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Veteran NBA reporter Sean Highkin covers the Portland Trail Blazers and the league on the Rose Garden Report. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sean-highkin/support

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    • Nov 29, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    [FULL SHOW] Another Blazers Check-In With Erik Gundersen

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2023 54:09


    Sean Highkin is joined by a familiar guest in Erik Gundersen for another "Blazers Check-In" on the Rose Garden Report Podcast. They give an update on how Scoot is adjusting with the new on-court equipment and if the Blazers are using DeAndre Ayton effectively. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    [FULL SHOW] Another Blazers Check-In With Erik Gundersen

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2023 57:09


    Sean Highkin is joined by a familiar guest in Erik Gundersen for another "Blazers Check-In" on the Rose Garden Report Podcast. They give an update on how Scoot is adjusting with the new on-court equipment and if the Blazers are using DeAndre Ayton effectively. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    [FULL SHOW] Sarah Todd Joins The Rose Garden Report!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2023 73:40


    Jazz Beat Writer and Host of the "Unsalvageable" Podcast, Sarah Todd, joined Sean Highkin to discuss the NBA in-season tournament, the unexpected hot starts to rebuilding franchises and the benefits of the Blazers new G-League squad. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    [FULL SHOW] Sarah Todd Joins The Rose Garden Report!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2023 76:40


    Jazz Beat Writer and Host of the "Unsalvageable" Podcast, Sarah Todd, joined Sean Highkin to discuss the NBA in-season tournament, the unexpected hot starts to rebuilding franchises and the benefits of the Blazers new G-League squad. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    [FULL SHOW] First Week Check In With Casey Holdahl

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2023 53:10


    Sean Highkin checks in with Casey Holdahl - writer for the official Trailblazers team site (trailblazers.com) - to see how Scoot is progressing, how Ayton is acclimating and any updates on Anfernee Simons To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    [FULL SHOW] First Week Check In With Casey Holdahl

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2023 52:10


    Sean Highkin checks in with Casey Holdahl - writer for the official Trailblazers team site (trailblazers.com) - to see how Scoot is progressing, how Ayton is acclimating and any updates on Anfernee Simons To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Is This A "Prove It" Year For Chauncey Billups?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2023 18:19


    Sean Highkin and Erik Gundersen talk their Blazers predictions for this season. Find out why Sean thinks the focus is on the head coach this season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Is This A "Prove It" Year For Chauncey Billups?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2023 20:19


    Sean Highkin and Erik Gundersen talk their Blazers predictions for this season. Find out why Sean thinks the focus is on the head coach this season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    [FULL SHOW] 5 Predictions For The Blazers Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2023 52:01


    Sean Highkin is joined by Erik Gundersen for the official Rose Garden Report Season Preview episode for the Blazers. Sean and Erik each name five predictions they expect to happen with the Blazers this season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    [FULL SHOW] 5 Predictions For The Blazers Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2023 55:01


    Sean Highkin is joined by Erik Gundersen for the official Rose Garden Report Season Preview episode for the Blazers. Sean and Erik each name five predictions they expect to happen with the Blazers this season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    [FULL SHOW] We Traded With Them - Now Let's Talk With Them

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2023 54:54


    Sean Highkin welcomes in Suns beat writer for PHNX, Gerald Bourguet to breakdown what each side got in the Phoenix/Portland deal. They discuss what the Blazers should expect out of DeAndre Ayton and Sean checks in on how Nas & Nurk are doing over in Phoenix. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    [FULL SHOW] We Traded With Them - Now Let's Talk With Them

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2023 57:54


    Sean Highkin welcomes in Suns beat writer for PHNX, Gerald Bourguet to breakdown what each side got in the Phoenix/Portland deal. They discuss what the Blazers should expect out of DeAndre Ayton and Sean checks in on how Nas & Nurk are doing over in Phoenix. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The Phoenix Guy Tells Us What To Expect From Ayton

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2023 20:23


    Sean Highkin and Gerald Bourguet assess DeAndre Ayton's two preseason games against his old squad and if his old habits are still there. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The Phoenix Guy Tells Us What To Expect From Ayton

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2023 22:23


    Sean Highkin and Gerald Bourguet assess DeAndre Ayton's two preseason games against his old squad and if his old habits are still there. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    How Are Nurk & Nas Settling Into Their New Home?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2023 30:00


    Sean Highkin asks Gerald Bourguet how Jusuf Nurkić and Nas Little are acclimating to Phoenix To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    How Are Nurk & Nas Settling Into Their New Home?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2023 32:00


    Sean Highkin asks Gerald Bourguet how Jusuf Nurkić and Nas Little are acclimating to Phoenix To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    [FULL SHOW] Positive Vibes For Portland At Training Camp

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2023 53:53


    Sean Highkin is joined by Ben Golliver - the national NBA writer for the Washington Post. The two both detail the mood that was at Trailblazers training camp, which lends some to believe that this team may not be as bad as people thought. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    [FULL SHOW] Positive Vibes For Portland At Training Camp

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2023 56:53


    Sean Highkin is joined by Ben Golliver - the national NBA writer for the Washington Post. The two both detail the mood that was at Trailblazers training camp, which lends some to believe that this team may not be as bad as people thought. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    [FULL SHOW] Did The Blazers Get The Right Package For Jrue Holiday?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2023 16:01


    Sean Highkin went from no Blazers action for months, to two big trades in under a week. Sean breaks down what the Blazers got in return for Jrue Holiday and takes an early look at what how the new pieces could be used this season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    [FULL SHOW] Did The Blazers Get The Right Package For Jrue Holiday?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2023 19:01


    Sean Highkin went from no Blazers action for months, to two big trades in under a week. Sean breaks down what the Blazers got in return for Jrue Holiday and takes an early look at what how the new pieces could be used this season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The Full Dame Drama Story | 'Heat Check'

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2023 17:37


    From 'Heat Check' (subscribe here): In this portion of the Heat Check, Trysta Kirk goes through the impact of the Damian Lillard trade and discusses the full narrative of his drama. From start to end, she describes what fans learned from Chris Haynes and Adrian Wojanowski. She also gives her own thoughts on the story and shares why she believes the Miami Heat never really had a shot at the star.  Enjoy! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    [FULL SHOW] Damian Lillard Traded To The Bucks?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2023 60:13


    Sean Highkin reacts to the breaking news of Damian Lillard finally being traded...but to Milwaukee?! He tabs Erik Gundersen to help breakdown the move and also what the Blazers will get in return for DeAndre Ayton. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    [FULL SHOW] Damian Lillard Traded To The Bucks?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2023 63:13


    Sean Highkin reacts to the breaking news of Damian Lillard finally being traded...but to Milwaukee?! He tabs Erik Gundersen to help breakdown the move and also what the Blazers will get in return for DeAndre Ayton. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The Milwaukee Bucks Come Out Of Nowhere

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2023 22:01


    Sean Highkin and Erik Gundersen try to wrap their head around Damian Lillard now joining Giannis and the Bucks. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The Milwaukee Bucks Come Out Of Nowhere

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2023 24:01


    Sean Highkin and Erik Gundersen try to wrap their head around Damian Lillard now joining Giannis and the Bucks. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    What Are The Blazers Getting In DeAndre Ayton?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2023 14:30


    Sean Highkin and Erik Gundersen discuss what the Blazers should expect to get from their newest trade asset. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    What Are The Blazers Getting In DeAndre Ayton?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2023 16:30


    Sean Highkin and Erik Gundersen discuss what the Blazers should expect to get from their newest trade asset. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The Last 11 Years: A Salute To Damian Lillard

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2023 22:18


    Sean Highkin and Erik Gundersen take the time to remember a great 11 year Trailblazer career from Damian Lillard. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The Last 11 Years: A Salute To Damian Lillard

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2023 24:18


    Sean Highkin and Erik Gundersen take the time to remember a great 11 year Trailblazer career from Damian Lillard. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    [FULL SHOW] Alex Squadron Enters The Rose Garden!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2023 50:53


    Alex Squadron, the author of "The Life of the G", a book that follows G-League players closely and details their time in the league. Him and Sean review his book and talk about the Blazers now getting a G-League team of their own. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    [FULL SHOW] Alex Squadron Enters The Rose Garden!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2023 47:53


    Alex Squadron, the author of "The Life of the G", a book that follows G-League players closely and details their time in the league. Him and Sean review his book and talk about the Blazers now getting a G-League team of their own. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Why Does No One Write About The G-League?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2023 40:24


    Sean Highkin has Alex Squadron take him through the makings of his book "The Life Of The G" and the two talk about how the G-League needs more coverage. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Why Does No One Write About The G-League?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2023 38:24


    Sean Highkin has Alex Squadron take him through the makings of his book "The Life Of The G" and the two talk about how the G-League needs more coverage. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Blazing Trails In The G-League

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2023 8:36


    Sean Highkin and Alex Squadron talk about the Blazers finally introducing a G-League team and the excitement that brings. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Blazing Trails In The G-League

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2023 6:36


    Sean Highkin and Alex Squadron talk about the Blazers finally introducing a G-League team and the excitement that brings. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    When Does Howard Beck Think Dame Will Get Traded?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2023 27:14


    Sean Highkin gets Howard Becks perspective on the Damian Lillard saga and his prediction on when he thinks Dame will officially get moved. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    When Does Howard Beck Think Dame Will Get Traded?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2023 25:14


    Sean Highkin gets Howard Becks perspective on the Damian Lillard saga and his prediction on when he thinks Dame will officially get moved. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    [FULL SHOW] Howard Beck Breaks Down Dame & Scoot

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2023 61:17


    Sean Highkin is joined by long time NBA writer, Howard Beck to get some much needed perspective on the Damian Lillard situation but not before giving some insight on Scoot Henderson that only he can provide. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    [FULL SHOW] Howard Beck Breaks Down Dame & Scoot

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2023 58:17


    Sean Highkin is joined by long time NBA writer, Howard Beck to get some much needed perspective on the Damian Lillard situation but not before giving some insight on Scoot Henderson that only he can provide. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The Scoot Henderson Report

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2023 29:38


    Howard Beck was one of the first national writers to do an exclusive piece on Scoot Henderson even before his G-League Ignite days. Sean Highkin gets an inside scoop on Scoot. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The Scoot Henderson Report

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2023 27:38


    Howard Beck was one of the first national writers to do an exclusive piece on Scoot Henderson even before his G-League Ignite days. Sean Highkin gets an inside scoop on Scoot. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    [FULL SHOW] Getting The Pulse Of Portland

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2023 71:57


    Sean Highkin is joined by guest Brandon Sprague as they go through The Athletic's "Fan Survey" of the Portland Trailblazers and get a good read on how the fans are feeling amidst all the drama. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    [FULL SHOW] Getting The Pulse Of Portland

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2023 74:57


    Sean Highkin is joined by guest Brandon Sprague as they go through The Athletic's "Fan Survey" of the Portland Trailblazers and get a good read on how the fans are feeling amidst all the drama. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    How Do Blazers Fans Currently Feel About Damian Lillard?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2023 22:30


    Sean Highkin and Brandon Sprague weren't shocked to see the results when Blazers fans were asked if the trade request made them feel any differently about Damian Lillard To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    How Do Blazers Fans Currently Feel About Damian Lillard?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2023 24:30


    Sean Highkin and Brandon Sprague weren't shocked to see the results when Blazers fans were asked if the trade request made them feel any differently about Damian Lillard To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Who Do Blazers Fans Blame For The Current State Of The Team?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2023 45:59


    A disgruntled superstar, an unproven coach, an untrustworthy front office...who's to blame for all of this. Sean Highkin and and Brandon Sprague breakdown what the fans had to say about it. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Who Do Blazers Fans Blame For The Current State Of The Team?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2023 47:59


    A disgruntled superstar, an unproven coach, an untrustworthy front office...who's to blame for all of this. Sean Highkin and and Brandon Sprague breakdown what the fans had to say about it. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The State Of The Blazers

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2023 52:50


    Although it is mid-August, Sean Highkin and frequent guest Erik Gundersen go over the recent moves the Blazers made and what their roster currently looks like. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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    The State Of The Blazers

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2023 49:50


    Although it is mid-August, Sean Highkin and frequent guest Erik Gundersen go over the recent moves the Blazers made and what their roster currently looks like. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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    Breaking Down The Blazers Schedule Release

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2023 68:23


    Sean Highkin is joined once again by Danny Marang of 1080 The Fan to breakdown the Blazers regular and in-season tournament schedule and start to see what kind of success Scoot Henderson could see right away in his rookie year. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Breaking Down The Blazers Schedule Release

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2023 71:23


    Sean Highkin is joined once again by Danny Marang of 1080 The Fan to breakdown the Blazers regular and in-season tournament schedule and start to see what kind of success Scoot Henderson could see right away in his rookie year. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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