Podcasts about New Zealand Breakers

From the highs of professional basketball to the challenges of leaving a club and city he thought would be home forever, Dejan "DJ" Vasiljevic shares an honest look into one of the biggest transitions of his career. Now preparing for a new chapter with the New Zealand Breakers, he opens up about identity, business, growth and why life has to be bigger than basketball alone.

The Marketplace presented by Paywise - Salary packaging & novated leasing. Join Jack Heverin, Pete Hooley and ESPN's Olgun Uluc as they run through the biggest headlines across the league over the last week – including the New Zealand Breakers 'historic' signing of World Cup winner Gordon Herbert. The trio also talk about Trevor Gleeson, Kouat Noi, Joe Ingles, and what the signing of Taran Armstrong means for Tasmania. Want more NBL news and action ⤵️ Download the NBL app - https://nbl.com.au/app Read more - https://nbl.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The New Zealand Breakers have pulled off a massive coup by securing experienced coach Gordon Herbert on a two-year deal. He replaces Petteri Koponen, who parted ways with the Auckland-based franchise in February after two years in the role. Herbert says he's 'incredibly excited' to join the team in this new role. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Kerr is returning to the Warriors on a two-year deal and Golden State landed the No. 11 pick in the upcoming NBA draft. On "Dubs Talk," Monte Poole and Dalton Johnson look at the different possibilities the Warriors can do with the No. 11 pick and how each prospect could alter the direction of the franchise. (02:15) - The Warriors had a busy weekend with Steve Kerr coming back on a two-year deal and Golden State officially knowing they will have the No. 11 pick in the NBA draft (03:15) - Is there someone at No. 11 that the Warriors can plug and play right away? Or will they move the pick for an established star? (05:45) - Who are the initial names that pop up for Golden State at No. 11? (09:30) - Yaxel Lendeborg, forward from Michigan, could be a plug and play guy right away (10:30) - Labaron Philon Jr., guard from Alabama, could be a nice player in a backcourt next to Steph Curry (15:00) - Karim Lopez, a forward on the New Zealand Breakers in the NBL, has a strong build and a jack-of-all trades, but how would he fit with the Warriors? (19:15) - Aday Mara, center from Michigan, could be the big man Golden State has been missing (22:45) - Nate Ament, forward from Tennessee, is more of a project. Would the Warriors go down that road again? (28:00) - Does Golden State have the assets to acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

New Zealand Breakers recruit DJ Vasiljevic joins Pete on NBL Now to talk life after the 36ers, the business of pro basketball, and what excites him about his fresh start across the ditch. DJ opens up on championship motivation, leadership, free agency, and how he sees his role alongside Parker Jackson Cartwright and Sam Mennenga as the Breakers build toward NBL27See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick and Paige cover two of the top international prospects in the 2026 NBA Draft class, discussing New Zealand Breakers forward Karim Lopez and Washington big man Hannes Steinbach. They discuss Lopez's growth from last season, particularly on the defensive end of the floor, as well as his overall versatility and fluid athleticism. Then, they cover Steinbach and his exceptional rebounding, his finishing around the basket, and his defensive projections. Finally, they wrap up with Quick Hits about the NBA Play-In games. Timestamps: 2:00: Karim Lopez 28:00: Hannes Steinbach 58:00: Quick Hits To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick and Paige cover two of the top international prospects in the 2026 NBA Draft class, discussing New Zealand Breakers forward Karim Lopez and Washington big man Hannes Steinbach. They discuss Lopez's growth from last season, particularly on the defensive end of the floor, as well as his overall versatility and fluid athleticism. Then, they cover Steinbach and his exceptional rebounding, his finishing around the basket, and his defensive projections. Finally, they wrap up with Quick Hits about the NBA Play-In games. Timestamps: 2:00: Karim Lopez 28:00: Hannes Steinbach 58:00: Quick Hits To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The New Zealand Breakers' first Australian NBL season under new owners comes to an end this weekend. The front office of the basketball club has plenty to ponder in the off-season as they once again missed the play-offs and one of their stars leaves for the NBA. Sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Lisa Owen.

Moments that Mattered Presented by Mitsubishi Motors.With one round left in NBL26, Jack and Derek break down the biggest storylines heading into the playoffs. They unpack the Sydney Kings’ surge, Melbourne United’s struggles, and the untapped potential of Illawarra and the New Zealand Breakers. The guys also dive into standout performances including Bryce Cotton’s scoring masterclass, Nathan Sobey's extension and how injuries are reshaping key contenders.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Moments that Mattered Presented by Mitsubishi Motors.Jack and Derek break down all the chaos and drama from a wild Round 20, headlined by the heated clash between South East Melbourne and the Sydney Kings. They unpack the emotional moments, game‑changing plays, and the reactions that sparked headlines. The duo also dives into Adelaide and Melbourne’s form, Nick Marshall’s breakout performance, and what the future holds for the New Zealand Breakers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Moments That Mattered presented by Mitsubishi Motors. Jack Heverin and Derek Rucker break down the NBL’s 12 Days of Christmas, highlighting Bryce Cotton and Flynn Cameron’s standout performances, the Perth Wildcats’ struggles, and the Sydney Kings’ surge in form. They also dig into the challenges facing Melbourne United and the Illawarra Hawks, plus the New Zealand Breakers’ gritty push as they close in on Tasmania for a Play‑In spot.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Ben Thomas and Penny Ashton. First up, after Winston Peters' pledge to repeal the Regulatory Standards Bill, are cracks starting to show in the coalition? Political commentator Jacqui Van Der Kaay gives her analysis. Then, the New Zealand Breakers basketball team have been under fire for deciding to not wear a rainbow pride jersey. Was their decision justified?

NEW EPISODE!(EP#80)If you want to support this podcast (Ačiū!!):Support: https://www.patreon.com/c/bmatke Homepage: www.bmatke.comSponsor: www.proballers.com"Dan":Dan Shamir always grew up wanting to be a coach until he became one working his way up from being an Assistant Coach with the arguably the best Euroleague team of all time at Maccabi Tel Aviv in 2003-2006. He successfully became a Head Coach multiple times most recently for the New Zealand Breakers 2019-2022 but was also able to switch back and forth to be an Assistant Coach again for Ettore Messina at CSKA Moscow 2013-14 & Milano 2022-23. He is currently the General Manager at Hapoel Jerusalem, switching roles yet again.Today, I drilled Dan with different questions from the different avenues of his career, especially his mindset of becoming a Head Coach and switching to being an Assistant several times. We also talked about how to build a culture as a GM and what communication as well as standard of integrity has to be set internally. Topics:00:00 - Intro1:13 Memories of working together3:00 Willingness to change roles6:00 Assistant as Maccabi Tel Aviv9:30 Learning from Players / Pressure18:00 Realization as a Head Coach21:41 Staff as a team / Cultivating Trust29:40 ProBallers.com37:09 GM vs Coach46:00 Cultivating a culture54:10 Communication & Club Values1:00:35 Dealing with Agents / Market1:04:45 ATOs

In episode 216, Max chats with New Zealand Breakers GM Dillon Boucher! Dillon takes us through how the Breakers are reconnecting with their origins - bringing back core Kiwi talent and redefining what it truly means to be a Breaker. We dive into his early playing days in the NZNBL, his time with the Breakers before being told he was no longer required at the club he loved, and the journey that followed - including a move to Perth, a 21-game winning streak with the Brisbane Bullets, and the defining words Andrej Lemanis shared with him after winning their first championship back in New Zealand. Now in the front office, Dillon discusses the mindset behind rebuilding the Breakers' culture, the return of import Parker Jackson-Cartwright, and the building blocks being laid for long-term success. All this and much more in episode 216 of Sporting Max!

The NBL's two winless teams will tip-off the basketball competition's newest innovation in Auckland. The New Zealand Breakers host the defending champion Illawarra Hawks in the first game of an in-season tournament, the Ignite Cup, tomorrow night. Sport reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Lisa Owen.

The West Australian's Craig O'Donoghue joined Duff to chat about the Perth Wildcat's opening win to the season over the New Zealand Breakers and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The New Zealand Breakers get their 2025/26 NBL season underway this Friday night when they take on the Brisbane Bullets at Spark Arena. Ron Loe is the centre for the Breakers, and he caught up with D'Arcy ahead of the season opener to preview the side. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The New Zealand Breakers were best team in the Australian National Basketball League in pre-season, but the real competition begins in front of their home fans on Friday. With new owners, new imports and a new captain the Breakers are aiming for their first Championship in a decade. Sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Lisa Owen.

In this week's episode we spoke about the latest news including John Wall retiring, NBL pre-season, NBL1 finals and nationals, , we then continued our NBL season previews with the Breakers and JackJumpers, did a true/false and then finished off with another classic pack! Please make sure you LIKE and SUBSCRIBE! 0:00 Kick Off 0:48 Throwback Jerseys for the week- LeBron James and John Wall 7:27 Card of the week- NBA Panini 2023-24 Tayshaun Prince Auto 9:16 Quick Hits- John Wall retirement and how we think he will be remembered, NBL pre-season, NBL1 West finals and nationals 18:58 NBL Season Preview- We continued our NBL season previews and covered the New Zealand Breakers and Tasmania JackJumpers 36:37 True/False- Johny Narkle, NBL Blitz, Steven Adams and Derrick White 40:47- Classic Packs! Topps 1994-95 47:52 Outro Please sit back and enjoy and spread the word about Throwback Hoops. Much love Rob and Woody V

Pete sits down with Marc Mitchell, new owner of the New Zealand Breakers, about his bold vision to return the club to its championship roots. From rebuilding around local talent to reinforcing a winning culture, Mitchell shares how he plans to restore pride and success to the Breakers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam Mennenga talks about playing in Puerto Rico and his mindset heading into NBL26 with a refreshed New Zealand Breakers club.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lamar Patterson joins the podcast to talk through the highs, lows, and wild turns of a pro career that's taken him from Pittsburgh to the NBA, NBL, China, Puerto Rico, and most recently, India. Patterson opens up about his time in India's pro league, his rollercoaster ride with the Brisbane Bullets, and why things unravelled during his stint with the New Zealand Breakers. He also shares how close he came to signing NBL deals in each of the past two seasons, what's kept him motivated off the radar, and why he still hopes to return to the league that made him a fan favourite.       Topics include:

The New Zealand Breakers officially have new owners. The basketball team have a a majority owner in 47-year-old American Marc Mitchell. Mitchell's investment group includes Leon and Stephen Grice, and Paul and Liz Blackwell. New owner Marc Mitchell talks to Mike Hosking. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Change is on the horizon for the New Zealand Breakers with the sale of the Auckland-based NBL club.The ownership group, lead by former NBA player Matt Walsh who was based in America, have sold the team with new owners set to officially take over in the coming days. Sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Lisa Owen.

Kevin Braswell, who was born in Baltimore, underwent emergency heart surgery last month. He joined the Breakers in 2010 and also played for Southland Sharks and coached Wellington Saints in the National Basketball League. Sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Lisa Owen.

Free Agency will be here before we know it and it’s time to review the biggest names on the market as well as previewing each and every team. In Part 2 the team review the Perth Wildcats, Sydney Kings, New Zealand Breakers, Cairns Taipans, South East Melbourne Phoenix and the Adelaide 36ers. They also take a look at some young guns playing in college that may look to the NBL next season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Perth Wildcats superstar Bryce Cotton became the first player since Andrew Gaze in 1991 to have four consecutive 40 point games. During that hot streak Cotton also broke the record for most points in a game in the 40 minute era with a remarkable 59 points against the New Zealand Breakers. Bryce Cotton is hunting down Andrew Gaze for the title of Australian basketball's greatest ever player, and Gaze himself joined Summer Grandstand to discuss the Wildcats marvel.

We're back for Part 2 of our NBL Midseason Check-ins. Olgun chats with Tasmania JackJumpers guard Milton Doyle, Brisbane Bullets head coach Justin Schueller, Melbourne United big-man Marcus Lee, and New Zealand Breakers guard Mitch McCarron to get a gauge on how their respective teams are tracking thus far this season.   *Note: The Cairns Taipans endeavored to provide a player but it couldn't be organised in time, so that check-in will happen later in the season! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Tall Blacks head coach and New Zealand Breakers legend Paul Henare joins the podcast to reflect on his illustrious basketball journey. From being a cornerstone of the New Zealand Breakers' early days to coaching in Japan's rapidly growing B.League, Henare shares his unique insights into the game across multiple continents. We dive into the 2002 Tall Blacks squad that stunned the basketball world with a fourth-place finish at the FIBA World Championships, the evolution of the New Zealand Breakers from their beginnings to championship glory, and Henare's transition into coaching. Now leading the Shimane Susanoo Magic, Henare discusses the explosive growth of Japanese basketball, the challenges of coaching in a foreign league, and the exciting prospects of the upcoming Premier League competition in Japan. Topics Include: The NBL coaching contingent in Japan: Henare, Trevor Gleeson, Aaron Fearne, Shawn Dennis, Kevin Braswell, and Mody Maor (2:00) The explosive growth of Japan's basketball scene and the upcoming Premier League (11:00) The early days of Paul Henare's basketball career (15:00) The 2002 Tall Blacks squad and its impact on New Zealand basketball (18:00) Toughest opponents faced in NBL and FIBA competition (30:00) The New Zealand Breakers' early struggles and rise to prominence (34:00) Reflecting on the Breakers' 2011 championship triumph (44:00) Transitioning into coaching and overcoming challenges (55:00) Recruiting NBL talent to Japan, including Nick Kay and Perrin Buford (1:01:00) Bryce Cotton's potential move to play in Asia next season (1:03:00) Lessons from Henare's basketball journey and what's next (1:05:00) Visit dunk.com.au for your next set of basketball uniforms. Head to Aussie Hoopla to check out previous podcasts featuring: Australian Basketball Legends: Luc Longley, Andrew Gaze, Shane Heal, Mark Bradtke, David Andersen, Andrew Vlahov, Phil Smyth, CJ Bruton, Chris Anstey, Brett Maher, Sam MacKinnon, John Rillie, Tony Ronaldson, Damian Martin, Brad Newley Current NBL Stars: Bryce Cotton, Chris Goulding, Xavier Cooks, Tyler Harvey, Dejan Vasiljevic, Jordan Hunter, Flynn Cameron, Keli Leaupepe, Jason Cadee, Mitch McCarron, Anthony Drmic, Luke Travers, Sam Froling, Jesse Wagstaff Our Finest Coaching Minds: Brian Goorjian, Barry Barnes, Joey Wright, Adrian Hurley, Adam Forde, Aaron Fearne, Rob Beveridge, Ian Stacker, Shawn Dennis, Dean Vickerman, Trevor Gleeson, Lindsey Gaze, Ken Cole, Will Weaver, Bruce Palmer NBA Stars Past & Present: Andrew Bogut, Matthew Dellavedova, Stephen Jackson, Jack McVeigh, Randy Livingston, Torrey Craig, Jack White, Acie Earl, Josh Childress, Reggie Smith, Todd Lichti, Ryan Broekhoff, Doug Overton The NBL's Greatest Imports: Leroy Loggins, Darryl McDonald, Ricky Grace, Cal Bruton, Derek Rucker, Leon Trimmingham, Scott Fisher, Lanard Copeland, Dwayne McClain, Darnell Mee, Shawn Redhage, Al Green, Steve Woodberry, Doug Overton, Kevin Lisch The Men In Control: Larry Kestelman, Mal Speed, Paul Maley, Vince Crivelli, Jeremy Loeliger, Chris Pongrass, Jeff Van Groningen, Bob Turner, Danny Mills Follow @AussieHoopla on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook or email us at info@aussiehoopla.com  

The Australian National Basketball League has been called on to better protect players and their families from social media abuse.Straight after Tasmania defeated the New Zealand Breakers, the JackJumpers coach used his platform to reveal some of the threats his playing group and those closest to them had endured, sport reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Lisa Owen.

The New Zealand Breakers have travelled across the world to start NBL25 but they ended round 7 as the talking point of the league. After dominant wins over Adelaide and Melbourne, what stands out about the Breakers 6-2 start and are they a genuine contender? Elsewhere, the South East Melbourne Phoenix have found some positivity of late, collecting two wins for new head coach Josh King. What did King bring to the table? What were the immediate changes? Kane and Olgun break down the big storylines with additional lines on the Melbourne offence, Perth defence and Sydney Kings rotation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Leif Thulin and Spencer Jones react to the Jazz's win over the New Zealand Breakers and discuss what areas stood out and which players have appeared to take strides forward. furthermore, Leif and Spencer discuss what they are watching for throughout the season from the youthful Utah Jazz. Lastly, Leif and Spencer give thoughts on the BIG 12 conference hoops scene as schedules have been released and guess how BYU and Utah will do and briefly analyze what they are looking forward to seeing on the college hoops side.

Jared McCain, Guerschon Yabusele, and Tyrese Maxey were among the standouts in the Sixers' preseason opener vs. the New Zealand Breakers. Is it too early to overreact?Derek, Devon, and Kyle discuss trends from camp and game one and what they think might carry over into the regular season. They also touch on Philadelphia's increased pace.

The Philadelphia 76ers begin their preseason schedule with a comfortable 139-82 win over the visiting New Zealand Breakers. Tyrese Maxey showed up ready to play, scoring 15 points and playing all of his minutes in the opening quarter to set the tone for the home team. Rookie Jared McCain was impressive in his preseason NBA debut, matching Maxey, veteran guard Reggie Jackson, and big man Guerschon Yabusele for a team-best point total of 15.

From 'Clap Your Hands' (subscribe here): James Jackson is back with another daily Sixers pod. Today, he recaps the Sixers first preseason game against the New Zealand Breakers. There was a lot of good, but some things that need improvement. He breaks it all down here. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markannen addressed the media after the team's 116-87 preseason win over the New Zealand Breakers.

Utah Jazz coach Will Hardy addressed the media after the team's 116-87 preseason win over the New Zealand Breakers.

Utah Jazz forward Cody Williams addressed the media after the team's 116-87 preseason win over the New Zealand Breakers.

NBL legend Mark Dalton, who played 17 seasons across five NBL teams, joins host Dan Boyce on the podcast to review the early performances of all ten NBL teams. Together, they explore each team's potential ceiling for the season and discuss the key challenges that could prevent them from reaching their full potential. With a career that included stints with the Canberra Cannons, Sydney Kings, Brisbane Bullets, and Wollongong Hawks, Dalton brings a wealth of experience and insight to the conversation. His unique perspective highlights the adjustments teams need to make and the issues they face on the court. Dalton's analysis and reflections offer a deep dive into the current NBL season, providing fans with expert insights from one of the league's most experienced players. Adelaide 36ers (2:00) Brisbane Bullets (15:00) Cairns Taipans (23:00) Illawarra Hawks (28:00) Melbourne United (35:00) New Zealand Breakers (43:00) Perth Wildcats (48:00) South East Melbourne Phoenix (54:00) Sydney Kings (101:00) Tasmania JackJumpers (1:06:00) Visit dunk.com.au for your next set of basketball uniforms. Head to Aussie Hoopla to check out previous podcasts featuring: Australian Basketball Legends: Luc Longley, Andrew Gaze, Shane Heal, Mark Bradtke, Leroy Loggins, David Andersen, Andrew Vlahov, Phil Smyth, CJ Bruton, Chris Anstey, Brett Maher, Sam MacKinnon, John Rillie, Tony Ronaldson, Damian Martin, Brad Newley Current NBL Stars: Bryce Cotton, Chris Goulding, Tyler Harvey, Dejan Vasiljevic, Flynn Cameron, Keli Leaupepe, Jason Cadee, Mitch McCarron, Anthony Drmic, Luke Travers, Sam Froling, Jesse Wagstaff, Tanner Krebs Our Finest Coaching Minds: Brian Goorjian, Barry Barnes, Joey Wright, Adrian Hurley, Aaron Fearne, Rob Beveridge, Ian Stacker, Shawn Dennis, Dean Vickerman, Trevor Gleeson, Lindsey Gaze, Ken Cole, Will Weaver, Bruce Palmer NBA Stars Past & Present: Andrew Bogut, Matthew Dellavedova, Stephen Jackson, Randy Livingston, Torrey Craig, Jack White, Acie Earl, Josh Childress, Reggie Smith, Todd Lichti, Ryan Broekhoff, Doug Overton The NBL's Greatest Imports: Darryl McDonald, Ricky Grace, Derek Rucker, Leon Trimmingham, Scott Fisher, Lanard Copeland, Dwayne McClain, Darnell Mee, Shawn Redhage, Al Green, Steve Woodberry, Doug Overton, Kevin Lisch The Men In Control: Larry Kestelman, Mal Speed, Paul Maley, Vince Crivelli, Jeremy Loeliger, Chris Pongrass, Jeff Van Groningen, Bob Turner, Danny Mills And much more. Follow @AussieHoopla on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook or email us at info@aussiehoopla.com

Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George addressed the media after shootaround ahead of the preseason opener against the New Zealand Breakers. 

New Zealand Breakers import centre Freddie Gillespie has apologised for an on-court incident which got him suspended for the Australian National Basketball League opener. Gillespie headbutted a Sydney Kings player during a pre-season game and faces a one-match ban which will see him sidelined for Saturday's clash against Brisbane. The 27-year-old American is eager to prove to his new club's fans he's not a bad guy, sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Lisa Owen.

Pete Hooley catches up with recently appointed New Zealand Breakers coach Petteri Koponen at NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, to get to know the Ex Honka Playboy from his beginnings as a player to his style as a coach. What is Petteri looking forward to about joining the NBL as the coach of the Breakers? Want more NBL news and action ⤵️ Download the NBL app - https://nbl.com.au/app Read more - https://nbl.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrej Lemanis is a former professional basketball player and now coach.As a player he won the Australian National championship with the South East Melbourne Magic in 1992. He then transitioned into coaching holding various assistant roles until he was appointed head coach of the New Zealand Breakers in 2005. That team would ultimately go on to win 3 consecutive Championships, helping Andrej to be appointed to as the Australian Men's coach in 2013. He would go on to take the Australian team from a world ranking of 11 to 3, its highest ever and go to become the winningest national coach ever. He is presently the coach of Altria Chiba in the Japan league. If you would like to send us any feedback or if you know a great coach, who has a unique story to share, then we would love to hear from you, please contact us at paul@thegreatcoachespodcast.com or contact us through our website thegreatcoachespodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The New Zealand Breakers need a new coach just months out from the start of the Australian National Basketball League season. Head coach Mody Maor has quit after two years in the job opting to take up a coaching role in Asia. Sports reporter Felicity Reid speaks to Susana Lei'ataua

Slappin' Glass sits down this week with the Head Coach of the New Zealand Breakers, Mody Maor. In this highly insightful conversation the trio dive into topics of layering offensive actions, drag screen reads, and discuss weekly practice planning and evaluating competitiveness during the always fun "Start, Sub, or Sit??!"To join coaches and staff from the NBA to High School from over 40 different countries taking advantage of an SG Plus membership, visit HERE!

The New Zealand Breakers have got a huge piece locked in for NBL25 with the re-signing of Parker Jackson-Cartwright.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Canzano digs into the matchups between Oregon at Washington and Oregon State vs. UCLA coming up this weekend. 750 The Game Beavers Contributor T.J. Mathewson details the latest from Oregon State practice and how the Beavs match up with the Bruins stingy defense. Portland State head coach Bruce Barnum stops by ahead of the Vikings big road test at Northern Arizona and shares his background with Penn State head coach James Franklin, and we debate if the Blazers will cover the 21.5 points over the New Zealand Breakers. Subscribe to this podcast for more great content.

Plus, Trail Blazers open their preseason against the New Zealand Breakers.

The ACC could be in for one hell of a tiebreaker to determine their conference champion.  Update on Xfinity/Root Sports flap. Blazers open preseason vs New Zealand Breakers. Former 76ers owner says James Harden is all in, actually. BetMGM Tonight host Ryan Horvat makes his weekly visit. Worst Day on the Web - wait until you hear how USC is preparing for a little rain this Saturday in South Bend.

On the latest 2023 Training Camp edition of The Blazers Balcony, Brooke Olzendam and Casey Holdahl discuss...• First impressions from training camp in Santa Barbara• How training camp feels different from last year's and why that might be the case• How Scoot Henderson and the rest of the rookies looked in their first training camp• Getting to know Malcolm Brogdon, Deandre Ayton and Robert Williams III on the off the court at training camp• Another great Fan's Fest• Portland's exhibition game versus the New Zealand Breakers and Phoenix Suns and why there's plenty of reason to pay attention to preseason this year