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The injury news keeps stacking up, and fantasy managers need to react fast. Dr. A and William Harris break down updates on Jalen Suggs, Jalen Johnson, Anfernee Simons, Shaedon Sharpe and Aaron Gordon, plus what those developments mean for rotations and waiver opportunities. The guys also highlight Tuesday night's biggest fantasy performances, including Tyrese Maxey, Cason Wallace and Neemias Queta, and close with what they're watching heading into tonight's slate. Actionable insight to help you stay ahead of your league. Presented by FanDuel Download the SportsEthos App on the APP Store and Google Play! FantasyPass now includes DAILY PROJECTIONS - perfect for DFS and head-to-head leagues. Join the Discussion on DISCORD for real-time advice and community support. Subscribe, Rate, and Review on Apple and Spotify for expert updates and tips! 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

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

Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Portland Trailblazers NBA Pick Prediction by Tony T. Cavaliers vs. Trailblazers Injuries Garland, Mobley and Strus are out for Cleveland. Ellis, Porter and Schroder are questionable. Henderson, Holiday, Murray and Thybulle are out for Portland. Avdija, Wesley and Williams are questionable. Recent Box Score Key Stats Cavaliers at Trailblazers 9PM ET— Cleveland fell to 29-21 following their 126-113 road defeat against Phoenix. Cavs shot 46% with 31% from three and 22 turnovers. Donovan Mitchell scored 16 points with six assists. De'Andre Hunter came off the bench with 17 points with three rebounds. Cleveland allowed 53% shooting with 48% from three. Portland drops to 23-26 with their 127-97 road defeat against NY Knicks. Trailblazers hit 43% shooting with 30% from three and 20 turnovers. Shaedon Sharpe led with 26 points with three assists. Jerami Grant got off the bench with 15 points and two assists. Portland allowed 48% shooting with 42% from three.

Do NFL fans hate this Super Bowl matchup? Which fan base is more upset: Titans or Vikings? Shaedon Sharpe has been great since start of December. Closing Arguments: Pro-Bowler Shedeur Sanders?

Portland Trailblazers vs. Boston Celtics NBA Pick Prediction by Tony T. Trailblazers vs. Celtics Injuries Henderson, Murray, Reath, Thybulle and Wesley are out for Portland. Avdija and Williams are out for Portland. Tatum is out with Minott and Questa questionable. Recent Box Score Key Stats Trailblazers at Celtics 8PM ET—Portland fell to 23-23 following their 110-98 home defeat against Toronto. Trailblazers shot 40% with 29% from three. Shaedon Sharpe scored 21 points with seven rebounds. Jrue Holiday contributed 21 points with seven assists.

Travis Demers and Chad Doing talk about the Blazers heading into a tough east coast road trip at .500, while winter storms could effect travel and practice time.  They also talk about Deni Avdija's uncertainty this week, and how other vets have stepped up.  Plus, who actually deserves the credit for the continued growth from the youth. 

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 ❌

LA Lakers vs. Portland Trailblazers NBA Pick Prediction by Tony T. Lakers vs. Trailblazers Injuries Luka, Reaves and Thiero are out for LA. Ayton and Hayes are questionable. Henderson, Murray, Thybulle and Wesley are out for Portland with Avdija doubtful. Grant and Holiday are questionable. Recent Box Score Key Stats Lakers at Trailblazers 10PM ET—LA drops to 24-15 following their 135-117 home defeat against Charlotte. Lakers shot 46% with 37% from three. Luka scored 39 points with four assists. LeBron chipped in with 29 points with nine rebounds. LA allowed 54% shooting with 47% from three. Portland is 20-22 with their 117-101 home victory against Atlanta. Trailblazers hit 45% with 30% from three. Shaedon Sharpe led with 24 points and nine rebounds. Jerami Grant came off the bench with 16 points and two rebounds. Portland allowed 43% shooting with 32% from three.

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

Portland Trailblazers vs. Golden St Warriors NBA Pick Prediction by Tony T. Trailblazers vs. Warriors Injuries Avdija, Henderson, Murray, Thybulle and Wesley are out for Portland with Grant doubtful. Seth Curry out for GSW. Recent Box Score Key Stats Trailblazers vs. Warriors 11PM ET— Portland fell to 19-21 after their 123-114 home defeat against NY Knicks. Trailblazers shot 48% with 31% from three. Deni Advija led with 25 points and five rebounds. Shaedon Sharpe contributed 23 points with six rebounds.

Do we know how much we can trust Shaedon Sharpe?

Blazers' win streak snapped at 5 games. Jrue Holiday returns... how much can we count on Shaedon Sharpe? Bears come back to beat Packers in Wild Card weekend. Web Gems: Cubs sign Alex Bregman.

Travis Demers and Chad Doing break down the Blazers best stretch of the season so far, winning 5 of 6 and 8 of the last 12.

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 

The Pelicans pummeled by Blazers 122-109 as New Orleans drops its sixth straight loss. Big Q & DC recap the Pelicans loss to the Portland Trail Blazers, breaking down what went wrong in another tough night.Deni Avdija dominated with 34 points and 11 assists as Portland pulled away in the second quarter. Donovan Clingan controlled the glass with 15 rebounds, while Shaedon Sharpe and Caleb Love added timely scoring.Despite Zion Williamson pouring in 35 points, the New Orleans Pelicans couldn't overcome poor three-point shooting, turnovers, and second-chance points. Rookie Jeremiah Fears chipped in 18, while Jordan Poole, Karlo Matkovic, and Kevon Looney provided support in a short-handed effort.Big Q & DC break down:Why the second quarter collapse flipped the gameThe Pelicans' three-point struggles and turnoversMissing key contributors and lineup impactWhat New Orleans must fix heading into Miami

The Celtics lost a tough one in Portland on Sunday night, 114-108. Jaylen Brown put up 37 points, but it wasn't enough as Deni Avdija and Shaedon Sharpe lit up the defense and Donovan Clingan owned the paint. Chud and Doug break it all down, talk about the problems with the NCAA, rip through the latest happenings in the NBA, and much more.Follow the show on Twitter/X:@ChuddysCorner@KingChuddy@Doug_Outs@_nickpirainoSHOP OUR STORE at ChuddysCorner.com/storeLeave us a voicemail at ChuddysCorner.comLike, subscribe, and rate the podcast!00:00 Celtics Game Recap and Reactions10:32 Analyzing Player Performances and Team Dynamics17:40 Jaylen Brown's Stellar Performance and Future Prospects19:54 NCAA Changes and the Impact of NIL on College Basketball21:36 The Changing Landscape of College Sports29:24 NBA Updates and Player Performances

Portland Trailblazers vs. Sacramento Kings NBA Pick Prediction by Tony T. Trailblazers vs. Kings Injuries Henderson, Holiday, Thybulle and Wesley are out for Portland with Grant questionable. Eubanks, LaVine and Sabonis are out for Sacramento with McDermott questionable. Recent Box Score Key Stats Trailblazers at Kings 10PM ET—Portland improved to 11-16 following their 134-133 overtime home victory against Sacramento. Trailblazers shot 48% with 33% from three. Deni Avdija led the team with 35 points with five assists. Shaedon Sharpe contributed 26 points with four assists. Sacramento dropped to 6-21. DeMar DeRozan scored 33 points with four rebounds. Maxime Raynaud chipped in with 29 points with 11 rebounds.

Nate and Danny dig into a Western Conference mailbag for the Grizzlies, Wolves, Pelicans, Thunder, Suns, and Blazers, focusing on young bigs, long-term team-building, and how to survive in an OKC/Wemby/Jokic world.Memphis Grizzlies — 0:15What has Zach Edey's overall impact been so far, and why hasn't his strong play gotten more discussion?Given that most of Memphis' wins with Edey back came against sub-.500 teams, what's actually real and what projects beyond this season?Why are Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. “bad all of a sudden”—how much of it is attitude, effort, health, or role?Minnesota Timberwolves — 12:00If Tim Connelly decides to make a significant move, what sort of framework should he pursue—selling high on Julius Randle, moving Rudy Gobert to lower long-term risk while raising ceiling, or something else entirely?Who is a realistic trade target for Minnesota at point guard who can shoot, defend enough, and still let Anthony Edwards be the primary creator?What is Rob Dillingham's trade value right now—does he bring back even a late first?Why did the Wolves let Nickiel Alexander-Walker go—could they really not find a way to keep him or other options?How good is the offensive chemistry between Gobert and Randle actually—are they meaningfully helping each other?New Orleans Pelicans — 26:23Do Derik Queen's flaws—lack of true center size and questionable mobility—ultimately cap his long-term ceiling, or can his creation ability and defensive hands make those weaknesses not matter as much?If you're the Pelicans, what kind of offers would you need to seriously consider moving each of Jose Alvarado, Zion Williamson, Sadiq Bey, Herb Jones, and Trey Murphy III?Oklahoma City Thunder — 36:57Is OKC the deepest team of all time when fully healthy, given their bench of Kason Caruso, Isaiah Joe, Aaron Wiggins, AJ Mitchell, Kenrich Williams, J-Will, etc.?Which Western Conference teams, if any, would intentionally punt games against the Clippers late in the season to worsen the pick OKC owns from LA?What is AJ Mitchell doing defensively that makes him so effective?How many All-Stars should the Thunder have this season?If Shai Gilgeous-Alexander were to get hurt in the playoffs, how good would OKC's offense remain—could they still realistically win a series or two?Which Western Conference teams have the best chance of beating OKC in a playoff series, and how would you rank the Rockets, Spurs, and Nuggets as threats?Phoenix Suns — 47:45Given the Suns' surprising competence plus the fact they don't control their own firsts, has your view changed on how they should operate over the next 2–3 years?If you were running the Suns and received a strong offer for Devin Booker, would you trade him?With the Suns hovering around the 6-seed race, could they be sneaky buyers at the deadline—and if so, what position or role should they target given their current roster and Jalen Green's fit?Portland Trail Blazers — 53:05Is Portland's rebuild a failure—especially considering taking Scoot over Amen, choosing Klingan over Edey, trading out of the Cedric Coward spot for Hansen, and the current returns on Shaedon Sharpe?With OKC, Wembanyama's Spurs, and Jokic's Nuggets (plus Houston) as massive obstacles, how should the other Western teams approach big-picture strategy, timelines, and the pursuit of relevance?Have any of Sharpe, Toumani Camara, and Donovan Clingan actually improved from last year, or is it fair to say none of them have taken a real step forward? 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.

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

The Blazers were led by Shaedon Sharpe and Jerami Grant. What's coming up this week? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Pelicans vs Trail Blazers Full RecapThe game has finished, and the New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Portland Trail Blazers with a final score of 143-120The Pelicans outscored the Trail Blazers in the first, third, and fourth quarters to secure the win, snapping their seven-game losing streak. Trey Murphy III led the Pelicans with 24 points, while Shaedon Sharpe scored 21 points for the Trail Blazers. Score by QuarterTeam  Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FinalTrail Blazers 30 38 29 23 120Pelicans 39 31 35 38 143We also cover the major injury updates including Zion Williamson (out – abductor), Dejounte Murray (out – leg), and Jordan Poole (day-to-day – quad) plus full analysis from Big Q & DC on what went right, what went wrong, and what it means moving forward for New Orleans.

Travis Demers and Chad Doing talk about the Blazers upcoming stretch of 2 games in 10 days, and the importance of having a bit of time to rest.  Chad suffered a personal loss this week, and talks about how it's impacted him, and the guys take a broad look at the NBA around the quarter point of the season.

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

Travis Demers and Chad Doing break down the 2-1 road trip, that included a 26 point outburst from Caleb Love in an NBA Cup win at Golden State.  They also take a deep dive into the injury concerns, and the long term effect they have on the team's postseason hopes.  Plus, why Jerami Grant has had such a bounce back season.

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

Travis Demers and Chad Doing talk about the Trail Blazers struggles on their 5 game road trip, and the injury concerns going forward.  They also break down Shaedon Sharpe's growing impact, and Deni Avdija bearing a bulk of the offensive load.   The guys get into their love for the team and how it impacts their coverage.

Ep. 125 - Shaedon Sharpe has elevated his game and we are HERE for it! We talk about that, the Blazers' 6-5 start, whether they can keep up their swarming defense, Deni Avdija as a possible All-Star and Most Improved Player candidate, whether you can build a team around him... and MORE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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 a five-game trip with a close loss to the Heat in Miami on Saturday• Going scoreless at the worst possible time• Both Jrue Holiday and Deni Avdija come close to triple-doubles in Miami• Trail Blazers stick around in Orlando versus the Magic but end up getting beaten at the buzzer by a Desmond Bane three• Portland overcoming a tough night on the boards and a lack of flow on offense for the first three quarters • The Blazers once again staying resilient long enough for the game to turn in their favor• Did Tiago Splitter remember the alley-oop play that gave Portland the lead from when the Blazers ran it for a win versus Tiago when he was a rookie versus the Spurs? • The irony of the Magic shooting poorly from three all game only to finish with a buzzer-beating three and the Trail Blazers turning the ball over just three times in the first three quarters only to be undone by a late-game turnover• Shaedon Sharpe having his best game of the season while looking like a go-to option in the fourth quarter • Finishing the trip with the Pelicans in New Orleans on Wednesday, the Rockets in Houston (in an NBA Cup Group C game) Friday in Houston and Sunday versus the Mavericks in Dallas (and on both KATU and KUNP)

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.

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 

We break down the shocking details behind the FBI's Operation Nothing But Bet and Operation Royal Flush, a gambling scandal shaking the NBA to its core. With over 30 arrests tied to organized crime, insider betting, and underground poker rings involving figures like Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier, and Damon Jones, this case has rewritten the conversation around integrity in professional basketball. Then, in our “Do It or Don't” segment, we shift focus from off-court chaos to on-court stakes — spotlighting Jonathan Kuminga, Jabari Smith, Benedict Mathurin, Deandre Ayton, Nikola Jović, Jaime Jaquez, and Shaedon Sharpe players facing make-or-break seasons in 2025-26. 

Trail Blazers Tiago Splitter era begins. LSU fires Brian Kelly. Does Orgeron State have legs, actually? Closing Arguments: Through 3 games, is it too early to judge Shaedon Sharpe's performance as a starter?

Hollinger & Duncan sift the rookie-scale extension rush—what looks smart vs. risky—and then dive into 2025's biggest questions: true title equity, matchup landmines, awards races, hot-seat candidates, and which front offices set themselves up best.0:30 — The extension wave under a rising cap: what looks smart vs. risky1:00 — Keegan Murray pricing: two-way wing scarcity vs. limited upside5:54 — Christian Braun and Denver's apron math: role value vs. replaceability12:00 — Dyson Daniels: age/size/defense bet and why a flat $25M structure matters13:45 — Shaedon Sharpe: lock in upside now or gamble on RFA?16:19 — Toumani Camara: converting a team option now vs. preserving flexibility later23:18 — Aaron Nesmith: playoff proof-of-concept and Indy's shorter 2/40 approach24:39 — Why some wings/guards didn't extend: the “wait-and-see” tier (Mathurin, Ivey, Eason)27:26 — Jalen Duren: cap-hold strategy, center comps, and Detroit's options28:34 — Next summer's center market: Kessler/Williams and the post-incentive era29:12 — Framing the 2025 race: contenders, matchups, ceilings (no picks)29:28 — East storylines: regular-season juggernauts vs. playoff-built teams; health variables33:28 — West storylines: OKC's rise, the Warriors' matchup swing, and who actually has a ceiling35:03 — The true title-equity bucket—and who's one in-season move away39:18 — MVP shape: the eligibility gauntlet, top tier, and the U.S. vs. international tilt43:44 — Hot-seat watch: contexts around Doug Christie, Willie Green, Darko Rajaković, others46:17 — Sixth Man: role volatility, eligibility traps, and what voters really reward47:17 — Most Improved: high-ceiling leaps vs. low-baseline pop candidates51:17 — Defensive Player of the Year: the unicorn case vs. voter fragmentation51:42 — Executive of the Year narratives: asset plays, cap gymnastics, timing53:29 — Why 2024–25 on-court styles will be especially diverse and fun Dunc'd On Prime is the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM Subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see the key moments from the pod each week.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.

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?"

What do the Toumani Camara and Shaedon Sharpe extensions mean for the Trail Blazers? Plus, a look ahead to Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Send us a textOn this edition of The Brief Case, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, Trail Blazers reporter and Insider Casey Holdahl discusses...• The report that both Shaedon Sharpe and Toumani Camara signed four-year contract extensions on Sunday• Why it makes sense to settle business before the start of the regular season• The Trail Blazers now having a wing rotation of Shaedon Sharpe, Toumani Camara and Deni Avdija under contract for the next three seasons• Portland now having 18 players (15 on NBA contracts and three on two-way contracts), the maximum number of players under contract• Why Shaedon Sharpe's contract, reportedly worth $90 million over four seasons, is a good deal for both the player and the team• Toumani Camara going from a late second-round pick to one of Portland's most important players over the course of two seasons• Both Sharpe and Camara being rewarded for what they've already done and getting paid for what they could be• The Trail Blazers signing Javonte Cooke to their third and final two-way contract

Lock up two pieces of their young core for the next 5 years

Send us a textOn this edition of The Brief Case, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, Trail Blazers reporter/Insider Casey Holdahl discusses...• Finishing up training camp with the season opener scheduled for Wednesday• Recapping losses to the Warriors and Jazz in the last two games of preseason play• Both Jerami Grant and Jrue Holiday having their best offensive games of preseason versus Utah• What, if anything, to make of statistics during the preseason• Shaedon Sharpe extension eligible until Monday afternoon• Trail Blazers waive Javonte Cooke through he could come back on a two-way• Rounding up all of Portland's current injuries • The Trail Blazers starting their 2025-26 regular season Wednesday night versus the Timberwolves at Moda Center

On this edition of The Blazers Balcony, Brooke Olzendam and Casey Holdahl discuss...• The Pacific Northwest being the center of the sporting world at the moment• Brooke's Mariners fandom (If you are watching the Mariners on tape delay, skip this podcast)• Thoughts on the Trail Blazers' first two preseason games versus the Warriors in Golden State and versus the Kings at Moda Center• The Trail Blazers looking like a team that is ready for the regular season• Chauncey Billups is pushing the right buttons• The play of Jrue Holiday, Shaedon Sharpe, Yang Hansen and Blake Wesley• What to watch for in the last two preseason games versus the Warriors (again) and Jazz• You don't get to complain about "spoilers" in live sports

Send us a textOn the latest edition of The Brief Case, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, Trail Blazers reporter and Insider Casey Holdahl discusses...• The Trail Blazers getting to 1-1 for the preseason by beating the Kings Friday night at Moda Center• Portland doing Friday night versus the Kings what they couldn't do Wednesday night versus the Warriors in San Francisco• Deni Avdija gets the start versus the Kings after coming off the bench versus the Warriors• Jerami Grant coming off the bench versus the Kings in the first half and the starting in the second half• Trail Blazers rookie center Yang Hansen putting on an absolute show during a six-minute stretch of the third quarter versus the Kings• Hansen's confidence seemingly growing every time he does something right• Hansen bouncing back from a lackluster debut versus the Warriors and a so-so first half versus the Kings, which will serve him well throughout his rookie season• Understanding the comparisons between Yang Hansen and Nikola Jokic• The upcoming games versus the Warriors on Tuesday and the Jazz on Wednesday• Making wild guesses about what lineups Chauncey Billups might try in the final two preseason games 

The Trail Blazers are back! Is Shaedon Sharpe turning into that guy? Will Yang Hansen bounce back? Why did Deni Avdija come off the bench? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Send us a textOn this edition of The Brief Case, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, Trail Blazers beat reporter/Insider Casey Holdahl discusses...• The Trail Blazers losing to to the Warriors in the first of their four-game preseason schedule• The game goes down as a loss, but it was really a win for the Trail Blazers• Chauncey Billups following through on his promise to "tinker" with the starting lineup by starting Shaedon and Jerami and bringing Deni off the bench• The play of Jrue Holiday, Toumani Camara, Donovan Clingan and Deni Avdija in Wednesday's loss to the Warriors• Everything that we've heard from Shaedon Sharpe 's performance in training camp being reflected in the game versus Golden State• Yang Hansen's first preseason game

Danny went to a concert on a school night. Blazers bench blows big lead in 1st preseason game. Shaedon Sharpe looked good, but Jerami Grant struggled shooting. UNC football is an unmitigated disaster.

Shaedon Sharpe had a solid preseason debut

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