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Portland Trail Blazers beat writer Mike Richman (@mikegrich) brings you a daily look into your favorite team. Go deep on the Blazers and the NBA with the Locked On Blazers podcast. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network.

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    The Locked On Blazers - Daily Podcast on the Portland Trail Blazers is a must-listen for any fan of the team looking for insightful and frequent coverage. Hosted by Mike Richman, the podcast offers a comprehensive look at all things Blazers, from game analysis to trade rumors and everything in between.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is Mike's deep understanding of the game and his ability to provide honest and fair analysis. He offers valuable insights into basketball without getting too technical, making it accessible and enjoyable for both casual fans and die-hard enthusiasts. His balance of journalistic objectivity with a genuine appreciation for basketball sets this podcast apart from others.

    Another highlight is Mike's commitment to producing content five days a week. It's impressive how he keeps things interesting and consistently delivers quality episodes. His takes are solid, and he covers a range of topics that keep listeners engaged.

    However, one potential drawback of the podcast is its lack of polished production compared to some other Blazers podcasts. While it may not be as flashy or well-produced, it more than makes up for it with its content and insights.

    In conclusion, The Locked On Blazers - Daily Podcast on the Portland Trail Blazers is an essential listen for fans of the team. Mike Richman's knowledge and passion for basketball shine through in every episode, providing listeners with an informative yet enjoyable experience. Whether you're looking for game recaps, trade discussions, or general news about the Blazers, this podcast has you covered.



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    The Phoenix Suns Are Not Going to Hire Chauncey Billups + Trail Blazers Draft Lottery Guide

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2024 32:27


    The Phoenix Suns are getting a new coach. It's not going to be Chauncey Billups, but that doesn't mean there wasn't interest from certain parts of the desert in the current Trail Blazers head coach. Plus, an NBA draft lottery guide for the Blazers.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

    NBA teams are "monitoring" Chauncey Billups' situation with the Portland Trail Blazers

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2024 35:04


    Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated reports that NBA teams are "monitoring" the Chauncey Billups saga in Portland after the Trail Blazers decided not to renew two coaches on his staff including his younger brother. Are big changes on the horizon with the Blazers coaching staff or is this a whole lot of nothing? It's May in the NBA! Rumors, baby!Plus, season reviews for Rayan Rupert, Duop Reath and Dalano Banton. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

    Scoot Henderson Will Represent the Trail Blazers at the Draft Lottery + Lessons From the Playoffs

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2024 36:26


    Is Anfernee Simons a Building Block or a Trade Piece for the Portland Trail Blazers?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2024 32:49


    Portland Trail Blazers Have 3 Coaching Vacancies to Fill + NBA Mock Draft Round Up

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2024 34:17


    The Portland Trail Blazers have three coaching vacancies to fill on Chauncey Billups' staff after reports came out Monday that the team is not renewing contracts for Scott Brooks or Rodney Billups. It's an odd time to restructure the coaching staff in some ways. Plus, a mock draft round up a week before the draft lottery and the season review for Matisse Thybulle.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

    How Playoff Flame Outs Can Benefit the Trail Blazers in a Busy Trade Market

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2024 29:50


    It's playoff angst season as teams lose in the postseason and feel the pressure to improve and pivot after seasons that went sideways or ended earlier than imagined. Is a chaotic, trade heavy summer on the horizon, and if so could the Trail Blazers position themselves to benefit in the trade market? Let's talk about it. Plus, a tankathon spin and some draft talk. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

    Is there a future with the Trail Blazers for Jerami Grant & Malcolm Brogdon?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2024 30:56


    Season reviews for Jerami Grant and Malcolm Brogdon. What's next for these productive vets? Is there a future in Portland for two of the Trail Blazers most seasoned players or is a offseason trade inevitable? Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

    Is it Going to be Easier to Watch the Trail Blazers on TV Next Year?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2024 35:00


    The Trail Blazers might be getting an early divorce from ROOT Sports and that means it should be easier for local fans to watch the Portland Trail Blazers. Let's get caught up on the Blazers TV situation and the latest news involving the Blazers relationship with ROOT Sports and what's next for folks trying to watch games next season. Plus, are super teams dead or are the Phoenix Suns just poorly constructed? Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

    Portland Trail Blazers Draft Targets: Matas Buzelis, Ron Holland & More with Hoop Intellect

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2024 39:01


    Keandre Ashley of Hoop Intellect (https://www.youtube.com/@HoopIntellect)  joins the show to talk potential draft targets for the Portland Trail Blazers. We touch on Ron Holland, Matas Buzelis, Cody Williams, Zaccharie Risacher, Kel'el Ware and Zach Edey. Plus, Keandre shares some second round prospects worth keeping an eye on.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

    Scouting UConn NBA Draft Prospects Donovan Clingan, Stephon Castle & Alex Karaban with Locked On UConn

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2024 34:15


    How Scoot Henderson Can Build on a Rocky Rookie Season for a Breakout Year 2 with the Trail Blazers

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2024 32:32


    Season review of Scoot Henderson's rookie year in Portland and what's next for the Trail Blazers' young guard.

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    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2024 0:29


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    Can Shaedon Sharpe Make the Leap in Year 3 with Portland Trail Blazers?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2024 34:13


    Season review of Shaedon Sharpe's sophomore campaign in Portland. Plus, the Trail Blazers came up on the wrong end of two lottery tiebreakers.

    Trail Blazers Mock Draft Roundup: Why Lack of Consensus in the Lottery is Good News for Portland

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2024 32:53


    The latest ESPN mock draft and a roundup of quality NBA draft boards from across the internet.Plus, thoughts on Game 1s from across the playoff landscape and Blazers assistant Steve Hetzel leaves for a job in Brooklyn.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

    Hater's Guide to the NBA Playoffs: Why Trail Blazers Fans Should Root Against Every Playoff Team

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2024 32:34


    The first annual Hater's Guide to the NBA Playoffs. The a team by team rooting guide for every Trail Blazers fan watching the postseason. 

    Portland Trail Blazers Draft Targets: Alexandre Sarr, Ron Holland, Zaccharie Risacher + More

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2024 31:12


    Rich Stayman (mavsdraft.substack.com) joins the show to talk six potential lottery targets for the Portland Trail Blazers. From Alexandre Sarr to Reed Sheppard with stops in between to discuss Donovan Clingan, Zaccharie Risacher, Ron Holland and Nikola Topic.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

    How Can The Trail Blazers Build with Deandre Ayton? + Warriors Out of the Playoffs

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2024 32:45


    How Long is the Portland Trail Blazers "Development" Path?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2024 30:53


    The Portland Trail Blazers held exit interviews on Monday, marking the true end of the 2023-24 season with the last formal media availability. Joe Cronin shared his vision, Chauncey Billups offered his hopes for next year, and they didn't perfectly align. Can the Blazers be competitive and competent while still achieving their developmental and ultimately tank-heavy goals?Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

    Recapping the Portland Trail Blazers 2023-24 Season + What Will They Do in the Offseason?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2024 34:03


    Trail Blazers Lose To Warriors in a game with Serious Playoff and Draft Lottery Implications

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2024 27:34


    What a 1st Half Surge & 2nd Half Slump Tells Us About Trail Blazers' Future, DA & Scoot

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2024 31:31


    The Portland Trail Blazers' loss to the New Orleans Pelicans was enlightening. The first half showed what they can be and the second half showed what they still need. Let's talk about skillsets and building forward through the lens of a second half Pelicans' defensive adjustment, Scoot Henderson and Deandre Ayton.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

    What Is Shaedon Sharpe's Ceiling? | Will the Trail Blazers Trade Up or Back in the Draft? Mailbag!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2024 31:53


    How Can The Trail Blazers Maximize Deandre Ayton as the Team Continues to Rebuild?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2024 33:24


    Wrapping the road trip in Boston and Washington. Plus, a look at how the Trail Blazers can maximize Deandre Ayton's strengths moving forward as they continue to rebuild the roster. And stray thoughts on the strengths of Rayan Rupert and Jabari Walker.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

    Portland Trail Blazers Mock Draft Roundup: Could Donovan Clingan or Nikola Topic Be Targets at 5?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2024 31:25


    Darius Garland Went From Struggling Rookie to All Star. Can Scoot Henderson Follow That Path?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2024 35:11


    How The Portland Trail Blazers Can Follow the Orlando Magic's Rebuild Blueprint

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2024 32:13


    Portland Trail Blazers Lose by 60! Again! It's Time For the Blame Power Rankings

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2024 33:16


    An absolute debacle of a season. Another 60 point loss. Another ignominious record for Scoot Henderson. It's time for the Blame Power Rankings. How did this season turn so sideways and who is at fault? Spoiler: Lots of folksFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

    How Many Current Trail Blazers Will Be on the Roster Next Season?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2024 31:56


    Portland Trail Blazers NBA Draft Targets in the Sweet 16 + Dalano Banton Stays Hot vs Atlanta

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2024 31:51


    How Should The Portland Trail Blazers Approach the NBA Draft? Locked On Blazers Mailbag!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2024 31:05


    A mailbag episode answering listener submitted questions. If you want to submit a question email Mike at lockedonblazerspod at gmail dot com.This week we're talking about the Trail Blazers potential approach to the NBA with a couple interesting theoretical queries.  Then we revisit an episode from last week where Mike pitched a few ideas for "microskills" to add to the Blazers rotation players, and two listeners offers two new ideas for upgrading the Blazers skillsets.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

    Trail Blazers Earn the Best Loss of the Season + Shaedon Sharpe Is Getting Closer to a Return

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2024 33:27


    It's that time of year when losses are wins (gross) and this loss was a double win (less gross but still gross). Plus Shaedon Sharpe is getting closer to a return and is practicing with the Trail Blazers G League team.And some stray thoughts on Scoot Henderon, Dalano Banton and what tanking looks like.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

    Scoot Henderson and the Portland Trail Blazers Young Role Players Are Showing Signs of Growth

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2024 34:30


    What Skills Should The Trail Blazers Add? Deandre Ayton's Handle, Scoot Henderson's Floater and More

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2024 31:05


    The Trail Blazers got walloped in game against the Los Angeles Clippers but who cares about that. Kris Murray made a grip of threes in the first quarter and it got me thinking about what skills you might add to a handful of the Blazers core players.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

    How Much Better Will the Portland Trail Blazers Be Next Season? Locked On Blazers Mailbag!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2024 32:22


    It's a mailbag episode of the program answering your questions about the Trail Blazers taking a step forward or perhaps backward next season, players to watch in the opening round of the NCAA tournament and air matresses. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

    Trail Blazers Comeback Attempt Falls Short in Chicago + Scoot Henderson's Rookie Struggles

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2024 34:15


    A spirited rally came up just short in Chicago. Damian Lillard was there, which is fine, but maybe weird but also maybe its sweet. It's certainly not important. What's important is late game offense and Chauncey Billups going BIG down the stretch. Plus, we have some honest talk about Scoot Henderson and a rough rookie season.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

    Dalano Banton Gives the Trail Blazers Options + How the Pelicans Slowed Down Deandre Ayton

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2024 32:40


    The Portland Trail Blazers lost to the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday. Dalano Banton continues to show he can add another dynamic to the Blazers moving forward. Plus, some Xs and Os discussion as to how the Pels slowed down Deandre Ayton in the second half.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

    Deandre Ayton Stays Hot in Loss to the New York Knicks + Trail Blazers Draft Prospects to Watch

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2024 30:31


    Deandre Ayton continues an impressive March in the Trail Blazers' loss to the New York Knicks. Plus, a full Friday viewers guide to watching NBA prospects during the conference tournament slate. Finally, a spin on the tankathon.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

    Portland Trail Blazers Hold Off Atlanta Hawks Thanks to Deandre Dominayton & Clutch Hustle Plays

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2024 32:08


    Where Do The Trail Blazers Go From Here? with Nate Duncan

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2024 40:21


    Nate Duncan (Dunc'd On Basketball Podcast) joins the program to talk Trail Blazers Present and Future.Scoot's Season, Deandre Ayton's Role and with the Blazers, Not Making Moves at the Trade Deadline, the murky path forward and Shaedon Sharpes Sophomore Campaign.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

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