Both Teams Played Hard: Portland Trail Blazers Fan Podcast

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Can the Blazers pass the Lakers in the standings? Apr 04, 2021

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Norman Powell has arrived. CJ and Nurkic are back. Dame is still Dame, and Robert Covington has taken his game to another level. Can the Blazers pass the Lakers in the West and make a run at a top-four playoff seed? Join Logan, Paul, and guest host Andrew as we talk about the recent games and look ahead to the next two weeks for Portland.

Who is Norman Powell, the newest Blazer? Mar 30, 2021

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The trade deadline has passed, and the Blazers added Norman Powell from the Raptors in exchange for Gary Trent Jr. and Rodney Hood. Join Logan and Paul as we break down the trade, compare Trent Jr. and Powell, and discuss what Norman Powell brings to the team. Plus, Jusuf Nurkic is back!

Blazers Trade Rumors, CJ & Nurk Return, Should We Bring LaMarcus Back? Mar 22, 2021

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The Blazers are 6th in the West, CJ is back, and Nurk's return is imminent. This week also brings the trade deadline, an opportunity for the Blazers to upgrade the roster. LaMarcus Aldridge may be available as a buyout candidate, but do we want him on the team? How will the Blazers respond to the blowout loss to the Mavs? And just how good is Damian Lillard? Join Logan, Paul and guest host Miles as we talk about all of this and more.

Blazers are 5th in the West, CJ and Nurk returns imminent Mar 10, 2021

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Anfernee Simons is an NBA Dunk Champion, and the Blazers start the second half of the season in 5th place in the West despite missing CJ and Nurkic for most of the season. CJ and Nurk are coming back in the near future, RoCo has been stepping up in big ways, and Dame continues to shoulder the load and show his mettle. Logan, Paul, and guest host Andrew break down Portland's prospects for the next two weeks and discuss everything you need to know about the season so far and the games to come.

Blazers Win 6 in a Row, Dame Snubbed Again for ASG Feb 21, 2021

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The Blazers ripped off six wins in a row before dropping Saturday's game against the Wizards. The All-Star starters were announced, and Dame lost out to Luka Doncic via the fan vote. Gary Trent Jr., Anfernee Simons, Melo and Robert Covington have all been impressive in the recent stretch of wins. What does the next two weeks have in store for Portland? Join Logan, Paul and guest host Reid as we break it all down.

Blazers in playoff mix despite injury troubles Feb 08, 2021

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Logan, Paul and guest host Derek discuss where the Blazer are after 22 games: in the thick of the Western Conference playoff race, and also not far off from being outside of the top 8. With injuries to CJ, Nurkic, Zach, and Derrick Jones Jr., the rest of the team has been forced to play extra minutes. Who's excelled, and who do we need to see more from?

Blazers Finally Have Real Depth - Giles III, Jones Jr and RoCo Impress Early Dec 16, 2020

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Join Logan, Paul, and guest host Kean as we talk about impressions from the first two preseason games. Do the Blazers finally have the depth that the roster lacked last season? Is Harry Gilles III a rotation player for the team? Is Carmelo the biggest free agent signing in franchise history? Plus, we predict the Western Conference playoff teams. And, what it's like to be inside the Moda Center for an NBA game with no fans.

Blazers Reshape the Roster: Grading Olshey's Moves Nov 24, 2020

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The first week of Free Agency brought moves aplenty around the NBA, including some key acquisitions for the Blazers. A trade brought Robert Covington to town, Melo and Hood resigned, Olshey snagged Derrick Jones Jr., and Enes Kanter is back in Portland. Logan, Paul and guest host Russ react to the new roster, project the new starting lineup, and take a look at the significant moves made by other teams around the Western Conference. We recap where some former Blazers have landed this offseason, and then take a peek at the reshaped Eastern Conference.

NBA Draft & Free Agency Questions for the Blazers Nov 16, 2020

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Who will the Blazers target with the 16th pick in the draft? Is a draft-day trade in the offing? What does free agency have in store for Portland? Will Carmelo be back? Who can Neil Olshey add to bolster the rotation, and what the greatest areas of need for the Blazers? Join Logan, Paul, and guest host Miles for all this and more.

Season Recap Extravaganza! Plus -- Offseason Questions for the Blazers Sep 12, 2020

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Paul and Logan are joined by guests Derek and Chris to recap the 2019-2020 Blazers season. Was the season a success or a failure or something in between? Do we still believe in the Dame/CJ combo to take Portland to a title? Is Gary Trent Jr. the next starting SG? Is Terry Stotts the right coach to keep around, and what about Neil Olshey? We also look at the big free agency questions facing the Blazers. Should we bring back Melo? How about Hassan? Is there a potential for the Blazers to acquire an impact player on the trade market? All this and lots more in a special episode from us, to you.

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