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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

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.

In Hour 1, Rashad and Joe debate which meat is the GOAT, discuss why Scoot Henderson needs to play more for Portland, and more.

In Hour 2, Rashad and Joe break down how successful Oregon's former players have been at the combine, argue about why Scoot Henderson needs to play at lot, and more.

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.

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

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.

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?"

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