Podcast appearances and mentions of Jrue Holiday

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.

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.

It was a ROUGH Monday night result for Milner's Best Bets picks.. Time to rebound with Tuesday NBA wagers!$

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! 

The Boston Celtics defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 102-94 as former Celtic Jrue Holiday returned to TD Garden for the first time since being traded to Portland. Jaylen Brown, Payton Pritchard, Derrick White, and Anfernee Simons all hit double-figures in points to lead the C's to a win. The Garden Report is Powered by: 

The Celtics survived the Blizzard of '26, getting a big win over the Blazers, 102-94, in the comforts of TD Garden. They jumped out to a 34-11 lead, then grinded out a defensive slugfest. Chud and Doug break it all down, discuss the now legendary #PaperBowl in the Intuit Dome, winter storms making for an interesting NBA schedule, the looming trade deadline, and much more!Follow the show on Twitter/X:@ChuddysCorner@KingChuddy@Doug_Outs@_nickpirainoSHOP OUR STORE at ChuddysCorner.com/storeLeave us a voicemail at ChuddysCorner.comLike, subscribe, and rate the podcast!00:00 Celtics Win and Game Overview02:46 Player Performances and Key Contributions06:00 Jrue Holiday's Return and Tribute11:48 Analyzing the Blazers and Future Prospects17:42 Looking Ahead: Predictions and Upcoming Games20:34 Rising Stars and Rookie Snubs25:14 Injury Updates and Team Dynamics27:37 Sponsorships and Community Engagement29:01 The Paper Bowl Phenomenon35:44 Trade Rumors and Team Future37:38 Celtics ' Upcoming Matchups

Send us a textOn this edition of The Brief Case, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, Trail Blazers reporter/Insider Casey Holdahl discusses...• The Trail Blazers starting an all Moda Center back-to-back with a rare victory versus the Miami Heat in Portland• Portland finishing up a stretch of playing eight of 10 games at home with a tough start and a tough finish in a loss to the Toronto Raptors Friday night• Heading out for a three-game Eastern Conference road trip with stops in Boston, Washington, DC and New York City• The snow is falling as the east coast braces for a winter storm and how that might impact the Trail Blazers• A conversation with Trail Blazers guard/forward Sidy Cissoko after practice at Boston University on Sunday about how the team is playing, particularly since the start of 2026, gaining experience through the course of the season, wanting to play 110 percent, the job of a two-way player, where he's improved the most this season, trying to be more like Toumani Camara, starting as a two-way, team chemistry, having an international locker room, playing with an attitude, coming up on the 50-game limit as a two-way player, wanting to get the Trail Blazers back to the playoffs and the proper pronunciation of “Sidy Cissoko.”

Will Lou goes live to break down the Toronto Raptors' 110-92 win over the Portland Trail Blazers. He details how impressive it was to see the entire team contribute towards yet another difficult road win, and how Sandro Mamukelashvili was key in winning his matchup against Donovan Clingan.Three stars: Sandro Mamukelashvili, Immanuel Quickley, Gradey DickGerald Henderson award: Jrue Holiday#nba #raptors #blazers Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys info@hellowelcome.showCheck out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

Send us a textOn this edition of The Brief Case, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, Trail Blazers reporter/Insider Casey Holdahl discusses...• The Trail Blazers blowing out LeBron James and the Lakers at Moda Center on Saturday to begin a weekend back-to-back• Following up the win versus the Lakers on Saturday with another versus the Kings in Sacramento on Sunday• The Trail Blazers have won the 2025-26 season series versus three of the four California teams• Deni Avdija makes a well-timed return with Jrue Holiday, Jerami Grant and Robert Williams III all sitting out the second night of a back-to-back• Deni Avdija finishing fifth in fan voting but ending up seventh in the total vote for the 2026 NBA All-Star Game Western Conference starters• Deni Avdija passing Victor Wembenyama and Anthony Edwards in the final fan voter tally and getting more votes in the last week than a lot of players got over the entire voting period•Fingers crossed that Deni Avdija is announced as an All-Star reserve, which is decided by coaches vote• With yet another new format this year, there are still a lot of unanswered questions about how the teams will be put together at the 2026 NBA All-Star Game

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 ❌

Send us a textOn this edition of The Brief Case, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, Trail Blazers reporter/Insider Casey Holdahl discusses...• The Trail Blazers just not having the bodies to compete with the Warriors Tuesday night in San Francisco• Jrue Holiday's return after missing two months seems to be going well• Portland gets a huge boost from their bench in Thursday's win versus the Hawks• One of the few positives about having so many injured players• Jerami Grant returns to the lineup after missing a month with Achilles soreness• Deni Avdija seems to be improving after missing the last two games with a back injury• Yang Hansen is assigned to the Rip City Remix for the second time this week

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

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 following up a win versus the Rockets on Wednesday at Moda Center with another on Friday in the rematch, also at Moda Center• Toumani Camara responds to losing a tooth by posting a career-high in scoring• Clutch free throws, a perfect night shooting from Sidy Cissoko and Duop Reath always staying ready helps Portland secure the second-straight win versus Houston• Deni Avdija's comments after the victory regarding how the way he plays and how that effects the way he's officiated• Portland having a five-game winning streak and a four-game homestand ended with a loss to the New York Knicks Sunday afternoon• The Trail Blazers running out of rallies versus the Knicks• Deni Avdija leaving Sunday's game in the fourth quarter with an apparent back injury• Jrue Holiday returning to the lineup in Sunday's game after missing the last two months with a calf strain• How Jrue feels the day AFTER the game being more important than how he felt DURING the game• Jrue Holiday being on a minutes restriction and how that would be impacted by whether or not Deni Avdija misses any time due to injury• Portland facing the Warriors in San Francisco on Tuesday before returning to Moda Center to host the Hawks and Lakers

Do we know how much we can trust Shaedon Sharpe?

Blazers' win streak snapped at 5 games. Jrue Holiday returns... how much can we count on Shaedon Sharpe? Bears come back to beat Packers in Wild Card weekend. Web Gems: Cubs sign Alex Bregman.

In this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk podcast, Ethan Sands and Chris Fedor dig into whether the Cleveland Cavaliers need to make a substantial trade to reach the Eastern Conference finals. The conversation centers on why the front office is expected to stand pat ahead of the trade deadline, the internal belief in the Core Four, and how difficult it has been to find deals that would clearly elevate the team. Sands and Fedor explore the complications surrounding potential moves involving Darius Garland and Jarrett Allen, walk through intriguing hypothetical scenarios — including Jrue Holiday and a Kyrie Irving reunion — and explain why any true roster-altering decision is more likely to come in the offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Travis Demers and Chad Doing go off the rails a bit to open the podcast, and then talk about what everyone is thinking.  Why haven't the injured players returned yet? Plus the development of Donovan Clingan, and how has Deni Avdija continued to shine?

On the latest episode of The Blazers Balcony, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, Brooke Olzendam and Casey Holdahl discuss...• The Trail Blazers defeating the Warriors for the third time this season at Moda Center on Sunday • Winning the season series versus the Warriors for the first time since the 2020-21 season• Jerami Grant, Shaedon Sharpe and Deni Avdija all having impressive performances versus Golden State• Finally overcoming a great shooting night from Steph Curry after not doing so for a decade• A great crowd Sunday at Moda Center• The team's new "box" award for defense that they're giving out after every game• A supportive locker room• Good vibes in the gym even after losses• Hoping that Jrue Holiday and Matisse Thybulle are able to return some time soon• Decorating for the holidays after returning from a road trip, trying to keep it fair when no one really cares, Steph Curry as Nicole Kidman, "LEBRON" Blazers license plates, Cheri O'Terri is not Rachel Dratch

In this roundtable episode, Ben DuBose, Paulo Alves, and Dave Hardisty (Editor of ClutchFans) preview the NBA's upcoming transaction window and its potential implications for the 16-6 Rockets.December 15 is when players who signed contracts in the preceding offseason become trade eligible, so the period from Monday until the February 5 in-season deadline is among the most active on the 2025-26 calendar. Discussion topics include roster needs and potential trade targets across the board, including the likelihood of bigger-name deals (such as Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jrue Holiday, and James Harden) and smaller acquisitions along the lines of Keon Ellis, Chris Paul, and Ayo Dosunmu.The show also explores Houston's potential desirability on the buyout market and the team's long-term timeline for title contention, and specifically why those factors might make this a relatively quiet trade window for the Rockets.

Pedro Maia e Raphael Roque analisam a ótima temporada do Boston Celtics apesar das saídas de Porzingis e Jrue Holiday, e da ausência do astro Jayson Tatum. Quais os motivos para esses rendimento acima do esperado? Pedro e Roque também debatem a situação desconfortável envolvendo Chris Paul e o Los Angeles Clippers. Vem no play!

In this episode of the Hoop Genius Podcast, we break down three of the biggest storylines shaping the NBA right now - and how they may be more connected than they first appear. We start in Milwaukee, where turmoil around the Bucks has reached a boiling point. With the team struggling, injuries piling up, key personnel moves backfiring, and Giannis Antetokounmpo quietly fueling speculation about his future, we examine whether the Bucks have reached the end of their championship window. We analyze how the Jrue Holiday and Damian Lillard decisions altered the team's defensive identity, why the current CBA severely limits Milwaukee's ability to retool, and which franchises realistically have the assets to pursue a Giannis trade. From New York and Miami to OKC and San Antonio, we assess which destinations make basketball sense and which are noise. From there, we move to Los Angeles, where one of the strangest personnel decisions of the season unfolded as Chris Paul was abruptly sent home by the Clippers. Drawing on decades of coaching and front-office experience, we unpack what it actually takes for a Hall of Fame point guard to reach that point inside an organization. We dig into leadership, locker-room dynamics, tone vs accountability, and how communicated authority matters just as much as basketball IQ - especially when a team is losing. This segment goes well beyond headlines to explain how NBA teams really operate when tensions surface. Finally, we zoom out to the league's biggest curveball: the Oklahoma City Thunder. With historically dominant metrics, elite two-way depth, roster continuity, and unprecedented draft capital, OKC is quietly building something rare in modern NBA history. We debate whether the Thunder's current trajectory puts them on a path toward all-time great team status, how their style compares to dynasties like the 1996 Bulls, 2017 Warriors, and 1986 Celtics. To close the episode, we take things a step further by drafting and simulating the greatest NBA teams of all time using NBA 2K26, putting legends and dynasties head-to-head to test how modern basketball, spacing, and three-point variance change the conversation around greatness. This episode blends breaking news, tactical analysis, historical context, and insider perspective — the kind of NBA conversation you don't get from highlight shows or hot-take culture. If you care about how teams are really built, broken, and remembered, this one's for you.

Travis Demers and Chad Doing talk about the upcoming stretch of 16 days with just 6 games, and how player returns from injury could impact the season.  Also Toumani Camara's offensive role, and Deni Avdija doing it all. 

Travis Demers and Chad Doing talk about the Trail Blazers struggles on their 5 game road trip, and the injury concerns going forward.  They also break down Shaedon Sharpe's growing impact, and Deni Avdija bearing a bulk of the offensive load.   The guys get into their love for the team and how it impacts their coverage.

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

Send us a textOn this edition of The Brief Case, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, Trail Blazers reporter/Insider Casey Holdahl discusses...• The disappointing loss to a shorthanded Los Angeles Lakers team on Monday• Which team is the Trail Blazers: the team that beat the Nuggets or lost to the Lakers?• Bouncing back from being down 21 points in the first quarter to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder, the reigning NBA champs and a team that entered Wednesday's game unbeated• The play of Deni Avdija, Jrue Holiday, Jerami Grant and Duop Reath in the win versus OKC• Duop staying ready and delivering when called upon• The gratification of breaking a 16-game losing streak and besting at team that thought they could rest rotation players and still win• Matisse Thybulle and Blake Wesley each have surgery and reaching the five-week mark of Scoot Henderson's initial four to eight week rehabilitation• A conversation with Rip City Remix head coach Jonah Herscu as they begin their season on Friday in Santa Cruz• Yang Hansen being assigned to the Remix for practices and why that might be

We discuss the Lakers resilience and Austin Reave's place among the 2021 draft class, Cade Cunningham's passing and Jrue Holiday's point guard resurgence in Portland. Support at ⁠www.patreon.com/thinkingbasketball

In this week's episode of The Baseline, we hit the court running with News and Notes, as Trae Young goes down with a sprained MCL expected to sideline him for four weeks and Ja Morant headlines a dramatic start to the 2025-26 NBA season.Then, in our featured segment “Impress Me,” we spotlight the teams and players making noise early — the Chicago Bulls, Philadelphia 76ers, and San Antonio Spurs have each turned heads with strong starts, fueled by rookie impact performances and veteran leadership. We also dive into the resurgence of Jrue Holiday in Portland, where he's reminding fans why he's still one of the league's most reliable two-way guards. 

0:00 ... Ross hello, welcome, introduction of the panel. 0:36 ... Show #195 is dedicated to the late Anthony Mason who played for the Knicks in 1995 under Pat Riley. 1:34 ... The Chicago Bulls continue their strong early season run and the guys break down what has been going to well.  Josh Giddey has been leading the way for Billy Donovan's team even though their forwards are not grabbing many rebounds. 6:20 ... The matchup between the Bulls and 76ers on Tuesday night will feature a fascinating matchup between guards Tyrese Maxey of Philly and Giddey.  The winner of the game will also take over the top spot in the east. 9:08 ... The New York Knicks have not been firing on all cylinders early in the season as they adjust to new head coach Mike Brown.  The Knicks are shooting a lot more 3 pointers than they did last season but there does not appear any reason to panic in New York.  Bruce feels that Jordan Clarkson's impact will eventually be felt as he competes for the 6th man of the year award. 14:10 .... The Orlando Magic have also been shaky out of the gate with their first four games all on the road.  Desmond Bane came over from Memphis to shoot 3 pointers but so far has shot mostly blanks.  Bruce feels their defense and rebounding will carry them to greater success and Bane will eventually remember how to make threes.  Ross is very concerned about the free throw shooting by the Magic which is only around 75% right now 19:10 ... The Oklahoma City Thunder have started the season 7-0 and our guys predict when their first loss may take place.  Bruce and Ross see it coming in a day or two while World B feels they'll remain undefeated into next week. 21:44 ... The Portland Trailblazers have responded well to new coach Tiago Splitter who replaced Chauncey Billups when the gambling scandal sidelined him.  Jrue Holiday, Jerami Grant, and Donovan Clingan have all excelled in the early going.  World B credits their aggressive defense and insane hustle as huge factors in their success.  Once Scoot Henderson returns from his injury, their defense should improve even more. 27:11 ... Trae Young of the Hawks will miss at least a month with an MCL injury.  His shooting has been terrible but maybe the mental break due to injury might help him to reset things when he returns.  World B has some stats supporting the Hawks' offensive improvement with Young sidelined.  Ross points out that with no other point guards on the roster, Atlanta will have to run their offense in a non-traditional way. 30:39 ... Ja Morant is also creating a mess in Memphis with his poor attitude.  He was suspended for insubordinate behavior and it won't be long before the trade rumors start up in earnest.  Simply put, he needs to GROW UP. 35:07 ... "True or False"  The guys check in on whether the San Antonio Spurs will win 50 games and finish in the top 4 in the west. 38:05 ... "True or False"  Everyone checks in on whether Nikola Jokic will set the single season record for triple doubles (currently 42 by Russell Westbrook). 40:17 ... The final "True or False" question ... Someone other than Stephen Curry will lead the league in 3 pointers made. 42:05 ... Ross says goodbye TRT 42:18     Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Travis Demers and Chad Doing break down the last week of Trail Blazers Basketball that saw the highs of beating Denver, and the lows of falling to a depleted Lakers team.  Plus how this team will get through the injuries, and how they can learn from tough stretches. 

SO much going on in #RipCity! 4:00 The Portland Trail Blazers are so competent!8:00 Player's seem happy 12:00 Did you hear? Coach got arrested!22:00 Beating the Gooooooooolden Warriors24:00 We love having Jrue Holiday on the team33:30 The Blake Wesley experience (may it continue soon!)42:00 Kris "The Competent" Murray51:30 Jerami Grant we hardly knew you!1:08:00 Donovan Clingan's hands1:28:00 Takes!

Jrue Holiday is a perfect fit for this team

On this edition of The Blazers Balcony, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, Trail Blazers sideline reporter Brooke Olzendam and Trail Blazers digital reporter Casey Holdahl discuss...• The Trail Blazers starting the 2025-26 season 2-2 and how they're weren't far off from starting 4-0• Portland following through on changing their style of play• The "new look" Trail Blazers drawing praise from their opponents• Changing perceptions about a team takes some time• Matisse Thybulle has been unleashed• Jerami Grant thriving off the bench, accepting his role and being honest when it would be easier to lie• Deni Avdija having a historic start -- at least in terms of franchise history -- to the season• Jrue Holiday is just what the Trail Blazers needed• Young Donovan Clingan taking a considerable step forward in his second season• Being starstruck by Instagram chefs, too old for Apple Pay, someone let Calabro buy a sandwich, eating Golden State's post-game locker room spread

The NBA regular season is in full swing! Joe breaks down what he has seen so far this season, the Wednesday NBA Slate, plus a discussion of the Terry Rozier and Chauncey Billups Indictments.Join the Huddle for $1! https://dubclub.win/af/afl-bfr35/Chapters00:00 NBA Season Kickoff and Early Observations02:41 Key Player Performances and Betting Insights05:23 Analyzing Team Struggles and Future Prospects08:55 Jrue Holiday's Impact on the Trail Blazers11:36 Ja Morant's Opportunities Against the Suns13:28 Impact of Anthony Edwards' Injury22:54 Analyzing Player Rotations and Performance31:17 Indictment Talk

Travis Demers and Chad Doing talk about the Trail Blazers 2-2 start.  Jerami Grant is thriving in his 6th man role, and Jrue Holiday has plenty left in the tank.  Plus Deni Avdija continues to do it all, Donovan Clingan's improvement, and Shaedon Sharpe's place on this team. 

WE ARE BACK!!! AFTER A YEAR LONG HIATUS, BOSTON CELTICS GAME DAY RECAP IS BACK AND SO ARE THE CELTICS!The Celtics dropped their season opener 117-116 to the 76ers in a heartbreaking fashion. After building a 13 pt lead, Philly led by Tyrese Maxey and Rookie Sensation VJ Edgecombe, went on a tear and pulled off a gritty win in Boston. Losing to Philly always hurts but it hurts a bit more when Embiid is a shell of himself. He was truly horrible tonight but Maxey and Edgecombe combined for 74 points!!There were a lot of positives to take from today as well as some negatives. From a positive standpoint, this team is going to be fun to watch. They pushed the pace, got out in transition, rebounded significantly better than I was expecting because of a gang rebounding mentality where they all crash and they still have a good offensive punch. From a negative standpoint, losing an All NBA Defender like Jrue Holiday is going to be a problem against guard heavy lineups like this 76ers team. Their transition defense, although it improved the second half, was horrible in this game leading to 21 pts. Overall, it was a fun game to watch but there is still a lot to learn about this team!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.com

On this edition of The Blazers Balcony, sideline reporter Brooke Olzendam and digital reporter Casey Holdahl discuss...• Shaedon Sharpe and Toumani Camara signing four-year contract extensions• Feeling great about both teams which reward the players for what they've already done while also expecting continued improvement• What it means to have a wing rotation featuring Shaedon, Toumani, Deni Avdija and Jerami Grant all under contract for the next few seasons• Toumani's waffle mix• Inflatable Halloween decorations and how long unattended candy lasts• Defining your own worth• How much money is enough? (answer: there's no such thing) • Javonte Cooke getting the third and final two-way spot with the Trail Blazers, who now have the max number of players under contract• An increase in enthusiasm going into the 2025-26 season• The Holiday family settling into life in the Pacific Northwest• Predicting various stats such as "How many assists will Scoot Henderson average?" "How many minutes will Yang Hansen play?" and "How many charges will Toumani Camara take?"

Send us a textOn this edition of The Brief Case, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, Trail Blazers reporter and Insider Casey Holdahl discusses...• The report that both Shaedon Sharpe and Toumani Camara signed four-year contract extensions on Sunday• Why it makes sense to settle business before the start of the regular season• The Trail Blazers now having a wing rotation of Shaedon Sharpe, Toumani Camara and Deni Avdija under contract for the next three seasons• Portland now having 18 players (15 on NBA contracts and three on two-way contracts), the maximum number of players under contract• Why Shaedon Sharpe's contract, reportedly worth $90 million over four seasons, is a good deal for both the player and the team• Toumani Camara going from a late second-round pick to one of Portland's most important players over the course of two seasons• Both Sharpe and Camara being rewarded for what they've already done and getting paid for what they could be• The Trail Blazers signing Javonte Cooke to their third and final two-way contract

Send us a textOn this edition of The Brief Case, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, Trail Blazers reporter/Insider Casey Holdahl discusses...• Finishing up training camp with the season opener scheduled for Wednesday• Recapping losses to the Warriors and Jazz in the last two games of preseason play• Both Jerami Grant and Jrue Holiday having their best offensive games of preseason versus Utah• What, if anything, to make of statistics during the preseason• Shaedon Sharpe extension eligible until Monday afternoon• Trail Blazers waive Javonte Cooke through he could come back on a two-way• Rounding up all of Portland's current injuries • The Trail Blazers starting their 2025-26 regular season Wednesday night versus the Timberwolves at Moda Center

On this edition of The Blazers Balcony, Brooke Olzendam and Casey Holdahl discuss...• The Pacific Northwest being the center of the sporting world at the moment• Brooke's Mariners fandom (If you are watching the Mariners on tape delay, skip this podcast)• Thoughts on the Trail Blazers' first two preseason games versus the Warriors in Golden State and versus the Kings at Moda Center• The Trail Blazers looking like a team that is ready for the regular season• Chauncey Billups is pushing the right buttons• The play of Jrue Holiday, Shaedon Sharpe, Yang Hansen and Blake Wesley• What to watch for in the last two preseason games versus the Warriors (again) and Jazz• You don't get to complain about "spoilers" in live sports

Today We Had A Talk about Jrue Holiday, Portland Trail Blazers' most experienced player. He's got a huge list of accomplishments, a ton of experience, a fierce love of family and community and we could not be more excited for him to be a Portland Trail Blazer. 00:00 Intro9:30 Preseason recap (so far) 30:00 All about Jrue Holiday31:00 Family and early life49:00 College, meeting his wife, Lauren Chaney58:00 Draft and rookie season, 76ers team, journey through the NBA1:05:00 Reflections on what we learned about him1:15:00 Philanthropic works1:28:00 Wrap up and odds and ends1:36:00 TakesSources(remember, some of the linked archived articles were accessed via the public library - go through your local library and use your library card to access hundreds of free resources!)2019 SoCal Basketball Hall of Fame Toya DeCreePOINT WELL MADE: Sixers' All-Star guard Jrue Holiday is a product of a tight family unit  From boy to man to all-star: The 76ers Jrue Holiday has grown into one of the NBAs top point guards.Impact for Influence: Jrue and Lauren Holiday Jrue Holiday is an Incredible Person On and Off the Basketball Court | Sloane Knows! PodcastJrue Holiday is Like Family to Andre & Evan | Point Forward Podcast S1: E8Fun bonus contentJrue Holiday as Modell's Employee Selling His Own Jersey2024 Tenacious D Award WInner

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 to the Warriors in the first of their four-game preseason schedule• The game goes down as a loss, but it was really a win for the Trail Blazers• Chauncey Billups following through on his promise to "tinker" with the starting lineup by starting Shaedon and Jerami and bringing Deni off the bench• The play of Jrue Holiday, Toumani Camara, Donovan Clingan and Deni Avdija in Wednesday's loss to the Warriors• Everything that we've heard from Shaedon Sharpe 's performance in training camp being reflected in the game versus Golden State• Yang Hansen's first preseason game

On this edition of The Blazers Balcony, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, Brooke Olzendam and Casey Holdahl discuss...• Returning to the podcast game• Takeaways from the Trail Blazers' 2025 Media Day• The Damian Lillard Reunion Rally and the enthusiasm around the team heading into the upcoming season• The first day of practice at the Trail Blazers' facility in Tualatin• Defense, defense, defense• Jrue Holiday, Yang Hansen and the other new additions• Respect but confusion for streamers• Congrats to the Mariners, celebrate your victories (even though no other sport gets to)

The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Chris Mannix to discuss the Celtics trading away Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis early in the offseason (0:00). Then, they talk about the Atlanta Hawks' future, Achilles injuries, and the Kevin Durant trade (0:00). Finally, they discuss Sam Presti, Jake Paul vs. Julio César Chávez Jr., and more (0:00). Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Chris Mannix Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo This episode is presented by State Farm®. Dishing the assists you need off the court. State Farm® with the Assist. Get anything delivered on Uber Eats. www.ubereats.com The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit⁠ www.rg-help.com⁠ to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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