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Locked On Blazers host Mike Richman joins Dirt & Sprague for The Daily Ticker to discuss the last three wins for the Portland Trail Blazers. Is their recent success a sign that they are on the right track?
In Hour 3, Dirt & Sprague talk about the Blazers recent success with Locked On Blazers host Mike Richman, dive into why the tickets for the Arizona State/BYU matchup are so expensive, and more.
Locked On UConn - Daily Podcast on University of Connecticut Huskies Football and Basketball
The Recruit Train Keeps On Going!In today's episode of Locked On UConn, we discuss recruiting updates and welcome Mike Richman, host of Locked On Blazers, to talk the NBA Draft, and what it means for Donovan Clingan's draft journey to the potential dynamics with Deandre Ayton, we cover it all. Tune in for in-depth insights and expert analysis! Show NotesIntro: Thanks for making Locked On UConn your first listen every day. We are free and available wherever you get your podcasts and on YouTube as part of the Locked On Podcast Network—Your Team, Every Day. Housekeeping: The support on YouTube has been amazing. Please also download the audio version wherever you get your podcasts to help grow the Locked On UConn audience.Do me two quick favors:Click that subscribe button at the bottom of your screen.Head over to Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts and hit that follow button.Your support means everything to me. If you're listening on any audio device, please drop us a 5-star review. Good reviews trigger referrals for similar shows and bring in new UConn content enthusiasts. Promos: FanDuel: Make Every Moment More. Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON for daily boosts and bonuses all summer long.Locked On Sports Today: Get top sports stories without the shouting. Streaming 24/7 on YouTube and Amazon Fire TV.Segment 1: Recruiting Updates Discussing the latest in UConn's recruiting developments.Mike Richman joins to provide insights into UConn's recruiting strategy and successes.Segment 2: Donovan Clingan's NBA Draft Journey Discussing how Donovan Clingan was scouted and Portland's reaction to landing him.Questions for Mike Richman:How happy are Blazers fans that Clingan essentially dropped to them at 7?What are your thoughts on Donovan Clingan and what you've gathered so far?What does it say about Clingan's character that he considered returning to UConn, and Dan Hurley had to convince him otherwise?Segment 3: Future Dynamics in Portland Analyzing Donovan Clingan's potential role in Portland and what it means for Deandre Ayton.Questions for Mike Richman:What should Portland do with Deandre Ayton now that Clingan is in the mix?How do you think Donovan Clingan will mesh with Portland's culture and vibe, given his on-court intensity and off-court chill personality?Conclusion:This has been another episode of Locked On UConn. I'm your host, Mark Zanetto, asking you to stay locked in, stay connected, and keep your toughness meter always rising. And as always, Go Huskies! #UConnBasketball, #NBADraft, #CollegeBasketball, #RecruitingUpdates, #SportsPodcast, #LockedOnUConn, #GoHuskies, #DonovanClingan, #NBAProspects, #BasketballTalk, #BlazersNation, #PortlandTrailBlazers, #FanDuel, #BehindTheScenes, #BasketballRecruiting, #FutureStars, #MikeRichman, #NBAAnalysis, #BasketballInsight, #DraftDay, #CollegeHoops, #PlayerDevelopment, #SportsAnalysis, #NBAFuture, #BasketballCommunity, #HighSchoolRecruiting, #UConnAlumni, #TopProspects, #BasketballNews, #SportsDiscussion, #UConnPride, #RecruitmentStrategy, #BasketballHighlights, #TeamUConn, #NBARookie, #AthleteSpotlight, #BasketballSkills, #DraftCoverage, #SportsInterview, #BasketballSeason, #DraftPicks, #SportsUpdates, #SportsCommentary, #PacificNorthwest, #NCAABasketball, #AthleteDevelopment, #LiveSports.
Locked On Blazers – Daily Podcast On The Portland Trail Blazers
Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated reports that NBA teams are "monitoring" the Chauncey Billups saga in Portland after the Trail Blazers decided not to renew two coaches on his staff including his younger brother. Are big changes on the horizon with the Blazers coaching staff or is this a whole lot of nothing? It's May in the NBA! Rumors, baby!Plus, season reviews for Rayan Rupert, Duop Reath and Dalano Banton. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
Locked On Blazers – Daily Podcast On The Portland Trail Blazers
Reviewing Anfernee Simons sixth season with the Trail Blazers and what's next for the young veteran guard as either a building block in Portland or a trade piece in the offseason. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
Locked On Blazers – Daily Podcast On The Portland Trail Blazers
Season reviews for Toumani Camara, Jabari Walker and Kris Murray Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
Locked On Blazers – Daily Podcast On The Portland Trail Blazers
It's playoff angst season as teams lose in the postseason and feel the pressure to improve and pivot after seasons that went sideways or ended earlier than imagined. Is a chaotic, trade heavy summer on the horizon, and if so could the Trail Blazers position themselves to benefit in the trade market? Let's talk about it. Plus, a tankathon spin and some draft talk. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
Locked On Blazers – Daily Podcast On The Portland Trail Blazers
Season reviews for Jerami Grant and Malcolm Brogdon. What's next for these productive vets? Is there a future in Portland for two of the Trail Blazers most seasoned players or is a offseason trade inevitable? Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
Locked On Blazers – Daily Podcast On The Portland Trail Blazers
The Trail Blazers might be getting an early divorce from ROOT Sports and that means it should be easier for local fans to watch the Portland Trail Blazers. Let's get caught up on the Blazers TV situation and the latest news involving the Blazers relationship with ROOT Sports and what's next for folks trying to watch games next season. Plus, are super teams dead or are the Phoenix Suns just poorly constructed? Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
Locked On Blazers – Daily Podcast On The Portland Trail Blazers
Keandre Ashley of Hoop Intellect (https://www.youtube.com/@HoopIntellect) joins the show to talk potential draft targets for the Portland Trail Blazers. We touch on Ron Holland, Matas Buzelis, Cody Williams, Zaccharie Risacher, Kel'el Ware and Zach Edey. Plus, Keandre shares some second round prospects worth keeping an eye on.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
Locked On Blazers – Daily Podcast On The Portland Trail Blazers
Locked On Blazers podcast is your daily ticket to stay ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Portland Trail Blazers and the NBA.
Locked On Blazers – Daily Podcast On The Portland Trail Blazers
Rich Stayman (mavsdraft.substack.com) joins the show to talk six potential lottery targets for the Portland Trail Blazers. From Alexandre Sarr to Reed Sheppard with stops in between to discuss Donovan Clingan, Zaccharie Risacher, Ron Holland and Nikola Topic.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
Locked On Blazers – Daily Podcast On The Portland Trail Blazers
Looking back at Deandre Ayton's first season in Portland and what's next for the Trail Blazers center. Plus the Golden State Warriors lost and the Blazers are likely to get two lottery picks in the 2024 draft.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
Locked On Blazers – Daily Podcast On The Portland Trail Blazers
The Portland Trail Blazers held exit interviews on Monday, marking the true end of the 2023-24 season with the last formal media availability. Joe Cronin shared his vision, Chauncey Billups offered his hopes for next year, and they didn't perfectly align. Can the Blazers be competitive and competent while still achieving their developmental and ultimately tank-heavy goals?Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
Locked On Blazers – Daily Podcast On The Portland Trail Blazers
Recapping a 21-61 slog of a Trail Blazers season.The Year That WasChauncey Billups agrees that this was a lost year.Where do they go next? Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
Locked On Blazers – Daily Podcast On The Portland Trail Blazers
The Trail Blazers Lost to the Golden State Warriors in a game Portland needed to lose and the Warriors needed to win. The game may have shifted the draft lottery, play-in and playoff off picture.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
Locked On Blazers – Daily Podcast On The Portland Trail Blazers
The Portland Trail Blazers' loss to the New Orleans Pelicans was enlightening. The first half showed what they can be and the second half showed what they still need. Let's talk about skillsets and building forward through the lens of a second half Pelicans' defensive adjustment, Scoot Henderson and Deandre Ayton.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
Locked On Blazers – Daily Podcast On The Portland Trail Blazers
A mailbag episode answering listener submitted questions about Shaedon Sharpe's career arc and ceiling, the Trail Blazers potential approach on draft night and, yes, Bronny James.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
Locked On Blazers – Daily Podcast On The Portland Trail Blazers
Wrapping the road trip in Boston and Washington. Plus, a look at how the Trail Blazers can maximize Deandre Ayton's strengths moving forward as they continue to rebuild the roster. And stray thoughts on the strengths of Rayan Rupert and Jabari Walker.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
Locked On Blazers – Daily Podcast On The Portland Trail Blazers
Rounding up the latest mock drafts and talking fit and best player available for a complicated Trail Blazers summer. Plus, a spin on tankathon wheel as in customary on Fridays when the Blazers are done caring about basketball games.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
Locked On Blazers – Daily Podcast On The Portland Trail Blazers
When a win feels like a loss because the NBA is stupid. What a wonderful time of year.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
Locked On Blazers – Daily Podcast On The Portland Trail Blazers
Chris Manning of Locked On Cavs joins the show to talk Darius Garland's path from rough rookie season to All-Star in Year 3 and whether or not Scoot Henderson can chart that same course. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
Locked On Blazers – Daily Podcast On The Portland Trail Blazers
A loss at the buzzer is more fun than losing by 60 in professional opinion. Plus, the Orlando Magic have built an intriguing young core. It's a path the Trail Blazers should emulate. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
Locked On Blazers – Daily Podcast On The Portland Trail Blazers
An absolute debacle of a season. Another 60 point loss. Another ignominious record for Scoot Henderson. It's time for the Blame Power Rankings. How did this season turn so sideways and who is at fault? Spoiler: Lots of folksFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
Locked On Blazers – Daily Podcast On The Portland Trail Blazers
The Trail Blazers have a bad record and a full roster. Something's gotta change. It doesn't actually have to change. That's my worry. Plus, it's Friday so we take a Tankathon spin! Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
Locked On Blazers – Daily Podcast On The Portland Trail Blazers
Dalano Banton is a bright spot in a dismal end to the Portland Trail Blazers season. Plus, draft targets to watch in the Sweet 16 at the NCAA TournamentFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
Locked On Blazers – Daily Podcast On The Portland Trail Blazers
A mailbag episode answering listener submitted questions. If you want to submit a question email Mike at lockedonblazerspod at gmail dot com.This week we're talking about the Trail Blazers potential approach to the NBA with a couple interesting theoretical queries. Then we revisit an episode from last week where Mike pitched a few ideas for "microskills" to add to the Blazers rotation players, and two listeners offers two new ideas for upgrading the Blazers skillsets.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
Locked On Blazers – Daily Podcast On The Portland Trail Blazers
It's that time of year when losses are wins (gross) and this loss was a double win (less gross but still gross). Plus Shaedon Sharpe is getting closer to a return and is practicing with the Trail Blazers G League team.And some stray thoughts on Scoot Henderon, Dalano Banton and what tanking looks like.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
Locked On Blazers – Daily Podcast On The Portland Trail Blazers
Much needed steps in the right direction after a shaky couple of weeks for Scoot Henderson. Plus, the Blazers have a group of intriguing young role players as they search for a foundational piece. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
Locked On Blazers – Daily Podcast On The Portland Trail Blazers
It's tournament time. It's amateur draft scout time, too, in that case.Plus, the G League Ignite is packing it up and we take a Tankathon Spin.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
Locked On Blazers – Daily Podcast On The Portland Trail Blazers
The Trail Blazers got walloped in game against the Los Angeles Clippers but who cares about that. Kris Murray made a grip of threes in the first quarter and it got me thinking about what skills you might add to a handful of the Blazers core players.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
Locked On Blazers – Daily Podcast On The Portland Trail Blazers
It's a mailbag episode of the program answering your questions about the Trail Blazers taking a step forward or perhaps backward next season, players to watch in the opening round of the NCAA tournament and air matresses. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
Locked On Blazers – Daily Podcast On The Portland Trail Blazers
A spirited rally came up just short in Chicago. Damian Lillard was there, which is fine, but maybe weird but also maybe its sweet. It's certainly not important. What's important is late game offense and Chauncey Billups going BIG down the stretch. Plus, we have some honest talk about Scoot Henderson and a rough rookie season.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
Locked On Blazers – Daily Podcast On The Portland Trail Blazers
The Portland Trail Blazers lost to the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday. Dalano Banton continues to show he can add another dynamic to the Blazers moving forward. Plus, some Xs and Os discussion as to how the Pels slowed down Deandre Ayton in the second half.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
Locked On Blazers – Daily Podcast On The Portland Trail Blazers
Deandre Ayton continues an impressive March in the Trail Blazers' loss to the New York Knicks. Plus, a full Friday viewers guide to watching NBA prospects during the conference tournament slate. Finally, a spin on the tankathon.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
Locked On Blazers – Daily Podcast On The Portland Trail Blazers
Deandre Ayton dropped 33 and 19, Anfernee Simons had 36, 8 and 7 and the Portland Trail Blazers held off the Atlanta Hawks in the closing seconds behind hustle plays from a couple role players. A fun little win. Tanking be dammed.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
Locked On Blazers – Daily Podcast On The Portland Trail Blazers
Nate Duncan (Dunc'd On Basketball Podcast) joins the program to talk Trail Blazers Present and Future.Scoot's Season, Deandre Ayton's Role and with the Blazers, Not Making Moves at the Trade Deadline, the murky path forward and Shaedon Sharpes Sophomore Campaign.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
Locked On Blazers – Daily Podcast On The Portland Trail Blazers
So that's what a really good team looks like when they're not at full strength? You're telling me they got a 7-3 dude and an All-NBA defender somewhere in the back too? Sheesh. The Blazers got a good look at the team with best record in the NBA. There's lessons to be learned and some thoughts on Scoot Henderson, Deandre Ayton and the context of role players.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
Locked On Blazers – Daily Podcast On The Portland Trail Blazers
Recapping games against the Houston Rockets and Toronto Raptors, appreciating the return of Deandre Ayton and Scoot Henderson, and asking the question: Has Dalano Banton Earned A Roster Spot?Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
Locked On Blazers – Daily Podcast On The Portland Trail Blazers
A fun one on a Friday. Talking Jerami Grant's path to becoming a shooter and how it can serve as the model for the young Trail Blazers wings. Plus, Rayan Rupert's hard work behind the scenes finally getting a trial run on the court. And, the league is taking too many three-pointers and that might be good news for Scoot Henderson0:00 - Jerami Grant is the Blueprint14:10 - Rayan Rupert's Hard Work on Display25:10 - Scoot Henderson's Value on OffenseTrue Hoop Story on 3s: https://www.truehoop.com/p/3s-arent-everythingHollinger on 3s versus rim attempts: https://theathletic.com/5315474/2024/03/04/celtics-nba-future-three-point-shooters-sloan-analytics-conference/ Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
Locked On Blazers – Daily Podcast On The Portland Trail Blazers
Anfernee Simons had a big second half, Kris Murray got a big assignment, and this is a big show talking about those things and more from the Trail Blazers 128-120 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
Locked On Blazers – Daily Podcast On The Portland Trail Blazers
It's a mailbag edition of the episode. To get your question on a future show send an email to lockedonblazerspod at gmail dot com.Today's show we're talking young wings with upside, how many games the Trail Blazers best six players have shared the court this season and what type of coach could best lead this team forward.
Locked On Blazers – Daily Podcast On The Portland Trail Blazers
Anfernee Simons has his best game in a month, Duop Reath continues his Silver Linings Campaign and Rayan Rupert makes the most of a opportunity. It's time for some sincere positivity after a loss baby!Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
Locked On Blazers – Daily Podcast On The Portland Trail Blazers
If you were looking for some good news: The first half was good! The rest of it was less good. The Portland Trail Blazers loss to the Miami Heat, and Deandre Ayton to a hand injury. Another bummer. Toumani Camara played pretty well though. So that's something. I guess? I don't know.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
Locked On Blazers – Daily Podcast On The Portland Trail Blazers
A little Deandre Ayton appreciation, injury non-updates and a round of You'd Love To See it featuring the Trail Blazers young wings. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
Locked On Blazers – Daily Podcast On The Portland Trail Blazers
A new low in a season full of them. Yuck. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
Locked On Blazers – Daily Podcast On The Portland Trail Blazers
Rafael Barlowe of Locked On NBA Big Board joins the program to discuss potential draft targets for the Portland Trail Blazers in 2024 NBA draft, including Colorado's Cody Williams, Donovan Clingan and Stephon Castle from UConn and Cholet's Tidjane Saulun. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
Locked On Blazers – Daily Podcast On The Portland Trail Blazers
Rafael Barlowe of Locked On NBA Big Board joins the program to discuss potential draft targets for the Portland Trail Blazers in 2024 NBA draft, including Colorado's Cody Williams, Donovan Clingan and Stephon Castle from UConn and Cholet's Tidjane Saulun.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
Locked On Blazers – Daily Podcast On The Portland Trail Blazers
It's a listener mailbag answering questions about Malcolm Brogdon and Anfernee Simons, three things to watch in the final 28 games of the season and the Blazers nasty tv viewership numbers.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
Locked On Blazers – Daily Podcast On The Portland Trail Blazers
It's a listener mailbag answering questions about Malcolm Brogdon and Anfernee Simons, three things to watch in the final 28 games of the season and the Blazers nasty tv viewership numbers. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…