Talkin' Blazers with Channing Frye

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How Damian Lillard stacks up against other NBA leaders Dec 23, 2020

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Taylor Rooks of Turner Sports joins the podcast to discuss tipping off in a pandemic, her Blazers fandom, and why Damian Lillard is one of the best leaders on the court in the NBA. Plus, Dan and Channing share their preseason takeaways and how the Trail Blazers should use Enes Kanter and Carmelo Anthony.

1:06 - Channing & Dan's preseason takeaways

4:00 - How best to utilize Enes Kanter and Carmelo Anthony

15:15 - Tipping off without a bubble during a pandemic

28:30 - Taylor shares why she likes the Blazers

30:45- Damian Lillard's leadership skills and how he compares to other top players

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Damian Lillard, Trail Blazers ready to contend in 2020-21 NBA season Dec 18, 2020

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Allie Clifton rejoins the podcast to make playoff predictions, discuss Dame's MVP chances and the Lakers coming off the shortest off-season in sports history. Plus Dan and Channing talk Melo as a Sixth Man and how Harry Giles fits in Portland.

1:04 - Channing's take on Harry Giles

5:06 - Melo as the Sixth Man

18:42 - Lakers coming off a short offseason

25:46 - Playoff and MVP predictions

21:30 - "I think the Blazers are top 5"

34:00 - Saluting CJ McCollum for playing through his back injury

40:00 - How Portland and LA match up this season

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How the Trail Blazers, DJ OG One plan to operate amid a pandemic Dec 10, 2020

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Portland Trail Blazers DJ, DJ O.G. One joins this week's pod to discuss his time with the Blazers, his favorite moments entertaining the Moda Center crowd and how he's managed to stay busy during the pandemic. Plus Dan and Channing break down the Blazers first half of the season schedule, and how COVID is impacting the team and the NBA.

3:00 What happens if a team has a COVID outbreak this season.

7:15 The front half of the schedule does not as many sets of games in one city as expected.

8:00 Channing thinks the NBA is saving the best matchups for the second half of the season hoping that fans can attend.

18:35 Impact of not having fans at the game on the Blazers.

21:00 Channing says he'd rather get the games vs. the Lakers, Clippers and Warriors out of the way early.

27:00 DJ O.G. One says that Dame and Martell Webster will be on his upcoming album.

38:00 DJ O.G. One talking about his most embarrassing Blazer DJ moment.

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Ranking the Blazers offseason moves so far Nov 25, 2020

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Channing Frye and Dan Sheldon rank the Blazers offseason moves and discuss the impact this will have on the upcoming 2020-21 NBA season.

1:00 #7 Drafting CJ Elleby

2:00 #6 Acquiring Free Agent Harry Giles

4:30 #5 Acquiring Enes Kanter from the Celtics in a three-team deal

8:00 #4 Acquiring forward Derrick Jones Jr.

11:00 #3 Resigning Carmelo Anthony for another year

14:30 #2 Resigning Rodney Hood for 2 years

16:30 #1 Trading Trevor Ariza and draft picks for Robert Covington

20:00 Should the Blazers fill the 15th roster spot?

25:00 Points Bet has Blazers at 46 wins on the season

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Breaking down the Blazers' trade for Robert Covington & drafting CJ Elleby Nov 20, 2020

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NBC Sports Northwest's Blazers Insider Dwight Jaynes joins this week's podcast to discuss the Blazers trade for Robert Covington, the drafting of CJ Elleby, and Payton Pritchard being drafted by the Celtics.

1:45 - Robert Covington and how he will fit in with the Blazers.

3:30 - Potential free agents for the Blazers.

15:00 - Getting Dame rest during the regular season.

16:45 - Robin Lopez back in Portland?

28:00 - How and what CJ Elleby can learn from Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum.

31:00 - Impact of Klay Thompson's Achilles injury

34:00- Payton Pritchard getting drafted by the Celtics.

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Ann Schatz gets the guys ready for Blazers and college hoops Nov 13, 2020

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Portland broadcasting legend Ann Schatz joins Talkin' Blazers to share her memories of the Nancy Kerrigan - Tonya Harding controversy and give her thoughts on the upcoming seasons for the Blazers and Ducks.

1:50 Talking about Ann's memories covering the Tonya Harding and Nancy Kerrigan story.

7:00 Is there a cause for concern about the NBA starting back up and not having a bubble?

15:00 Channing says fans are going to have to be understanding because lineups will change at a moment's notice.

21:23 NBA Draft: What should the Blazers do with their pick?

26:30 Chances the Blazers to go and get another vet like they did with Carmelo Anthony.

29:10 Channing and Ann talk about Arizona Women's Basketball.

30:40 The powerhouse that is Oregon Women's Basketball.

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Joe Fann joins Talkin’ Blazers Nov 06, 2020

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Joe Fann takes a break from Talkin' Seahawks duties to join Channing and Dan in this week's Talkin' Blazers to give his thoughts on where he wants to see the Blazers improve and his observations of the 2020 NBA Bubble.

1:10 Joe talks about his first cousin being married to Brian Scalabrine.

4:30 Channing says there's going to be some guys that show up very out of shape.

8:50 How prepared the rookies will be for the season.

12:30 Who's the Carlos Dunlap of the Blazers.

14:10 Channing wants to see Danilo Gallinari in Portland.

17:05 Are the Blazers good enough if they build the team around Dame and CJ?

24:00 Channing on what CJ means to the Blazers.

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Channing Frye on free agents that could fit in Portland Oct 30, 2020

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Channing Frye and Dan Sheldon discuss Channing's favorite holiday (Halloween) and what moves the Blazers should to make as the countdown to the 2020-21 season grows closer.

1:45 - Halloween costumes and the the ghost that's the 'Santa' of Halloween

5:13 - Potential NBA return dates

9:52 - Quality of play vs quantity of games

15:54 - Free agents that could be a good fit in Portland

26:35 - Changes in the Western Conference

31:49 - The new City Edition jerseys and Channing's design ideas

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Chris McGowan on voting, fans in the stands & the return of the NBA Oct 23, 2020

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President/CEO of the Portland Trail Blazers joins Channing and Dan to talk about the return of the NBA, how the Blazers are preparing for having fans in the stands and working to get fan interaction and a normal game experience during COVID, plus details about the Blazers voting initiative.

4:08 - A "typical" day in the life of Chris McGowan

5:58 - Ideal timeline for the NBA return

10:29 - On the arena environment going forward

15:08 - How the team is getting Moda Center ready for fans to safely return

22:00 - The Trail Blazers voting initiative

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Terry Porter on Dame, coaching during COVID and the Jordan vs LeBron debate Oct 16, 2020

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Trail Blazer great Terry Porter joins Channing and Dan to discuss how many more season fans can look forward to watching Damian Lillard, what the Blazers need to make it to another NBA Finals, and if Jordan or LeBron is truly the GOAT. Plus, adjustments he's had to make as head coach of the Portland Pilots during COVID and what we can expect from his squad when they take the court.

8:45 - Porter's expectations for Dame in his 30s

10:56 - Michael Jordan or LeBron: Who is the GOAT?

19:10 - What do the Blazers need to add to the team?

22:22 - Coach Porter's stance on the 1-and-done rule

26:50 - Looking at Portland's projected win totals for next season

33:00 - Expectations for the Portland Pilots this season

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