Podcast appearances and mentions of Norman Powell

Danny Marang and Brandon Sprague take a look at today's breaking news: Damian Lillard's surgery happened, CJ McCollum had a baby (with his wife), the Trail Blazer hired a new Assistant General Manager- Andrae Patterson, oh and the Blazers took on the Denver Nuggets in Denver to kick off a 6-game road trip, losing 140-108. With the loss, the Blazers (10th) are now only 2 games ahead of 14th place Oklahoma City for a bottom 5 worst record in the league. With Lillard likely out for the season and the continued absences of multiple starters & contributors (McCollum, Norman Powell, Anfernee Simons, Larry Nance Jr.), this is what most of the remaining season will probably look like. Hunting for good performances from Nassir Little and Simons - watching rookies Trendon Watford and Greg Brown III make mistakes - that's the vision for the next few months and that's not a bad thing. With the impending trade deadline less than a month away and then March Madness weeks after, there's plenty to still be excited about and look forward to. So hop in with the fellas and get involved! SUBSCRIBE: YouTube, Twitch, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google and Anywhere You Get Podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Portland Trail Blazers lost a game on Thursday but look that's not really all that important. The Denver Nuggets scored a lot. It wasn't competitive. Got it? Okay now let's skip to the good part. TRADES! Yes, trades. Specifically trade chatter from Bleacher Report's Jack Fischer that has the Blazers linked to Indiana center Myles Turner and Detroit forward Jerami Grant. Those are two of the bigger names on the market and the Blazers reportedly have interest in both. Plus, Fischer reports that there could potentially be a sizable market for CJ McCollum depending on the asking price and that Norman Powell could potentially be on the move. It's that time of year. Gather round the rumor mill and listen to a full breakdown of the latest reporting and what it all might mean for basketball in the Pacific Northwest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anfernee Simons scored 23 points and dished out a career-best 11 assists to lead the shorthanded Portland Trail Blazers to a 114-108 win over the Brooklyn Nets. Simons didn't shoot well but had the best floor game of his career in guiding the Blazers to a stunning upset win over Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant and the Nets, who came into the game 14-3 on the road. Without Damian Lillard, CJ McCollum or Norman Powell in the lineup, Simons got help from Robert Covington (21 points) and Ben McLemore (17 points) to hold off a late charge and give Portland its third win in the last five games. Did someone say tanking? This was the most entertaining win, unexpected win of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Danny Marang and Brandon Sprague as they take a look at Monday night's Portland Trail Blazers win over the Brooklyn Nets. The Blazers won 114-108 on the backs of Anfernee Simons, Robert Covington, and Ben McLemore. The baby Blazers got it done again - Simons set a new career high with 11 assists to go with 23 points and 6 rebounds, while Covington scored 21 points on 5-7 from distance. McLemore dropped 20 more on 5-8 from three point range. Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving just couldn't keep pace with a Blazers team that was active defensively and opportunistic from deep - while Simons kept the Nets off balance inside the 3-point line. Have the Blazers found something without the help of Damian Lillard, CJ McCollum and Norman Powell? No - of course not. But, handing the keys over to Simons with Lillard out has allowed Simons to step into the bright lights on the big stage and he is SHINING! Join in on the post game fun with Danny and Brandon and celebrate a rare W for the Blazers! SUBSCRIBE: YouTube, Twitch, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google and Anywhere You Get Podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Portland Trail Blazers dispatched the Sacramento Kings, 103-98, on Sunday night at the Moda Center in a game without Damian Lillard, CJ McCollum or Norman Powell. Anfernee Simons had 31 points, Jusuf Nurkic came up one assist shy of a triple-double and the Kings did their part by being pathetic. It was a nice win for a team that hasn't had many of them in a while, but news broke before tip off that suggests the shorthanded Blazers might be shorthanded for a while longer and perhaps even the remainder of the season. Chauncey Billups said pregame that Lillard will not accompany the Blazers on an upcoming six-game road trip and instead will go see specialists to discuss his season-long abdominal issue. Lillard could opt for surgery or perhaps just shut it down for the remainder of the season as the Blazers head towards a lottery pick as they slip further from the playoff picture. If the Blazers are headed for an official tank job and away from the current unofficial tank job, how should fans watch a team that isn't trying to winning? Hint: It's all about Simons and Nassir Little. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jason Quick of The Athletic joins the show to talk about the Trail Blazers loss to the Miami Heat, Jusuf Nurkic's skirmish with Tyler Herro and Anfernee Simons' recent emergence. Then we zoom out to take a look at the direction of the Blazers in the second half of the season and as the trade deadline approaches. Is Damian Lillard going to return to the court or is he headed for season-ending surgery? Who is going to get traded and how will Joe Cronin navigate the trade deadline? What are the futures of McCollum, Simons and Norman Powell in Portland? What will the Blazers prioritize in the final 46 games of the regular season. Plus, Jason shares an all-time great Andre Miller story. Listen for that and stay for the perspective on the direction of the Blazers over the next six months. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Blazers seem broken right now and it's not hard to see how and why.  We discuss the difference between Norm & CJ, why the defense struggles and why it will continue to do so and try to figure out what's keeping Ant from stepping up in CJ's absence.We also look at a few bright spots and profess are commitment to seeing the season through.Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/familytwine or drop us an email at familytwinepodcast@gmail.com.Special thanks to Andreas Moll for the intro and outro music, https://pixabay.com/music/alternative-andreas-woll-onionizer-2005/

In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss trade ideas they'd like to see happen by the NBA's Feb. 10 trade deadline.Where would Norman Powell make sense? Is there a win-win CJ McCollum trade out there? Can anyone outbid the Philadelphia 76ers for Damian Lillard? Which teams should be in on Harrison Barnes? Could the Atlanta Hawks pull off a blockbuster in the next two months?Check out the episode to hear Morten and Bryan discuss all of that and more.Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPodOdds via FanDuel Sportsbook: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/sports/navigation/830.1/10107.3

This week, special guest Kris Myers joins host Comedian Cathryn Naiker to talk about how Omicron is taking over the NBA. Adam Silver's statement about how we have to learn to live with COVID and how that will affect players, coaches, and games throughout the season - how will this affect the playoffs?  Then we talk about Kyrie Irving and the desperate Nets, and how Kyrie was immediately put into Health & Safety Protocols once being cleared to play. How will he find a rhythm or play himself back into game shape only on the road?  Who is our sneaky team to make it to the finals or go deep in the playoffs, a team we didn't see coming?  In our Raptors Homer Moment we talk about games delayed and how frustrating it is to not be able to get into a rhythm between COVID and other basketball-related injuries.  Then, we talk about Gary Trent Jr and the unanimous most improved Raptor so far this season, and look back at the Norman Powell trade as ultimately a good trade. In the Hot Girl Summer Nick Nurse Highlight of the week, we look back at the "Happy & Angry at Refs 2021" calendar Cathryn made for Kris! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, special guest Kris Myers joins host Comedian Cathryn Naiker to talk about how Omicron is taking over the NBA. Adam Silver's statement about how we have to learn to live with COVID and how that will affect players, coaches, and games throughout the season - how will this affect the playoffs?  Then we talk about Kyrie Irving and the desperate Nets, and how Kyrie was immediately put into Health & Safety Protocols once being cleared to play. How will he find a rhythm or play himself back into game shape only on the road?  Who is our sneaky team to make it to the finals or go deep in the playoffs, a team we didn't see coming?  In our Raptors Homer Moment we talk about games delayed and how frustrating it is to not be able to get into a rhythm between COVID and other basketball-related injuries.  Then, we talk about Gary Trent Jr and the unanimous most improved Raptor so far this season, and look back at the Norman Powell trade as ultimately a good trade. In the Hot Girl Summer Nick Nurse Highlight of the week, we look back at the "Happy & Angry at Refs 2021" calendar Cathryn made for Kris! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this Christmas edition of The Blazers Balcony podcast, presented by SoleSavy, Brooke Olzendam and Casey Holdahl, recording at the team hotel in New Orleans, discuss ending an extended losing streak by defeating the Hornets and Grizzlies, confidence in Norman Powell, late game execution in the win versus Memphis, the confusing free throw issue and the current state of COVID in the NBA. Other topics include buying replacement shoelaces, Brooke's Christmas shopping, holiday pickles, broken thumbs and the time Brooke almost got hit by a train. 

Dame back? Dame back!? Dame Back!! Damian Lillard followed up a 43-point night against the Charlotte Hornets with 32 points in a win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday night. Portland got its second road win of the season and Lillard topped 30 in consecutive games for the first time this year. It's time to open your windows and make some bold proclamations into the winter air: DAME BACK. (Hopefully, fingers crossed, etc.). Plus, a look at the crucial Dameless minutes in the win over Grizzlies and the big moments from Norman Powell, Robert Covington and Anfernee Simons that keyed the win. It has never felt so sweet to be 2-11 on the road. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Awesemo NBA fantasy expert Eytan Shander reveals the best Jock MKT NBA lineup picks for Wednesday night's daily fantasy slate. Check out why he loves Stephen Curry tonight in the Trail Blazers vs. Warriors game.For those that are getting sick of the typical salary cap-based style of DFS, Jock MKT may be a site that interests you. Jock MKT is a fantasy app that combines DFS with the stock market in an innovative way. Gone are the days of managing prices to build a lineup to compete against thousands of other users. At Jock MKT, there is no salary cap to limit your budget. Instead, users buy shares of players, hoping they earn enough fantasy points to payout at a profit.JockMKT will match your first deposit up to $50 when you sign-up with promo code ‘AWESEMO' http://awese.moe/JockMKT50Follow @AwesemoNBA on Twitter here: http://awese.moe/AwesemoNBA Data-Driven NBA Bets: http://awese.moe/ShopNBA Data-Driven NFL Bets: http://awese.moe/ShopNFL Subscribe to our Fantasy Football channel http://awese.moe/FFSub Subscribe to our Sports Betting channel http://awese.moe/OddsSub Get access to exclusive Awesemo promos, giveaways, and featured content for FREE by joining our daily newsletter: https://www.awesemo.com/email/SHOW INDEX0:00 Jock MKT NBA Fantasy Preview0:15 Stephen Curry, Warriors1:53 Norman Powell, Trail Blazers3:17 Tyler Herro, HeatAwesemo's NBA DFS & Betting ToolsOddsShopper: https://www.oddsshopper.com/NBA Prop Betting Tool: https://www.awesemo.com/nba/nba-betting-player-props-tool/NBA Starting Lineups: https://www.awesemo.com/nbastartinglineups/NBA Boom/Bust Tool: https://www.awesemo.com/nba-ownership-projections/NBA Projections: https://www.awesemo.com/nba/dfs-projections/NBA Ownership Projections: https://www.awesemo.com/nba/nba-main-slate-ownership-projections/NBA Boom/Bust Tool: https://www.awesemo.com/nba-ownership-projections/NBA Big Board: https://www.awesemo.com/nba/nba-dfs-big-board/NBA Rankings: https://www.awesemo.com/nba/awesemos-nba-rankings/NBA Best Ball Rankings: https://www.awesemo.com/nba/nba-best-ball-fantasy-basketball-rankings-underdog-draftkings/How To Win At NBA DFSNBA Strategy Guide: https://www.awesemo.com/nba/nba-dfs-strategy-guide-daily-fantasy/How To Win NBA GPPs: https://www.awesemo.com/nba/nba-dfs-draftkings-fanduel-strategy-winning-gpps-2021/How To Win NBA Cash-Games: https://www.awesemo.com/nba/nba-dfs-draftkings-fanduel-strategy-how-to-build-winning-cash-game-lineups-2021/How To Use NBA Fantasy Cruncher: https://www.awesemo.com/fantasy-cruncher/NBA Content Schedule: https://www.awesemo.com/nba/nba-content-schedule/#JockMKT #NBA #Fantasy #FantasyBasketball #NBAFantasy #Props #Picks #PlayerProps #IPO #JockMKTNBA #Today #Tonight #DailyFantasy #BasketballMore Awesemo PlatformsYouTube | http://awese.moe/youtubeTwitter | @Awesemo_Com | http://awese.moe/TwitterInstagram | @Awesemo_Com | http://awese.moe/IGFacebook | @AwesemoCom | http://awese.moe/FBFacebook Group | http://awese.moe/FBgroupApple Podcasts | http://awese.moe/podSpotify | http://awese.moe/SpotifyTwitch | http://awese.moe/TwitchTikTok | http://awese.moe/TikTok

The Portland Trail Blazers lost on Monday night, falling 102-90 to the LA Clippers. But unlike recent losses that were demoralizing and embarrassing this was downright heartening. Playing without Damian Lillard, CJ McCollum, Anfernee Simons and Nassir Little the Blazers showed some real grit. Jusuf Nurkic (season-high 31 points) had a big night, Norman Powell shouldered more of the scoring load and Portland hung with the Clippers for 45 minutes before faltering down the stretch. Plus, The Athletic reported that Dame is unsettled and has simmering issues with Chauncey Billups. Damian Lillard criticized the report as journalists hunting for drama. What if everyone is right? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join hosts Danny Marang and Brandon Sprague as they take a look at Monday night's Trail Blazers vs Clippers game that saw Portland lose to Los Angeles 102-90, albeit in significantly less spectacular fashion than their previous three. Without Damian Lillard, CJ McCollum, Anfernee Simons or Nassir Little - the shorthanded Blazers relied on Norman Powell (29 points) and Jusuf Nurkic (31 points) to carry the offensive load. While they came up short, the product on the floor was so much better than it has been for the past few weeks, that it's hard to fathom a game where they never really pushed ahead or in front of their opponent being such a massive improvement. The vibes, while not an official scale, were definitively better with McCollum off the floor - and it appears the message of heart, hustle and give-a-damn at least resonated enough to manifest is cursory level commitments. Unfortunately, the system is still very broken but when things have been so awful recently, it's nice to not ring the same bells following a loss. Hop on the stream, get in the chat and get ready for a road rematch with Steph Curry and the Warriors Wednesday night. SUBSCRIBE: YouTube, Twitch, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google and Anywhere You Get Podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Portland Trail Blazers beat the Detroit Pistons 110-92 on Tuesday night in a game where Damian Lillard, Norman Powell and Nassir Little all sat out with injuries. But the shorthanded Blazers got 28 points from CJ McCollum and a professional scorer type night from Ben McLemore who added 17 off the bench. It wasn't a pretty win, but you do not score extra for style points. There's still plenty to unpack. Like, McCollum's legacy after he passed Cliff Robinson to move into fifth on the Blazers all time scoring list, McLemore's approach to staying ready as a veteran who doesn't play much and whether Pistons forward Jerami Grant is an intriguing trade target for the Blazers. Music for Locked On Blazers by Drae Slapz. Find more of Drae's work here: https://ffm.bio/wowslapz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Detroit Pistons vs. Portland Trailblazers NBA Pick Prediction 11/30/2021 by Tony T. Pistons at Trailblazers—Detroit core are healthy. On the Portland side Norman Powell was out Monday with a quad injury and questionable Tuesday. Pistons have lost six straight but covered four of those games. Portland returns home after a three game road trip that began with to Utah, Sacramento and Golden St. Tough spot for Portland playing their first home game after a three game road trip that ended in high elevation at Utah. Defensive form poor for Portland in their past five games where they allow 50.6% along with 38.6% from three. Play Detroit +9.5.

Portland Trailblazers vs. Utah Jazz NBA Pick Prediction 11/29/2021 by Tony T. Trailblazers at Jazz—Out for Portland is Norman Powell who averages 17 points a game. Royce O'Neale questionable for the Jazz with an ankle. Portland has lost nine of ten on the road with the only win coming against a down Houston team. Trailblazers on this road trip has lost and failed to cover both games in a four point loss at Sacramento with a 15 point defeat at Golden St. On the road Portland sit last in defensive efficiency by allowing 117.5 points per 100 possessions. Their net rating on the road is -11.5. Utah has won five of seven after a 127-105 home win to New Orleans. In that seven game period the Jazz sit 2nd in offensive efficiency with 117.6 points per 100 possessions. On the defensive side they are sixth allowing 104.1 per 100. Portland past five games allowing 50.6% shooting and 38.8% from three. Play Utah -7.

Join hosts Danny Marang and Brandon Sprague for the Jacked Ramsays Post Game show, streaming live following Friday night's Trail Blazers vs Warriors game. No one in the starting lineup had a game to write home about. Norman Powell left with a quad injury, Jusuf Nurkic couldn't keep the Warriors off the glass (or keep from fouling), Robert Covington was left to do what he wanted (which he could never really figure out), CJ McCollum ball stopped at wildly inopportune times while disappearing defensively and Damian Lillard consistently tried to attack traps, double-teams and help-side pressure. Meanwhile, Portland's bench was scoreless in the first half, not helping really in any manner and with that all in place, Portland was in it with a few minutes to go in the 1st half and then they got Warriors'd. Blitzed in a 16-2 run the close out the half that made it feel like it was a 30 point game in only a manner the Warriors are able to do. The second half saw Anfernee Simons come to life, scoring all of his 19 points in the final 24 minutes on a barrage of 3's and floaters. Combined with some decent shot making by Lillard and McCollum Portland closed the gap to 7 but then the Warriors went Warriors again and that was that. Hop on the post game show as Danny and Brandon work through a team that is now 1-9 on the road with the Utah Jazz up next. SUBSCRIBE: YouTube, Twitch, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google and Anywhere You Get Podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join hosts Danny Marang and Brandon Sprague as they break down Saturday night's Portland Trail Blazers victory over the shorthanded Philadelphia 76ers, 118-111. First and foremost, Damian Lillard had his most productive night of the year - scoring from all levels, getting to the free throw line and setting the tone for the Blazers all night long. Nassir Little, Norman Powell and Jusuf Nurkic put up wildly efficient scoring nights - all notching double figures and putting pressure on the rim throughout the game. The Blazer's defense came up in key moments, but in a game where the opponent was missing a large chunk of their offense and still going 10 deep on the roster, you likely wanted to see more from them in that regard. If you're looking for some building blocks, the Blazers didn't come out flat in the first quarter but instead saved that for the 4th quarter - allowing the game to get much closer than it should've. Portland executed well down the stretch where Philadelphia fell short, losing the ball a handful of times and missing open looks when they came their way. SUBSCRIBE: YouTube, Twitch, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google and Anywhere You Get Podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chicago Bulls vs. Portland Trailblazers NBA Pick Prediction 11/17/2021 by Tony T. Bulls at Trailblazers—Vucevic and Williams remain out for Chicago. Damian Lillard shows up on the injury report as questionable but played through it on Monday with the ab injury. Norman Powell has an ankle injury and questionable. He contributes 16.7 points a game. Bulls have won four of five with their only loss coming to the Warriors. Team is trending well in this period hitting on 48.2% with 38.2% from three. Trailblazers in this period in poor defensive form by allowing 48.5% along with 41.7% from beyond the arc. Play Chicago +2.5.

The latest Special Delivery Mailbag from Locked On Blazers answering listener submitted questions about , Jusuf Nurkic's role, Norman Powell's defense and cereal. If you want to ask a question, tweet it to @mikegrich on Twitter or email lockedonblazerspod@gmail.com Music for Locked On Blazers by Drae Slapz. Find more of Drae's work here: https://ffm.bio/wowslapz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Will Lou and Alex Wong sit down with former Raptor Norman Powell to talk about his transition to Portland and reminisce about his many highlights during his tenure in Toronto (00:13). Norm also tells us where his championship ring is now, if he ever actually went to Osmow's, the one thing Fred VanVleet is afraid of, and his favorite Kyle Lowry practice story (25:19).The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Will Lou and Alex Wong open today's show by discussing Toronto's win over the Sixers Thursday night. Then, Alex busts a rhyme in a new Popeyes freestyle snippet and discusses if his dream of receiving Nick Nurse merch will come true (00:30). Later, former Raptor Norman Powell joins the program to talk about his transition to Portland and reminisces about his many highlights during his tenure in Toronto (15:34). Norm also tells us about where his championship ring is now, if he ever actually went to Osmow's, the one thing Fred VanVleet is afraid of, and his favorite Kyle Lowry practice story (40:54). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

The Portland Trail Blazers fall short in their bid to win their first road game of the season and fall to 0-6 on the road with two more games on the trip before heading home to a back to back. It was an unusually cruel night as the Blazer's demise was not handed out by Chris Paul or Devin Booker - not Mikal Bridges of the villainous Jae Crowder. Instead, Frank “The Tank” Kaminsky embodied the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse - raining down fire and brimstone in between post moves. Rude. Damian Lillard, clearly limited by whatever is ailing him, delivered in a different manner than in the past. Without the strength to get the 3-ball up effectively, he attacked the midrange religiously and with a good success rate. Meanwhile, Norman Powell is the only Blazer to hit more than ONE three pointer tonight (3-8) as Portland finished 7-30 from deep. This team will live and die by the three... now where have I heard that before? Hop on the stream and hangout, commiserate, or do whatever it is you do to unwind after a game - join hosts Danny Marang and Brandon Sprague as they get into the Jacked Ramsays Post Game Show. SUBSCRIBE: YouTube, Twitch, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google and Anywhere You Get Podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dustin and I talk about the past week of Blazers basketball, Neil Olshey drama, what qualities are we looking for in a leader, Jusuf Nurkic's mins per game, manufacturing more shots for Norman Powell, answering fan questions, and predicted weeks slate of games. Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22.

It's a back-to-back as the Portland Trail Blazers fresh of Friday night's victory get set to take on the LeBron James-less Los Angeles Lakers Saturday night in Portland. While there will be plenty of eyes on the floor, there will be whispers about President of Basketball Operations Neil Olshey's future after a late Friday night announcement (read: news dump) came out stating the Olshey was being investigated for creating and/or fostering a hostile and toxic workplace. The organization has released a statement acknowledging the investigation but no more at this time is known. How will this effect the team tonight? Some? Not at all? The night-to-night likely isn't impacted as much as the long term with so many variables surrounding the construction of this roster - however the major story lines will still hold up. Will Damian Lillard find his jumper? How about Jusuf Nurkic being the man he so desperately wants to be? Can Anfernee Simons and Norman Powell continue hitting nearly everything? Has Robert Covington woken up to start the season? Find out next on the Jacked Ramsays pregame with Danny Marang and Brandon Sprague! SUBSCRIBE: YouTube, Twitch, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google and Anywhere You Get Podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Friday night the Portland Trail Blazers likely stole one against the Indiana Pacers 110-106, in what was mostly an ugly contest. The Blazers stop their 3-game skid on the backs of CJ McCollum, Norman Powell and Anfernee Simons - each taking a whole quarter to themselves before the Pacers decided to fall apart in the closing minutes of the 4th quarter. Join hosts Danny Marang and Brandon Sprague to take a look at tonight's action. What to make of the 9th straight game where Damian Lillard has looked like anyone but himself? Anfernee Simons' continued scoring ability and bacon-saving shot making buoyed the Blazers while forcing Coach Billups to look at the 4-guard lineup again. Robert Covington breaks out of slow start to, well win the game tonight with his late game 3-point shooting. Hop in the stream and get involved as Danny and Brandon discuss the game, answer your questions and look ahead to Saturday night's game against the Los Angeles Lakers who might be missing LeBron James and Anthony Davis. SUBSCRIBE: YouTube, Twitch, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google and Anywhere You Get Podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Portland Trail Blazers have run into a mostly good to have problem. They have four very good guards but there's not enough; minutes, touches, shots, or spots on the floor for them all to be maximized. However, one thing is clear - Anfernee Simons needs to be getting over 20 minutes a night regularly. How do the Blazers figure that out? Does that make it a necessity to make a move at the deadline with either CJ McCollum or Norman Powell? Join hosts Danny Marang and Brandon Sprague as they take on that tall task and answer more of your questions about Damian Lillard's continued shooting slump, balancing what the top end Blazers do best, trying to figure out where Robert Covington fits in, and whether or not it's time to slide Larry Nance Jr in the starting lineup. It's a Jacked Ramsays Mail Bag edition podcast and be sure to catch the pregame show Wednesday at 3 PM PST with special guest Justin Rowan, host of the official podcast of the Cleveland Cavaliers - “The Chasedown” to help preview Blazers vs. Cavaliers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the latest edition of the Blazers Balcony, Brooke Olzendam and Casey Holdahl discuss the Trail Blazers' up and down first week, an "embarrassing" performance versus the Clippers, Damian Lillard's early-season shooting struggles, Norman Powell's injury (he's been upgraded to questionable) and Brooke's thoughts on returning to the road. 

After an eventful nine-game night in the NBA, Ryan Knaus (@ryanknaus) and Jared Johnson (@Jae_Tha_Truth) break down the best and worst performances with a fantasy slant. Is Chris Boucher's sparse playing time a temporary problem, or an existential threat to his value? Is it possible for Miles Bridges to maintain his red-hot start to the season? And does Nassir Little's recent play portend good things rest-of-season, or is it just circumstantial without Norman Powell (knee)? All that and much more is covered in Tuesday's Stew.

Just a no good, very bad, unfun night in Los Angeles for the Portland Trail Blazers who got pasted 116-86 in a loss to the Clippers. Today's episode is a full breakdown of what went wrong and what the loss exposed, including Damian Lillard's shooting slump, a mountain of Portland turnovers and the depth concerns that Norman Powell's injury have already revealed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this Mail Bag episode of the Jacked Ramsays, Danny Marang and Brandon Sprague take on your questions after the Trail Blazers plays two VERY different games against the Sacramento Kings and the Phoenix Suns that may have raised more questions than they answered? Many have been left wondering, which version of the Trail Blazers is closer to the one we might see this year? A more listless effort against a middling team like the Kings that saw the Blazers look much like they did in preseason- mixed in with explosive scoring from CJ McCollum- or is it the team the had the Phoenix Suns down by 30-plus points early in the 4th quarter and saw coach Monty Williams wave the white flag of defeat with more than 10 minutes remaining in the game? One common thread through both games, CJ McCollum has heard all of the talk about where he stands in the NBA and he's come out swinging leading Portland in scoring both games while being incredibly efficient... so of course we were asked - is this the year for CJ McCollum to be an All-Star? Beyond that, questions about the prowess of the bench unit, and an update on Norman Powell's injury make it into the show as the guys discuss Nassir Little possibly stepping into the starting lineup. That and more on this episode! SUBSCRIBE: YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Anywhere You Get Podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Blazers win! Join hosts Danny Marang and Brandon Sprague as they break down the Trail Blazers dismantling the Phoenix Suns to get their first win of the season! CJ McCollum continues his torrid shooting to start the year, playing so well that he didn't crack the 30 minute mark. Damian Lillard still hasn't found his 3-point shot but he's dropping dimes like a throwback commercial while Nassir Little and Anfernee Simons took over the second half to put the Suns away early. The only real mark on the night came halfway through the 2nd quarter when Norman Powell left with a knee injury and was ruled out for the game. The Blazers have played two games in wildly different fashion - which of these versions will be more indicative of the Blazer's this year? Turn on the stream, hop in the conversation and enjoy what was one of the more enjoyable wins in a long time. SUBSCRIBE: YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Anywhere You Get Podcasts! SUBSCRIBE: YouTube, Twitch, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google and Anywhere You Get Podcasts! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jacked-ramsays-a-portland-trail-blazers-podcast/id1578314007 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3KQ8g9JYJCSvxng0WoIFoI?si=M8ZTALHSTwy950r7oLtb9Q&dl_branch=1&nd=1 YouTube: https://youtube.com/dannymarang Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRzLm1lZ2FwaG9uZS5mbS9CTFU3MjAyODAwNzM1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CJ McCollum went off, Anfernee Simons and Nassir Little showed real promise and the Trail Blazers rolled over the Phoenix Suns in a 134-105 blow out to give Chauncey Billups the first win of his coaching career. Plus some news on a Norman Powell injury and Portland's burgeoning identity. Music for Locked On Blazers by Drae Slapz. Find more of Drae's work here: https://ffm.bio/wowslapz Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! SweatBlock Get it today for 20% off at SweatBlock.com with promo code LockedOn, or at Amazon and CVS. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only one place that has you covered and one place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join hosts Danny Marang and Brandon Sprague as they break down tonight's loss to the Sacramento Kings - CJ McCollum shows up, Damian Lillard struggles and questions still need answers. How did the offense look? Did we see the elements of more guys getting involved? Defensively, were they better at the point of attack? Were their building blocks being placed that give you hope? How did the starting lineup featuring Damian Lillard, CJ McCollum, Norman Powell, Robert Covington and Jusuf Nurkic look? Did they live up to the hype or was it a little flat? How did the new look bench unit of Anfernee Simons, Nassir Little, Larry Nance Jr and Cody Zeller come together? What bright spots and/or trends popped up? What to take from tonight's game and look at for growth heading into Saturday's match up with the Suns. Hop in, hang out, get involved and have fun! SUBSCRIBE: YouTube, Twitch, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google and Anywhere You Get Podcasts! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jacked-ramsays-a-portland-trail-blazers-podcast/id1578314007 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3KQ8g9JYJCSvxng0WoIFoI?si=M8ZTALHSTwy950r7oLtb9Q&dl_branch=1&nd=1 YouTube: https://youtube.com/dannymarang Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRzLm1lZ2FwaG9uZS5mbS9CTFU3MjAyODAwNzM1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's quasi-season preview slash mail bag episode of Jacked Ramsays where hosts Danny Marang and Brandon Sprague answer your questions and take a look some likely or unlikely team and player scenarios. Will Damian Lillard continue taking the shots he has taken in the past (volume-wise)? Will CJ McCollum be the one to cede way for others? Will everyone who was promised a larger role (Norman Powell, Jusuf Nurkci, Anfernee Simons and Nassir Little) get one? What kind of production do you expect from Jusuf Nurkic and at what point is it good enough (or not enough) for you to feel comfortable? With injuries set aside what are the best and worst case scenarios for this year's team? What expectations do you have for Larry Nance Jr on the floor and in the box score? So many questions and so little time before the Trail Blazers kick off their season - Danny and Brandon do their best to answer as many as they can before the season tips off - but what is your best and worst case scenario? Is the Larry O'Brien in reach? Is the team broken up and sold off for parts at the deadline? How grand or disastrous are you thinking? Let us know and hop in the Pre and Post game shows hosted here on Blazer's Edge each and every game night! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosts Danny Marang and Brandon Sprague take a look at the first 3 preseason games, all losses but does that really matter? How has the offense looked with the starting group all out on the floor - the vaunted “3-guard lineup” featuring Damian Lillard, CJ McCollum, Norman Powell, Robert Covington and Jusuf Nurkic? What, if anything, can we take from individual and/or team performance in the preseason? What are the positives... are they there? What are the expectations to start the season - with games that count less than a week away, should there be space allowed for things to be worked out? If it's not a product of the roster, how long should they be given to iron things out? Finally, Marang and Sprague make predictions that will in no way, shape, matter or form come back to bite them for: Rookie of the Year, Most Valuable Player, Most Improved, 6th Man of the Year, Finals participants and more. SUBSCRIBE: YouTube, Twitch, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google and Anywhere You Get Podcasts! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jacked-ramsays-a-portland-trail-blazers-podcast/id1578314007 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3KQ8g9JYJCSvxng0WoIFoI?si=M8ZTALHSTwy950r7oLtb9Q&dl_branch=1&nd=1 YouTube: https://youtube.com/dannymarang Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRzLm1lZ2FwaG9uZS5mbS9CTFU3MjAyODAwNzM1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Danny Marang & Brandon Sprague for the live Post Game show, today following the game! The Portland Trail Blazers took on the Phoenix Suns in the third game of the preseason - one that might've had hints of a regular season rehearsal with the full starting lineup out on the floor for an extended run while the Suns had Devin Booker, Mikal Bridges, Jae Crowder and Deandre Ayton (no Chris Paul) to match them. However, Portland looked lost on both ends and don't appear to have an identity just yet - is there any cause for concern? Have there been any noticeable trends? Have we seen Jusuf Nurkic in a different role - and how has he looked? What about Norman Powell - is he getting more/different touches? Hop on the stream with the guys and let them know what you think. Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jacked-ramsays-a-portland-trail-blazers-podcast/id1578314007 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3KQ8g9JYJCSvxng0WoIFoI?si=M8ZTALHSTwy950r7oLtb9Q&dl_branch=1&nd=1 YouTube: https://youtube.com/dannymarang Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRzLm1lZ2FwaG9uZS5mbS9CTFU3MjAyODAwNzM1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The next installment in the Locked On Blazers countdown to tip off, giving you a brief but thorough look at what each player will bring to the Trail Blazers. Today's show is all about Norman Powell and Robert Covington, talking 2020-21 season review, best case and worst case scenarios for the upcoming season and expectations for two crucial parts of the Blazers bench. Music for Locked On Blazers by Drae Slapz. Find more of Drae's work here: https://solo.to/thedraeslapz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join hosts Danny Marang and Brandon Sprague as they look back at the first game of the preseason between the Trail Blazers and Golden State Warriors and look ahead to next week's action against the Sacramento Kings, Phoenix Suns and another match up with the Warriors. They'll take a look at how Coach Billups looked in Game 1 - his principles, thoughts and reactions. Anfernee Simons as the lead guard off the bench in Game 1 and carrying that into the regular season. Cody Zeller getting an early birthday present, suffering a broken nose that will require surgery on Friday. Why it's okay for Nassir Little to “fail” now and how he can right the ship quickly. Norman Powell's injury status after he left Game 1 with an existing hip injury and what to expect from the Blazers, good, bad or otherwise heading into the rest of the preseason and right into opening night. Steaming on: YouTube & Twitch Subscribe: linktr.ee/jackedramsays Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the latest edition of the Blazers Balcony, Brooke Olzendam and Casey Holdahl discuss Portland's first preseason contest, the play of Jusuf Nurkic, Anfernee Simons as backup point guard, Cody Zeller's broken nose and players playing through injuries, a new look for Norman Powell, Larry Nance Jr. getting recognized by NBA GMs and dive bar dogs. 

The latest episode of Mailbag Monday answering listener submitted questions about impact of Larry Nance Jr. and Cody Zeller, a bigger role for Norman Powell, Anfernee Simons and Jusuf Nurkic and splitting up the minutes for Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum. If you want to get your question answered on next week's shows send a question to @mikegrich on Twitter or email lockedonblazerspod@gmail.com. Music for Locked On Blazers by Drae Slapz. Find more of Drae's work here: https://solo.to/thedraeslapz Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! SweatBlock Get it today for 20% off at SweatBlock.com with promo code LockedOn, or at Amazon and CVS. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Indeed Get started right with a seventy-five dollar sponsored job credit to upgrade your job post at Indeed.com/locked Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Trail Blazers have played one preseason game, which means it's totally reasonable to make sweeping conclusions. Ok well at least it's fair game to discuss what we saw. --Anfernee Simons looked good as a primary ball handler --Nassir Little looked like someone trying to do too much --Norman Powell and Cody Zeller left early --The defense remains a work in progress Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Episode 1022, Sean is joined by Freddie Rivas (Confederacy of Dunks) to run through the second half of Sean's fourth annual ranking of every play to have ever played for the Toronto Raptors. This time around, Sean and Freddie chat about Stanley Johnson's perhaps surprising status as this year's biggest riser, as well as DeAndre' Bembry's single season with the team. Next, they talk about some new arrivals to the list in Malachi Flynn, Khem Birch and Gary Trent Jr., all of whom stand a good chance of jumping up significantly in next year's rankings -- much like Chris Boucher did this past year. Lastly, they dig into the big names in the Top-20, including OG Anunoby, Doug Christie (who received a long overdue boost), and Norman Powell, before discussing whether or not Sean's decision to vault Fred VanVleet ahead of Damon Stoudamire was the right call. All that, plus Pascal Siakam's ongoing quest to join the top-five, and some ho-hum references to Kyle Lowry, who is number one until much, much further notice. Go read Ranking Every Raptor at Raptors HQ, ya ghouls! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! SweatBlock Get it today for 20% off at SweatBlock.com with promo code LockedOn, or at Amazon and CVS. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Jacked Ramsays - it's a delayed mail bag edition as host Danny Marang broke everything Sunday night and forced the pod to a Tuesday night/Wednesday morning release, but we will not be denied! Questions run the gamut, as listeners asked about the Ben Simmons saga, trading Jusuf Nurkic before he hits free agency, the best and worst owners in the NBA, if Norman Powell or CJ McCollum should/could consider coming off the bench and what is the potential for this team if EVERYTHING goes right? Are the a Finals contender? Conference Finals? The Denver Nuggets are missing Jamal Murray to start the year, the Los Angeles Clippers won't have Kawhi Leonard likely all season, the Los Angeles Lakers are led by the 35 and over squad with LeBron James and the Golden State Warriors won't have Klay Thompson back until probably around Christmas - are the Blazers in play for a top 4 seed? SUBSCRIBE: linktr.ee/jackedramsays Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

August 26, 2021 Free Agency is taking over the NBA and the Trail Blazers are still almost the same Trail Blazers they were last season. Dave and Dia discuss Portland's Salary Cap situation and how that may be a factor in the current state of the team. They also talk about Robert Covington's importance to the Blazers, LaMarcus Aldridge rumors, and Norman Powell's excitement about being in Portland. While the episode is recording, Dame goes on IG live and it quickly breaks the internet--and the podcast. All of this and some talk of Mexican food on this episode of Dave & Dia. Podcast Music Credits Protofunk by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunk License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Blue Ska by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3453-blue-ska License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/chtbl.com/track/3271E/traffic.megaphone.fm/VMP5983745033.mp3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The latest episode of Mailbag Monday answering listener submitted questions about the taxpayer mid-level exception, Damian Lillard's offseason wishes and Norman Powell's new contract. If you want to get your question answered on next week's shows send a question to @mikegrich on Twitter or email lockedonblazerspod@gmail.com. Music for Locked On Blazers by Drae Slapz. Find more of Drae's work here: https://solo.to/thedraeslapz Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. StatHero StatHero, the FIRST Ever Daily Fantasy Sportsbook that gives the PLAYER the ADVANTAGE. Go to StatHero.com/LockedOn for 300% back on your first play. Headspace You deserve to feel happier, and Headspace is meditation made simple.. Go to Headspace.com/LOCKEDONNBA for a FREE ONE-MONTH TRIAL with access to Headspace's full library of meditations for every situation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scott Ferrall talks about all the signings that were happening Monday Night during the first night of NBA Free Agency and goes through the biggest signings with NBA Radio's Mitch Lawrence to see who made the best moves

Josh Lloyd looks back at the 2020-21 season for the Portland Trail Blazers and looks at how Jusuf Nurkic, Damian Lillard, CJ McCollum, and Norman Powell performed and what it could mean for the future. The Locked On Fantasy Basketball Podcast is brought to you by Basketball Monster. Join the Discord here Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Indeed Get started RIGHT NOW with a FREE SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR SPONSORED JOB CREDIT to upgrade your job post at Indeed.com/locked Intro Music by Ben Lloyd Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices