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Send us Fan MailWe grade every NBA team that loses in the first round as good, okay, or bad and explain what the series actually proves about each roster. We also lay out the clearest offseason fixes, from finding shooting and size to deciding when a core has to change. • Magic takeaways: Paolo Banchero confirmed as a No. 1 option, need a sniper, patience with a young core after injuries • Celtics takeaways: Jalen Brown as a real primary option, Derrick White's value, run-it-back logic with better role-player targets • Raptors takeaways: Scottie Barnes trending toward a No. 1, RJ Barrett growth, Brandon Ingram fit questions, need more shooting and steadier playmaking • Hawks takeaways: Jalen Johnson as a second option today, roster needs another big and more spacing, coaching and rotation decisions under the microscope • Suns takeaways: outmatched series, need a big man, Devin Booker role debate, retool vs rebuild tension and trade chatter • Trail Blazers takeaways: Deni Avdija's rise, Scoot Henderson improvement, need a shooter to space the floor, lineup questions with veterans • Nuggets takeaways: why the loss is unacceptable when healthy, Jokic efficiency concerns, Jamal Murray trade talk, spacing and depth needs • Rockets takeaways: inconsistency, missing a true No. 1 option and floor leadership, Kevin Durant chemistry questions, development priorities for Amen Thompson and Alperen Sengun please make sure to like, subscribe, comment, tell anyone who's anyone about the show Support the showhttps://linktr.ee/GetABucketShow for more content!!!

Jared and Mo discuss the Spurs' rollicking win over the Blazers, the Sixers living to fight another day against the Celtics, the Knicks taking control of their series against the Hawks, the Nuggets staying alive against the Timberwolves, the Magic putting the Pistons on the brink, the Thunder putting the Suns out of their misery, and the latest anti-tanking proposal. 0:57 Spurs-Blazers 18:23 Celtics-76ers 26:26 Knicks-Hawks 37:14 Nuggets-Timberwolves 41:44 Pistons-Magic 51:41 Thunder-Suns 1:00:25 Lottery reform   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Send us Fan MailMost NBA playoff predictions turn out to be way off — but this episode reveals the insider strategies that could make or break your bracket this year. Whether you're a die-hard fan or just love the thrill of the game, you'll discover how experience, team depth, and key player performances influence critical wins and losses in the playoffs.We break down the hottest matchups: Can the Celtics bounce back at home? Will LeBron's Lakers keep their perfect streak alive? And how do young stars like Wemby and Scoot Henderson determine their teams' fate? Get concrete insights on what to watch for in each series, plus game-changing tactics like stacking depth and managing player injuries—knowledge that transforms casual fans into playoff pros.In addition, we dive into the stakes: Ignoring these nuances could cost you your bracket or even playoff glory. Knowing which teams are truly built for the long haul—and which are just flukes—gives you the upper hand to make smarter predictions. This episode is essential listening if you want to understand the behind-the-scenes strategies that turn playoff chaos into victory.Music by Lights Out JohnnyWatch Us on Youtube Check us out on: IGXTik Tok

The NBA is getting SPICY and Juju & Trysta are breaking it all down on Alley Oop. From the wild McDaniels vs Jokic moment after a 30-point Wolves blowout (was that layup disrespect or just basketball?) to the Deni Avdija vs Stephon Castle shove that had tempers flaring, this episode is PACKED with chaos. They also dive into: The Houston Rockets and what's going wrong Lu Dort's physical play — is he crossing the line? Are the Blazers officially DONE? Scoot Henderson's rough performance and what it means The growing tension across the league late in the season Athletes dating celebrities — distraction or part of the game? The Knicks hitting Magic City wings (yes, really) Celtics vs 76ers and what it tells us about the East This is peak late-season NBA energy — chippy, emotional, and unpredictable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this playoff edition of The Checkin with Dwyane Wade, Dwyane and Bob break down the first round with fan questions throughout. Dwyane talks about the Timberwolves’ crowd-fueled defense, how much the Nuggets missed Aaron Gordon the second he came out, and shares his personal formula for winning a series, stars win two, role players win one, the coach wins one. He also gives Scoot Henderson his flowers, warns Knicks fans not to get too comfortable with Atlanta finding their footing under Coach Quinn, and explains why playoff officiating naturally goes to whoever controls the physical temperature of the game. Fan questions cover Damian Lillard’s return, advice for playoff rookies, what championship prep really feels like, why Dwyane never prioritized the three, and how today’s game compares to his era. Dwyane wraps buzzing about the parity this playoffs, anybody can beat anybody right now. Music Credit: Khari Mateen.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ What We Discussed: 0:00 Introduction 0:54 Jaden McDaniels And The Timberwolves Intensity 03:13 The Playoff Formula And Denver’s Adjustments 05:16 Handling Injuries: The Spurs And The Trailblazers Dynamic 07:38 Scoot Henderson’s Defensive Impact 09:12 Knicks Vs. Hawks And CJ McCollum’s Leadership 12:13 Officiating And The Suns Vs Thunder Series 15:30 The Houston Rockets’ Playoff Challenge 16:01 LeBron James’ Masterful Performances 16:41 Fan Q&A: Should Damian Lillard Return For The Blazers 18:45 Fan Q&A: Advice For Rookies In The Playoffs 21:05 Fan Q&A: The Details Of Winning Championships 23:37 Fan Q&A: Postseason Preparation Routine 25:54 Fan Q&A: Dealing With The “Can’t Shoot 3s” Narrative 31:45 The Current State Of The NBA Playoffs See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

In Hour 1, Joe and Schultzy react to the Blazers Game 3 loss to the San Antonio Spurs, debate what Portland should do going forward with Scoot Henderson, and more.

On this edition of The Blazers Balcony, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, Trail Blazers reporters Brooke Olzendam and Casey Holdahl discuss...• The Trail Blazers evening their first round playoff series 1-1 by winning Game 2 in San Antonio• Scoot Henderson has the game of his life in Game 2 after waking up locked in• How Scoot's mentality is especially useful for a young player in his first playoff series• Marveling at the performance of Robert Williams III• The Trail Blazers don't have a lot of playoff experience, but they have it in the right places• Playing a little better in Game 2 though it feels like the Blazers still haven't played their best• Matisse Thybulle with the contest and the importance of getting a little something from everyone• The reason Tiago Splitter sticks with his players even when they're struggling• Victor Wembanyama in the concussion protocol • Rivalries really are made in the playoffs as familiarity breeds contempt• CJ McCollum IS a villain and the first round of the NBA Playoffs have been great• Everyone can deal with making a shot, it's the elite who can deal with missing• BROOKE IS GOING TO BE SHOOTING THE JAMBA FREE THROWS IN GAME 4• Fixes are coming to Brooke's alley, kids watching playoff basketball is more important than another practice, Robert Williams III loses his headband and you can't jinx the team by changing your habits now

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

Chris tries to have a conversation with his son wearing headphones (3:00). VJ Edgecombe's big Game 2 helped the Sixers even things with the Celtics. Is this just what you get with Boston when they don't make 3's??? (9:58) Wemby got a concussion, Scoot Henderson remembered it used to be a debate between him and Wemby for the #1 pick (23:48). Luke Kennard is killing the Rockets, Houston's offense is gross (33:50). Adam Silver's comments about Memphis on Pardon My Take (50:50). NFL Draft prospects and where they ranked out of high school + the favorites to go in the Top 4 (1:06:35)Host: Chris VernonContributors: Jon Roser, Devin WalkerTechnical Director: Jaylon WallaceAssociate Producer: Jena Broyles

The NBA Playoffs' Night Of Upsets STUNS Gil's Arena as the Gil's Arena Crew react to all 3 underdogs coming out on top in their Game 2's of the NBA Playoffs and discuss all the storylines that came along with it. They tip things off with the Los Angeles Lakers as they react to LeBron James continuing to put the Lake Show on his back with Luka Doncic & Austin Reaves out of the lineup and debate if this level of play from the shorthanded Lakers is sustainable throughout the rest of the series before breaking down Kevin Durant's rusty return to the NBA Playoffs and discussing the biggest issue faceing KD's Rockets. Next, they turn their attention to San Antonio where Victor Wembanyama's breakout was spoiled after the french phenom went down with a concussion, allowing the Portland Trailblazers to squeek out a win and get themselves back into the series. They discuss how concerning Wemby's concussion is for the Spurs if they have to play on in the series without their superstar and highlight Scoot Henderson as the difference maker in the series as the former #3 overall pick shined with his first 30 point playoff game. Finally, they break down VJ Edgecombe and Tyrese Maxey stunning the Boston Celtics at home to even the series for the Philadelphia 76ers and debate if this stunning victory changes the perception of the Sixers in the NBA Playoffs, before giving their take on what could be the end of the Golden State Warriors dynasty as Steph Curry, Draymond Green and Steve Kerr all teased an uncertain future following their elimination from the Play-In tournament. PLEASE give us a LIKE and SUBSCRIBE!! Today's Gil's Arena Crew : Josiah Johnson, Skip Bayless, Rashad McCants, Kenyon Martin, & Brandon Jennings Gil's Arena premieres every Wednesday & Thursday at 11:30am PT / 2:30pm ET. Sign up for Underdog HERE with promo code GIL and play $5 to get $50 in bonus funds or bonus entries https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-gi... SUBSCRIBE:    / @thearena0   Read Rashad's Blog - https://rawrashad.com/?blog=y Join the Underdog discord for access to exclusive giveaways and promos!   / discord   Must be 18+ (19+ in AL, NE; 19+ in CO for some games; 21+ in AZ & MA) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org; NY: Call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY (467369) 2 Min Countdown 0:00:00 Show Start 0:01:55 Lakers Take Game 2 0:04:45 Wemby Goes Down In Game 2 0:48:20 76ers STUN The Celtics In Game 2 1:17:03 Tonight's Game Picks 1:55:21 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What should we expect from Scoot Henderson now after his signature Game 2 performance?...this week's edition of Stat or Story...and what did Adam Silver say about the scrutiny over Tom Dundon?

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

Portland Trailblazers vs. San Antonio Spurs NBA Pick Prediction by Tony T. Trailblazers vs. Spurs Injuries Portland has a clean injury report. McLaughlin is out for San Antonio. Recent Box Score Key Stats Trailblazers at Spurs 8PM ET—San Antonio is up 1-0 in this series with their 111-98 victory in Game 1. The Spurs shot 48% with 45% from three. Wemby led with 35 points with five rebounds. De'Aaron Fox contributed 17 points with eight assists. Portland shot 43% with 26% from three. Deni Avdija scored 30 points with ten rebounds. Scoot Henderson supported with 18 points with three assists.

In the latest episode of Small Market Bias, host Paul Garcia discusses: (00:38) The San Antonio Spurs defeating the Portland Trail Blazers by 13 points in the opening game of their first-round playoff series. (02:10) Standout players for the Spurs in Victor Wembanyama, De'Aaron Fox, Stephon Castle, Devin Vassell, and Luke Kornet. (08:35) Deni Avdija, Scoot Henderson, and Robert Williams III doing what they could to keep Portland close in the game. (12:47) Looking at what stood out for the Spurs on each end of the floor in this opening game of the playoffs. Sign up for the newsletter at TheSpotUpShot.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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

On this edition of The Blazers Balcony, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, Trail Blazes reporters Brooke Olzendam and Casey Holdahl discuss...• The Trail Blazers defeating the Suns in Phoenix in the Play-In Tournament to earn the seven-seed in the Western Conference Playoffs• Making the playoffs always means something to fans, as it should• Deni Avdija getting the respect he deserves for his performance versus Phoenix• Jerami Grant returns and makes a huge difference in the fourth versus the Suns• The way the Trail Blazers have had to fight to get into play-in could be a good thing in the playoffs• Neither team has much playoff experience • Initial thoughts on the matchup versus the two-seed Spurs, which starts Sunday night in San Antonio• Most important Spur other than Wemby, most important Blazer in the series, the most important reserve for both teams and what "battle" Portland needs to win• Brooke enjoys the watch party, come on Haberstroh, holding in a sneeze, re-recording segments, marg vs. frosé and almost falling into the Riverwalk 

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

On this edition of The Blazers Balcony, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, Brooke Olzendam and Casey Holdahl discuss...• The Trail Blazers finishing the season eighth in the Western Conference standings • Defeating the Clippers on Friday to win the tiebreaker• Taking care of business in the season finale versus the Kings on Sunday• Portland playing their best basketball and getting healthy at the exact right time• No more local broadcasts for the postseason• The benefits of having to be "locked in" for the last month of the season• There's not much playoff experience on the roster outside of Jrue and Rob• Deni is back to form, Toumani is playing the best basketball of his career, Jrue is unflappable, Donovan is a double-double, Scoot is finding his rhythm and Shaedon can get you a bucket• Matisse, Rob and Kris have made a huge difference off the bench• What, if anything, can be taken from the three previous games this season versus the Suns• Trying to slow down Devin Booker• Sometimes you need guys like Dillon Brooks• A win sets up a playoff matchup versus the Spurs while a loss mean another game at Moda Center on Friday• New graffiti at Brooke's house, Casey isn't buying the new "Summer House" scandal, what do DJs really do anyway and thanks so much for listening! 

Travis Demers and Chad Doing talk about how impressive it is that the Trail Blazers have officially clinched the 8 seed in the play in tournament, despite all of the challenges they have faced this year.  They break down the matchup with the Suns, and set up what is beyond the game Tuesday night. 

The Ringer's Bill Simmons reacts to Thursday night's Knicks-Celtics game before being joined by Tim Legler to discuss Joel Embiid's bizarre surgery news, Scoot Henderson and the Trail Blazers, and possible playoff matchups (0:06). Then, Bill asks five questions to try to narrow down the MVP race (01:18:50). Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Tim Legler Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo Learn More at https://linkedin.com/simmonsbill The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit⁠⁠⁠ www.rg-help.com⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

LA Clippers vs. Portland Trailblazers NBA Pick Prediction by Tony T. Clippers vs. Trailblazers Injuries Jackson is out for LA. Grant is out with Sharpe and Krejci are questionable for Portland. Recent Box Score Key Stats Clippers at Trailblazers 10PM ET— LA fell to 41-39 following their 128-110 home defeat against Oklahoma City. Clippers shot 47% with 44% from three. Kawhi Leonard scored 20 points with eight rebounds. Kobe Sanders came off the bench with 17 points with two rebounds. LA allowed 58% shooting with 38% from three. Portland fell to 40-40 after their 112-101 road defeat against San Antonio. Trailblazers hit 45% with 32% from three. Deni Avdija led with 29 points with six assists. Scoot Henderson chipped in with 20 points with three rebounds. Portland allowed 49% shooting with 38% from three.

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

Portland Trailblazers vs. LA Clippers NBA Pick Prediction by Tony T. Trailblazers vs. Clippers Injuries Grant, Krejci and Sharpe are out for Portland. Jackson is out for the Clippers. Recent Box Score Key Stats Trailblazers at Clippers 11PM ET— Portland improved to 38-38 following their 123-88 home victory against Washington. Trailblazers shot 51% with 33% from three. Toumani Camera led with 23 points with seven rebounds. Scoot Henderson contributed with 21 points with seven assists.

Nate and Danny check in on the progression of every young player of note in the West DAL: Cooper Flagg, AJ Johnson, Ryan Nembhard, Dereck Lively II, Moussa Cisse, Max Christie 1:21 DEN: Christian Braun, Julian Strawther, Spencer Jones, Peyton Watson, Jalen Pickett, DaRon Holmes 8:23 GSW: Will Richard, Gui Santos, Brandin Podziemski, Quinten Post, Moses Moody 17:03 HOU: Amen Thompson, Jabari Smith, Reed Sheppard, Alperen Sengun, Tari Eason 27:59 LAC: Bennedict Mathurin, Kobe Sanders, Cam Christie, Yanic Konan Niederhauser 42:39 LAL: Bronny James, Dalton Knecht, Adou Thiero 48:04 MEM: Javon Small, Cedric Coward, Taylor Hendricks, GG Jackson, O-Max Prosper, Walter Clayton, Cam Spencer, Jahmai Mashack, Jaylen Wells, Zach Edey 52:18 MIN: Jaylen Clark, Terrence Shannon, Julian Phillips, Joan Beringer 1:13:11 NOP: Jeremiah Fears, Yves Missi, Jordan Hawkins, Karlo Matkovic, Derik Queen, Micah Peavy 1:18:18 OKC: Cason Wallace, Ajay Mitchell, Jared McCain, Nikola Topic, Brooks Barnhizer 1:33:04 PHX: Oso Ighodaro, Jalen Green, Ryan Dunn, Rasheer Fleming, Khaman Maluach, Koby Brea, Mark Williams 1:39:30 POR: Donovan Clingan, Scoot Henderson, Sidy Cissoko, Kris Murray, Yang Hansen 1:48:29 SAC: Devin Carter, Maxime Raynaud, Dylan Cardwell, Nique Clifford, Keegan Murray 1:56:02 SAS: Dylan Harper, Stephon Castle, Carter Bryant, Victor Wembanyama 2:02:03 UTA: Brice Sensabaugh, Ace Bailey, Cody Williams, Kyle Filipowski, Keyonte George, Isaiah Collier, Walker Kessler 2:10:18 Join Dunc'd On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well!Subscribe on YouTube to get Dunc'd On Clutch Calls, Real Video Scouts, and more.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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

On this edition of The Blazers Balcony, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, reporters Brooke Olzendam and Casey Holdahl discuss...• The Trail Blazers winning four of their last five games to get back to .500 for the season• The importance of playing the right way outside of just getting a win• Rounding into form but also continuing to experiment with three weeks left in the regular season• Holding the Nets and Bucks under 100 and defeating the Timberwolves in Minneapolis• Toumani Camara's career night versus the Nets• Tiago Splitter's message to the team and how it's not necessarily dependent on wins or losses • The race for the play-in could very well come down to the two games remaining versus the Clippers• The format of the Play-In Tournament• Very little is decided in the Western Conference with less than 10 games to play• You can call her "Brooklyn," why are people at bars so mean to Brooke, pull tabs in Minneapolis, Toumani jersey confusion, 

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

Deni Avdija and Donovan Clingan lead the Blazers to a couple big wins after a stinker against the 76ers. Scoot Henderson's improved play, play-in standings watch, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this edition of The Blazers Balcony, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, Trail Blazers reporters Brooke Olzendam and Casey Holdahl discuss...• Starting a five-game trip by losing the the 76ers in Philadelphia• The mood of the locker room after Sunday's loss• Overcoming a 16-0 run versus the Nets• Donovan Clingan at center, Kris Murray at backup center• The fans in Brooklyn go wild for Deni Avdija• Brooke explains the post-win "player signs the camera" logistics to Casey• Bussing from Philadelphia to Brooklyn and other instances of taking busses rather than flying in Trail Blazers' history• If sports don't ever make you happy, why are you really a sports fan?• How do you translate "mojo"• Facing the Pacers on Wednesday then moving on to the Western Conference portion of the trip versus the Timberwolves and Nuggets• A fond farewell to Nick West, comparing hotel rooms, no-mayo bakeries, Brooke thought she hated pizza but it was actually the olives, getting caught telling the truth, Casey has never had a tuna fish sandwich, Theo doesn't play baseball, please make bar soap available 

On this edition of The Blazers Balcony, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, Trail Blazers reporters Brooke Olzendam and Casey Holdahl discuss...• Brooke returning back to work after Case filled in on the last road trip• Portland returning home to defeat the Indiana Pacers Sunday night• Scoot Henderson turns in his best performance of the season• While lots of players say they're unbothered, Scoot actually walks the walk• The Blazers losing to the Hornets for the second time this season in an odd game• Late-game execution and rebounding sink Portland's chances• Damian Lillard joins the broadcast• Bam goes for 83 and Dame's "ethical" 71-point performance• Lamar explains the life and times of Punch the monkey • Senate Bill 1501 passes, now it moves on to the govenor• Heading out for another five-game road trip, but with Brooke this time

It's JV Day today with no Rob or J. Kyle Mann. So Justin wanted to start with the two biggest stories in the league: Jayson Tatum's return, and the Spurs continuing to roll in the West. He's joined by the The Athletic's Jared Weiss, who currently covers the Spurs and used to cover the Celtics. They talk about what it was like to be at Tatum's first game, how he changes the Celtics' title chances, and much more. Then, JV is joined by Yahoo Sports and Trail Blazers Analytics insider Tom Haberstroh to talk all things Portland Trail Blazers. They discuss Scoot Henderson's big game against the Pacers, how far can a healthy Deni Avdija take the Blazers, Donovan Clingan's development, and much more. (00:00) Intro (4:10) Tommy Hilfiger ad break (5:16) Jayson Tatum's return (15:00) Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown's dynamic (23:28) Victor Wembanyama (37:40) The Jackals (43:22) Stephon Castle, De'Aaron Fox, and Dylan Harper (51:24) Luke Kornet (58:04) and (1:11:34) Donovan Clingan (1:00:08) Scoot Henderson (1:21:38) Shaedon Sharpe (1:30:06) Deni Avdija (1:38:51) Tiago Splitter Host: Justin Verrier Guests: Jared Weiss and Tom Haberstroh Producers: Victoria Valencia and Isaiah Blakely Production Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins Additional Production Support: John Richter and Chris Wohlers Explore more at https://tommy.com Tommy Hilfiger USA | Official Online Site & Store Tommy Hilfiger USA offers modern, sophisticated styles for women and men including apparel, handbags, footwear, underwear, fragrance and home furnishings with free shipping available. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

In Hour 1, Dirt & Sprague react to the Miami Dolphins moving on from Tua Tagovailoa, talk about Scoot Henderson's season high in points after the Blazers win over the Pacers, and more.

Locked On Blazers host Mike Richman joins the show to discuss the great performance by Scoot Henderson against the Pacers, tries to predict what new ownership will do with the team's staff, and more.

In Hour 3, Dirt & Sprague relive the most magical sporting moments they've watched in person, try to figure out Scoot Henderson's trajectory with Locked On Blazers host Mike Richman, and more.

The Trail Blazers celebrate a dunk-fest over the Pacers, a standings-watch, and Moda Center funding update. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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

In Hour 4, Dirt & Sprague discuss whether or not they want to watch the World Baseball Classic, lament about Scoot Henderson not being as good as the Blazers thought he was, and more.

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

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

Send a textOn this edition of The Brief Case, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, Trail Blazers beat reporter/Insider discusses...• The Trail Blazers starting a five-game trip off with a victory versus the Chicago Bulls at United Center• Donovan Clingan, Kris Murray and Sidy Cissoko have all been sick• Robert Williams III comes up big versus the Bulls• Trail Blazers losing to the Hornets in Charlotte in a game that started at 10 am Portland time• The Blazers missing a lot of threes in a row versus the Hornets (but why they also have to keep shooting them)• Portland following up the loss in Charlotte on Saturday by losing to the Hawks in Atlanta on Sunday• You can't give up 44 points in the first quarter and expect to give yourself a chance of getting a win• Tiago Splitter says Deni Avdija is getting close to returning to the lineup• Having two days off before facing the Grizzlies on Memphis on Wednesday• Finishing up a five-game trip on Friday versus the Rockets in Houston

The fantasy landscape is shifting into the realm of bench players getting big opportunity. But only SOME are actually worth the add. Today we take a look at the most added players across fantasy hoops and whether they are good or bad decisions. PLAYERS COVERED: Brandon Williams, Jonathan Kuminga, Micah Potter, Noah Clowney, Moussa Diabate, Brice Sensabaugh, Scoot Henderson, Bilal Coulibaly, Marvin Bagley III, Nique Clifford The Old Man Squad has a PATREON now. It's $1 and doesn't get a single benefit. It is entirely to support the mission here but won't change anything we do. https://www.patreon.com/cw/oldmansquad Follow Dan Besbris on Twitter: https://x.com/danbesbris Find Dan on the brand new BlueSky social network: https://bit.ly/3Vo5M0N Check out Dan's Google Sheet with Ranks, Weekly Streaming Schedule Charts & Injury Replacement Adds FREE! https://bit.ly/3XrAdEW Listen and subscribe on iTunes: https://apple.co/3XiUzQK Listen and subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3ACCHYe Float on over to the new Old Man Squad Sports Network YouTube page to watch videos from the network's top talent: https://bit.ly/46Z6fvb Join the Old Man Squad Discord to chat with Dan and all the other hosts: https://t.co/aY9cqDrgRY Follow Old Man Squad Fantasy on Instagram for all our short videos: https://bit.ly/3ZQbxrt Podcast logo by https://twitter.com/freekeepoints Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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

Scoot Henderson and Blake Wesley are back! We're thrilled to be able to talk about these speedy guards and how they are impacting the game already a few games in.Plus! Today we're revealing our definitive (for us) ranking system for former Blazers! Learn more about the tiers we've defined (for ourselves) and see if they work for you! 1:00 Goodbye to Duop Reath and hello Vít Krejčí!9:00 Welcome back Scoot Henderson and Blake Wesley15:00 Blazers who should do winter Olympic sports20:00 Tier List of Blazer Cuties (and not Blazer cuties, they know who they are)Tier 1: I will always love you by Dolly PartonTier 2: I will remember you by Sarah McLachlanTier 3:Thank u, Next, Ariana GrandeTier 4: Somebody that I used to know by Gotye (featuring Kimbra) Tier 5: Bad Blood by Taylor SwiftMake your own tier at https://tiermaker.com/create/we-have-a-take-blazer-cuties-ranked-19143354. Let us know who you added and where you ranked them!Share them with us @wehaveatake on Bluesky, Threads and Instagram!Plus we added the songs to our 2025-26 Playlist https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxOnzthpcdt6OjnRUAhtsMqbtNR4A68m6&si=X4Fnsc2NvlbdVwCj

The Trail Blazers take two against the Grizzlies after a 6-game losing streak. But they have decisions to make. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

And the Blazers snap a 6-game skid with back-to-back wins over the Grizzlies

On this edition of The Blazers Balcony, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, Brooke Olzendam and Casey Holdahl discuss...• The Trail Blazers' losing streak extending to six games with Tuesday's loss to the Suns at Moda Center• Offense was good enough Tuesday night but the defense wasn't• The Trail Blazers trading Duop Reath and two second-round picks to Atlanta in exchange for Vít Krejčí • First impressions of Vít both on and off the court• Blake Wesley returning to the lineup after missing three months with a broken bone in his right foot• The imminent season debut of Scoot Henderson• Deni Avdija named a reserve for the 2026 NBA All-Star Game and the makeup of the international team and the two United States teams• It's Brooke Hearts Your Heart month!• Shoutout to season ticket holder fashion, Blake Wesley's mom, Jusuf Nurkic's three-straight triple-doubles, more NBA trades, live reaction to mascot violence, All-Star in L.A. is going to be spread out and hot chicken plays

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

On this edition of The Blazers Balcony, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, Brooke Olzendam and Casey Holdahl discuss...• The Trail Blazers starting a three-game road trip with the loss to the Thunder• Spending New Years in Oklahoma City• Deni Avdija, Shaedon Sharpe and Donovan Clingan leading the way• Bouncing back to defeat the Pelicans in New Orleans• One of the best wins of the season versus the Spurs in San Antonio• Deni's birthday triple-double and Donovan's career-high versus the Spurs• A rare blowout versus the Jazz on Monday to start a home-heavy January • Deni Avdija is doing a bit of everything and is finally being recognized for his efforts• Cornhole competition, Donovan's three-point shooting, Caleb Love keeps shooting, post-game interview adjustments and Brooke sitting out the trip to San Francisco