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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.

Travis Demers and Chad Doing talk about the Blazers bounce back from a terrible home loss to Denver, with a road win at Phoenix.  Plus, they talk about the evolution of Donovan Clingan, Jerami Grant's importance, and how to handle Deni Avdija's back issues going forward.  Also, the final 24 games of the season give the Blazers a great postseason opportunity. 

Travis Demers and Chad Doing talk about the Blazers three game winning streak heading into the final road trip before the All Star Break.  They break down Scoot Henderson's return, and how the team getting healthier will shape the final stretch of the season. Plus Deni Avdija and Damian Lillard representing the Blazers at All Star Weekend. 

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.

Why do we keep pooping on Sam Darnold? Drake Maye was not very good... but was it all his fault? Scoot Henderson returns and Blazers snap a 6-game skid. Web Gems: Damian Lillard will participate in 3-point contest.

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

How will his return affect the lineup and minutes?

Getting to know Bad Bunny. What was your favorite Super Bowl halftime show? Scoot Henderson set to make season debut tonight. Web Gems: schools with both a Super Bowl-winning QB and Best Actor/Actress Oscar winner.

Jake punched a kid. Geoff addressed the slanderous accusation that HE is a fair-weather Blazer fan. Something, something, Scoot Henderson. Epstein? Never heard of him. Who Dat? Poll Watching.Grifters are always going to grift, even one's who say things we might agree with. Don't fall for it, People!

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

Travis Demers and Chad Doing highlight Deni Avdija's first NBA All Star selection, talk about Blake Wesley's return, and the addition of Vit Krejci.  Plus, why there is room for optimism, despite the Trail Blazers season long 5 game losing streak. 

Send us a textOn this edition of The Brief Case, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, Trail Blazers reporter/Insider Casey Holdahl discusses...• Deni Avdija being named to the 2026 NBA All-Star Game for the first time in his career• Needing to do a little bit extra in order to make your first All-Star roster• The Trail Blazers having at least three players at the 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend between Avdija, Donovan Clingan and Yang Hansen• The Trail Blazers trading for 6-8 guard/forward Vit Krejci from the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for Duop Reath and two second-round picks• Krejci providing three-point shooting and playmaking, two things the Trail Blazers desperately need• Bidding a fond farewell to Duop Reath, one of the best people you'll find in the NBA or otherwise• Portland's losing streak extending to five games with a loss to the Cavaliers at Moda Center on Sunday• Blake Wesley returning to the lineup Sunday after missing the last few months with a broken foot• Scoot Henderson also getting close to making his debut after missing the first part of the season with a hamstring injury

 “I Didn't See That Coming” This NBA Season Charlotte Hornets Offense The Pacers Struggling Mightily De'Anthony Melton's Impact This year's league leaders in blocked shots The Portland Trailblazers success Scoot Henderson's lack of availability Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

0:00 Intro 0:55 The 48 Minutes Weekend Preview 0:59 Houston Rockets @ Detroit Pistons 4:25 LA Lakers @ Dallas Mavericks 7:05 Denver Nuggets @ Memphis Grizzlies 10:16 “I Didn't See That Coming” This NBA Season 10:36 Charlotte Hornets Offense 11:51 The Pacers Struggling Mightily 13:04 De'Anthony Melton's Impact 14:37 This year's league leaders in blocked shots 15:25 The Portland Trailblazers success 16:44 Scoot Henderson's lack of availability Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Not gonna lie, the vibes are high! Thanks for the skeets @linssenp.bsky.social‬⁠, @jamesgameboy.bsky.social‬⁠, @madoccassia.bsky.social‬⁠, @hecubus01.bsky.social !!:30 Post laker win glow3:15 Atlanta game and Jrue Holiday's return6:45 What is the “end of the bench” anymore anyway? 8:30 We think about Scoot Henderson's return at least once a day15:00 Shaedon is consistent even under increased pressure20:50 Shaedon is also starting offense with defense26:00 Caleb Love love31:00 Blazer parent feel good Instagram accounts34:00 Shot Attempts38:00 How far the team has come as measured by Jrue's return42:00 Is Jerami Grant taking a fiber arts class? 45:00 ‪@linssenp.bsky.social‬ Injured players return to the lineup48:00 ‪Keanu_reevebooks‬ ‪uptempo ballhandlers! 57:30  ‪madoccassia ❌

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

Miami vs Ole Miss in the Fiesta Bowl this afternoon. Ten Toes Down: Still draft Scoot Henderson over Amen Thompson? Impromptu Weezer show or strip club? Closing Arguments: Dolphins fire head coach Mike McDaniel.

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 

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

Danny has never watched Fast Times at Ridgemont High in one sitting. Blazers overcome huge deficit vs Pistons, still lose. Relax on Scoot Henderson's return timeline. Best/worst Christmas gifts.

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

Travis Demers and Chad Doing revisit something they had talked about - where would be Blazers be after the NBA Cup added games? Did it align with their hopes?  They also talk about the team's health, and the big picture implications.  

On this edition of The Blazers Balcony, presented by Spirit Moutain Casino, Brooke Olzendam and Casey Holdahl discuss...• The Trail Blazers starting a four-game trip with a close loss to the Raptors in Toronto• Portland rallying in the fourth quarter in Toronto but unable to overcome missed free throws (and at least one missed call)• The Blazers bouncing back by winning in Cleveland on the second night of a back-to-back• The pre-game film session in Cleveland that helped Portland get the win• Portland players refusing to give up even in losses• Free throws, free throws and more free throws• Finishing the trip on Friday versus the Pistons and Sunday versus the Grizzlies• RoboCop statues, telling someone they're tall in an elevator might be part of our evolution, sit down Matisse and how long can you keep Lil' Caesars pizza 

Send us a textOn this edition of The Brief Case, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, Trail Blazers reporter/Insider Casey Holdahl discusses...• The Trail Blazers starting off yet another four-game road trip with a loss to the Raptors in Toronto• Portland dooming their chances yet again due to poor free throw shooting• The Trail Blazers bouncing back to defeat the Cavaliers in Cleveland on the second night of a back-to-back• Portland winning in Cleveland in large part thanks to free throw shooting• Deni Avdija gets to the line and continues his run as one of the NBA's best players this season• Shaedon Sharpe becomes the youngest player in franchise history to put up 3,000 points• Yang Hansen is assigned to the Remix, who started their home schedule on Tuesday and play again on Thursday at Chiles Center on the campus of University of Portland

Send us a textOn this edition of The Brief Case, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, Trail Blazers reporter/Insider Casey Holdahl discusses...• The Trail Blazers having their NBA Cup dreams dashed with a loss to the San Antonio Spurs in West Group C play on Thanksgiving eve• You can miss three-pointers or miss free throws, but if you're the 2025-26 Trail Blazers, you can't miss both• Portland using some down time during the holiday weekend to get in their first real practices since the start of the regular season• The Trail Blazers can't hold on in the fourth quarter versus the Oklahoma City Thunder, though their improved play is cause for optimism• Deni Avdija playing out of position at point guard on offense and center on defense• Deni gets his second triple-double of the season, making him one of the few players in do so this season• Avdija doing something that only Clyde Drexler and Damian Lillard have done in Trail Blazers' franchise history• International or domestic, at this point, Deni Avdija has to be a Western Conference All-Star• A conversation with Trail Blazers center Robert Williams III regarding his season so far, how Portland's new style of play fits his style of play, enjoying the grind of rehab, offering council to teammates dealing with injuries, slowing down (but in a good way) and the rarity of playing for a head coach who was also a center

On this edition of The Blazers Balcony, Brooke Olzendam and Casey Holdahl discuss...• Arriving in Oklahoma City for a Sunday game versus the Thunder• The ridiculousness of having a five-game road trip, returning home to play a back-to-back, then heading back out for three more games• Finally winning a game in San Francisco Friday night versus the Warriors and whether it's the end of an era• Needing everyone to contribute when you're trying to break losing streaks when you're incredibly shorthanded • Donovan Clingan going beast mode• Caleb Love and Sidy Cissoko making a difference on two-way contracts• Deni Avdija Most Improved AND a first-time All-Star? • Toumani Camara taking on off-court responsibilities and having is best game of the season versus Golden State• Sidy shouts out Shae, Brooke's boutique shuts down, big glasses, Duop the Sweetest, a different brand of leadership and old boyfriends catching strays

On this edition of The Blazers Balcony, presented by Spirt Mountain Casino, Brooke Olzendam and Casey Holdahl discuss...• Starting the five-game trip with two losses... but not feeling bad about it• Going cold down the stretch versus the Heat in Miami• Losing on a buzzer-beater to the Magic in Orlando• Upcoming games versus the Pelicans, Rockets (in the NBA Cup!) and Mavericks• Only one "bad" loss in the first 10 games• Deni Avdija continues to play at an All-Star level• Brooke gets hit in the head in Miami• Hitting Casey where it hurts (sandwiches)• The pool should be open• Who should get bylines for broadcast stories

Who's the team out of the Big-12, Scoot Henderson update?, Mike McDaniel trolls Bills fans

Travis Demers and Chad Doing break down the last week of Blazers basketball including the impressive win over Oklahoma City, and a pair of disappointing losses in Florida.  10 games into the season, what is the big picture, where is this team thriving, and where do they need work.

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

On the latest edition of The Blazers Balcony, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, Brooke Olzendam and Casey Holdahl discuss...• The Trail Blazers losing to a short-handed, second game of a back-to-back Lakers squad Monday night at Moda Center• Wins versus the Denver Nuggets and Utah Jazz• Trying to win when the shots aren't falling• Injuries to Matisse Thybulle and Blake Wesley catching up to the team• The upcoming game versus the Thunder leading into a five-game road trip• Cubano sandwiches, tall people in elevators and sitting out road trips

Send us a textOn this edition of The Brief Case, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, Trail Blazers beat reporter/Insider Casey Holdahl discusses...• The Portland Trail Blazers going 3-2 in the first week of the 2025-26 regular season• The early season play of Jerami Grant, Deni Avdija and Jrue Holiday• The Trail Blazers doing all the things in the first five games that they said they were going to do during training camp and preseason• Enduring the highs and lows of a new style of play• Portland finishing the first week first in steals, second in pace, third in shot attempts, fourth in three-point attempts, sixth in defensive rating and eighth in offensive rebounds• Jerami Grant putting up historic early-season numbers off the bench• Getting bested by the LA Clippers due to a difficult second half• Bouncing back to defeat a shorthanded Lakers team going away• Donovan Clingan having his best game of the season versus his "vet" Deandre Ayton• Getting up big versus the Jazz before having to grind out a win in the fourth quarter (thanks in large part to Jrue Holiday)• The NBA Cup group stage begins on Friday versus the Denver Nuggets at Moda Center• Robert Williams III is upgraded to questionable 

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

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

Trail Blazers radio broadcasters Travis Demers and Chad Doing get ready for the 2025-26 season to finally get underway.  They discuss the contract extensions for Toumani Camara and Shaedon Sharpe, as well as the structure of the roster.  They talk about health and expectations, and where the team needs to improve.  They also break down the next step for Deni Avdija's game, and Yang Hansen's development. 

Travis Demers and Chad Doing break down the first two games of the Trail Blazers preseason, including impressive performances from Shaedon Sharpe and Yang Hansen.  They talk about what has worked so far in the preseason, and where the team can continue improve before the season opens.

Ep. 119 - Shaedon Sharpe could be re-signed... and the Blazers should do it NOW! We go over five years' worth of rookie extensions and try to put Shaedon Sharpe and his expected contract into perspective. What is he worth? Should the Blazers sign him now? (Yes!) We also talk about Blake Wesley and his potential fit on a team that suddenly needs another guard with Scoot Henderson's injury. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the latest edition (which is the 143nd edition, not the 142nd) of The Blazers Balcony, Trail Blazers sideline reporter Brooke Olzendam and beat reporter Casey Holdahl discuss...• Takeaways from the 2025 Fan Fest, presented by Toyota, held last Saturday at Moda Center• What they're seeing at training camp matching what was seen at Fan Fest• Bill Kennedy and other NBA referees at training camp practices• Thoughts from training camp after a week of drills and scrimmages• Wednesday's preseason opener versus the Warriors in San Francisco• Brooke's review of the new Taylor Swift album • Casey gets hit in the head and no one flinches

Ep. 118 - We talk about Scoot Henderson's unfortunate hamstring injury and whether it affects the Blazers' team building efforts this year, plus an in-depth roundup of 2025 Media Day, including some VERY candid comments by Jerami Grant! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a textOn this edition of The Brief Case, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, Trail Blazers beat reporter/Insider discusses...• Trail Blazers' executives having discussions with Tom Dundon, who is heading up a group that has agreed to purchase the franchise• Injuries to Scoot Henderson and Robert Williams III and how those might effect the start of the season• Both Shaedon Sharpe and Toumani Camara being up for contract extensions• Everyone loves Yang Hansen• Who starts on Opening Night with four of the five spots seemingly secured• Comments from Chauncey Billups and numerous players about Portland's defensive potential • Fan Fest is Saturday at Moda Center

Send us a textOn this edition of The Brief Case, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, Trail Blazers reporter/Insider Casey Holdahl discusses...• Portland's 2025 training camp starting on Monday with Media Day• The main storylines, including whether Shaedon Sharpe starts and if Yang Hansen cracks the rotation, heading into training camp• The team announcing on Friday that Scoot Henderson will be out for at least a month with a torn hamstring and what that means for the Trail Blazers • Fan Fest, presented by Toyota, scheduled for October 4• The Damian Lillard Reunion Rally last Sunday at Pioneer Courthouse Square and why it was important• The upgrades to the Moda Center big screen and the new video boards installs on the end zones

Expected to return to basketball activities in 4-8 weeks

Should USC be afraid of Illinois after the Illini got embarrassed by Indiana? Ryder Cup is getting spicy. Scoot Henderson suffers torn hamstring... to resume basketball activities in 4-8 weeks. Web Gems: pop culture from the last time the Mariners won the AL West in 2001.

Everyone had a great weekend, but Dirt was surprised by his wife's proposal...Is the SODO MOJO back...stop talking Jerruh...Will Stein's thoughts on his offense early in training camp...are Scoot Henderson and Anthony Richardson the same...Dirt has no room for the Savannah Bananas, Dan Rubenstein joins the Ticker...more pressure on Stein or Lupoi...shut up Tyreke Hill, and a recap of Hall of Fame weekend in Canton.

0:00 ... Show Open ... Ross welcomes the panel and makes his dedication of show #166 to Jonathan Kuminga and Russell Westbrook who both shot just 66% from the free throw line last season.  Bruce registers his disappointment with Ross's choice and suggests someone else. 1:54 ... The Charlotte Hornets are the NBA Summer League Champions ... Rookie Kon Knueppel led the way for the Hornets and we all learned the proper pronounciation of his first and last name.  The future looks promising for the Hornets after a string of losing seasons, but health will be a huge issue for the "Bugs." 7:53 ... Bruce wants to give some love to Bronny James, who looked like a different player in the Summer League and could be poised to do well this season. 9:04 .... The WNBA All Star Weekend made all kinds of news, especially with their warmup T-Shirts that said "Pay Us What You Owe Us."  The crew examines why the players in the "W" deserve more money and make suggestions on who should pay it. 13:09 ... As for the WNBA All Star game itself ..... it was a big bummer ... Rookie All-Star Paige Bueckers and ABC's Elle Duncan both trashed it on the air for the lack of defense and effort .... OUCH. 15:29 ... Bradley Beal certainly got paid and also got a ticket out of Phoenix to Los Angeles.  His departure from the Valley leaves lots of wreckage behind as the Suns will need to stretch $97 million of his salary over the next 5 seasons, causing a major financial hurdle for a team that needs more talent.  As for the Clippers, they have a lot of old dudes and are a textbook example of a "Win Now" team.  And with the addition of 40 year old Chris Paul, the clock is definitely ticking on the veteran team's "window." 22:00 ... With all the old guys on the Clippers, the crew suggests sponsors whose logos can appear on the uniform jerseys of the team.  Everyone took a shot and Ross's choice of "Depends" adult diapers was the clear winner among the crew. 23:40 ... 35 year old Damian Lillard is returning to the Portland Trailblazers and with the recent acquisition of another 35 year old guard, Jrue Holiday, the 48 Minutes crew is scratching their collective heads as to what the strategy of the team will be.  Does it mean that Scoot Henderson is on shaky ground with the Blazers? 28:56 ... Ross leads a discussion on Giannis and whether any of these moves might make him appreciate being in Milwaukee. 31:42 ... Former Celtic Marcus Smart will soon join the Lakers after being bought out by the Wizards.  Bruce and many other Celtics fans are all "up in their feelings" over this move. 35:05 ... Victor Wembanyama has been cleared to play again after suffering from blood clots in his shoulder last season.  These are exciting times in San Antonio with Wemby joining Stephon Castle and Dylan Harper on a team that will be a "League Pass Obsession." 37:53 ... The New Orleans Pelicans are looking like a hot mess tossed into a dumpster fire.  They've spent the entire off season making one questionable move after another.  Over the weekend, their top rookie Derik Queen suffered a wrist injury that will sideline him for three months.  New boss Joe Dumars is off to a "bumpy" start to say the least. 42:35 ... Good news in Denver .... recently acquired Jonas Valanciunas has agreed to stop his pursuit of a deal with a team in Greece and will play for the Nuggets as the backup for Nikola Jokic.  It's the right thing to do and the Denver fans deserve his best effort, even if he just plays one season for the Nuggets. 45:24 .... This week it's Ross's turn to try and stump his partners with this week's "Card Challenge."  Some of the players that Ross used to put Bruce and "World B" on the spot were Brandon Roy, Marcus Camby, Yao Ming, David Lee, Gary Payton, Andre Iguodala, Bruce Bowen, and Dwight Howard. 53:48 ... Ross wraps things up and says goodbye ... TRT 54:05      

On this episode of Good Word with Goodwill, Dan Titus and Dan Devine react to Damian Lillard signing a three-year deal with the Portland Trail Blazers.Next, Titus and Dan give their thoughts on Bradley Beal signing with the Los Angeles Clippers after receiving a buyout from the Phoenix Suns. Also, LeBron James is reportedly unhappy with the direction of the Los Angeles Lakers.Later, Titus and Dan discuss if the New York Knicks are under pressure to make it to the NBA Finals next season in a weakened Eastern Conference. (2:01) Damian Lillard signs deal to return to Portland Trail Blazers(8:17) Is Dame's return an indictment of Scoot Henderson?(11:56) Was brining Dame back a money move more than anything?(15:46) What do you make of the no-trade clause?(19:08) Bradley Beal signs with the Los Angeles Clippers(25:08) What is the ceiling for the Clippers?(30:25) LeBron reportedly not happy with Lakers direction(35:29) Can Mike Brown handle pressure that comes with coaching the Knicks?(40:32) Can Jalen Brunson play off the ball?

On this episode, Mike and Jason focus on teams that could be considered 'Sneaky good' for the upcoming season. They analyze the Atlanta Hawks and Orlando Magic from the Eastern Conference, highlighting their recent roster changes and potential for improvement. The conversation then shifts to the Western Conference, where they evaluate the San Antonio Spurs and Portland Trail Blazers, discussing their prospects for the season and the challenges they face. Throughout the discussion, the hosts emphasize the importance of player health and the continued development of young players like Jalen Johnson, Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner, Victor Wembanyama, and Scoot Henderson in determining each team's success.Visit our Sponsors!Dr. Dish BasketballOur friends at Dr. Dish Basketball are here to help you transform your team's training this off-season with exclusive offers of up to $4,000 OFF their Rebel+, All-Star+, and CT+ shooting machines. Unsure about budget? Dr. Dish offers schools-only Buy Now, Pay Later payment plans to make getting new equipment easier than ever.The Coaching PortfolioYour first impression is everything when applying for a new coaching job. A professional coaching portfolio is the tool that highlights your coaching achievements and philosophies and, most of all, helps separate you and your abilities from the other applicants. Special Price of just $25 for all Hoop Heads Listeners.Playmaker PlannerPlaymaker Planner is looking for forward thinking program directors and athletic directors...If that's you... Playmaker Planner will lessen your workload while doubling the efficiency, confidence, and ability of your student-athletes over the next 12 months!If you listen to and love the Hoop Heads Podcast, please consider giving us a small tip that will help in our quest to become the #1 basketball coaching podcast. https://hoop-heads.captivate.fm/supportTwitter/X Podcast - @hoopheadspodMike - @hdstarthoopsJason - @jsunkleInstagram@hoopheadspodFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/hoopheadspod/YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDoVTtvpgwwOVL4QVswqMLQ

On Thu.'s ep. of No Dunks, the guys discuss the Thunder's lineup versatility, Jrue Holiday turning into Rondo, the Wolves shutting down Jamal Murray, Mikal Bridges nailing a 3-pointer at the buzzer to give the Knicks the OT win, Scoot Henderson's development, Trae Young's free throws, and more. That, plus we hit the beach to answer questions about the most beloved teams of the 2000s, our basketball icks, whether the Nuggets should trade for Durant, and more.