is fun to watch this year besides the RipCity boys, as the league is loaded with talent this year. A fun dive into predictions is made about the big week of games ahead for the Blazers, and more predictions are made about playoff contention for the loaded Western Conference this year, so tune in! Don't miss all the latest details about your favorite NBA team hailing from Oregon! Thanks for listening and be sure to leave a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts...

Rob and Joel discuss the recent injuries to Nurkic, CJ, and Zach Collins. How will Terry Stotts and the Blazers adjust? Which players will be given the opportunity to step into a larger role in the regular season? Do the Blazers have enough time to get everyone back healthy and come together as a team prior to the playoffs?

Hosts Joel Lincoln (Twitter @CoachJLincoln) and Rob Hetherington (@YABOYROBHETH) do a deep dive into the questions facing the Blazers pertaining to their new look team's prospective performance on both offense and defense. They also address Sixth Man Melo's new role with a Blazers bench that looks top notch going into a new season. A clowning around comment from Dame DOLLA Lillard on Kyrie's Instagram Live feed gets Rob and Joel into an in depth discussion. What about you ask? Kyrie's lack of media interaction and how they perceive Kyrie's current status in the league. Tune in for a great talk!

Welcome to Blazing the Path! Episode 4 drops with JJ Rivera joining the podcast to discuss season ceiling potential for the Blazers, Heat, and briefly the various other NBA teams competing this year. Tune in to learn something new about the Blazers and Heat!

Rob Hetherington is joined by new Blazing the Path co-host Joel Lincoln! Rob and Joel discuss the Blazers' off-season moves briefly and do a deep dive into Terry Stotts' announced starting lineup. Tune in for some in-depth analysis on the Blazers' fresh-faced starting lineup!

Rob is joined by Devin Zanskas from Knuck If You Buck to discuss what the Blazers were able to do in Free Agency. Was it enough to get the Blazers to the top of the Western Conference? Rob and Devin also take a look at the changes around the league and how the title landscape has been affected.

Rob looks back at the Trailblazers season from way back in October of 2019 through to their first round loss to the Lakers in the Bubble. He looks at the factors that impacted the team's performance this season and looks ahead to how they can get back to the top of the Western Conference.

Blazing the Path is your audio home for all things Portland Trailblazers, part of the Hoop Heads Podcast Network. Blazing the Path is a weekly podcast hosted by Rob Hetherington detailing all the latest happenings with the Portland Trailblazers. The podcast will include Rob's analysis and opinions on the Portland Trailblazers and the NBA in general. Expect appearances from guests that will provide game previews and reactions, trade and free agency speculation, draft analysis, and more on both the Trailblazers and the NBA at large.Follow Blazing the PathTwitter - @blazingthepathInstagram - blazingthepath