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LA Lakers vs. Portland Trailblazers NBA Pick Prediction by Tony T. Lakers vs. Trailblazers Injuries James is out with Kleber doubtful for LA. Avdija, Ayton, Grant, Henderson and Simons are doubtful for Portland. Recent Box Score Key Stats Lakers vs. Trailblazers 3:30PM ET—LA improved to 50-31 following their 140-109 home victory to Houston. The Lakers shot 61% with 51% from three. Luka scored 39 points with eight rebounds. Austin Reaves contributed 23 points with seven rebounds. LA allowed 46% shooting to the Rockets with 35% from three. Portland fell to 35-46 with their 103-86 home defeat to Golden St. The Trailblazers hit 38% with 20% from three. Rayan Rupert got 15 points with two rebounds. Jabari Walker collected 19 points with six rebounds. Portland allowed 40% shooting to the Warriors with 32% from three.
Golden ST Warriors vs. Portland Trailblazers NBA Pick Prediction by Tony T. Warriors at Trailblazers Injuries Payton and Post are questionable for GSW. Ayton, Grant, Henderson and Simons are out for Portland. Avdija is doubtful with Sharpe questionable. Recent Box Score Key Stats Warriors at Trailblazers 10PM ET—Golden St fell to 47-33 following their 114-111 home defeat to San Antonio. The Warriors shot 42% with 33% from three. Steph Curry scored 30 points with eight rebounds. Jimmy Butler collected 28 points with seven assists. GSW allowed 48% shooting to the Spurs with 39% from three. Portland fell to 35-45 with their 133-126 road defeat to Utah. The Trailblazers connected on 46% with 24% from three. Shaedon Sharpe produced 37 points with seven rebounds. Rayan Rupert chipped in with 19 points and four rebounds. Portland allowed 51% shooting to the Jazz with 42% from three.
Portland Trailblazers vs. Utah Jazz NBA Pick Prediction by Tony T. Trailblazers vs. Jazz Injuries Grant, Ayton and Henderson are out for Portland. Avdija, Reath and Simons are questionable. Collins, Harkless, Kessler, Markkanen and KJ Martin are out for Utah with Collier questionable. Recent Box Score Key Stats Trailblazers at Jazz 9PM ET—Portland improved to 35-44 following their 120-109 home victory to San Antonio. The Trailblazers shot 47% with 37% from three. Toumani Camara scored 23 points with ten rebounds. Shaedon Sharpe chipped in with 21 points and ten rebounds. Portland allowed 43% shooting to the Spurs with 32% from three. Utah fell to 16-63 with their 142-134 road defeat to Atlanta. The Jazz shot 52% with 43% from three. Collin Sexton led the starters with 27 points and six assists. Keyonte George got 35 points off the bench with four rebounds. Utah allowed 57% shooting to the Hawks with 54% from three.
San Antonio Spurs vs. Portland Trailblazers NBA Pick Prediction by Tony T. Spurs vs. Trailblazers Injuries Sochan is out for San Antonio. Henderson and Ayton are out for Portland with Grant doubtful. Camara, Cissoko, Reath and Simons are questionable with Avdija probable. Recent Box Score Key Stats Spurs at Trailblazers 6PM ET—San Antonio drops to 32-45 with their 114-113 home defeat to Cleveland. The Spurs shot 44% with 33% from three. Harrison Barnes scored 23 points with one assist. Devin Vassell contributed 24 points with four rebounds. San Antonio allowed 47% shooting to the Cavs with 43% from three. Portland drops to 34-44 after their 118-113 road defeat to Chicago. The Trailblazers hit 38% with 26% from three. Deni Avdija got 37 points with 11 rebounds. Dalano Banton contributed 21 points with three rebounds. Portland allowed 47% shooting to the Bulls with 37% from three.
Greg shares his thoughts on Bub Carrington-Deni Avdija debate that's taken over Wizards Twitter and why both sides need to ease up. Also included: Bub Carrington's career night vs. Sacramento, AJ Johnson's ascendence, an update on the Memphis first-round pick and more. Enjoy!
The hosts of the Blazer Focused podcast‚ Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, discuss the Blazers' unexpected 127-113 win at Atlanta, Deni Avdija's second triple-double, Toumani Camara's chances of landing on the All-Defensive team and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Trysta Krick calls out the playoff teams that are limping to the finish line, as well as the Celtics' record breaking sale and Denii Avdija's late season explosion! 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/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Trysta Krick calls out the playoff teams that are limping to the finish line, as well as the Celtics' record breaking sale and Denii Avdija's late season explosion! 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 Blazers fall to the Celtics, but Deni Avdija keeps it rolling.
The hosts of the Blazer Focused podcast‚ Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, discuss the Blazers making noise in the tight race for the final play-in berth in the Western Conference and more during the latest episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's Portland's first win in 11 tries vs a .500+ team
As the Wizards visit Portland, Craig welcomes Blazers TV analyst Tom Haberstroh to revisit the Deni Avdija trade from last year's NBA Trade Deadline. Initially skeptical about Avdija's floor spacing, Haberstroh now believes the young forward has All-Star potential. They discuss how the trade has benefited both teams and why Avdija has emerged as a key piece for the Trail Blazers.
The hosts of the Blazer Focused podcast‚ Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, discuss the Portland Trail Blazers' fading play-in hopes, the play of Scoot Henderson and Deni Avdija, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha hit the top news items of the day and discuss their biggest waiver wire additions of the week.00:00 Intro00:45 Kyle Filipowski04:00 Other notable adds: Jordan Hawkins, Andrew Nembhard, Jarred Vanderbilt07:20 Raptors shenanigans10:20 Rudy Gobert returns15:00 LeBron, Amen Thompson injuries16:55 Raptors (again)18:15 Sarr, Sharpe, Carrington19:10 Sixers + shutdown concerns?22:00 Zach Collins23:00 Adem Bona, Aaron Nesmith24:00 Chet Holmgren25:00 Yabusele, Drummond26:15 Is Anthony Davis a drop?29:20 Strus, Edwards29:50 IR stash question30:40 Drop Paul George?32:40 Davis, George, Powell, Monk, Avdija, Kessler35:35 Tre Jones37:25 Cole Anthony38:10 Lauri Markkanen39:20 Zach Collins a drop?40:45 Lakers fantasy value without LeBron43:15 Fred VanVleet43:50 Jabari Smith, Sarr, Bona, Reid---- EDGE BoostEDGE Boost is the financial platform for smart bettors and DFS players.What are the benefits of a dedicated EDGE Boost betting account?Earn up to 0.5% on every depositDeposit $25, get $25Free to use, no minimum balancesFDIC-insured accountsUnlimited withdraws back to cardLightning fast deposits and withdrawsSign up with promo code ROTOPOD today!Pool GeniusWant to win more in your golf, March Madness, and football pools? PoolGenius gives you data-driven picks and strategies to outsmart the competition.RotoWire listeners get exclusive offers! Visit PoolGenius.com/rotowire for up to 55% off, or start a 4-day free trial. Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools—subscribe now at RotoWire.com/pod
Detroit Pistons vs. Portland Trailblazers NBA Pick Prediction by Tony T. Pistons at Trailblazers Injuries Ivey is out for Detroit. Ayton, Thybulle and Williams are out for Portland. Avdija and Walker are questionable. Recent Box Score Key Stats Pistons at Trailblazers 9PM ET—Detroit drops to 35-29 with their 115-110 road defeat to Golden St. Pistons shot 46% with 22% from three. Cade Cunningham scored 31 points with five assists. Malik Beasley off the bench put in 17 points with two rebounds. Detroit allowed 42% shooting to the Warriors with 29% from three. Portland fell to 28-36 following their 107-89 road defeat to Oklahoma City. Trailblazers shot 35% with 19% from three. Scoot Henderson scored 22 points with four rebounds. Shaedon Sharpe contributed 19 points with three rebounds. Portland allowed 46% shooting to the Thunder with 37% from three.
Portland Trailblazers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder NBA Pick Prediction by Tony T. Trailblazers at Thunder Injuries Ayton, Banton, Thybulle and Williams are out for Portland. Avdija and Grant are probable. Dort, SGA, Hartenstein, Mitchell, Wallace and Williams are out for OKC. Recent Box Score Key Stats Trailblazers at Thunder 8PM ET—Portland fell to 28-35 following their 128-118 road defeat to Boston. Trailblazers shot 50% with 40% from three. Anfernee Simons scored 30 points with six assists. Shaedon Sharpe contributed 25 points with six rebounds. Portland allowed 46% shooting to the Celtics with 43% from three. Oklahoma City improved to 51-12 after their 120-103 road win at Memphis. Thunder shot 51% with 42% from three. Jalen Williams got 20 points with nine assists. SGA scored 41 points with eight assists. OKC allowed 41% shooting to the Grizzlies with 26% from three.
Portland Trailblazers vs. Cleveland Cavaliers NBA Pick Prediction by Tony T. Trailblazers at Cavaliers Injuries Ayton, Minaya, Thybulle and Williams are out for Portland. Avdija and Grant are questionable. Mitchell is out for Cleveland. Recent Box Score Key Stats Trailblazers at Cavaliers 3:30PM ET—Portland improved to 27-33 following their 121-102 road win at Brooklyn. The Trailblazers shot 58% with 42% from three but 20 turnovers. Shaedon Sharpe got 25 points with five assists. Dalano Banton chipped in with 23 points with eight rebounds off the bench. Portland held Brooklyn to 41% shooting with 24% from three. Cleveland is 49-10 with their 123-116 road win at Boston. The Cavs shot 48% with 44% from three. Donovan Mitchell scored 41 points with five assists. Darious Garland had 20 points with seven assists. Cleveland allowed 48% shooting to the Celtics with 44% from three.
Portland Trailblazers vs. Brooklyn Nets NBA Pick Prediction by Tony T. Trailblazers at Nets Injuries Ayton, Thybulle and Williams are out for Portland. Avdija and Grant are questionable with Minaya probable. Whitehead, Russell and Clowney are out for Brookly. Recent Box Score Key Stats Trailblazers at Nets 7:30PM ET—Portland improved to 26-33 following their 129-121 road win at Washington. The Trailblazers shot 45% with 32% from three. Shaedon Sharpe off the bench had 36 points with eight rebounds. Anfernee Simons contributed 16 points with five assists. Portland allowed 52% shooting to the Wizards with 33% from three. Brooklyn dropped to 21-37 with their 129-121 home defeat to Oklahoma City. The Nets hit 41% with 38% from three. Day'Ron Sharpe scored 25 points with 15 rebounds. Cameron Johnson chipped in with 19 points and seven assists. Brooklyn allowed 53% shooting to the Thunder with 30% from three.
Deni Avdija returns to DC tonight! We preview the Blazers-Wizards game here.
Portland vs. Minnesota NBA Pick Prediction by Tony T. Portland at Minnesota Injuries Thubyulle is out for Portland with Avdija and Henderson questionable. DiVincenzo and Randle are out for Minnesota. Conley and Edwards are questionable. Recent Box Score Key Stats Portland at Minnesota 8PM ET—Portland improved to 23-29 following their 108-102 home victory to Sacramento. The Trailblazers shot 43% with 40% from three. Anfernee Simons scored 30 points with six assists. Shaedon Sharpe off the bench chipped in with 24 points and four rebounds. Portland held Sacramento to 42% shooting with 33% from three. Minnesota is 29-23 with their 127-114 home win against Houston. The Timberwolves shot 48% with 41% from three. Anthony Edwards attained 41 points with six assists. Michael Conley contributed 16 points with five assists. Minnesota allowed 49% shooting to the Rockets with 39% from three.
Chicago Bulls vs. Portland Trailblazers NBA Pick Prediction by Tony T. Bulls at Trailblazers Injuries Craig is out for Chicago with Carter doubtful. Horton Tucker and Ball are questionable with LaVine probable. Ayton, Clingan, Thybulle and Avdija are doubtful for Portland. Recent Box Score Key Stats Bulls at Trailblazers 9PM ET—Chicago fell to 18-24 following their 125-123 home defeat to Charlotte. The Bulls shot 51% with 35% from three. Nikola Vucevic scored 40 points with 13 rebounds. Zach LaVine chipped in with 19 points and eight assists. Chicago allowed 50% shooting to the Hornets with 38% from three. Portland drops to 13-26 after their 125-103 home defeat to Houston. The Trailblazers shot 45% with 33% from three. Scoot Henderson had 21 points with 11 assists. Anfernee Simons chipped in with 13 points and four assists. Portland allowed 44% shooting to the Rockets with 45% from three.
Send us a textOn this edition of The Brief Case, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, Trail Blazers beat reporter/Insider Casey Holdahl discusses...• The Trail Blazers losing to the Clippers 118-89 to the LA Clippers Thursday night at Moda Center• Following up a decent road trip with a bad homestand• The value of Deni Avdija, who has missed the last two games with a sprained ankle• A conversation with second-year forward Kris Murray about earning more minutes, areas in which he's improved and where they still has room to grow, trying to remain consistent, who he looks to for advice and what he'd like to see from himself and the team in the second half of 2024-25
Houston Rockets vs. Portland Trailblazers NBA Pick Prediction by Tony T. Rockets at Trailblazers Injuries Smith and Landale are out for Houston. Clingan and Thybulle are out for Portland. Avdija is doubtful with Grant questionable. Recent Box Score Key Stats Rockets at Trailblazers 10PM ET—Houston fell to 27-13 following their 132-127 road defeat to Sacramento. The Rockets shot 53% with 36% from three. Alperen Sengun had 21 points with 10 rebounds. Jalen Green contributed 28 points with five rebounds. Houston allowed 50% shooting to the Kings with 42% from three. Portland drops to 13-27 after their 118-89 home defeat to LA Clippers. The Trailblazers shot 37% with 26% from three. Dalano Banton put up 23 points with three rebounds off the bench. Portland allowed 56% shooting to the Clippers with 43% from three.
LA Clippers vs. Portland Trailblazers NBA Pick Prediction by Tony T. Clippers at Trailblazers Injuries Tucker is out for LA. Grant, Clingan, Thybulle, and Williams are out for Portland. Avdija is doubtful. Recent Box Score Key Stats Clippers at Trailblazers 10 PM ET—LA improves to 22-17 with their 126-67 home win to Brooklyn. The Clippers shot 54% with 38% from three. Kawhi Leonard had 23 points with two rebounds. James Harden had 21 points with 11 rebounds. No starter made it to 24 minutes of playing time. LA held Brooklyn to 30% shooting with 19% from three. Portland fell to 13-26 following their 132-114 home defeat to Brooklyn. The Trailblazers shot 45% with 45% from three. Scoot Henderson scored 39 points with six assists. Sharon Sharpe chipped in with 21 points and two assists. Portland allowed 54% shooting to the Nets with 46% from three.
Brooklyn Nets vs. Portland Trailblazers NBA Pick Prediction 1/14/2025 by Tony T. Nets at Trailblazers Injuries Bogdanovic, Lewis, Thomas and Watford are out for Brooklyn. Claxton, Johnson, Russell and Simmons are out for Brooklyn. Grant and Thybulle are out for Portland. Avdija, Banton and Williams are questionable. Recent Box Score Key Stats Nets at Trailblazers 10PM ET—Brooklyn fell to 13-26 following their 112-111 road defeat to Utah. The Nets shot 42% with 25% from three. Ziaire Williams put up 19 points with six rebounds. Ben Simmons had 14 points with six rebounds. Brooklyn allowed 44% shooting to the Jazz with 39% from three. Portland drops to 13-25 with their 119-98 home defeat to Miami. The Trailblazers shot 38% with 29% from three. Anfernee Simons put up 28 points with four rebounds. Shaedon Sharpe got 22 points with five assists. Portland allowed 48% shooting to the Heat with 43% from three.
Portland Trailblazers vs. New Orleans Pelicans NBA Pick Prediction 1/8/2025 by Tony T Trailblazers at Pelicans Injuries Grant and Thybulle are out for Portland. Clingan and Avdija are questionable. Ingram, Murphy and Cain are out in New Orleans. Recent Box Score Key Stats Trailblazers at Pelicans 8PM ET—Portland fell to 12-23 after their 118-115 road defeat to Detroit. The Trailblazers shot 53% with 46% from three. Anfernee Simons put up 36 points with nine assists. Shaedon Sharpe got 20 points with eight assists. Portland allowed 45% shooting to the Pistons with 35% from three. New Orleans fell to 7-30 after their 104-107 home defeat to Minnesota. The Pelicans shot 37% with 29% from three. Dejounte Murray scored 29 points with six assists. Zion contributed 22 points with six rebounds. New Orleans allowed 43% shooting to the Timberwolves with 34% from three.
The Blazer Focused podcast, hosted by Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, examines the team's solid play lately, especially that of Shaedon Sharpe, Anfernee Simons and Deni Avdija. Plus, the trade deadline is coming up on Feb. 6. What should the Blazers do? And would we trade for Zion Williamson? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Its our first deep dive of the season! Rose shares what she learned about Deni Avdija - his journey to the NBA, rookie year, being an international player, playing for his national team. Plus: The now-defunct Yugoslavian national basketball team, Deni's number 8, and it turns out we don't know what shows were on Nickelodeon! 2:00 Recap the last few weeks 9:17 Thoughts and prayers for Miami 11:00 Teams we forget about 15:49 WHAT about Deni Avdija 22:00 Early sports, early success 32:00 Predraft concerns - free throws and turnovers 35:00 Rookie year, getting robbed and losing his bag 43:00 2020 Draft 52:00 International players journeys 1:08:00 Ice baths 1:201:00 Takes! Winning isn't everything and we're watching people's dreams come true. References Deni on Thanalysis Podcast: https://youtu.be/KRWmO7inmj4?si=EhA69ew1utqonVPZ Bleacher Report: https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2861981-weve-never-had-a-talent-like-him Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/zacharycohen/2020/04/16/israeli-phenom-deni-avdija-officially-enters-2020-nba-draft/ USA Today: https://ftw.usatoday.com/lists/nba-draft-deni-avdija-scouting-report-measurements-israel-history Jewish-Herald Voice: https://jhvonline.com/israeli-teen-deni-avdija-goes-to-washington-wizards-with-th-pick-of-nba-dr-p28394-256.htm YouTube Draft Night: https://youtu.be/wUZbEv16ZX4?si=k8ZnuJHRVDKk3yX3 YouTube Draft Night Interview: https://youtu.be/kUKsYqWdjQg?si=JnNeuhkGs8rakKWL Join us on Discord! It's a place where we can share our love for the Blazers, talk about games, and get to know other Blazer fans. Kind of like Twitter but it's not. There are different channels with different topics and you can join in where you want, and ignore the stuff you don't want to see. Give it a try! You can also still find us on BlueSky: @wehaveatake, @tcbbiggs @roselharding The cutest intro/outro music by Eric Peterson (@shoozumoops)
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Send us a textOn this edition of The Brief Case, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, Trail Blazers beat reporter/Insider Casey Holdahl discusses...• The Trail. Blazers losing four-straight, including a loss to the LeBron-less Lakers in Los Angeles on Sunday• The Trail Blazers being eliminated from the NBA Cup• Portland playing just three games in the next 11 days and how they might spend that time• Scoot Henderson returns to the lineup, Toumani Camara's foot seems fine and waiting on injury updates regarding Robert Williams III and Donovan Clingan• The Trail Blazers sinking in offensive rating, defensive rating and their record versus the spread• Tom Haberstroh's stat about Shaedon Sharpe's vertical leap• An interview with Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija regarding his first month of the 2024-25 season, the differences between DC and Portland, understanding his new teammates on the court, his defensive versatility, what it means to "express yourself on the court" and his hopes for the team going forward
Golden St Warriors vs. Portland Trailblazers NBA Betting Pick Prediction 10/23/2024 by Tony T. Warriors at Trailblazers—Curry is probable for the Warriors. Sharpe, Thybulle and Williams are out for Phoenix. Golden St went 46-37 last season. Klay Thompson is now a Dallas Maverick. Chris Paul also exits. Key acquisitions are Buddy Hield, Kyle Anderson and De'Anthony Melton and will add bench depth. Kuminga returns and Wiggins hopes to shoot better. Portland went 21-61 last season. Scoot Henderson had a poor start to the season but closed strongly with effectiveness. Simons joins him in the back court. Avdija and Jerami Grant are at center with Deandre Ayton at center. Bench depth is the question.
On this edition of The Blazers Balcony, Brooke Olzendam and Casey Holdahl discuss...• The Trail Blazers' 2024-25 season starting on Wednesday versus the Warriors at Moda Center (tipoff scheduled for 7 p.m. on KATU 2.2, BlazerVision and Rip City Radio 620 AM)• Starting off with five games in seven nights• A difficult first month of the season• Brooke doing play by play in Friday's preseason finale versus the Jazz• The new starting lineup of Simons, Camara, Avdija, Grant and Ayton• Predicting which players will end up in the Top 3 on the team in points, rebounds and blocks
The Sports Rabbi welcomed Danny Marang from 1080 The Fan and the JackedRamsays Podcast out of Portland Oregon to the show to talk about Deni Avdija who joined the Trail Blazers on draft night via a trade with the Washington Wizards. We discuss what type of impact that the Israeli will have, what type of role he'll have with the team while we also spoke about the club as a whole, its rich history and much, much more!Make sure to subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.Also download our fabulous new App available for both Android and iPhone!Click here for the iPhone AppClick here for the Android App
The Blazer Focused podcast, hosted by Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, continues with training camp previews, this time assessing the forward situation. Jerami Grant and Deni Avdija seem like a solid pairing, but will either still be around when the team starts winning again? Also, does the roster have another forward who figures to be in the team's long-term plans? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Blazer Focused podcast, hosted by Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, continues with training camp previews, this time assessing the forward situation. Jerami Grant and Deni Avdija seem like a solid pairing, but will either still be around when the team starts winning again? Also, does the roster have another forward who figures to be in the team's long-term plans? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this edition of The Brief Case podcast, Trail Blazers beat reporter/Insider Casey Holdahl discusses...• The Trail Blazers' preparations for the Las Vegas Summer League• What Kris Murray, Rayan Rupert and Donovan Clingan are working on this offseason• Is Rayan Portland's most important player at Summer League?• Deandre Ayton and the Bahamas falling just short in their quest to make the Olympics and what it says about DA's dedication to the game and his country• The vexing decision to leave Matisse Thybulle off the Australian National Team• We still got Duop Reath though!• Deni Avdija's discusses his thoughts on the trade, how he would describe the way he plays, his career thus far, his role on the team and what he learned in his last few seasons with the Wizards
On this edition of The Brief Case podcast, Trail Blazers beat reporter/Insider Casey Holdahl discusses...• The Draft Night trade for Deni Avdija finally going official• Thoughts on how Avdija's fit and place on the Trail Blazers going forward• The second round pick trade also being finalized• Deandre Ayton and the Bahamas National Team trying to qualify for the Olympics in basketball for the first time• The Trail Blazers' 2024 Summer League roster that includes Kris Murray, Rayan Rupert and Donovan Clingan • Shaedon Sharpe, Scoot Henderson and Toumani Camara NOT being on the Summer League roster but still attending the first day of practice• Rookie center Donovan Clingan's comments about his first practice as a Trail Blazer
In an extra-long episode of No Cap Room, Jake and Dan discuss LeBron returning to the Lakers, Klay Thompson signing with the Mavericks, the Lauri Markkanen trade rumors and more.(03:05) - LeBron James signs 2-year deal to stay with Lakers(15:40) - Klay Thompson joins Mavericks(27:10) - Donovan Mitchell & Jayson Tatum extensions / Celtics sale?(35:10) - James Wiseman signs with Pacers(39:20) - The People's Notebook - NBA rumors(65:00) - Who's This Guy? (Hartenstein & Avdija)(81:00) - VIBE CHECK: The 2nd ApronOn this extra long episode of No Cap Room, Yahoo Sports senior NBA reporter Jake Fischer and Yahoo Sports senior NBA writer Dan Devine recap the last few days of free agency, including LeBron James' ill-fated plans to take a paycut in hopes of the Lakers adding another star to the roster.Klay Thompson, who was the most likely candidate to fill that spot for the Lakers, instead joins the Dallas Mavericks. Dan and Jake explain why getting away from the spotlight in Golden State (and L.A.) might be exactly what Klay needs at this point in his career.Donovan Mitchell signed an extension to stay in Cleveland and, eventually, make himself a ton more money. Jayson Tatum signed the richest contract in NBA history right before the Boston Celtics majority owner went public with plans to sell the team, which seems to be a trend around the league.Jake opens up The People's Notebook to share all of the rumors that he's been hearing about Lauri Markkanen's trade market, Brandon Ingram's contract negotiations with the Pelicans, DeMar DeRozan's remaining options in free agency and a bunch more.The guys play a round of Who's This Guy?, where they describe a player using only comps to other NBA players. This time, it's Dan explaining Isaiah Hartenstein to the Oklahoma City Thunder fans with a comparison to Victor Wembanyama and Jake explaining Deni Avdija to Portland Trail Blazers fans that may have not watched the Wizards before.Finally, the second apron has been the talk of NBA free agency, so we do a quick vibe check on it to see if it's bad for the players, the owners or the fans. How did it affect Paul George's negotiations with the Clippers and how will it affect the NBA going forward?Check out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at Yahoo Sports PodcastsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Jahadi White and Matt Modderno cover the Wizards' latest free agent acquisition and other roster moves. We talk about Jonas Valaciunas, Richaun Holmes, Landry Shamet, Tyus Jones, Alex Sarr, Bub Carrington, Kyshawn George, and more! Plus, they project the Wizards starting five next season and recap last week's NBA Draft and the Deni Avdija trade. Presented by betonline.ag!
Zach and ESPN NBA Draft Analyst Jonathan Givony discuss the Knicks trading a haul to Brooklyn for Mikal Bridges, the Nets rebuild, Houston acquiring Suns' picks, Minnesota moving up for Rob Dillingham, Dalton Knecht falling to the Lakers, Portland adding Avdija and Clingan, and much more on the draft. Knicks trade for Bridges (2:35) Nets need a nap after last 12 years (13:50) Knicks' draft night (22:39) Houston acquires Suns' picks (25:55) Spurs take Castle at #4 and then trade #8 to Minnesota (32:04) Rapid fire on surprises from the draft (42:20) How the centers shook out- Edey to Memphis, Clingan to Portland (49:17) The case for optimism in Milwaukee (1:02:23) Paul George latest (1:08:25) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
From 06/27 Hour 1: The Sports Junkies kick off the show by breaking down the Washington Wizards three draft picks.
Last night the Wizards traded Deni Avdija to Portland for Malcolm Brogdon and a package of picks
The Wizards selected center Alex Sarr #2 overall and they traded Deni Avdija for a first round pick, and the youth movement is officially on.
Join Danny Marang and Brandon Sprague for the 2024 NBA Draft where the Trail Blazers open things up with a big swing trading for Wizards wing Deni Avdija and sending out Malcolm Brogdon and picks. What will they do with the #7 pick in the NBA Draft? We'll bring it to you live! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Blazers made a trade and got their man in the NBA Draft. What does it mean? Breaking down Deni Avdija and Donovan Clingan's fit on the Blazers. What it means for Jerami Grant, Deandre Ayton, Matisse Thybulle, and Anfernee Simons.
Dan and Grant preview the 2024 NBA offseason for the Atlanta Hawks, Charlotte Hornets, Miami Heat, Orlando Magic and Washington Wizards. TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Intro 2:59 - Cleaning house in the front office & hosting draft prospects 20:34 - Jahadi on comradery among players when losing 22:45 - Michael Winger's comments on the team's improvements 29:56 - Analytics for the season: shooting around the rim & three-point shooting 46:35 - Deni Avdija's improvement & MIP voting 51:07- Jahadi's take on Jontay Porter's betting woes & referee Tim Donaghy 1:02:22 - Poole & Beal named in poll of most overrated players in the league 1:13:29 - Outro
Josh Lloyd dives into a comprehensive season review of the Washington Wizards, analyzing key moments and player performances. He examines Deni Avdija's breakout season, Jordan Poole's struggles, Kyle Kuzma's leadership, and Tyus Jones' free agency prospects. Additionally, Josh highlights the promising rookie campaigns of Bilal Coulibaly and Tristan Vukcevic. The Locked On Fantasy Basketball Podcast is brought to you by Basketball MonsterSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Monopoly GO!Get in the game and join your friends. Download MONOPOLY GO! now free on The App Store or Google Play.NissanOur friends at Nissan have a lineup of SUV's with the capabilities to take your adventure to the next level. Take the Nissan Rogue, Nissan Pathfinder, or Nissan Armada and go find your next big adventure. Shop NissanUSA.com.eBay MotorsFrom brakes to exhaust kits and beyond, eBay Motors has over 122 million parts to keep your ride-or-die alive. With all the parts you need at the prices you want, it's easy to bring home that big win. Keep your ride-or-die alive at EbayMotors.com. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers.PrizePicksGo to PrizePicks.com/lockedonnba and use code lockedonnba for a first deposit match up to $100!GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase.FanDuelFanDuel, America's Number One Sportsbook. Right now, NEW customers get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS with any winning GUARANTEED That's A HUNDRED AND FIFTY BUCKS – win or lose! Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)
Josh Lloyd unpacks an eventful 13-game NBA Thursday, featuring Deni Avdija's standout performance. Off-court drama unfolded with Isaiah Stewart reportedly involved in an altercation despite not playing. On the brighter side, Paolo Banchero, Austin Reaves, and Rui Hachimura delivered impressive performances. Additionally, the Pistons faced turmoil with coach Monty Williams amidst a disheartening defeat.Vote for my partner to win the Changemaker Award https://www.wishpond.com/lp/2780526/entries/204585428Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!NissanOur friends at Nissan have a lineup of SUV's with the capabilities to take your adventure to the next level. Take the Nissan Rogue, Nissan Pathfinder, or Nissan Armada and go find your next big adventure. Shop NissanUSA.com.RobinhoodRobinhood has the only IRA that gives you a 3% boost on every dollar you contribute when you subscribe to Robinhood Gold. Now through April 30th, Robinhood is even boosting every single dollar you transfer in from other retirement accounts with a 3% match. Available to U.S. customers in good standing. Robinhood Financial LLC (member SIPC), is a registered broker dealer.LinkedInLinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDONNBA. Terms and conditions apply.eBay MotorsFor parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit at eBayMotos.com. Let's ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply.BetterHelpThis episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Make your brain your friend, with BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/LOCKEDONNBA today to get 10% off your first month.PrizePicksGo to PrizePicks.com/lockedonnba and use code lockedonnba for a first deposit match up to $100!GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase.FanDuelGet buckets with your first bet on FanDuel, America's Number One Sportsbook. Right now, NEW customers get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS with any winning FIVE DOLLAR BET! That's A HUNDRED AND FIFTY BUCKS – if your bet wins! Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)Intro Music by Ben LloydTikTokInstagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Josh Lloyd unpacks an eventful 13-game NBA Thursday, featuring Deni Avdija's standout performance. Off-court drama unfolded with Isaiah Stewart reportedly involved in an altercation despite not playing. On the brighter side, Paolo Banchero, Austin Reaves, and Rui Hachimura delivered impressive performances. Additionally, the Pistons faced turmoil with coach Monty Williams amidst a disheartening defeat. Vote for my partner to win the Changemaker Award https://www.wishpond.com/lp/2780526/entries/204585428 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Nissan Our friends at Nissan have a lineup of SUV's with the capabilities to take your adventure to the next level. Take the Nissan Rogue, Nissan Pathfinder, or Nissan Armada and go find your next big adventure. Shop NissanUSA.com. Robinhood Robinhood has the only IRA that gives you a 3% boost on every dollar you contribute when you subscribe to Robinhood Gold. Now through April 30th, Robinhood is even boosting every single dollar you transfer in from other retirement accounts with a 3% match. Available to U.S. customers in good standing. Robinhood Financial LLC (member SIPC), is a registered broker dealer. LinkedIn LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDONNBA. Terms and conditions apply. eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit at eBayMotos.com. Let's ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. BetterHelp This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Make your brain your friend, with BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/LOCKEDONNBA today to get 10% off your first month. PrizePicks Go to PrizePicks.com/lockedonnba and use code lockedonnba for a first deposit match up to $100! Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. FanDuel Get buckets with your first bet on FanDuel, America's Number One Sportsbook. Right now, NEW customers get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS with any winning FIVE DOLLAR BET! That's A HUNDRED AND FIFTY BUCKS – if your bet wins! Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Intro Music by Ben Lloyd TikTok Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices