Podcast appearances and mentions of Jrue Holiday

On this edition of The Blazers Balcony, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, Trail Blazers reporters Brooke Olzendam and Casey Holdahl discuss...• The Trail Blazers season coming to an end with a Game 5 loss to the Spurs in San Antonio in the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs• All in all, a successful season all things considered• Trail Blazers were able to develop while winning, win more games than they did last season and made the playoffs• Portland still has room to grow and assets to help that growth• Brooke's Jamba Juice Free Throw Shooting Contest experience • Takeaways from end of season interviews• Feeling good but not satisfied • The positive vibe on the last day of school, which isn't always the case• Tiago Splitter gets rave reviews from his players at end of season interviews• Tiago's comments to the team in the locker room after the Game 5 loss• Come out to the live taping on The Blazers Balcony on May 22 at Spirit Mountain Casino Sportsbook! 

Send us Fan MailOn this edition of The Brief Case, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, Trail Blazers reporter/Insider Casey Holdahl discusses...• The Trail Blazers having their postseason come to a close with a loss to the Spurs in Game 5 in San Antonio Tuesday night• The way Portland lost Game 5 was a good reflection of the issues they had during the regular season• You really need outside shooting in the modern NBA and that's especially true in the playoffs• Tiago Splitter opted not to make changes to the starting lineup and it's hard to imagine it would have made much of a difference• Takeaways from the Trail Blazers' first playoff appearance in the last five years• The Trail Blazers were able to develop young players and win enough to make the playoffs, which seems like a successful season for a team in their position• The Trail Blazers currently don't have any picks in either round of the 2026 Draft• Exit interviews are Thursday• Portland made progress this season but still plenty of questions remain heading into an important offseason• Mark your calendars: A live recording of The Blazers Balcony with Brooke Olzendam coming to Spirit Mountain Casino on May 22

Portland Trailblazers vs. San Antonio Spurs NBA Pick Prediction by Tony T. Trailblazers vs. Spurs Injuries Both teams have a clean injury report. Recent Box Score Key Stats Trailblazers at Spurs 9:30PM ET— San Antonio is up 3-1 in this series after their 114-93 road victory against Portland. Spurs shot 49% with 42% from three. De'Aaron Fox led with 28 points with seven assists. Wemby contributed 27 points with 12 rebounds. Portland hit 40% with 32% from three. Deni Advija scored 26 points with seven rebounds. Jrue Holiday chipped in with 20 points with six rebounds.

Send us Fan MailOn this edition of The Brief Case, Trail Blazers reporter/Insider Casey Holdahl discusses...• The Trail Blazers faltering in the second half to lose Game 3 Friday night despite Victor Wembanyama not playing• Game 4 playing out in a similar fashion to Game 3, though this time with Wembanyama• If first-half, double-digit leads mattered, the Trail Blazers would be heading back to San Antonio with a lead in the series • After doing a good job of taking care of the ball the Trail Blazers had as many turnovers as made field goals in the second half of Game 4• Trail Blazers need more from a number of players if they're to extend the series• Tiago said he would consider changes, but what changes are there to make?• If you play well enough to win in the first half, what changes can you really make in the second half?• The Spurs seem to up their defensive intensity in the second half• Multiple Trail Blazers might need to have career games in order to get the series back to Portland for a Game 6

In the latest episode of Small Market Bias, host Paul Garcia discusses: (00:48) The San Antonio Spurs making a 15-point comeback in Game 3 to defeat the Portland Trail Blazers by 12, and taking a 2-1 series lead. The Spurs got this win without Victor Wembanyama, who remains in the concussion protocol. (03:39) Breakout performances from the young guards Stephon Castle and Dylan Harper, as well as other Spurs players like Luke Kornet, De'Aaron Fox, and rookie Carter Bryant. For the Blazers, they were led by Jrue Holiday, Deni Avdija, Robert Williams III, and Scoot Henderson. (17:40) What stood out both positively and negatively for the Spurs on each end of the floor in the win over Portland. Sign up for the newsletter at TheSpotUpShot.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jared and Mo discuss and dissect all the Game 2 action, including the Rockets' struggles against the Lakers, Victor Wembanyama's injury and the Blazers' subsequent victory, the Sixers' surprising win over the Celtics, and the Timberwolves and Hawks' comeback wins over the Nuggets and Knicks. Then they get into Wednesday night's 1-8 games and the latest in the coaching carousel.  1:39 Lakers-Rockets 17:46 Spurs-Blazers 29:52 Celtics-76ers 41:24 Nuggets-Timberwolves 50:13 Knicks-Hawks 1:06:04 Pistons-Magic 1:11:59 Thunder-Suns Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Munaf Manji and Dave Essler talk betting for Wednesday. Wednesday, April 22, 2026 on Cash That Ticket, Munaf Manji and Uncle Diamond Dave Esler open a loaded episode fresh off a two-and-oh best bet night, with Jrue Holiday delivering for Portland and the Celtics-Sixers under cashing in a tightly contested Game 2 that evened the Eastern Conference series heading back to Philadelphia. The big injury news from Tuesday night centers on Victor Wembanyama, who went down hard in the second quarter against Portland after hitting his chin on the floor and has been placed in the NBA's concussion protocol, a development both hosts expect to cost him at minimum Games 3 and 4 of the Spurs-Blazers series and one that will reshape betting lines across the Western Conference bracket as the week progresses. Over in the Lakers-Rockets series, Munaf and Dave dig into why a short-handed Los Angeles team is up 2-0 on Houston, crediting LeBron James and an unexpected backcourt of Luke Kennard and Marcus Smart, who combined for 48 points in Game 2 while Kevin Durant finished with nine turnovers and just three second-half points despite being the more heralded star in the matchup. The depth of the analysis on Game 2 between Orlando and Detroit is where this episode really locks in, with Dave identifying the matchup problem Detroit faces against a Magic team that has size, length, and balance in their starting five, while Munaf breaks down the free throw disparity, the paint differential, and the realistic expectation of positive shooting regression from Desmond Bane and Jalen Suggs, who combined to go 4-of-18 from three in Game 1 while Cade Cunningham accounted for nearly 39 percent of the Pistons' entire offensive output on his own. Both hosts land on Orlando plus 8.5 with Munaf adding the money line as a secondary consideration, and neither would be shocked to see the eight seed leave Detroit with a 2-0 series lead. The Oklahoma City Thunder discussion arrives at the same conclusion via a different path, with Dave and Munaf breaking down why Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 25 points on 5-of-18 shooting in a blowout win tells you everything you need to know about the talent gap between the defending champions and a Phoenix Suns team whose three best offensive players combined for seven total assists in Game 1. Dave targets the Suns team total under and the Thunder in the first quarter, while Munaf rides the Thunder team total over 116.5, reasoning that Oklahoma City can hit that number while still pulling their starters in the fourth. The MLB segment covers a full Wednesday card headlined by Shohei Ohtani on the mound for the Dodgers against the Giants, Max Fried facing Ranger Suárez in a Yankees-Red Sox clash at Fenway, Walker Buehler looking to extend his comeback against Colorado, and a Mets team that has now dropped twelve straight games, prompting dark comedy and real sympathy in equal measure. Dave's best bet is the Mets-Twins first five innings under 4.5, built around a young Minnesota arm named Pryor who has elite strikeout numbers in the minors and faces a Mets lineup that has been historically quiet. Munaf's best bet is the Cade Cunningham PRA over 45.5 at minus 108 on DraftKings, banking on guaranteed usage, shot volume, and multi-category production from the Pistons' only reliable offensive weapon in what amounts to a must-not-lose Game 2. Remind yourself to use promo code PICK25 at Pregame.com for 25 percent off anything on the site through May 5th, including football season all-access subscriptions, and lock in before prices climb heading into the NFL Draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us Fan MailOn this edition of The Brief Case, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, Trail Blazers reporter/Insider Casey Holdahl discusses...• The Trail Blazers rallying yet again in the fourth quarter to defeat the Spurs in San Antonio to even the series at 1-1• At this point building a lead, losing it and then going down double digits in the fourth before coming away with the win is the Trail Blazers' SOP• Scoot Henderson has the best game of his life to tilt the scales in Portland's favor while becoming the youngest Blazer to score at least 30 points in a playoff game• Scoot gets it done on both sides of the ball by leading the Trail Blazers in scoring and geting "the box"• Scoot finally has his moment after staying the course through three up and down seasons• Jrue Holiday, Deni Avdija and Toumani Camara all made timely plays in the fourth• Robert Williams III has been the Trail Blazers' second best player through the first two games of the series and why you absolutely love to see it• Victor Wembanyama is in the concussion protocol and what that might mean for his stats for Games 3 and 4 in Portland• Get out to Moda for Game 3 (Friday at 7:30 p.m) and Game 4 (Sunday at 12:30 p.m.)

Travis Demers and Chad Doing break down the first 2 games of the Blazers playoff series with the Spurs.  They talk in depth about Victor Wembenyama's concussion, and the implications.  Scoot Henderson's breakout performance in Game 2. What have the Blazers done to put themselves in this position? Plus what adjustments need to be made.  And, Travis talks about his meeting with his childhood nemesis.... Reggie Miller. 

Munaf Manji and Dave Essler talk betting for Tuesday. Munaf Manji and Dave Esler are back on the Straight Outta Vegas AM feed with a full Tuesday session covering all three NBA playoff Game 2s and a deep pass through the MLB card before landing on official best bets for the night. Dave opens the episode processing a Monday night wash where a Nuggets team total over looked comfortable at halftime before a 21-point Denver fourth quarter killed the ticket, while a Royals-Orioles game over that appeared dead at 1-0 in the ninth inning came alive in extra innings and ended 7-5 in the 13th. The previous episode's best bets went one and one with Donovan Mitchell clearing his 27.5-point prop and Shohei Ohtani's home run at plus-230 falling short after pitchers chose to walk him twice on the night. The first game of Tuesday's playoff card has Boston entering as a 14.5-point favorite over a Philadelphia 76ers team still without Joel Embiid, recovering from appendicitis, and Dave wastes little time making the case for the total staying under for the second straight game after a 32-point Celtics blowout already went under in Game 1 despite Jayson Tatum, Derrick White, and Payton Pritchard combining to shoot just 5-of-23 from three. Munaf leans Sixers team total under and expects another 120-plus performance from Boston once the perimeter shooting corrects. The Spurs-Blazers segment centers on Victor Wembanyama's historic 35-point playoff debut that set a San Antonio franchise record, with Dave making a sharp case for Portland at 11 to 11.5 points and the total going over as both teams figure to shoot closer to normal from three in Game 2 after the Spurs hit 47 percent and the Blazers shot just 26 percent in Game 1. Munaf zeros in on Jrue Holiday, who produced 11 assists and four rebounds on a miserable 4-of-15 shooting night in Game 1 and nearly cleared his combined points-rebounds-assists number anyway, backing Holiday over 26 combined at minus-123 on DraftKings as his best bet of the episode. The Rockets-Lakers game is dominated by the Kevin Durant game-time decision, with both hosts leaning under given Houston's defensive identity and the Lakers playing without Luka Doncic, and Munaf targeting LeBron James's rebounds and assists over and Reed Sheppard's three-point prop as the cleanest plays in an otherwise murky betting environment. Dave goes through the baseball card with a lean on the Reds full game and first five under with Chase Burns against Steven Matz, an over lean in Kansas City behind the wind blowing out and skepticism about Shane Baz and Kris Bubic matching what Kyle Bradish and Seth Lugo did Monday night, a Boston lean in Yankees-Red Sox with Connelly Early against a struggling Luis Gil, and a Cardinals lean over Miami despite some ambivalence about Dustin May facing Chris Paddack. Munaf flags the Guardians' strong bounce-back record but avoids Parker Messick after a 112-pitch no-hit bid in his last outing. Best bets are Nolan McLean carrying the Mets first five innings against a Twins offense that has never faced him and has been among the weakest in the American League, and Jrue Holiday's PRA over 26 combined. Use promo code HIT20 at Pregame.com for 20 percent off everything including MLB All Access and full season packages. Sonnet 4.6 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us Fan MailOn this edition of The Brief Case, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, Trail Blazers reporter/Insider Casey Holdahl discusses...• The Trail Blazers losing 111-98 to the Spurs in Game 1 of the two/seven matchup of the Western Conference Playoffs• Trail Blazers hang around for the first three quarters despite not playing all that well• Portland gets to within two early in the third, but a few turnovers later, the lead was back to double digits and would remain there for the rest of the game• Deni Avdija joins LeBron James as the only players to post at least 30 points, at least 10 rebounds and at least five assists in their playoff debut• Scoot Henderson and Robert Williams III were both up to the task Sunday in San Antonio• What the Trail Blazers did well (taking care of the ball, defending without fouling) and what they'll need to improve upon (second chance points, three-point shooting) to have a chance in Game 2 Tuesday in San Antonio• Deni Avdija is named a finalist for the 2026 Most Improved Player Award along with Atlanta's Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Detroit's Jalen Duren• All the MIP candidates have a good case, but Deni is the only one who can claim to also be Most Improved AND the best player on his team this season• And if we're looking at Game 1 playoff performances (and the votes are already cast, so w're really not), Deni's Game 1 was considerably better than Duren or Alexander-Walker• Get out to Moda Center for Game 3

Jared and Mo discuss the spectacular Hornets-Heat and Blazers-Suns play-in games, run through the rest of their end-of-season awards picks, and talk about the major questions that will define each playoff series.  (00:00) Intro (01:15) Hornets-Heat (14:54) Blazers-Suns (22:25) End-of-season awards (41:03) Knicks-Hawks (47:37) Cavaliers-Raptors (52:59) Spurs-Blazers (58:59) Nuggets-Timberwolves (1:03:42) Lakers-Rockets   Hosts: Jared Dubin and Mo Dakhil Executive Producer: Wes Goldberg   Subscribe to watch more RealGM Radio videos: youtube.com/@realgmradio   FOLLOW REALGM ON SOCIAL RealGM on X/Twitter https://x.com/RealGM RealGM on Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/realgmnba/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 255 of the Big Shot Bob Podcast features Robert Horry, Brandon Harper, and Rob Jenners reacting to the NBA play-ins and early playoff picture. Horry recommends the Jerry West documentary on Prime and shares his relationship with West, praising his candid leadership. The hosts break down Charlotte’s win over Miami and debate the controversial play involving Bam, arguing it should have been reviewed and likely upgraded to a flagrant, while also discussing why Charlotte is a fun team to watch.   They cover Portland’s play-in win, highlighting Jrue Holiday’s leadership and Portland’s defense, then preview upcoming matchups including Warriors–Clippers, Magic–76ers (with Joel Embiid out after appendix surgery), and give series picks for Lakers–Rockets, Nuggets–Timberwolves, Knicks–Hawks, and Cavaliers–Raptors. They discuss Doc Rivers being fired by Milwaukee and Giannis’ uncertain comments, name an Oklahoma principal who stopped a school shooter as Big Shot of the Week, and finish with a playoff-stats “Who’s Bigger” game.   00:00 Play In Banter 01:10 Jerry West Doc 03:27 Bam Trip Controversy 09:05 Portland Surprise Win 14:47 Jamba Juice Detour 16:33 Tonight Play In Preview 18:37 Lakers Rockets Breakdown 25:49 Nuggets Wolves Picks 30:55 Knicks Hawks Series 35:45 Knicks Fans Takeover 37:53 Cavs Raptors Preview 41:14 Doc Rivers Fired 41:47 Giannis Future Talk 43:44 Holiday Chemistry Lesson 47:02 Rookie Of Year Race 50:28 Big Shot Hero Principal 53:25 Who’s Bigger Game

The 1st Round Of The NBA Play-In ELECTRIFIES Gil's Arena as Gilbert Arenas, Skip Bayless & The Gil's Arena Crew react to the opening round of the NBA-Play In where the Charlotte Hornets took down the Miami Heat in an instant classic and the Portland Trail Blazers stunned the Phoenix Suns on the road. They tip things off by reacting to the Hornets' overtime victory over the Heat despite off shooting nights from LaMelo Ball and rookie sensation Kon Knurppel and give their takes on the controversial play from LaMelo Ball that forced Bam Adebayo out of the game. They also discuss what's next for the Miami Heat after their elimination from the NBA Playoffs and debate if Heat Culture is cooked if the team is unable to land a superstar this offseason. Next, they break down a stunning upset in the Western side of the play-in tournament as the Trail Blazers took down the Phoenix Suns and debate if Deni Avdija solidifed his status as a star in the NBA with a 40 point outburst in his first NBA Playoff action. They then highlight Jrue Holiday & interm head coach Tiago Splitter as unsung heroes for the Blazers during their improbable run to the NBA Playoffs and preview their upcoming series against Victor Wembanyama & The San Antonio Spurs before reacting to Brandon Jenning's viral tweet trying to start the conversation on Devin Booker. Finally, they give their take on Kevin Garnett returning to to Minnesota to reunite with the Minnesota Timberwolves and break down the NBA's potential new laws to curb tanking. PLEASE give us a LIKE and SUBSCRIBE!! Today's Gil's Arena Crew : Josiah Johnson, Skip Bayless, Swaggy P, & Rashad McCants Gil's Arena premieres every Wednesday & Thursday at 11:30am PT / 2:30pm ET. Compete Against The Gil's Arena Crew in Underdog's NBA Playoff Bracket Battle - https://play.underdogfantasy.com/bp-z... Sign up for Underdog HERE with promo code GIL and play $5 to get $50 in bonus funds or bonus entries https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-gi... Help protect your family with life insurance through Ethos. Get your instant, free quote at ETHOS.com/arena SUBSCRIBE:    / @thearena0   Read Rashad's Blog - https://rawrashad.com/?blog=y Join the Underdog discord for access to exclusive giveaways and promos!   / discord   Must be 18+ (19+ in AL, NE; 19+ in CO for some games; 21+ in AZ & MA) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org; NY: Call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY (467369) 2 Min Timer 0:00:00 Show Start 0:01:57 Hornets Win An OT Thriller Over Miami 0:06:07 LaMelo Ball's Dirty Play 0:19:34 Flagg or Kon: More impactful Rookie? 0:41:21 Blazers Stun The Phoenix Suns 0:53:36 Deni Avdija Emerged As An NBA Superstar 1:06:06 Jrue Holiday Is The NBA's Most Underrated Player 1:15:24 Should NBA Be Happy With The Play-In? 1:26:50 Kevin Garnett Returns To Minnesota 1:33:52 Play-In Preview 1:48:29 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us Fan Mail(Apologies for the incorrect episode being uploaded initially, it should be fixed)On this Play-In Tournament edition of The Brief Case, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, Trail Blazers reporter/Insider Casey Holdahl discusses...• The Trail Blazers beating the Suns in Phoenix in the seven/eight matchup of the 2026 Western Conference Play-In Tournament• Portland qualifies for the playoffs with the win for the first time since 2021• Tuesday's win versus the Suns was similar to a number of the Trail Blazers' wins in the last month of the season• Portland goes up, then down, then up again• Refusing to fold after enduring a 22-4 run even with another chance of making the playoffs• Deni Avdija with 41 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists is taking his place among the elite forwards in the Western Conference• Jerami Grant comes up huge in the fourth quarter in his first game back from a calf strain• Shaedon Sharpe with some big minutes as well in his third game after missing a few months with a stress reaction• Jrue Holiday, steady as always• The seven-seed Trail Blazers will now head to San Antonio to face the two-seed Spurs with Game One scheduled for Sunday• No one can't stop Victor Wembanyama but the Blazers might have enough to slow him down• You'll want to get your tickets for Games Three and Four at Moda Center ASAP

It's the Portland Trail Blazers episode of ‘The Young Man and the Three', featuring Deni Avdija, Toumani Camara, and Donovan Clingan!The trio discuss so much, including each of their thoughts on the Blazers growth throughout the season, Toumani's background growing up in Brussels and how became an elite defender in the NBA, Deni's first all-star season and his thoughts from when he was traded to Portland from the Washington Wizards, as well as his take on the “foul baiting” conversation, Donovan's UConn career and playing with Stephon Castle, what each of them have learned from Damian Lillard and Jrue Holiday, and so much more. Let's go!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Munaf Manji and SleepyJ talk NBA playoff Play-In-games Munaf Manji welcomes back co-host Sleepy J to the NBA Podcast as the 2026 postseason officially arrives with the play-in tournament tipping off Tuesday and Wednesday, with both hosts relieved to be back to meaningful basketball after grinding through the end of the regular season where double-digit spreads and resting rosters made handicapping nearly impossible. The show opens with a title odds discussion where Sleepy J identifies the Denver Nuggets with Nikola Jokić and the New York Knicks at 18 to 1 as his picks to make deep runs outside the top two seeds, while Manji agrees on Denver but expresses serious doubts about the Los Angeles Lakers lacking the rim protection and interior presence needed to advance deep in the playoffs, flagging Anthony Davis's inability to fill that role and noting that Cameron Johnson and Aaron Gordon playing functional defense will determine how far the Nuggets go. The four play-in games get a thorough breakdown starting with the Eastern Conference nine-ten matchup on Tuesday where Miami Heat travel to Charlotte as the ten seed to face the Hornets laying five and a half at home, with both hosts backing Charlotte because their defensive efficiency has improved from 24th in the league to seventh since the All-Star break under new ownership and a new coaching staff, and both see the Spectrum Center crowd energizing the Hornets against a Miami team under Erik Spoelstra that has dramatically changed its identity to become the fastest-paced team in the league despite years of playing at a crawl. Sleepy J also holds back a best bet on Andrew Wiggins under 14 and a half points for the Heat, projecting Wiggins in a defensive role with too few offensive touches to reach that number in a road playoff game. Tuesday's Western Conference seven-eight game has Portland Trail Blazers hosting the Phoenix Suns at minus four and a half, where both hosts like Phoenix because Dillon Brooks, Grayson Allen, and Devin Booker are playoff-tested grinders and Phoenix finished ninth in defensive efficiency for the season, and Manji makes the under at 217 and a half his official best bet projecting a first-team-to-105-or-110 grinding game with Jrue Holiday controlling Portland's tempo. Wednesday's Eastern Conference seven-eight game has Orlando Magic at Philadelphia 76ers laying one and a half with Joel Embiid's status uncertain after his emergency appendectomy last Thursday in Houston, and both hosts take Orlando regardless of the Embiid ruling, with Sleepy J calling the Magic his dark horse pick for the whole postseason given the injuries to Franz Wagner and Desmond Bane that masked how good this team can be, and Manji adding the under at 220 and a half as his favorite play using the historical trend of play-in opener combined totals never exceeding 223 points since the format began in 2021. The Wednesday Western Conference nine-ten elimination game has Kawhi Leonard's Clippers hosting Stephen Curry's Warriors at minus four and a half, with Sleepy J torn between his heart wanting the Warriors and his head unable to lay points against Golden State, ultimately passing and watching for the number to move to five or five and a half, while Manji identifies this as the toughest game on the board and lands on the under at 220 and a half given both teams play half-court basketball and neither runs. Official best bets are Sleepy J with Andrew Wiggins under 14 and a half and Manji with the Blazers-Suns under 217 and a half. Use promo code PLAYBALL20 at Pregame.com for twenty percent off MLB packages before midnight tonight April 13th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The New Orleans Pelicans fell to the Portland Trail Blazers 118-106 after a strong first half collapsed in the second. Big Q & DC analyze Jeremiah Fears' continued emergence, Derik Queen's impact, and what's next as the Pelicans face the Sacramento Kings in a bounce-back opportunity.Pelicans vs Blazers recap highlights the New Orleans Pelicans falling 118-106 to the Portland Trail Blazers, as Big Q & DC break down what went wrong, standout performances, and preview the matchup against the Sacramento Kings.In this episode of PPR FINAL, we recap the Pelicans' 118-106 loss to the Blazers. Despite a strong first half where New Orleans led 64-60, Portland surged in the second half behind big-time plays from Jrue Holiday and Deni Avdija. The Pelicans couldn't maintain momentum as the Blazers took control in the third quarter.

Send us Fan MailOn this edition of The Brief Case, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, Trail Blazers reporter/Insider Casey Holdahl discusses...• The Trail Blazers defeating the Pelicans on Thursday to move into sole possession of eighth in the West with four games to play• Jrue Holiday continues to assert himself• Toumani Camara sets the league record for offensive fouls drawn and Donovan Clingan sets the franchise record for offensive rebounds in a season• Gaming out the final games of the season for the Trail Blazers and Clippers and how the most likely scenario would result in the winner of the April 10 game between the two teams getting the eight-seed in the play-in tournament• Breaking down the tiebreakers should the Trail Blazers and Clippers end the season with the same record• Tom Dundon, Sheel Tyle and Andrew Cheurng, three of the members of the Rip City Rising ownership group, are introduced for the first time prior to Thursday's game• Dundon's comments about the "big splash" trade the Trail Blazers considered at the 2026 trade deadline and how that might have played out differently under new ownership• The Rip City Remix defeating the Mexico City Capitanes to advance to the second round of the G League playoffs • A conversation with Trail Blazers great Buck Williams about his time in Portland, memories from the title runs in the early 90's, the current team, how the NBA has changed and his candidacy for the Naismith Hall of Fame, which will announce their 2026 class on Saturday

Travis Demers and Chad Doing talk about the future of the Trail Blazers as the Rip City Rising Ownership Group takes over, led by Tom Dundon.  The Blazers won their biggest game in 5 years in LA, following it up with a game they had to scratch and claw to get by the Pelicans to take control of 8th in the West.  What do the final 4 games of the regular season look like?

New Orleans Pelicans vs. Portland Trailblazers NBA Pick Prediction by Tony T. Pelicans vs. Trailblazers Injuries McGowens is out with Murphy and Matkovic are questionable. Grant, Krejci and Sharpe are out for Portland. Recent Box Score Key Stats Pelicans at Trailblazers 10PM ET— New Orleans fell to 25-51 following their 134-102 home defeat against Houston. Pelicans shot 43% with 31% from three. Dejounte Murray scored 19 points with six assists. Zion chipped in with 18 points with four rebounds. New Orleans allowed 47% shooting with 41% from three. Portland improved to 39-38 following their 114-104 road victory against LA Clippers. Trailblazers shot 45% with 33% from three. Jrue Holiday led with 30 points and six rebounds. Deni Avdija contributed 28 points with 11 rebounds. Portland allowed 50% shooting with 33% from three.

Send us Fan MailOn this edition of The Brief Case, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, Trail Blazers reporter/Insider Casey Holdahl discusses...• The Trail Blazers defeating the Clippers in L.A. Tuesday night in what was Portland's most important game of the season thus far• Why coaches and teams sometimes pretend some games aren't more important than others (even if everyone knows it's not true)• The team taking Tiago Splitter's word to heart with their performance versus the Clippers• Tuesday's game being a perfect example of why you trade for Jrue Holiday• Robert Williams III, Matisse Thybulle and Kris Murray all turning in excellent efforts that are not properly credited in the box score• Deni Avdija playing his best game since the back injury• The considerable support Tuesday night at Intuit Dome for both Deni Avdija and the Trail Blazers in general• Tuesday's win doesn't really matter if they can't back it up with another Thursday versus the Pelicans• The Trail Blazers need to go 3-2, if not better, to give themselves a real chance to get into the eighth seed in the play-in tournament• The "Rip City Rising" ownership group officially takes control of the franchise• The seven-seed Rip City Remix heading south to face the two-seed Mexico City Capitanes in the first round of the "win or go home" G League playoffs

Send us Fan MailOn this edition of The Brief Case, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, Trail Blazers reporter/Insider Casey Holdahl discusses...• Portland blowing out the Nets and Bucks before losing to the Mavericks• Finishing a four-game homestand with another blowout victory, this time versus the Wizards• Big games for Toumani Camara and Scoot Henderson• Tiago Splitter saying that Tuesday's game versus the Clippers is "the most important game of the season" • Not only standings but tiebreakers are up for grabs in Tuesday's game versus the Clippers• The current status of the race for position in the play-in tournament and how it very well might not be decided until the last day of the regular season• Moving up into eighth would be great, but the Blazers also have to be concerned dropping down to tenth• Breaking the remaining scheduled for the Clippers, Warriors and Trail Blazers

Travis Demers and Chad Doing talk about the Blazers climbing back to .500 with 8 games left to play, but why they need to be better entering the postseason.

Send us Fan MailOn this edition of The Brief Case, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, Trail Blazers reporter/Insider Casey Holdahl discusses...• The Trail Blazers holding on to beat the Pacers in Indianapolis on Wednesday• Donovan Clingan gets a new career high in scoring and Deni Avdija returns to form• Portland's bad habit of letting teams back into games• The Trail Blazers getting one of their better wins of 2026 Friday night versus the Timberwolves in Minneapolis• Jerami Grant saves the day in the final minutes of the fourth quarter• Jrue Holiday just keeps turning in great yet quiet performances • The Trail Blazers are now in eighth in the Western Conference standings with 11 games to play• The difference between getting the seven/eight matchup versus the nine/ten matchup in the play-in tournament• Donovan Clingan's elite performance since the All-Star break• How Clingan leading the league in offensive rebound is integral to the Trail Blazers offense• Clingan is arguably the best player from his draft class and is already one of the NBA's best centers• Trail Blazers wrapping up a five-game trip Sunday afternoon in Denver (it's a 2 p.m. tipoff in Portland) before playing the second game of a back-to-back versus the Nets Monday night at Moda Center

Chad Doing with the assist as the Blazers injury report has infiltrated the radio booth.  Chad talks about the Blazers winning back to back games on the road over bottom tier teams in Brooklyn and Indiana, and why large leads in both of those games shrunk rapidly.  He also breaks down Donovan Clingan's monster performance against the Pacers with a career high 28 points.  He also shared a story that Damian Lillard told him about Paul Allen, and Dame's thought's on new ownership.

Send a textOn this edition of The Brief Case, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, Trail Blazers reporter/Insider Casey Holdahl discusses...• The Trail Blazers getting a five-game road trip off to a disappoint start with a loss to the 76ers in Philadelphia• Turnovers are an issue yet again• If neither team is playing well, the home team is usually going to win• Taking a bus from Philadelphia to Manhattan• Portland bouncing back with a blowout victory versus the Nets in Brooklyn• Blazers lead by as many as 31 (good), give up a 16-0 run (bad) but do enough to get the comfortable win (good)• Jrue Holiday the cooler• Deni Avdija has fans everywhere, but it was on a different level Monday night in Brooklyn• Kris Murray backs up Donovan Clingan at center• Toumani Camara shakes off a tough game in Philly to play one of his best this season in Brooklyn• The Trail Blazers remain a half game behind the Warriors in the race to host a play-in game• The trip moves on to Indianapolis on Wednesday, Minneapolis on Friday and wraps up in Denver on Sunday 

Portland Trailblazers vs. Philadelphia 76ers NBA Pick Prediction by Tony T. Trailblazers vs. 76ers Injuries Sharpe is out with Williams questionable for Portland. Broome, Embiid, George, Maxey and Oubre are out for Philadelphia. Drummond and Walker are questionable. Recent Box Score Key Stats Trailblazers at 76ers 6PM ET— Portland improved to 32-35 following their 124-114 home victory against Utah. Trailblazers shot 52% with 37% from three. Jrue Holiday scored 25 points with eight assists. Scoot Henderson contributed 25 points with five rebounds. Portland allowed 46% shooting with 43% from three. Philadelphia is back-to-back after hosting Brooklyn on Saturday afternoon and winning 104-97.

Travis Demers and Chad Doing talk about Deni Avdija's return from injury, and the impact on the final 17 games of the season.  Plus, Scoot Henderson played one of the best games of his career - is that a sign of things to come?  Also, how exactly is the team where they are right now?

Send a textOn this edition of The Brief Case, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, Trail Blazers reporter/Insider Casey Holdahl discusses...• The Trail Blazers defeating the Grizzlies in Memphis Wednesday night behind the play of Jrue, Jerami and Rob• Jrue, Rob and Jerami all doing more as we enter the last month of the regular season• Portland giving themselves a chance in the first three quarters before faltering in the fourth in Friday's loss to the Rockets• Finishing a five-game trip with a 2-3 record• Returning to Moda Center for three games before heading out for another five-game trip• After a rough road trip, Scoot Henderson turned in his best game of the season and one of the best games of his career to lead the Trail Blazers past the Pacers Sunday night• Deni Avdija returns in Sunday's win after missing six games with a back injury• Another late-game Blake Wesley to Yang Hansen connection• Hosting the Hornets and Jazz before a five game trip with stops in Philadelphia, Brooklyn, Indianapolis, Minneapolis and Denver

We get breaking news right as the show is starting that Jayson Tatum could be returning on Friday night. What does this do to the Celtics chemistry? Is this even a good idea? (5:00) Blazers beat the Grizzlies but we appreciate how the team is actually playing hard and how they're being held accountable + Jrue Holiday had a blast from the past game and Scoot Henderson has been disappointing. Will he turn it around? (11:57) Will AJ Dybantsa go back to BYU? Will players do this to dictate where they go in the NBA? (25:29) Is tonight Penny's last home game at Memphis? We'll talk about Memphis Basketball's $1.2M budget deficit (42:55). Should Darius Acuff go #1 in the NBA Draft? Texas Coach Sean Miller says he has a case (1:23:43) RIP Lou Holtz (1:30:36)Host: Chris VernonContributors: Jon Roser, Devin WalkerTechnical Director: Jaylon WallaceAssociate Producer: Jena Broyles

On this edition of The Blazers Balcony, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, Trail Blazers reporters Brooke Olzendam and Casey Holdahl discuss...• How Brooke is dealing with staying back on the current five-game trip• Casey attempting to fill in for Brooke, with mixed results• Thanks for the shoutout, Sidy Cissoko• Going 2-2 on a five-game trip with one game to go in Houston• The mysterious movie night in Memphis• The veterans leading the way in the second half to secure a win versus the Grizzlies• Donovan Clingan gets tossed, Matisse Thybulle gets a technical• Still a chance to win the trip with a win in Houston• Self-serve movie popcorn butter• Interesting last names• The thin line between handsome and hideous• Brooke still hasn't seen "Wuthering Heights" • Jrue Holiday keeps the Trail Blazers afloat with Deni Avdija and Shaedon Sharpe on the sidelines• Deni Avdija is close but has not yet returned (and he's listed as doubtful for Friday's game in Houston)

Travis and Chad break down the rough weekend on the road, and how they can finish the road trip strong.  They also talk about the team's health, and what the future potentially looks like. 

Send a textWe rank the top 10 NBA point guards using a blend of talent and production, weighing defense, leadership, scalability, and playoff value. We explain tough calls like SGA at one, Steph at two, Luka at four, and why Jrue and Derrick White still matter.• criteria of talent plus production, not hype• Jrue Holiday and Derrick White as reliable two‑way anchors• Murray, Fox, Maxey in a competitive middle tier• Brunson's poise and late‑game control• Luka's offensive genius but defensive and off‑ball concerns• Cade's two‑way case and leadership runway• Steph's gravity, shooting, and consistency• SGA's MVP‑level impact on both ends• injuries shaping omissions and honorable mentions• listener challenge to debate order and fitPlease make sure to like, subscribe, comment, tell anyone who's anyone about the showSupport the showhttps://linktr.ee/GetABucketShow for more content!!!

Send a textOn this edition of The Brief Case, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, Trail Blazers beat reporter/Insider Casey Holdahl discusses...• The Trail Blazers getting blown out by the Denver Nuggets in their first game back from the All-Star break• Blowouts happen, 53-point losses should not• Portland bouncing back by holding the Phoenix Suns to just 77 points in a win Sunday night• If the Trail Blazers are going to need to start winning consistently to move up in the play-in race• Deni Avdija leaves the game once again with a lower back injury• Matisse Thybulle, Kris Murray and Blake Wesley return• Sidy Cissoko has his two-way contract converted to a full NBA contract• Unfortunately to make room for Sidy the Trail Blazers had to waive Rayan Rupert• With most of the team healthy, Yang Hansen, Caleb Love and Javonte Cooke head to the Rip City Remix

Send a textOn this edition of The Brief Case, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, Trail Blazers reporter/Insider Casey Holdahl, on location in Los Angeles for the 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend, discusses...• The Portland Trail Blazers having a great All-Star Weekend thus far• Donovan Clingan and Yang Hansen performing well against each other in the Castrol Rising Stars on All-Star Friday night at Intuit Dome• What spending time at All-Star Weekend can do for young players• Damian Lillard, despite not having played this season, wins his third Three-Point Contest at the 2026 NBA All-Star Saturday night• Why Damian Lillard decided to compete in the Three-Point Contest• Dame becomes one of three players to win the even three times, which almost guarantees he'll try for a fourth• Dame winning the Three-Point Contest is just another reason to be enthusiastic about the Trail Blazers going forward• Deni Avdija prepares to play in his first NBA All-Star Game Sunday night

Send a textOn this edition of The Brief Case, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, Trail Blazers reporter/Insider Casey Holdahl discusses...• The Trail Blazers defeating the Grizzlies 135-155 Friday night at Moda Center in Scoot Henderson's first game of the season• It might have taken a long time for Scoot Henderson to make his 2025-26 season debut, but it didn't take him much time to have an impact once he did• Shaedon Sharpe is sidelined with a calf injury • Trail Blazers sweep a back-to-back with the Grizzlies by winning the second matchup on Saturday, also at Moda Center• Portland rallies in the fourth in the kind of game they'll need to win if they're to make a run after the All-Star break• The team will have to make a decision soon about two-way players Caleb Love and Sidy Cissoko• Bad to the Bone at Spirit Mountain• Portland goes ham in the third quarter to defeat the Philadelphia 76ers Monday night at Moda Center to finish off a five-game homestand with three-straight wins• Deni Avdija returns to the lineup versus the Sixers and looks like his old self• Monday's win being the first game this season where Deni Avdija, Jrue Holiday, Robert Williams III and Scoot Henderson all played• Toumani Camara might be the biggest beneficiary of injured players returning after posting career highs in scoring and three-pointers made in the win versus the 76ers• The Blazers are as healthy as they've been this season, they're rested and have something to play for. Can they go on a run after the All-Star break? • Damian Lillard signs on to compete in the 2026 Three-Point Contest Saturday (afternoon) at All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles• Dame joins Deni Avdija, Donovan Clingan and Yang Hansen at All-Star Weekend• All-Star Saturday and Sunday starting in the afternoon rather than the evening due to the Winter Olympics

The Knicks take down LeBron and the Lakers 112-100 as the win streak keeps rolling, and Karl-Anthony Towns gets the All-Star nod. Then the real question: if you dropped $1,200 a ticket at Madison Square Garden, did you walk out feeling like it was money well spent, or instantly regretting it? The guys debate whether the Knicks are back to their best version, with ball movement, defense, and rebounding looking like a team that can beat anybody. They also torch Reggie Miller for an all-time overreaction on a LeBron dunk and argue he shouldn't be calling Knicks games at all. Plus, with the trade deadline approaching, the Giannis conversation heats up again. If the Knicks are rolling and the East feels wide open, do you still push the chips in or protect the chemistry? A caller floats a Mikal Bridges for Jrue Holiday swap, and the guys explain why trading a prime player for an aging vet makes zero sense unless it's part of something much bigger.

Newly released emails connected to Jeffrey Epstein put New York Giants minority owner Steve Tisch in the spotlight, raising serious questions about accountability, league standards, and whether the NFL will actually confront uncomfortable issues involving ownership. The guys break down what is known, what is denied, and why this story barely registered across national NFL media. They also dig into what authority Roger Goodell truly has, how past ownership scandals were handled, and why the Giants brand and the Mara family sit at the center of the conversation. The show pivots to the Knicks. Was it worth paying a fortune to see LeBron James at Madison Square Garden, an all-time Reggie Miller broadcast moment that drove fans crazy, and whether the Knicks' recent run changes the urgency to chase Giannis. A caller floats a Mikal Bridges for Jrue Holiday trade, and the guys explain why that idea quickly falls apart.

Send us a textOn this edition of The Brief Case, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, Trail Blazers reporter/Insider Casey Holdahl discusses...• Deni Avdija being named to the 2026 NBA All-Star Game for the first time in his career• Needing to do a little bit extra in order to make your first All-Star roster• The Trail Blazers having at least three players at the 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend between Avdija, Donovan Clingan and Yang Hansen• The Trail Blazers trading for 6-8 guard/forward Vit Krejci from the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for Duop Reath and two second-round picks• Krejci providing three-point shooting and playmaking, two things the Trail Blazers desperately need• Bidding a fond farewell to Duop Reath, one of the best people you'll find in the NBA or otherwise• Portland's losing streak extending to five games with a loss to the Cavaliers at Moda Center on Sunday• Blake Wesley returning to the lineup Sunday after missing the last few months with a broken foot• Scoot Henderson also getting close to making his debut after missing the first part of the season with a hamstring injury

Hour 3 starts with the Mets, as Carlos Mendoza's comments on a “corporate” clubhouse reignite the chemistry conversation. The guys break down what Mendoza really admitted, why Juan Soto and Francisco Lindor's personalities matter when things go bad, and whether leadership has to come from someone other than the highest-paid star. They also hit the idea that locker rooms are messy everywhere, even for “great leaders,” and why David Stearns is about as untouchable as it gets in New York sports. Then it pivots back to the NBA with Ian Begley joining to sort through the Giannis noise, Jrue Holiday rumors, Karl-Anthony Towns tension, and what the Knicks can realistically do with the trade deadline a week away. Begley gives a sober read on whether this roster is truly championship built, what happens if the team sputters before the deadline, and why any Jrue move is likely tied directly to the Giannis chessboard. The hour closes with quick hits: Buffalo's Joe Brady hiring reshapes the coaching carousel and Brian Daboll's options, plus a rapid-fire look at what's next on the sports calendar as deadlines and Super Bowl week collide.

With the trade deadline nine days away, Ian Begley joins to cut through the noise on the Giannis chatter and what it really means for the Knicks. Begley explains why Milwaukee is still more likely to wait until the offseason, but teams are doing their homework now in case Giannis decides he is ready to be “the bad guy” and ask out. The guys dig into why Jrue Holiday rumors keep getting tied to the Knicks, not as a standalone move, but as a way to make a Giannis pitch more attractive if a bidding war forms. They also tackle the uncomfortable Karl-Anthony Towns conversation, with Begley acknowledging the comments and body language are not nothing, even if it is unclear how deep the issue runs. Begley then gives a blunt answer on the biggest question for Knicks fans: is this roster built to win a title as it is? His view is no, even while admitting the postseason can flip narratives fast. Finally, they get into the practical side of a deadline move, what the Knicks can realistically offer, why certain rotation pieces are hard to move, and how any big swing would have to account for the center situation and Mike Brown's preferred style.

Chris Forsberg and Eddie House break down the Celtics' 102–94 win over the Trail Blazers, discussing a less-than-pretty victory, the return of Jrue Holiday and Rob Williams, and what Boston could be looking to do ahead of the trade deadline. WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCScelticsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour by questioning if weather ruins the playoff experience and if it should be eliminated.(11:52) We discussed what the line is for tribute videos after Jrue Holiday got one last night.(23:17) The crew finishes the day with calls on everything Patriots.(35:21) Today's Takeaway,See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After two barn burners on the road, the Celtics decided to give their fans a mental break and cruised to their 7th wire-to-wire win of the campaign. We discuss a fun win over Portland, a tribute to Jrue Holiday, and the continued inspired play of Celtic rookies Hugo Gonzalez and Amari Williams.#DifferentHere #Celtics #AmariWilliams #HugoGonzalez #JaylenBrown #PaytonPritchard #Jrue #Trailblazers #NBA #JoeMazzullaCheck out the best Celtics coverage with our partners at SportSpyder: https://sportspyder.com/nba/boston-celtics/news

Jrue Holiday returns to Boston alongside former Celtics fan favorite Rob Williams and the Celtics walk away with a 102-94 win! Pritchard hit 2 end of quarter buzzer beaters and led the C's in scoring with 23pts but there were a lot of strong performances in this one. We dive into it all so check out the podcast for a full player analysis and game breakdown!This podcast is brought to you by me, Guy DePlacido. I have been a Loan Officer servicing MA, NH and ME for the last 5 years so if you are looking to buy or refinance, reach out to me today at (978) 804-7756 or email me at guy.deplacido@ccm.com! Like the Boston Celtics, I know that you need a great team behind you to win so this year I am partnering with some of my favorites including Deb Burke, and Collin Tucker.If you're looking to buy or sell a home in the near future meet Deb Burke, your trusted realtor at Compass Real Estate, serving MA and NH. With a passion for finding dream homes, Deb is committed to making your real estate journey a breeze. Whether you're buying or selling, Deb's got your back. Reach out today at 978-930-4621 or email deb.burke@compass.com to start your next chapter. Let's turn your real estate dreams into reality!After getting preapproved with me and finding your home with Deb Burke, you'll want to make sure your home is protected and for that, there is nobody better than Collin Tucker at Berlin Insurance Group. Collin is a local agent but he is licensed in all of New England with over 20+ carriers for auto and home insurance guaranteeing the lowest quote possible. I have worked with Collin so many times not only for my clients insurance needs but mine as well. Reach out to Collin Tucker at Berlin Insurance Group at 508-459-1226 or Collin@berlininsurancegroup.comOne of my favorite things about the Celtics is how much they care and give back to the community and INspire Cafe is following that model too. Inspire Cafe is a Community Cafe in Wakefield on a mission to inspire change and creating a more inclusive world where individuals with diverse abilities are not just included but valued. If you're looking for, not only amazing food, but an opportunity to support a cafe that is inspiring change check out INspire Cafe in Wakefield today! 

On this edition of The Blazers Balcony, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, Trail Blazers reporters Brooke Olzendam and Casey Holdahl discuss...• The Trail Blazers having the best record in the NBA since the start of 2026• Having a good team to root for • Donovan Clingan taking a big step this season• Jerami Grant picking up right where he left off• Whether the Blazers can get out of the play-in and get into the playoffs• Putting wins above individual performances• The reasons to think Portland's recent success is sustainable • Deni Avdija finishing fifth in 2026 NBA All-Star starters fan voting but finishing seventh in the total vote• Winter days, Brooke going to a live taping of the Drew Barrymore Show, the things we say that no one else understands, Jon Lovitz gifs, Deni's ice cream, Duop's British accent and Cameo requests, turtlenecks and "shackets," Mark Normand has a wife and baby, New Brunswick to New York

Not gonna lie, the vibes are high! Thanks for the skeets @linssenp.bsky.social‬⁠, @jamesgameboy.bsky.social‬⁠, @madoccassia.bsky.social‬⁠, @hecubus01.bsky.social !!:30 Post laker win glow3:15 Atlanta game and Jrue Holiday's return6:45 What is the “end of the bench” anymore anyway? 8:30 We think about Scoot Henderson's return at least once a day15:00 Shaedon is consistent even under increased pressure20:50 Shaedon is also starting offense with defense26:00 Caleb Love love31:00 Blazer parent feel good Instagram accounts34:00 Shot Attempts38:00 How far the team has come as measured by Jrue's return42:00 Is Jerami Grant taking a fiber arts class? 45:00 ‪@linssenp.bsky.social‬ Injured players return to the lineup48:00 ‪Keanu_reevebooks‬ ‪uptempo ballhandlers! 57:30  ‪madoccassia ❌

On this edition of The Blazers Balcony, Brooke Olzendam and Casey Holdahl discuss...• The Trail Blazers ending a five-game winning streak and a four-game homestand with a loss to the Knicks• Losing Deni Avdija to a back injury in the fourth quarter of the loss to New York• Trail Blazers, more shorthanded than usual, come up short versus the Warriors • If the Blazers lost to the Warriors so no one would have to do a non-Brooke post-game interview• Figuring out how to play with Avdija out of the lineup and if they're at a breaking point with regard to injuries• Jrue Holiday's return and the potential for other players to rejoin the rotation with four of the next five games at home• The upcoming schedule the next two weeks• the potholes are getting worse, Portland's locker room debating which language is the most beautiful, sci-fi sucks, Brooke's plea for "Heated Rivalry," retelling the Nikki Glasser/Ian Karmel Golden Globes Trail Blazers joke, Brooke meets Sean Penn, "I love wrinkly old men," absence resulting in annoyance, "the bad back broadcast," friend group chat etiquette, comp ticket etiquette and just keeping your mouth shut

Bomani Jones is joined by his former ESPN radio producer Shannon Penn. First, they discuss the Giants firing Brian Daboll & making the move to start Jameis Winston at quarterback. They also debate whether or not Russell Wilson has played himself out of the Hall of Fame over the latter stages of his career. Later, they break down the Mavericks' firing of Nico Harrison and the reporting that Nico viewed Jrue Holiday and Nikola Jokic as the same tier of NBA player. Finally, they discuss Draymond Green calling out his Warriors teammates, marvel at the progress of Victor Wembanyama, and laugh at the NBA All-Star game's new format. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices