Blazer Focused
148 episodes - English - Latest episode: 20 days ago - ★★★ - 64 ratingsPortland Trail Blazers news, interviews and analysis from The Oregonian/OregonLive's Aaron Fentress and co-host Craig Birnbach.
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Trail Blazers draft Donovan Clingan, trade for Deni Avdija
June 27, 2024 06:11 - 41 minutesThe Blazer Focused podcast, featuring Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, examines the selection of Donovan Clingan out of Connecticut with the No. 7 pick in the NBA draft, and takes a look at the team’s acquisition of forward Deni Avdija from the Washington Wizards for Malcolm Brogdon and draft picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
NBA draft week is here, let's get prepped
June 24, 2024 23:15 - 58 minutesIt’s NBA draft week, and the Blazer Focused podcast, featuring Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, examines the latest mock drafts while attempting to predict what the Blazers might do in an unpredictable draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
NBA draft a week away, Payton Pritchard wins a ring, Caitlin Clark drama is a good thing
June 20, 2024 21:54 - 51 minutesThe Blazer Focused podcast, featuring Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, dives into next week’s NBA draft, praises Payton Pritchard and gives their take on the drama surrounding Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Pre-draft workouts continue, and how many titles could the Blazers have won with a healthy Bill Walton?
May 30, 2024 23:02 - 47 minutesThe Blazer Focused podcast, featuring Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, reacts to Bill Walton dying at the age of 71 on Monday, and discusses his legacy as a player and broadcaster. Craig has stories. Also, the Blazers continue their pre-draft workouts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Trail Blazers face puzzling situation after falling to No. 7 in NBA draft lottery
May 13, 2024 22:33 - 58 minutesThe Blazer Focused podcast, featuring Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, reacts to the Trail Blazers falling to No. 7 in Sunday's NBA draft lottery. Select for need? Take the best player available? Trade pick? Package pick to trade up? Decisions, decisions for the Blazers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Lillard's playoff runs ends early, and just how far behind the rest of the Western Conference are the Blazers?
May 07, 2024 20:39 - 46 minutesThe Blazer Focused podcast, featuring Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, discusses the depth of the Western Conference on display during the NBA playoffs and how far the Blazers trail several elite teams with young talent. Also, Damian Lillard's playoff run with the Bucks comes to an early end. And are the Blazers set at center? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Trail Blazers enter offseason with plans to remain on development path
April 18, 2024 21:28 - 53 minutesThe Blazer Focused podcast, featuring Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, discusses the franchise’s offseason following a 21-61 season. Plus, why the Blazers retained coach Chauncey Billups, why GM Joe Cronin plans to remain on the development path and what to expect this offseason and next season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Positive road trip includes growth from Scoot Henderson; what we hope to learn during exit interviews
April 10, 2024 22:05 - 44 minutesThe Blazer Focused podcast, featuring Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, discusses rookie Scoot Henderson’s growth during the team's recent road trip, as well as what we've learned about the young forwards and what we hope to learn during upcoming exit interviews following the end of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Chauncey Billups a Hall of Famer, Blazers snap 10-game losing streak with a 'bad win?'
April 04, 2024 22:22 - 1 hourThe Blazer Focused podcast, featuring Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, takes a look at Chauncey Billups getting elected into the Hall of Fame, how the Blazers ended their 10-game losing streak with a "bad win" and if any signs of hope for the future have been on display. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Scoot Henderson struggles, Kris Murray flashes, Chauncey Billups’ future
March 22, 2024 22:30 - 49 minutesThe Blazer Focused podcast, featuring Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, discusses rookie Scoot Henderson’s recent struggles, forward Kris Murray’s potential, and coach Chauncey Billlups’ future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Reaction to recent interview with Deandre Ayton, who discussed overcoming obstacles to become 'DominAyton’
March 15, 2024 23:30 - 43 minutesThe Blazer Focused podcast, featuring Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, discuss Deandre Ayton’s dominant play and react to his comments to Fentress about his transformation into becoming a dominant force for the Blazers. Also, Ayton talked about that whole situation with the ice strom. Plus, Scoot Henderson and when is the tank coming? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The many positives that can be extracted from the Trail Blazers' 2-1 trip
March 06, 2024 22:16 - 27 minutesThis episode of Blazer Focused, an Oregonian Sports podcast featuring Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, reviews the team's 2-1 weekend with a focus on Anfernee Simons, the team's young forwards and if Dalano Blanton is a keeper. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Trail Blazers simply not showing reasonable progress during season of development
February 26, 2024 23:41 - 46 minutesBlazer Focused, an Oregonian Sports podcast featuring Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, reacts to the Blazers’ horrible loss Sunday night to the Charlotte Hornets and what it means big picture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Did the Trail Blazers drop the ball at the trade deadline?
February 13, 2024 14:00 - 1 hourBlazer Focused, an Oregonian Sports podcast featuring Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, reviews the team's inactivity at the trade deadline, what GM Joe Cronin said regarding feeling good about where the team is headed and what teams in the NBA are worse off than the struggling Blazers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Damian Lillard's return lives up to the hype with high emotions and a dramatic Blazers' win
February 01, 2024 23:23 - 53 minutesBlazer Focused, an Oregonian Sports podcast featuring Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, returns to Wednesday night's epic atmosphere during the Portland Trail Blazers’ win over Damian Lillard and the Milwaukee Bucks. Also, trade talk, what to expect in the second half from these Blazers and the evolution of Anfernee Simons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Blazer Focused: Blazers' midseason report, what have we learned about this team?
January 22, 2024 22:45 - 48 minutesBlazer Focused, an Oregonian Sports podcast featuring Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, examines the Portland Trail Blazers’ first half of the season while naming MVP, most improved, best rookies, biggest disappointment, greatest surprise and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Scoot Henderson and other young players show improvement as Blazers face a tough 7-game trip: Blazer Focused podcast
January 02, 2024 23:18 - 42 minutesThe Blazer Focused podcast, featuring Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, discuss the improvement of Scoot Henderson, Jabari Walker, Duop Reath and Ibou Badji. Also, what do victories mean for this team, if anything? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Blazers earn impressive win over Suns thanks to DominAyton and Scoot Henderson's improved aggressive play
December 21, 2023 23:37 - 50 minutesBlazer Focused, an Oregonian Sports podcast hosted by The Oregonian/OregonLive’s Aaron Fentress with Craig Birnbach, examines the Portland Trail Blazers breaking their seven-game losing streak against the Phoenix Suns, the play of Deandre Ayton and the continued development of Scoot Henderson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Scoot Henderson impressive during disappointing loss to Utah, the Blazers' 3-guard dilemma, evaluating Deandre Ayton
December 16, 2023 03:00 - 42 minutesThe Blazer Focused podcast, hosted by The Oregonian/OregonLive’s Aaron Fentress with Craig Birnbach, react to the Portland Trail Blazers getting blasted by a depleted Utah team and what the recent hot play from Scoot Henderson means in regards to the team's future in the backcourt. Also, Deandre Ayton has yet to dominate. Plus, what to make of the Draymond Green situation in Golden State and how it could impact the Blazers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Anfernee Simons returns, Blazers no push over, could they make a run at the play-in if healthy?
December 08, 2023 02:22 - 39 minutesBlazer Focused, an Oregonian Sports podcast featuring Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, reacts to the return of Anfernee Simons and how the Blazers have defied the odds in games where they were listed as heavy underdogs. Could a healthy Blazers team become a postseason threat? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Blazers show improvement, defense legit, Jerami Grant a force
November 29, 2023 03:49 - 46 minutesThe Blazers have won two out of three thanks to improved shooting and a solid defense. Could they be on to something? Blazer Focused, an Oregonian Sports podcast featuring Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, takes a look a the Blazers' sudden improvement. Get exclusive insights and bonus content from the sports staff at The Oregonian/OregonLive. Oregonian Sports Insider Texts are your ticket to entertaining and informative analysis and discussion of the Ducks, Beave...
Trail Blazers’ young players stepping up during rough stretch
November 16, 2023 23:57 - 56 minutesBlazer Focused, an Oregonian Sports podcast featuring Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, react to the play of Shaedon Sharpe, Toumani Camara, Duop Reath and Skylar Mays during the team's recent struggles. Plus, Deandre Ayton continues to search for consistent offense in a system not yet designed for him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Trail Blazers show positive signs during 3-4 start but Robert Williams' injury stings
November 07, 2023 19:25 - 48 minutesBlazer Focused, an Oregonian Sports podcast featuring Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, dives into the Portland Trail Blazers' 3-4 start that revealed several positive signs including the rapid development of Shaedon Sharpe and the impact being made by rookie Toumani Camara. Then there is the bad news surrounding the injury to Robert Williams. How much will losing Williams hurt the Blazers now and into the future? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....
Trail Blazers and Scoot Henderson off to bumpy start in season of development
November 01, 2023 03:45 - 46 minutesThe Blazer Focused podcast, featuring Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, evaluates the Portland Trail Blazers 1-3 start to the season. While stacking losses should have been expected, is there reason for concern regarding rookie Scoot Henderson's poor start? Shaedon Sharpe is filling in nicely for Anfernee Simons, Deandre Ayton is a rebounding force, and what to make of James Harden landing with the LA Clippers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/...
Trail Blazers exit preseason facing long season of development: Blazer Focused podcast
October 18, 2023 16:20 - 49 minutesThe Blazer Focused podcast, featuring Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, evaluates the Portland Trail Blazers following a 1-3 preseason. The defense looked awful. The offense has the potential to be exciting. A season filled with losing could boil down to the development of Scoot Henderson and Shaedon Sharpe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Trail Blazers look shaky early in preseason, reason for concern?
October 13, 2023 21:07 - 53 minutesThe Blazer Focused podcast, hosted by The Oregonian/OregonLive’s Aaron Fentress with Craig Birnbach, react to the Portland Trail Blazers first two preseason games. Rookie Scoot Henderson looks solid. Shaedon Sharpe, not so much. Deandre Ayton up and down. Is this team simply too young and not put together well enough to compete? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Trail Blazers training camp info, Scoot Henderson gets his groove on during Fan Fest
October 09, 2023 20:48 - 35 minutesThe Blazer Focused podcast, hosted by The Oregonian/OregonLive’s Aaron Fentress with Craig Birnbach, reacts to the success of Sunday’s Fan Fest and discuss how Portland Trail Blazers training camp went with preseason games getting started Tuesday night against the New Zealand Breakers. They talk lineups, small forward, expectations for Scoot Henderson and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Joe Cronin talks Damian Lillard trade, Deandre "DominAyton" is eager to go. Let the show begin: Blazer Focused podcast
October 03, 2023 00:59 - 43 minutesThe Blazer Focused Podcast, hosted by The Oregonian/OregonLive's Aaron Fentress and Craig Birnbach, gets you ready for Tuesday's start of Training Camp with a recap of what went down during Media Day. Deandre Ayton expressed confidence. Anfernee Simons is ready to assume a leadership role. Scoot Henderson and Shaedon Sharpe need time to grow. And GM Joe Cronin publicly discusses the messy summer that ended with trading away Damian Lillard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/...
Instant reaction to Trail Blazers trading Damian Lillard to the Bucks: Blazer Focused podcast
September 28, 2023 02:48 - 43 minutesAaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach react to the blockbuster trade that included the Blazers acquiring polarizing center Deandre Ayton from the Phoenix Suns for a package that included Jusuf Nurkic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Damian Lillard's future remains cloudy with training camp on the horizon. We examine the latest noise: Blazer Focused podcast
September 20, 2023 21:18 - 48 minutesTrail Blazers training camp starts Oct. 3 and Damian Lillard still remains on the roster. The Blazer Focused podcast, featuring The Oregonian/OregonLive’s Aaron Fentress and Craig Birnbach, examines the latest trade rumors and what it could mean to have an unhappy Lillard actually report to camp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The latest regarding Damian Lillard’s trade demands to the Miami Heat: Blazer Focused podcast
August 02, 2023 01:25 - 1 hourIt’s been a month since Damian Lillard demanded a trade to Miami and so far a moving truck hasn’t been in required. Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach are joined by Bill Oram, sports columnist for OregonLive on the latest episode of the Blazer Focused podcast. The trio get into the weeds of what’s going on with this ongoing drama. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Would keeping Damian Lillard make any sense for anyone?
July 21, 2023 22:08 - 1 hourWith no movement on the trade front, the Blazer Focused podcast with Aaron Fentress and Craig Birnbach examines what it would mean to bring back Damian Lillard, where the Blazers roster (minus Lillard) ranks in the West and Anfernee Simons’ murky future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What we learned from Blazers GM Joe Cronin and Scoot Henderson at summer league
July 12, 2023 22:01 - 1 hourCronin addressed the ongoing situation with Damian Lillard and talked about the team’s future, which is built around Henderson. The Blazer Focused podcast reacts to the slow trade negotiations and the rookie’s short debut. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Damian Lillard’s push to land in Miami has reached the standoff stage. Will it eventually become Contentious?
July 06, 2023 20:28 - 54 minutesThe superstar guard has demanded a trade to the Heat which impacts the Blazers’ negotiating power. There is real belief that if Lillard doesn’t get what he wants, the entire situation could become volatile. Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach examine all of the angles involving this complex situation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Who is to blame for Trail Blazers’ Damian Lillard requesting a trade; Blazer Focused podcast
July 02, 2023 01:35 - 57 minutesPortland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard has requested a trade after the franchise failed to improve the roster enough to his liking. Who is to blame? Where will Lillard land? And where do the Blazers go from here? The Blazer Focused podcast crew of Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach dive into all of that and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Scoot Henderson and Damian Lillard don’t fit, so is it time to trade the franchise player?: Blazer Focused podcast
June 23, 2023 21:01 - 1 hourThe Trail Blazers rejected all trade proposals seeking the No. 3 pick in Thursday’s NBA draft to ultimately selected 6-foot-2 point guard Scoot Henderson. But how does that help Damian Lillard’s quest to bring a championship to Portland? Not at all says the Blazer Focused podcast crew of Aaron Fentress (The Oregonian/OregonLive) and Craig Birnbach. They believe it’s just about time to trade Lillard and completely start over. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Trail Blazers must do right by Damian Lillard: Blazer Focused podcast
June 22, 2023 00:26 - 56 minutesThe Trail Blazers promised Damian Lillard and he fans that they would do whatever it takes to acquire impact veterans to improve the roster. But as of Wednesday evening, it appeared that the Blazers were set to draft and keep Scoot Henderson (G League Ignite). How, if at all, would that help Lillard? The Oregonian/OregonLive’s Aaron Fentress is joined by Craig Birnbach to discuss the many options in play heading into Thursday’s NBA draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a...
The Trail Blazers could very well end up keeping whomever they select at No. 3
June 12, 2023 21:22 - 48 minutesThe Blazers, having trouble finding takers for the No. 3 pick in the NBA draft, could very well end up keeping the player they select. The Blazer Focused podcast crew of Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach discusses what it would mean to add another young player to the roster and whether Damian Lillard would stick around to play with yet another young talent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jaylen Brown to the Portland Trail Blazers. Is this something worth discussing?
June 01, 2023 21:31 - 51 minutesThe Blazer Focused podcast with Aaron Fentress and Craig Birnbah examines what a Trail Blazers trade for Jaylen Brown could look like for Portland. Also, the Blazers work out high-end draft prospects despite seeking to trade the No. 3 pick, the Brooklyn Nets supposedly want in on Damian Lillard, plus, is it possible that both Anfernee Simons and Shaedon Sharpe would welcome a trade out of Portland? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Will Trail Blazers use or trade No. 3 pick in NBA draft?: Blazer Focused podcast
May 17, 2023 03:21 - 41 minutesThe Portland Trail Blazers received the No. 3 pick during the draft lottery providing the team with a valuable asset. But will they use the pick or trade it? The Blazer Focused podcast wasted no time overanalyzing what the team should do with the pick. Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive says to trade it for a star to help Damian Lillard contend. Craig Birnbach has reservations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Would landing the No. 1 pick lead to trading Damian Lillard? Should Kevin Durant have chosen the Trail Blazers?: Blazer Focused podcast
May 12, 2023 21:06 - 55 minutesWith the NBA draft lottery set for Tuesday, the Blazer Focused podcast asks an important question: Would the Portland Trail Blazers securing the No. 1 pick and the chance to draft Victor Wembanyama lead to trading Damian Lillard? Also, should Kevin Durant have chosen the Trail Blazers over Phoenix? Could Portland pursue Phoenix center Deandre Ayton? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Portland Trail Blazers and NBA draft lottery fever
May 08, 2023 21:48 - 1 hourThe NBA lottery is about a week away (May 16) and the Portland Trail Blazers will be hoping to land the No. 1 pick. On the latest episode of the Blazer Focused podcast, Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive, and Craig Birnbach discuss lottery fever amongst many other topics. They hit on: - Damian Lillard showing up at Phoenix-Denver playoff game. It means nothing but let’s pretend it does for the fun of it. - Player reviews: We go through about a dozen Blazers and what their future with ...
OFFSEASON PREVIEW: What comes next for the Portland Trail Blazers?
April 21, 2023 22:01 - 50 minutesOn the latest episode of the Blazer Focused podcast, Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive, and Craig Birnbach discuss what comes next for the Blazers. They hit on: - Damian Lillard’s expectations. - Lillard spotted at Nets-76ers. Is he recruiting? - What would it take for the Blazers to land Mikal Bridges? - Is it more likely that the Blazers are able to acquire two strong pieces rather than one superstar? - Draymond Green can become a free agent this summer. How would he fit in Portlan...
Following another pitiful season, where do the Trail Blazers go from here?
April 11, 2023 01:54 - 51 minutesThe Portland Trail Blazers ended their 2022-23 season on Sunday with a 157-101 loss at home to the Golden State Warriors that left the team’s record at 33-49. On the latest episode of the Blazer Focused podcast, Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive, and Craig Birnbach discuss what comes next for the Blazers. Draft lottery. The Draft. Free agency. Trades. Can the Blazers use all of the above to finally build a contender around Damian Lillard? They hit on: - Is there reason for optimism g...
Portland Trail Blazers set lottery trajectory, but that’s a good thing
March 29, 2023 00:02 - 39 minutesThe Portland Trail Blazers’ have pulled the plug on the 2022-23 season. On the latest episode of the Blazer Focused podcast, Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive, and Craig Birnbach discuss why this is a good thing. They hit on: - Blazers have entered the tank race and it’s the best thing they could do? - The value of having a lottery pick this season plus the Knicks’ pick. - Could Anfernee Simons and/or Shaedon Sharpe be dangled in a trade? - Why Chauncey Billups isn’t to blame for thi...
The Blazers' postseason dreams are all but dashed
March 16, 2023 12:00 - 43 minutesThe Portland Trail Blazers’ postseason hopes are all but dashed. Aaron Fentress has finally accepted that reality. Craig Birnbach, who gave up on this team two months ago, was not shy with the gloating. On the latest episode of the Blazer Focused podcast, Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive, and Birnbach discuss the team’s performance on the road leading up to the Tuesday night’s loss against the New York Knicks. They hit on: - Blazers showed signs of life at Philadelphia then looked looked ...
Where will the Portland Trail Blazers leaky ship dock?
March 08, 2023 13:00 - 38 minutesWill Portland make the NBA Playoffs? Not likely. How about the play-in tournament? Maybe. On the latest episode of the Blazer Focused podcast, Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach discuss all things Rip City. Do any of these recent wins matter? They hit on: - Do the wins matter? -Is it really time to give up? - Cam Reddish showing flashes - Dame’s chance at the scoring title Subscribe to Blazer Focused anywhere you get your podcasts to hear the latest episodes. Learn ...
Damian Lillard, All-Star weekend and can the Trail Blazers make a run toward the postseason?
February 20, 2023 22:13 - 1 hourDamian Lillard won the 3-point contest. The All-Star game was unwatchable. The Portland Trail Blazers (28-30) have 24 games to get their act together. All of that and more on the Blazer Focused podcast with Aaron Fentress and Craig Birnbach. SHOW TOPICS. Was winning the 3-point contest a big deal for Damian Lillard’s career? Oh, and about that dunk contest. How to fix the NBA All-Star game. It’s become a dreadful mess. Can the Blazers still make a run at the playoffs? Fentress and Birnbac...
Did the Blazers get better at the NBA Trade Deadline?
February 09, 2023 21:39 - 34 minutesThe Portland Trail Blazers made a series of moves before the trade deadline: Trail Blazers trade Josh Hart to the New York Knicks for Cam Reddish Portland Trail Blazers acquire guard Matisse Thybulle from Philadelphia 76ers Portland Trail Blazers trade Gary Payton II to Warriors for multiple picks, acquire Kevin Knox from Detroit But did the Blazers improve? On the latest episode of Blazer Focused, Aaron Fentress and Craig Birnbach take a look at where the Blazers stand following the trad...
The Blazers look small, will the trade deadline bring size?
February 07, 2023 22:32 - 49 minutesThe Portland Trail Blazers (26-28) looked small during their 127-108 loss Monday night to the Milwaukee Bucks. With Thursday’s trade deadline looming, can the Blazers add size to the lineup? On the latest episode of Blazer Focused, Aaron Fentress and Craig Birnbach take a look at where the Blazers stand, what moves could be made by the trade deadline and much more. They discuss: Jarred Vanderbilt? Christian Wood? Could the Blazers land a forward help? Who is on the block for the Blazers? B...