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The Rose Garden Report: A Portland Trail Blazers and NBA Podcast

Veteran NBA reporter Sean Highkin covers the Portland Trail Blazers and the league on the Rose Garden Report.

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Damian Lillard Comes Home (with Brenna Greene) Feb 02, 2024

Sean Highkin is joined by Brenna Greene of KOIN-6 to break down Damian Lillard's return to Portland with the Bucks and all the fanfare that surrounded it.

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Damian Lillard's Milwaukee Bucks Era (So Far) Jan 30, 2024

Sean Highkin is joined by CBS Sports' Jack Maloney to talk about Damian Lillard's first season in Milwaukee and the recent Bucks drama, ahead of Lillard's first game in Portland as a visiting player on Wednesday.

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Victor Wembanyama, Scoot Henderson and the Trail Blazers' and Spurs' Approaches to Rebuilding (with Matthew Tynan) Jan 26, 2024

Sean Highkin is joined by Matthew Tynan of the Corporate Knowledge newsletter on Substack for a wide-ranging conversation about covering Victor Wembanyama, the different ways the Trail Blazers and Spurs have approached their rebuilds, the recent upheaval in Milwaukee and more.

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Midseason Trail Blazers Check-In (with Erik García Gundersen) Jan 23, 2024

After a short hiatus, the Rose Garden Report podcast is back. In the return episode, Sean Highkin is joined by frequent guest Erik García Gundersen to discuss the Trail Blazers at the halfway point of the 2023-24 season, Scoot Henderson starting vs. coming off the bench, what might happen at the trade deadline, the Deandre Ayton ice misadventure and more.

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Coming Soon Jan 20, 2024

The Rose Garden Report podcast is coming back soon. Details on the new format and schedule.

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[FULL SHOW] Another Blazers Check-In With Erik Gundersen Nov 29, 2023

Sean Highkin is joined by a familiar guest in Erik Gundersen for another "Blazers Check-In" on the Rose Garden Report Podcast. They give an update on how Scoot is adjusting with the new on-court equipment and if the Blazers are using DeAndre Ayton effectively. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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[FULL SHOW] Sarah Todd Joins The Rose Garden Report! Nov 14, 2023

Jazz Beat Writer and Host of the "Unsalvageable" Podcast, Sarah Todd, joined Sean Highkin to discuss the NBA in-season tournament, the unexpected hot starts to rebuilding franchises and the benefits of the Blazers new G-League squad. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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[FULL SHOW] First Week Check In With Casey Holdahl Nov 01, 2023

Sean Highkin checks in with Casey Holdahl - writer for the official Trailblazers team site (trailblazers.com) - to see how Scoot is progressing, how Ayton is acclimating and any updates on Anfernee Simons To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Is This A "Prove It" Year For Chauncey Billups? Oct 24, 2023

Sean Highkin and Erik Gundersen talk their Blazers predictions for this season. Find out why Sean thinks the focus is on the head coach this season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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[FULL SHOW] 5 Predictions For The Blazers Season Oct 24, 2023

Sean Highkin is joined by Erik Gundersen for the official Rose Garden Report Season Preview episode for the Blazers. Sean and Erik each name five predictions they expect to happen with the Blazers this season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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[FULL SHOW] We Traded With Them - Now Let's Talk With Them Oct 13, 2023

Sean Highkin welcomes in Suns beat writer for PHNX, Gerald Bourguet to breakdown what each side got in the Phoenix/Portland deal. They discuss what the Blazers should expect out of DeAndre Ayton and Sean checks in on how Nas & Nurk are doing over in Phoenix. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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The Phoenix Guy Tells Us What To Expect From Ayton Oct 13, 2023

Sean Highkin and Gerald Bourguet assess DeAndre Ayton's two preseason games against his old squad and if his old habits are still there. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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How Are Nurk & Nas Settling Into Their New Home? Oct 13, 2023

Sean Highkin asks Gerald Bourguet how Jusuf Nurkić and Nas Little are acclimating to Phoenix To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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[FULL SHOW] Positive Vibes For Portland At Training Camp Oct 09, 2023

Sean Highkin is joined by Ben Golliver - the national NBA writer for the Washington Post. The two both detail the mood that was at Trailblazers training camp, which lends some to believe that this team may not be as bad as people thought. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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[FULL SHOW] Did The Blazers Get The Right Package For Jrue Holiday? Oct 05, 2023

Sean Highkin went from no Blazers action for months, to two big trades in under a week. Sean breaks down what the Blazers got in return for Jrue Holiday and takes an early look at what how the new pieces could be used this season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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[FULL SHOW] Damian Lillard Traded To The Bucks?! Sep 27, 2023

Sean Highkin reacts to the breaking news of Damian Lillard finally being traded...but to Milwaukee?! He tabs Erik Gundersen to help breakdown the move and also what the Blazers will get in return for DeAndre Ayton. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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The Milwaukee Bucks Come Out Of Nowhere Sep 27, 2023

Sean Highkin and Erik Gundersen try to wrap their head around Damian Lillard now joining Giannis and the Bucks. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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What Are The Blazers Getting In DeAndre Ayton? Sep 27, 2023

Sean Highkin and Erik Gundersen discuss what the Blazers should expect to get from their newest trade asset. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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The Last 11 Years: A Salute To Damian Lillard Sep 27, 2023

Sean Highkin and Erik Gundersen take the time to remember a great 11 year Trailblazer career from Damian Lillard. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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[FULL SHOW] Alex Squadron Enters The Rose Garden! Sep 22, 2023

Alex Squadron, the author of "The Life of the G", a book that follows G-League players closely and details their time in the league. Him and Sean review his book and talk about the Blazers now getting a G-League team of their own. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Why Does No One Write About The G-League? Sep 22, 2023

Sean Highkin has Alex Squadron take him through the makings of his book "The Life Of The G" and the two talk about how the G-League needs more coverage. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Blazing Trails In The G-League Sep 22, 2023

Sean Highkin and Alex Squadron talk about the Blazers finally introducing a G-League team and the excitement that brings. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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When Does Howard Beck Think Dame Will Get Traded? Sep 08, 2023

Sean Highkin gets Howard Becks perspective on the Damian Lillard saga and his prediction on when he thinks Dame will officially get moved. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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[FULL SHOW] Howard Beck Breaks Down Dame & Scoot Sep 07, 2023

Sean Highkin is joined by long time NBA writer, Howard Beck to get some much needed perspective on the Damian Lillard situation but not before giving some insight on Scoot Henderson that only he can provide. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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The Scoot Henderson Report Sep 07, 2023

Howard Beck was one of the first national writers to do an exclusive piece on Scoot Henderson even before his G-League Ignite days. Sean Highkin gets an inside scoop on Scoot. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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[FULL SHOW] Getting The Pulse Of Portland Aug 31, 2023

Sean Highkin is joined by guest Brandon Sprague as they go through The Athletic's "Fan Survey" of the Portland Trailblazers and get a good read on how the fans are feeling amidst all the drama. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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How Do Blazers Fans Currently Feel About Damian Lillard? Aug 31, 2023

Sean Highkin and Brandon Sprague weren't shocked to see the results when Blazers fans were asked if the trade request made them feel any differently about Damian Lillard To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Who Do Blazers Fans Blame For The Current State Of The Team? Aug 31, 2023

A disgruntled superstar, an unproven coach, an untrustworthy front office...who's to blame for all of this. Sean Highkin and and Brandon Sprague breakdown what the fans had to say about it. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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The State Of The Blazers Aug 24, 2023

Although it is mid-August, Sean Highkin and frequent guest Erik Gundersen go over the recent moves the Blazers made and what their roster currently looks like. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Breaking Down The Blazers Schedule Release Aug 18, 2023

Sean Highkin is joined once again by Danny Marang of 1080 The Fan to breakdown the Blazers regular and in-season tournament schedule and start to see what kind of success Scoot Henderson could see right away in his rookie year. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Can Scoot Succeed Right Away? Aug 18, 2023

Sean Highkin and Danny Marang have seen Scoot succeed in the G-League and Summer League...but will he succeed in THE League? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Can The Blazers Win Group Play Of The In-Season Tourney? Aug 18, 2023

Sean Highkin and Danny Marang take a look at the Blazers group for the NBA In-Season Tournament and what their chances are of winning the group. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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How Would Scoot And Dame Fit If Trade Talks Enter The Season? Jul 28, 2023

Robby Kalland, Senior Writer and Deputy Editor of UPROXX Sports, joins The Rose Garden Report with Sean Highkin. Robby and Sean discuss how the Portland Trail Blazers could handle the lineup if Damian Lillard is not traded before the beginning of the season. They also discuss whether Scoot Henderson could become the best American player in the NBA in the future. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Scoot Henderson Is Ready For The NBA On And Off The Court (Feat. Robby Kalland) Jul 27, 2023

(2:52 - 21:48) Robby Kalland, Senior Writer and Deputy Editor of UPROXX Sports, joins The Rose Garden Report with Sean Highkin. Robby and Sean discuss Scoot Henderson's development through his final few months with the G-League Ignite. They discuss his biggest improvements since his first season in the G-League, how he became NBA locker room ready, and his deep understanding of the game from a young age.(21:52 - 42:37) Robby and Sean also discuss Scoot Henderson's drive to stay as healthy as possible, the ceiling for his shot, and how well he would fill a leadership role if Damian Lillard ends up being traded.(42:40 - 1:08:45) In the final segment, Robby and Sean discuss how the Portland Trail Blazers could handle the lineup if Damian Lillard is not traded before the beginning of the season. They also discuss whether Scoot Henderson could become the best American player in the NBA in the future. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Scoot Henderson’s Biggest Improvements In The G-League Last Season Jul 27, 2023

Robby Kalland, Senior Writer and Deputy Editor of UPROXX Sports, joins The Rose Garden Report with Sean Highkin. Robby and Sean discuss Scoot Henderson's development through his final few months with the G-League Ignite. They discuss his biggest improvements since his first season in the G-League, how he became NBA locker room ready, and his deep understanding of the game from a young age. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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How Will The Leadership Role Fit Scoot If Dame Is Traded? Jul 27, 2023

Robby Kalland, Senior Writer and Deputy Editor of UPROXX Sports, joins The Rose Garden Report with Sean Highkin. Robby and Sean discuss Scoot Henderson's drive to stay as healthy as possible, the ceiling for his shot, and how well he would fill a leadership role if Damian Lillard ends up being traded. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Who Could The Trail Blazers Sign For Their Final Roster Spot? Jul 20, 2023

Erik Garcia Gundersen, Trail Blazers writer for BlazerBanter, joins The Rose Garden Report with Sean Highkin. Erik and Sean discuss who the Trail Blazers could target to fill out the remainder of their roster before next season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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National Trade Rumors Have Shifted Away From Damian Lillard (Feat. Erik Garcia Gundersen) Jul 19, 2023

(2:29 - 27:38) Erik Garcia Gundersen, Trail Blazers writer for BlazerBanter, joins The Rose Garden Report with Sean Highkin. Erik and Sean discuss the shift in national attention away from the Portland Trail Blazers trade situation with Damian Lillard to Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers. They also discuss the Tyler Herro speculation and the discrepancy of his perceived value by the Blazers and Heat, as well as why it may benefit the Blazers to wait until the season to trade Lillard.(27:41 - 52:06) Erik and Sean also break down the Portland Trail Blazers depth chart heading into the 2023 NBA season, and debate what areas they may struggle in next season. The also discuss the performance of some of the NBA's top prospects at Summer League.(52:09 - 1:08:43) In the final segment, Erik and Sean discuss who the Trail Blazers could target to fill out the remainder of their roster before next season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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The Beginning Of The Season Will Change The Market For Dame Jul 19, 2023

Erik Garcia Gundersen, Trail Blazers writer for BlazerBanter, joins The Rose Garden Report with Sean Highkin. Erik and Sean discuss the shift in national attention away from the Portland Trail Blazers trade situation with Damian Lillard to Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers. They also discuss the Tyler Herro speculation and the discrepancy of his perceived value by the Blazers and Heat, as well as why it may benefit the Blazers to wait until the season to trade Lillard. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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The Blazers Depth Chart Has Familiar Issues Heading Into 2023 Jul 19, 2023

Erik Garcia Gundersen, Trail Blazers writer for BlazerBanter, joins The Rose Garden Report with Sean Highkin. Erik and Sean break down the Portland Trail Blazers depth chart heading into the 2023 NBA season, and debate what areas they may struggle in next season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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The Rookie Of The Year Race Will Be Competitive This Season Jul 15, 2023

Brenna Greene, Sports Anchor/Reporter for KOIN News, joins The Rose Garden Report with Sean Highkin. Brenna and Sean discuss whether the Damian Lillard trade saga could stretch into the beginning of the NBA season. They also discuss why the NBA's Rookie Of The Year race may be more tightly contested than many people think. Brenna and Sean finish the episode by discussing the potential for Portland to have a WNBA team in the near future. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Trail Blazers’ Future Looks Bright At Summer League (Feat. Brenna Greene) Jul 14, 2023

(2:12 - 21:40) Brenna Greene, Sports Anchor/Reporter for KOIN News, joins The Rose Garden Report with Sean Highkin. Brenna and Sean share their reactions to the first week of NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. They also discuss the Portland Trail Blazers bright future with Scoot Henderson and Shaedon Sharpe.(21:42 - 32:25) Brenna and Sean then discuss Joe Cronin's press conference at NBA Summer League in Vegas and the impact the coming weeks will have on the Portland Trail Blazers organization.(32:25 - 53:17) Brenna and Sean finish the episode by discussing whether the Damian Lillard trade saga could stretch into the beginning of the NBA season. They also discuss why the NBA's Rookie Of The Year race may be more tightly contested than many people think. Brenna and Sean finish the episode by discussing the potential for Portland to have a WNBA team in the near future. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Shaedon Sharpe Has Started To Come Out Of His Shell Jul 14, 2023

Brenna Greene, Sports Anchor/Reporter for KOIN News, joins The Rose Garden Report with Sean Highkin. Brenna and Sean share their reactions to the first week of NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. They also discuss the Portland Trail Blazers bright future with Scoot Henderson and Shaedon Sharpe. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Joe Cronin Addresses The Damian Lillard Trade Request Jul 14, 2023

Brenna Greene, Sports Anchor/Reporter for KOIN News, joins The Rose Garden Report with Sean Highkin. Brenna and Sean discuss Joe Cronin's press conference at NBA Summer League in Vegas and the impact the coming weeks will have on the Portland Trail Blazers organization. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Alternative Landing Spots For Damian Lillard This Summer Jul 07, 2023

James Herbert, NBA Writer for CBS Sports, joins The Rose Garden Report with Sean Highkin. James and Sean discuss potential landing spots for Damian Lillard outside of the Miami Heat, and explain why it's important for the Portland Trail Blazers to get a good return in any trade involving Lillard. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Is It Really Miami Or Bust For Damian Lillard? Jul 07, 2023

James Herbert, NBA Writer for CBS Sports, joins The Rose Garden Report with Sean Highkin. James and Sean discuss the latest updates on the Damian Lillard trade saga, and whether it really is "Miami or Bust" for Lillard this summer. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Where Is The Damian Lillard Trade Conversation At? (Feat. James Herbert) Jul 07, 2023

(5:04 - 22:00) James Herbert, NBA Writer for CBS Sports, joins The Rose Garden Report with Sean Highkin. James and Sean discuss the latest updates on the Damian Lillard trade saga, and whether it really is "Miami or Bust" for Lillard this summer.(22:02 - 38:03) James and Sean also discuss whether the Miami Heat will have the assets to pull off a trade for Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard. They also debate what the "ideal" Damian Lillard trade would be from Portland's perspective.(38:06 - 59:35) In the final segment, James and Sean discuss potential landing spots for Damian Lillard outside of the Miami Heat, and explain why it's important for the Portland Trail Blazers to get a good return in any trade involving Lillard. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Will The Miami Heat Have Enough Assets To Pull Off This Deal? Jul 07, 2023

James Herbert, NBA Writer for CBS Sports, joins The Rose Garden Report with Sean Highkin. James and Sean discuss whether the Miami Heat will have the assets to pull off a trade for Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard. They also debate what the "ideal" Damian Lillard trade would be from Portland's perspective. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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The Five Stages Of Grief For A Blazers Fan After Damian Lillard's Trade Request | 'Heat Check' Jul 05, 2023

From 'Heat Check' (subscribe here): On this episode of The Heat Check, Trysta shares her thoughts on Damian Lillard's official trade request and his desired destination of Miami. She discusses what could be next in this Dame drama and how the Portland Trail Blazers will look in the Post-Lillard era. Tune in!Follow us on TikTok @TrystaKrick and @ThisHeatCheckNew episodes every Tuesday and Friday! Watch video versions on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/c/ThisLeague/featured To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Damian Lillard Has Requested A Trade Jul 02, 2023

On this episode of the Rose Garden Report, Sean reacts to Damian Lillard's trade request, potential landing spots and where it leaves the Portland Trail Blazers organization. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Damian Lillard And Scoot Henderson’s Relationship Before The Draft Jun 30, 2023

Mirin Fader, Senior Staff Writer for The Ringer, joins The Rose Garden Report with Sean Highkin. Mirin and Sean discuss the relationship between Portland Trail Blazers franchise player Damian Lillard and third overall pick Scoot Henderson. They detail how Lillard and Henderson should fit together and why they are more alike than many think. Sean finishes the episode by checking in on Mirin's new book detailing the life and career of Hakeem Olajuwon. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Scoot Henderson’s Unique Path To Portland (Feat. Mirin Fader) Jun 29, 2023

(?:?? - ??:??) Mirin Fader, Senior Staff Writer for The Ringer, joins The Rose Garden Report with Sean Highkin. Mirin and Sean discuss Scoot Henderson's unconventional path to the NBA, why he chose to play for the G-League Ignite, and how the "fear of failure" became one of Henderson's prime motivators.(??:?? - ??:??) Mirin and Sean talk more about Scoot Henderson's journey to the NBA, including his time with the G-League Ignite and how his experience there will lead to him becoming a leader for the Trail Blazers at a very young age.(??:?? - ??:??) In the final segment, Mirin and Sean discuss the relationship between Portland Trail Blazers franchise player Damian Lillard and third overall pick Scoot Henderson. They detail how Lillard and Henderson should fit together and why they are more alike than many think. Sean finishes the episode by checking in on Mirin's new book detailing the life and career of Hakeem Olajuwon. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Scoot Brings A High Level Of Experience And Leadership From A Young Age Jun 29, 2023

Mirin Fader, Senior Staff Writer for The Ringer, joins The Rose Garden Report with Sean Highkin. Mirin and Sean talk more about Scoot Henderson's journey to the NBA, including his time with the G-League Ignite and how his experience there will lead to him becoming a leader for the Trail Blazers at a very young age. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Fear Of Failure A Massive Motivator For Scoot Henderson Jun 29, 2023

Mirin Fader, Senior Staff Writer for The Ringer, joins The Rose Garden Report with Sean Highkin. Mirin and Sean discuss Scoot Henderson's unconventional path to the NBA, why he chose to play for the G-League Ignite, and how the "fear of failure" became one of Henderson's prime motivators. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Is Dame Lillard Leaning Toward Leaving Or Staying? Jun 26, 2023

Erik Gundersen of Blazers Banter joins The Rose Garden Report with Sean Highkin. Erik and Sean debate where Damian Lillard may be at after the Portland Trail Blazers elected to hold onto the 3rd overall pick to select Scoot Henderson. They also discuss whether the grace period has come to an end for head coach Chauncey Billups and general manager Joe Cronin. Sean and Erik finish the episode by reacting to Scoot Henderson's decision to wear 00 in Portland. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Portland Trail Blazers Draft Recap (Feat. Erik Gundersen) Jun 24, 2023

(2:30 - 18:06) Erik Gundersen of Blazers Banter joins The Rose Garden Report with Sean Highkin. Erik and Sean react to the Portland Trail Blazers drafting Scoot Henderson with the 3rd overall pick in the NBA Draft. They also break down why that selection could be the end for Anfernee Simons in Portland and react to Chris Paul being traded to the Golden State Warriors.(18:08 - 29:40) Erik and Sean also discuss who the Portland Trail Blazers could target with a mid-level exception contract. They talk about the Blazers newfound surplus at guard with the addition of Scoot Henderson, and look ahead to the Blazers summer league slate for next month.(29:40 - 1:07:10) In The final segment, Erik and Sean debate where Damian Lillard may be at after the Portland Trail Blazers elected to hold onto the 3rd overall pick to select Scoot Henderson. They also discuss whether the grace period has come to an end for head coach Chauncey Billups and general manager Joe Cronin. Sean and Erik finish the show by reacting to Scoot Henderson's decision to wear 00 in Portland. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Blazers Select Scoot Henderson At 3rd Overall Jun 24, 2023

Erik Gundersen of Blazers Banter joins The Rose Garden Report with Sean Highkin. Erik and Sean react to the Portland Trail Blazers drafting Scoot Henderson with the 3rd overall pick in the NBA Draft. They also break down why that selection could be the end for Anfernee Simons in Portland and react to Chris Paul being traded to the Golden State Warriors. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Who Could The Blazers Target With A MLE Contract? Jun 24, 2023

Erik Gundersen of Blazers Banter joins The Rose Garden Report with Sean Highkin. Erik and Sean discuss who the Portland Trail Blazers could target with a mid-level exception contract. They also talk about the Blazers newfound surplus at guard with the addition of Scoot Henderson, and look ahead to the Blazers summer league slate for next month. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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The Denver Nuggets Win Their First NBA Championship In Franchise History Jun 15, 2023

Pelicans Reporter Christian Clark of NOLA.com and the Times Picayune joins The Rose Garden Report with Sean Highkin. Christian and Sean discuss the Denver Nuggets winning their first NBA Championship in franchise history, and Christian looks back on covering the early days of Nikola Jokic's career in Denver. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Pelicans And Blazers Trade Rumors Running Wild (Featuring Christian Clark) Jun 14, 2023

(3:00 - 17:42) Pelicans Reporter Christian Clark of NOLA.com and the Times Picayune joins The Rose Garden Report with Sean Highkin. Christian and Sean discuss the trade rumors surrounding the Portland Trail Blazers and the New Orleans Pelicans. With news of the Pelicans wanting Scoot Henderson, would Zion Williamson have to be in the trade package to make this deal work for Portland?(17:46 - 38:52) Christian and Sean also discuss whether they believe that Damian Lillard could set Zion Williamson straight after a turbulent first four seasons in the NBA. They also talk about the likelihood of the New Orleans Pelicans making a trade with the Charlotte Hornets for the second overall pick to take Scoot Henderson.(38:55 - 49:58) To finish the show, Christian and Sean discuss the Denver Nuggets winning their first NBA Championship in franchise history, and Christian looks back on covering the early days of Nikola Jokic's career in Denver. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Could Damian Lillard Set Zion Williamson On The Right Course? Jun 14, 2023

Pelicans Reporter Christian Clark of NOLA.com and the Times Picayune joins The Rose Garden Report with Sean Highkin. Christian and Sean discuss whether they believe that Damian Lillard could set Zion Williamson straight after a turbulent first four seasons in the NBA. They also talk about the likelihood of the New Orleans Pelicans making a trade with the Charlotte Hornets for the second overall pick to take Scoot Henderson. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Would Zion Have To Be The Return For The Third Overall Pick? Jun 14, 2023

Pelicans Reporter Christian Clark of NOLA.com and the Times Picayune joins The Rose Garden Report with Sean Highkin. Christian and Sean discuss the trade rumors surrounding the Portland Trail Blazers and the New Orleans Pelicans. With news of the Pelicans wanting Scoot Henderson, would Zion Williamson have to be in the trade package to make this deal work for Portland? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Can Scoot Henderson And Dame Lillard Play Together? Jun 08, 2023

Brian Schroeder joins The Rose Garden Report with Sean Highkin. Schroeder and Sean discuss how the top end of the NBA Draft appears to be coming together, including whether the Charlotte Hornets are serious about taking Brandon Miller 2nd Overall. Sean and Brian also discuss Amen Thompson's peak NBA comparison and if Scoot Henderson will be able to play with Damian Lillard. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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NBA Draft Analyst Brian Schroeder Talks Lower Tier Draft Prospects Jun 07, 2023

(5:30 - 24:37) Brian Schroeder joins The Rose Garden Report with Sean Highkin. Schroeder and Sean talk about the lesser discussed first round pick for the Portland Trail Blazers at 23rd overall and which prospects could be in that range on June 22nd.(24:40 - 36:42) Schroeder and Sean also discuss which NBA draft prospects should be on the Portland Trail Blazers radar with the 43rd overall pick in this month's draft. Schroeder shares his favorite players in that range and one that the Blazers should steer clear from altogether.(36:46 - 1:04:16) In the final segment, Schroeder and Sean discuss how the top end of the NBA Draft appears to be coming together, including whether the Charlotte Hornets are serious about taking Brandon Miller 2nd Overall. Sean and Brian also discuss Amen Thompson's peak NBA comparison and if Scoot Henderson will be able to play with Damian Lillard. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Potential Prospects For The Trail Blazers At 23rd Overall Jun 07, 2023

Brian Schroeder joins The Rose Garden Report with Sean Highkin. Schroeder and Sean talk about the lesser discussed first round pick for the Portland Trail Blazers at 23rd overall and which prospects could be in that range on June 22nd. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Who Could The Blazers Target With The 43rd Pick? Jun 07, 2023

Brian Schroeder joins The Rose Garden Report with Sean Highkin. Schroeder and Sean discuss which NBA draft prospects should be on the Portland Trail Blazers radar with the 43rd overall pick in this month's draft. Schroeder shares his favorite players in that range and one that the Blazers should steer clear from altogether. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Ricky O’Donnell Talks NBA Draft Jun 01, 2023

(3:56 - 20:48) Ricky O'Donnell joins The Rose Garden Report with Sean Highkin. To start off the conversation, O'Connell and Sean discuss whether it would be the correct decision for the Portland Trail Blazers to trade away the third overall pick in this month's draft, and who could be on the other side of a hypothetical trade. They also discuss what a duo of Damian Lillard and Scoot Henderson would look like in Portland.(20:48 - 38:40) They continue the conversation by discussing the rest of the top five draft prospects behind projected number one overall pick Victor Wembanyama. They break down prospects Brandon Miller, Amen and Ausar Thompson, and Cam Whitmore.(38:40 - 59:01) O'Connell and Sean then discuss which top ranked NBA prospects the Blazers should stay away from in the 2023 draft. They finish the episode by sharing some potential targets for the Blazers at 23rd overall. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Is There Merit To The Trail Blazers Trading The 3rd Overall Pick? Jun 01, 2023

Ricky O'Donnell joins The Rose Garden Report with Sean Highkin. To start off the conversation, O'Connell and Sean discuss whether it would be the correct decision for the Portland Trail Blazers to trade away the third overall pick in this month's draft, and who could be on the other side of a hypothetical trade. They also discuss what a duo of Damian Lillard and Scoot Henderson would look like in Portland. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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What Does The Top 5 Look Like Behind Wembanyama? Jun 01, 2023

Ricky O'Donnell joins The Rose Garden Report with Sean Highkin. To start off the conversation, O'Connell and Sean discuss the rest of the top five draft prospects behind projected number one overall pick Victor Wembanyama. They break down prospects Brandon Miller, Amen and Ausar Thompson, and Cam Whitmore. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Which Prospect Should The Blazers Avoid In The Top 10? Jun 01, 2023

Ricky O'Donnell joins The Rose Garden Report with Sean Highkin. To start off the conversation, O'Connell and Sean discuss which top ranked NBA prospects the Blazers should stay away from in the 2023 draft. They finish the episode by sharing some potential targets for the Blazers at 23rd overall. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Post NBA Lottery With Sean Highkin May 17, 2023

Live from the NBA Lottery is Sean Highkin from “The Rose Garden Report.” Sean checks in after everything that has happened in the NBA Lottery. Sean pulls back the curtain a little bit and tells you what the Blazers room felt like during the lottery. He also breaks down what the Blazers will be able to do with the 3rd overall pick. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Dewayne Hankins, The President of Business Operations Is On The Report May 12, 2023

(0:00-22:00) Dewayne Hankins, the President of Business Operations for the Portland Trail Blazers joins The Rose Garden Report with Sean Highkin. To start off the conversation, Hankins and Sean go into Brandon Roy representing the team at the lottery and what that means. Then they go into the Arena renovations that will be made in Portland.(23:00-End) Hankins gives Sean an update on the WNBA expansion update for Portland. Hankins also goes into great detail about the teams broadcasting and the state of the RSN business. To finish it off, Sean asks Hankins what it would mean for the Blazers to win the NBA Draft Lottery. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Update On The Blazers G League Team & Brandon Roy Representing The Team May 12, 2023

Dewayne Hankins, the President of Basketball Operations for the Portland Trail Blazers joins The Rose Garden Report with Sean Highkin. To start off the conversation, Hankins and Sean go into Brandon Roy representing the team at the lottery and what that means. Then they go into the Arena renovations that will be made in Portland. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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WNBA Expansion Team & The NBA Lottery with Dewayne Hankins May 12, 2023

Hankins gives Sean an update on the WNBA expansion update for Portland. Hankins also goes into great detail about the teams broadcasting and the state of the RSN business. To finish it off, Sean asks Hankins what it would mean for the Blazers to win the NBA Draft Lottery. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Danny Marang from "Danny & Dusty" is back on The Report Apr 26, 2023

(0:00-17:13) A special guest on the report today! Danny Marang, the co-host of “Dusty and Danny” noon-3pm PT Monday-Friday on 1080 The Fan joins Sean to talk some Trail Blazers basketball. Immediately Sean and Danny go into what will happen if the Blazers get the first pick. Then the guys go into the high expectations of Victor Wembanyama. (17:13-31:09)If the Trail Blazers do not get the number 1 pick in the lottery, what will they do? Danny goes through what he thinks of all the prospects after Wembanyama. Then the guys have a public service announcement, “Dame is staying in Portland.” How do the guys know that? Tune in! (31:09-End)The Trail Blazers will have to be very busy this off-season and in this episode we go into how the Blazers work. Sean and Danny explain how Joe Cronin’s moves and how he likes to keep moves very close to his chest. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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The High Expectations for Victor Wembanyama Apr 26, 2023

A special guest on the report today! Danny Marang, the co-host of “Dusty and Danny” noon-3pm PT Monday-Friday on 1080 The Fan joins Sean to talk some Trail Blazers basketball. Immediately Sean and Danny go into what will happen if the Blazers get the first pick. Then the guys go into the high expectations of Victor Wembanyama. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Building Around Dame This Offseason Apr 26, 2023

If the Trail Blazers do not get the number 1 pick in the lottery, what will they do? Danny goes through what he thinks of all the prospects after Wembanyama. Then the guys have a public service announcement, “Dame is staying in Portland.” How do the guys know that? Tune in! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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How Joe Cronin moves Apr 26, 2023

The Trail Blazers will have to be very busy this off-season and in this episode we go into how the Blazers work. Sean and Danny explain how Joe Cronin’s moves and how he likes to keep moves very close to his chest. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Sean & Erik Revisit Their Pre-Season Predictions Apr 12, 2023

(0:00-24:00) The Portland Trail Blazers 2022-2023 season has sadly ended. It was not the season that we wanted but we always have next year! With the season ending, Sean has Erik Gundersen back on the show to revisit their predictions for the 2022-2023 season. There were some Ws for the guys but there are some Ls too because nothing is harder predicting the future. Enjoy the pod! (24:00-41:45) After looking at the predictions for the season, Sean and Erik express their opinions on how the season ended for the Blazers. Where everything went wrong for the team and how management did not help this team. Big mention is the explosiveness of Shaedon Sharpe and how great he was in the last couple of games of the season. With Sharpe being this good, did he play himself into not being tradable? We discuss on the Report.(41:46-End) In order for the Blazers to really take a step forward, Erik wants to see more experienced guys in leadership positions for the Blazers. Understandable, experience always helps! Erik mentions the positives of having more experience in the front office and on the coaching staff. Then he brings up an idea, Chauncey Billups to coach the Summer League team to just gain more experience. Thoughts? To finish out the show, Sean & Erik go into Dame not wanting to wait around for guys to develop. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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What We Got Right, What We Got Wrong Apr 12, 2023

The Portland Trail Blazers 2022-2023 season has sadly ended. It was not the season that we wanted but we always have next year! With the season ending, Sean has Erik Gundersen back on the show to revisit their predictions for the 2022-2023 season. There were some Ws for the guys but there are some Ls too because nothing is harder predicting the future. Enjoy the pod! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Where the Blazers fell short in 2022-2023 Apr 12, 2023

After looking at the predictions for the season, Sean and Erik express their opinions on how the season ended for the Blazers. Where everything went wrong for the team and how management did not help this team. Big mention is the explosiveness of Shaedon Sharpe and how great he was in the last couple of games of the season. With Sharpe being this good, did he play himself into not being tradable? We discuss on the Report. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Should Chauncey Billups coach the summer league team? Apr 12, 2023

In order for the Blazers to really take a step forward, Erik wants to see more experienced guys in leadership positions for the Blazers. Understandable, experience always helps! Erik mentions the positives of having more experience in the front office and on the coaching staff. Then he brings up an idea, Chauncey Billups to coach the Summer League team to just gain more experience. Thoughts? To finish out the show, Sean & Erik go into Dame not wanting to wait around for guys to develop. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Mike Vorkunov joins Sean Highkin to breakdown the new CBA Apr 06, 2023

(2:21-15:06) On “The Rose Garden Report” Sean Highkin welcomes Mike Vorkunov from the Athletic. Mike covers the NBA and basketball business in pro basketball. Sean has Mike on to explain the new CBA. They dive right into players being able to invest in Sports betting companies.(15:06-28:59) Besides the sports gambling sponsorship with the players. Sean and Mike look into the luxury tax and how that changes trades. Plus look into when exactly will these rules that come into place. Then they debate about what a mid season tournament would look like and if people would care. (26:00-End) With the CBA finally coming together, how are the TV negotiations going with the NBA and streaming sites? Mike goes into it with Sean on where the negotiations are at and what to expect. Mike goes into how the small market streaming will work with the NBA and how it will change. Sean ends the show by asking the update on Portland getting a WNBA team. Enjoy the pod! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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NBA Players being able to invest in Sports Gambling Companies Explained Apr 06, 2023

On “The Rose Garden Report” Sean Highkin welcomes Mike Vorkunov from the Athletic. Mike covers the NBA and basketball business in pro basketball. Sean has Mike on to explain the new CBA. They dive right into players being able to invest in Sports betting companies. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Would you like a Mid Season Tournament? Apr 06, 2023

Besides the sports gambling sponsorship with the players. Sean and Mike look into the luxury tax and how that changes trades. Plus look into when exactly will these rules that come into place. Then they debate about what a mid season tournament would look like and if people would care. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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TV Negotiations going on in the NBA & WNBA Expansion team Apr 06, 2023

With the CBA finally coming together, how are the TV negotiations going with the NBA and streaming sites? Mike goes into it with Sean on where the negotiations are at and what to expect. Mike goes into how the small market streaming will work with the NBA and how it will change. Sean ends the show by asking the update on Portland getting a WNBA team. Enjoy the pod! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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James Ham joins Sean Highkin to talk Kings Basketball Mar 28, 2023

(0:00-22:49) Today on “The Rose Garden Report” Sean welcomes James Ham to talk some Kings basketball. Ham is the Kings Insider for ESPN 1320 and the host of the “Kings Beat” podcast. The Kings right now are third in the Western Conference and close to finally clinching a playoff spot. It has been a long road for the Kings to be back in the position and James looks back on the rocky road that led the team to this spot.(22:50-39:21) What is crazy about the story of the Kings is that they never really went full tank in the NBA. James goes into why the team never really did a full tank in a season and how they managed that. James and Sean share stories of the rough days of the Kings. Then Sean asks James, “could you see this team make the Western Conference Finals?”(39:21-End) In this massive turnaround that the Kings have had this year. One of the biggest changes made in the offseason was the head coach. James Ham tells Sean about how a lot of the success of the Kings relies on Mike Brown. As the kids would say, the vibes have never been higher in Sacramento. James and Sean go into how the Kings are everyone’s favorite team right now. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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How the Kings got here Mar 28, 2023

Today on “The Rose Garden Report” Sean welcomes James Ham to talk some Kings basketball. Ham is the Kings Insider for ESPN 1320 and the host of the “Kings Beat” podcast. The Kings right now are third in the Western Conference and close to finally clinching a playoff spot. It has been a long road for the Kings to be back in the position and James looks back on the rocky road that led the team to this spot. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Can the Kings make it to the Western Conference Finals? Mar 28, 2023

What is crazy about the story of the Kings is that they never really went full tank in the NBA. James goes into why the team never really did a full tank in a season and how they managed that. James and Sean share stories of the rough days of the Kings. Then Sean asks James, “could you see this team make the Western Conference Finals?” To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Mike Brown's Coaching Job Mar 28, 2023

In this massive turnaround that the Kings have had this year. One of the biggest changes made in the offseason was the head coach. James Ham tells Sean about how a lot of the success of the Kings relies on Mike Brown. As the kids would say, the vibes have never been higher in Sacramento. James and Sean go into how the Kings are everyone’s favorite team right now. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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BONUS: Shaedon Sharpe's Emergence | 'Heat Check' Mar 24, 2023

From 'Heat Check' (subscribe here), On this episode of The Heat Check, Trysta discusses an unsung hero emerging for the Los Angeles Lakers (0:08). She also reacts to the return of Karl-Anthony Towns from injury (5:08) and Shaedon Sharpe's emergence as a solid player for the Portland Trail Blazers (6:57). Tune in!Follow us on TikTok @TrystaKrick and @ThisHeatCheckNew episodes every Tuesday and Friday! Watch video versions on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/c/ThisLeague/featured To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Sean Highkin & Cody Westerlund reunite! Mar 22, 2023

(0:00-20:41) It is a reunion of old friends between Sean Highkin and Cody Westerlund. The two use to host the “Locked On Bulls” podcast back in the day and it feels great to have them back together again. With Cody on, Sean talks to him about the “Patrick Beverly Effect” that has taken Chicago by storm. Was Beverly everything the Bulls needed? (20:42-34:01) When someone is the number 4th pick in the draft, they tend to get a lot of publicity and comes with a lot of pressure. Cody goes into his thoughts on Patrick and what he likes from Williams. Then Sean asks Cody about the front office and how interesting it was about the secret extension of Billy Donovan.(34:02-End) Sean Highkin makes the comparison with Cody Westerlund and how both teams need a big offseason to build up their teams. They draw the similarities between the two teams and how at one point the Bulls wanted Jerami Grant. Cody then goes into the Bulls playoff chances and if they can win the play in tournament. Then Sean asks the real question…What was Cody's favorite game from the Bulls TNT broadcast streak? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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The Patrick Beverly Effect Mar 22, 2023

It is a reunion of old friends between Sean Highkin and Cody Westerlund. The two use to host the “Locked On Bulls” podcast back in the day and it feels great to have them back together again. With Cody on, Sean talks to him about the “Patrick Beverly Effect” that has taken Chicago by storm. Was Beverly everything the Bulls needed? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Has Patrick Williams panned out? Mar 22, 2023

When someone is the number 4th pick in the draft, they tend to get a lot of publicity and comes with a lot of pressure. Cody goes into his thoughts on Patrick and what he likes from Williams. Then Sean asks Cody about the front office and how interesting it was about the secret extension of Billy Donovan. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Are the Bulls and Blazers in the same position? Mar 22, 2023

Sean Highkin makes the comparison with Cody Westerlund and how both teams need a big offseason to build up their teams. They draw the similarities between the two teams and how at one point the Bulls wanted Jerami Grant. Cody then goes into the Bulls playoff chances and if they can win the play in tournament. Then Sean asks the real question…What was Cody's favorite game from the Bulls TNT broadcast streak? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Erik & Sean are talking Rip City Mar 17, 2023

The Dynamic Duo of Sean Highkin and Erik Gundersen are back on “The Rose Garden Report.” The duo is on and talking about Blazers basketball. It has been rough for the Blazer fans as the Rip City has dropped 4 games in a row. The Morale isn’t high but they are not toast yet.. Erik and Sean go through the remainder of the schedule to see how the Blazers end up. Now the Blazers are not playing the best right now. So Sean and Erik go into where the Blazers could fall in the draft. Plus how the next couple of games will affect that. Then the guys have a great question, besides Dame, what are you looking for in the Blazers in the next couple of games? It’s been a month or so since the Blazers have gotten Cam Reddish and Matisse Thybulle. How have they gotten into the Trail Blazers? The guys go into their thoughts on how they have been playing. Have they done enough to resign? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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The Blazers Schedule to finish out the season Mar 17, 2023

The Dynamic Duo of Sean Highkin and Erik Gundersen are back on “The Rose Garden Report.” The duo is on and talking about Blazers basketball. It has been rough for the Blazer fans as the Rip City has dropped 4 games in a row. The Morale isn’t high but they are not toast yet.. Erik and Sean go through the remainder of the schedule to see how the Blazers end up. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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What do we want to see from the Blazers? Mar 17, 2023

Now the Blazers are not playing the best right now. So Sean and Erik go into where the Blazers could fall in the draft. Plus how the next couple of games will affect that. Then the guys have a great question, besides Dame, what are you looking for in the Blazers in the next couple of games? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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How has Reddish and Thybulle fit in? Mar 17, 2023

It’s been a month or so since the Blazers have gotten Cam Reddish and Matisse Thybulle. How have they gotten into the Trail Blazers? The guys go into their thoughts on how they have been playing. Have they done enough to resign? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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NYT Best Seller Mirin Fader talks about her newest story! Mar 10, 2023

(0:00-18:18) Mirin Fader joins Sean Highkin today to talk about her newest article, “Greg Oden’s Long Walk Home.” You can find the article at Ringer.com and we HIGHLY recommend you check. Fader goes into how she began writing the article with Sean Highkin.(18:20-34:15) Mirin Fader did an amazing job of capturing the feeling of moving on to the new “chapter” or “phase” in life in her article about Greg Oden. Sean asks her how she was able to capture that and how important it was for the story. (34:18-End) Mirin is a New York Times bestselling author and every story is better than the last. With being such an amazing talent, Sean pulls back the curtain a little bit to hear Mirin’s writing and interviewing process. Mirin looks back at her story she did about Nassir Little when he was at North Carolina. Plus mentions some of her work that she has up soon! Enjoy the pod! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Mirin Fadar's approach to "Greg Oden's Long Walk Home" Mar 10, 2023

Mirin Fader joins Sean Highkin today to talk about her newest article, “Greg Oden’s Long Walk Home.” You can find the article at Ringer.com and we HIGHLY recommend you check. Fader goes into how she began writing the article with Sean Highkin. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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How Greg Oden moved on Mar 10, 2023

Mirin Fader did an amazing job of capturing the feeling of moving on to the new “chapter” or “phase” in life in her article about Greg Oden. Sean asks her how she was able to capture that and how important it was for the story. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Looking back at some of Mirin's stories Mar 10, 2023

Mirin is a New York Times bestselling author and every story is better than the last. With being such an amazing talent, Sean pulls back the curtain a little bit to hear Mirin’s writing and interviewing process. Mirin looks back at her story she did about Nassir Little when he was at North Carolina. Plus mentions some of her work that she has up soon! Enjoy the pod! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Brandon Sprague hops on again with Sean Highkin! Mar 08, 2023

(0:00-16:00) We open the Rose Garden Report with breaking news that Jusuf Nurkic is questionable for their matchup against the Boston Celtics. This is huge for the Blazers! Sean Highkin has Brandon Sprague come on the show to mention the news and what it means for Blazers. With Nurkic coming back, Sean and Brandon go into how tanking is out of the question for the Blazers.(16:00-29:00)Brandon gets to brag because he was right, Shaedon Sharpe will play more minutes as a rookie. Now let’s mention the elephant in the room.. Dame has been the best point guard in the NBA the past 2 weeks. Brandon and Sean go into Dame's recent play and what they would like to see him achieve. (30:00-End) Dame is playing out of his mind right now but the Trail Blazers are still coming up short. Why? Because they need another guard to play with Dame! Brandon goes into what they need to do for Lillard and how fast they need to act. What do you want to see the Blazers do? Enjoy the pod! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Nurkic is BACK Mar 08, 2023

We open the Rose Garden Report with breaking news that Jusuf Nurkic is questionable for their matchup against the Boston Celtics. This is huge for the Blazers! Sean Highkin has Brandon Sprague come on the show to mention the news and what it means for Blazers. With Nurkic coming back, Sean and Brandon go into how tanking is out of the question for the Blazers. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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We want Dame to get the Scoring Title Mar 08, 2023

Brandon gets to brag because he was right, Shaedon Sharpe will play more minutes as a rookie. Now let’s mention the elephant in the room.. Dame has been the best point guard in the NBA the past 2 weeks. Brandon and Sean go into Dame's recent play and what they would like to see him achieve. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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What’s the best for Dame’s career? Mar 08, 2023

Dame is playing out of his mind right now but the Trail Blazers are still coming up short. Why? Because they need another guard to play with Dame! Brandon goes into what they need to do for Lillard and how fast they need to act. What do you want to see the Blazers do? Enjoy the pod! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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BONUS: Dame Lillard Channeling His Inner Wilt Chamberlain | 'Heat Check' Feb 28, 2023

From 'Heat Check' (subscribe here), On this episode of The Heat Check, Trysta discusses Dame Lillard's ridiculous 71 point performance against the Houston Rockets, and puts him in a class with the one and only Wilt Chamberlain. Tune In!Follow us on TikTok @TrystaKrick and @ThisHeatCheckNew episodes every Tuesday and Friday! Watch video versions on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/c/ThisLeague/featured To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Christian Clark joins Sean Highkin on The Rose Garden Report Feb 28, 2023

(0:00-17:00) This time on “The Rose Garden Report” with Sean Highkin, we welcome on Christian Clark. He is a Pelicans beat writer for Nola News and he is the co-host of the “From The Wing” a New Orleans Podcast. Clark comes on and right away we get into the play of Herb Jones and the efficiency of CJ McCollum for the Pelicans. Have the Pelicans been stung by the injury bug? The answer is yes with the injuries of Zion and Ingram. The guys get into it! (17:02-30:01) Christian and Sean go into the crazy come up story of Zion Williamson. The amount of pressure that came onto Zion at such a young age and the attention he has been getting. Christian goes into a story of Zion in a high school basketball game and how it lead to one of the biggest celebrities in the world following him on social media. They also go into Zion’s struggle of weight and how it has affected him. Sean then asks Christian, is the honeymoon phase done with Willie Green? (30:03-END) In the 2023 NBA season, it is truly the Wild West with how crazy the race to the Western Conference is right now. With it all being so close, Christian and Sean mention how there are no room for errors. However the Trail Blazers and Pelicans both have been making errors. They go into the errors such as losing to the Magic at home that both teams tend to do. Sean mentions how he sees the Blazers in the playoffs solely on Lillard. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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The Ups & Downs of The Pelicans Feb 28, 2023

This time on “The Rose Garden Report” with Sean Highkin, we welcome on Christian Clark. He is a Pelicans beat writer for Nola News and he is the co-host of the “From The Wing” a New Orleans Podcast. Clark comes on and right away we get into the play of Herb Jones and the efficiency of CJ McCollum for the Pelicans. Have the Pelicans been stung by the injury bug? The answer is yes with the injuries of Zion and Ingram. The guys get into it! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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The Crazy Come Up of Zion Williamson Feb 28, 2023

Christian and Sean go into the crazy come up story of Zion Williamson. The amount of pressure that came onto Zion at such a young age and the attention he has been getting. Christian goes into a story of Zion in a high school basketball game and how it lead to one of the biggest celebrities in the world following him on social media. They also go into Zion’s struggle of weight and how it has affected him. Sean then asks Christian, is the honeymoon phase done with Willie Green? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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How do Blazers & Pelicans finish out the year? Feb 28, 2023

In the 2023 NBA season, it is truly the Wild West with how crazy the race to the Western Conference is right now. With it all being so close, Christian and Sean mention how there are no room for errors. However the Trail Blazers and Pelicans both have been making errors. They go into the errors such as losing to the Magic at home that both teams tend to do. Sean mentions how he sees the Blazers in the playoffs solely on Lillard. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Sean Highkin & Erik Gundersen on The Rose Garden Report Feb 22, 2023

Welcome back to the Rose Garden Report with Sean Highkin. We have another great guest for you today as Sean has a Rose Garden Report friend, Erik Gundersen from Blazer Banter. Sean and Erik get into the episode by talking about the NBA All Star Weekend. Erik called this All Star one of the worst All star games he has ever seen. They go into why it sucked and then they go into how at least the dunk contest was unbelievable. What was cool about the All Star? Well not a lot of things if you are to ask Sean and Erik. They go into how Giannis telling the team that Lillard will take the last second shot was cool. Erik mentions how only Mac McClung really brought it for the Dunk Contest. Both Sean and Erik go into how LeBron changed guys doing the Dunk Contest. Would you like to see the stars be in the Dunk Contest? The guys go into who had the best All Star Weekend and all eyes go to… Damian Lillard. Now after finishing up all the All Star Weekend talk, let’s talk about the Portland Trail Blazers. Sean goes into Jusuf Nurkic injury update and the importance of Nurkic being back on the team. Erik talks about how Nurkic helps on both sides of the floor for the Trail Blazers. Then here comes the other injury situation, what will the Blazers do about Anfernee Simons and who will replace Simons productivity. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Was This One of The Worst All Star Games in NBA History? Feb 22, 2023

Welcome back to the Rose Garden Report with Sean Highkin. We have another great guest for you today as Sean has a Rose Garden Report friend, Erik Gundersen from Blazer Banter. Sean and Erik get into the episode by talking about the NBA All Star Weekend. Erik called this All Star one of the worst All star games he has ever seen. They go into why it sucked and then they go into how at least the dunk contest was unbelievable. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Damian Lillard won All Star Weekend Feb 22, 2023

What was cool about the All Star? Well not a lot of things if you are to ask Sean and Erik. They go into how Giannis telling the team that Lillard will take the last second shot was cool. Erik mentions how only Mac McClung really brought it for the Dunk Contest. Both Sean and Erik go into how LeBron changed guys doing the Dunk Contest. Would you like to see the stars be in the Dunk Contest? The guys go into who had the best All Star Weekend and all eyes go too… Damian Lillard. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Trail Blazers Post All Star Break Outlook Feb 22, 2023

Now after finishing up all the All Star Weekend talk, let’s talk about the Portland Trail Blazers. Sean goes into Jusuf Nurkic injury update and the importance of Nurkic being back on the team. Erik talks about how Nurkic helps on both sides of the floor for the Trail Blazers. Then here comes the other injury situation, what will the Blazers do about Anfernee Simons and who will replace Simons productivity. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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BONUS: Warriors Aim at Trail Blazers | 'Heat Check' Feb 17, 2023

From 'Heat Check' (subscribe here), On this episode of The Heat Check, Trysta discusses a shocking storyline out of Houston about rookie Jabari Smith Jr. (0:09). She also talks about how the Golden State Warriors are taking aim at the Portland Trail Blazers over the Gary Payton trade (8:07). Tune In!Follow us on TikTok @TrystaKrick and @ThisHeatCheckNew episodes every Tuesday and Friday! Watch video versions on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/c/ThisLeague/featured To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Madeline Kenny & Sean Highkin Explain the GP2 Trade Feb 15, 2023

Wow! What a wild past 7 days for the Portland Trail Blazers. With how crazy it has been, Sean Highkin welcomes Madeline Kenney. She is a sports journalist that covers the Golden State Warriors for the San Jose Mercury News. Ladies and gentlemen let me tell ya she is awesome and the perfect person to have on to talk about this trade between the two teams. Sean and Maddie go into where the league sees James Wiseman. Then Sean goes into his side of the Gary Payton Jr trade.After Sean tells his side of the GP2 story, Maddie tells her side of the story of what she heard about the GP2. Maddie goes into how excited the team seems with having Payton back with the Warriors. She mentions the reaction to the trade before both her and Sean go into the report of GP2 getting shot up with toradol shots. To understand all the details of this situation. Listen to Sean and Maddie! Now that we have broken down the trade and explained everything that has happened in every way we can. Let’s actually talk about basketball! Maddie goes into the recent injuries of Steph and when he will be back. She also mentions the importance of Draymond Green and what he will do this summer. Then Sean and Maddie both mention how they were those people during the Super Bowl.. the people that bring their laptop to the Super Bowl and on the phone the whole time. That’s the grind! Enjoy the pod! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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What The Hell Happened In The GP2 Trade? Feb 15, 2023

Wow! What a wild past 7 days for the Portland Trail Blazers. With how crazy it has been, Sean Highkin welcomes Madeline Kenney. She is a sports journalist that covers the Golden State Warriors for the San Jose Mercury News. Ladies and gentlemen let me tell ya she is awesome and the perfect person to have on to talk about this trade between the two teams. Sean and Maddie go into where the league sees James Wiseman. Then Sean goes into his side of the Gary Payton Jr trade. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Maddie Explains The GP2 Trade Feb 15, 2023

After Sean tells his side of the GP2 story, Maddie tells her side of the story of what she heard about the GP2. Maddie goes into how excited the team seems with having Payton back with the Warriors. She mentions the reaction to the trade before both her and Sean go into the report of GP2 getting shot up with Toradol shots. To understand all the details of this situation. Listen to Sean and Maddie! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Now Lets Check In On The Warriors Feb 15, 2023

Now that we have broken down the trade and explained everything that has happened in every way we can. Let’s actually talk about basketball! Maddie goes into the recent injuries of Steph and when he will be back. She also mentions the importance of Draymond Green and what he will do this summer. Then Sean and Maddie both mention how they were those people during the Super Bowl.. the people that bring their laptop to the Super Bowl and on the phone the whole time. That’s the grind! Enjoy the pod! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Making Sense of The Trail Blazers Trades Feb 10, 2023

What a crazy couple of days in the NBA! The NBA Trade Deadline has come and gone and there has been crazy changes in almost every roster in the league. Especially on the Trail Blazers.. Sean Highkin on the great “Rose Garden Report” goes into detail of the Trail Blazers moves at the deadline. Sean tells the story of him first finding out about Josh Hart being traded. Then Sean goes into detail on his thoughts on the trades, what it means for the direction of the organization, and how little second round picks matter. Make sure to listen, like, and subscribe to The Rose Garden Report with Sean Highkin. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Erik Gundersen Comes Back to the Rose Garden Report Feb 02, 2023

(0:00-17:19) Coming off arguably the biggest win of the Trail Blazers season against the Memphis Grizzlies, Sean Highkin is back with another Rose Garden Report. Sean welcomes on once again Erik Gundersen, the author of the Blazer Banter Newsletter and host of the “Blazer Banter” podcast. Erik is also the co-host of the “Bulls vs Blazers” podcast. Make sure you check him out! Sean and Erik go into conversation about last nights game. There is one question that they have on their minds..Will Nurkic be back in Portland after the trade? (17:20-31:08) Erik tells Sean some of his thoughts from the win last night against the Memphis Grizzlies. This leads to once again the incredible stretch of play by Damian Lillard and Erik wants a lot more minutes of GP2. Erik and Sean go into the recent controversy of Jaren Jackson Jr stats and the Reddit controversy. Erik goes into his thoughts on the whole situation and how it affected how people bet the Defensive Player of The Year.(31:10-END) Who will be on the trading block for the Trail Blazers? Sean and Erik go into which players they expect to get moved before the deadline. They say why they expect some of these guys to get moved and the value that will be out there before the trade deadline. With the All Star Game coming up, Sean & Erik also mention how ridiculous it is that Shaedon Sharpe To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Has Nurkic played his last game for Portland? Feb 02, 2023

Coming off arguably the biggest win of the Trail Blazers season against the Memphis Grizzlies, Sean Highkin is back with another Rose Garden Report. Sean welcomes on once again Erik Gundersen, the author of the Blazer Banter Newsletter and host of the “Blazer Banter” podcast. Erik is also the co-host of the “Bulls vs Blazers” podcast. Make sure you check him out! Sean and Erik go into conversation about last nights game. There is one question that they have on their minds..Will Nurkic be back in Portland after the trade? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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We want more of GP2 Feb 02, 2023

Erik tells Sean some of his thoughts from the win last night against the Memphis Grizzlies. This leads to once again the incredible stretch of play by Damian Lillard and Erik wants a lot more minutes of GP2. Erik and Sean go into the recent controversy of Jaren Jackson Jr stats and the Reddit controversy. Erik goes into his thoughts on the whole situation and how it affected how people bet the Defensive Player of The Year. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Blazers Trade Deadline & Why isn't Shaedon Sharpe in the Rising Stars Game? Feb 02, 2023

Who will be on the trading block for the Trail Blazers? Sean and Erik go into which players they expect to get moved before the deadline. They say why they expect some of these guys to get moved and the value that will be out there before the trade deadline. With the All Star Game coming up, Sean & Erik also mention how ridiculous it is that Shaedon Sharpe To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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BONUS: Dame Drops 60 On The Utah Jazz | 'Heat Check' Jan 27, 2023

From 'Heat Check' (subscribe here), On this episode of The Heat Check, Trysta discusses Damien Lillard's casual 60 point performance against the Utah Jazz (0:40). She also dives into how a Jordan Poole shot got Steph Curry ejected in the middle of a rivalry game (8:42). Tune In!Follow us on TikTok @TrystaKrick and @ThisHeatCheckNew episodes every Tuesday and Friday! Watch video versions on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/c/ThisLeague/featured To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Kevin Calabro stops by the Rose Garden Report Jan 25, 2023

The past week has been really hard for the Portland Trail Blazers family. Legendary play by play announcer, Bill Schonely, who came up with the phrase “Rip City” passed away at the age of 93 on January 21, 2023. Bill was an absolute legend of the broadcasting community and will go down as one of the best to ever do it. To remember Bill and discuss his time with the Trail Blazers, Sean Highkin welcomes Kevin Calabro on the show. Calabro worked with Bill and was the former voice of the Seattle SuperSonics. Kevin Calabro tells Sean Highkin stories about working with Bill Schonely. He tells Sean about how Bill was the first one to call him when he got his job with the Trail Blazers. The countless times where Bill would tell him to not mess up before he would go on air. Calabro goes into detail too about how broadcasting has changed during his career and integrating analytics into the broadcast for the fans. Then the guys remember another legend in the Trail Blazers community, John Curry. John was a camera man that passed away in the past week. Rose Garden Report sends their love to John and Bill’s families.With the recent struggles of the Portland Trail Blazers, Sean asks Kevin Calabro his thoughts on the recent play of the Trail Blazers. Calabro goes into how injuries completely wiped out an already pretty weak Trail Blazers bench. The guys go into how that will only improve with a lot of guys getting back and becoming healthier as a team. Plus they look into where this tough stretch originally started for the Portland Trail Blazers. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Remembering Bill Schonely with Kevin Calabro Jan 25, 2023

The past week has been really hard for the Portland Trail Blazers family. Legendary play by play announcer, Bill Schonely, who came up with the phrase “Rip City” passed away at the age of 93 on January 21, 2023. Bill was an absolute legend of the broadcasting community and will go down as one of the best to ever do it. To remember Bill and discuss his time with the Trail Blazers, Sean Highkin welcomes Kevin Calabro on the show. Calabro worked with Bill and was the former voice of the Seattle SuperSonics. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Kevin Calabro's Stories from His Career Jan 25, 2023

Kevin Calabro tells Sean Highkin stories about working with Bill Schonely. He tells Sean about how Bill was the first one to call him when he got his job with the Trail Blazers. The countless times where Bill would tell him to not mess up before he would go on air. Calabro goes into detail too about how broadcasting has changed during his career and integrating analytics into the broadcast for the fans. Then the guys remember another legend in the Trail Blazers community, John Curry. John was a camera man that passed away in the past week. Rose Garden Report sends their love to John and Bill’s families. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Calabro's Thoughts on The Trail Blazers Jan 25, 2023

With the recent struggles of the Portland Trail Blazers, Sean asks Kevin Calabro his thoughts on the recent play of the Trail Blazers. Calabro goes into how injuries completely wiped out an already pretty weak Trail Blazers bench. The guys go into how that will only improve with a lot of guys getting back and becoming healthier as a team. Plus they look into where this tough stretch originally started for the Portland Trail Blazers. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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BONUS BET: +220 Three-Team NBA Boost | 'BetQL Daily Boost' Jan 23, 2023

From 'BetQL Daily Boost' (subscribe here), Rick, Kate and Lucy bring you a three-team odds boost on the Jazz, Trail Blazers and Grizzlies to all win. They also have their favorite bets for today with Lucy on the NBA and Rick and Kate on college basketball that you don't want to miss out on! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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BONUS: NBA Midseason Grades: Northwest Division | 'Heat Check' Jan 20, 2023

From 'Heat Check' (subscribe here), On this episode of The Heat Check, Trysta hands out her midseason grades to every team in the Western Conference!During this segment she dives into the Northwest Division to discuss the Portland Trail Blazers, Denver Nuggets, Utah Jazz, Oklahoma City Thunder, and Minnesota Timberwolves. Tune In!Follow us on TikTok @TrystaKrick and @ThisHeatCheckNew episodes every Tuesday and Friday! Watch video versions on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/c/ThisLeague/featured To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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BONUS BET: +270 76ers-Trail Blazers Boost | 'BetQL Daily Boost' Jan 19, 2023

From 'BetQL Daily Boost' (subscribe here), Dan, Rick and Lucy bring you a valuable parlay odds boost ahead of tonight's 76ers-Trail Blazers matchup. They also have their favorite bets for today with Lucy and Rick on the NBA and Dan on college basketball. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Bill Oram Joins The Rose Garden Report Jan 18, 2023

(0:00-18:05) Sean Highkin welcomes Bill Oram, a sports columnist for The Oregonian on The Rose Garden Report. Bill currently covers the Trail Blazers for the Oregonian, he previously covered the Los Angeles Lakers for the past 9 years. Bill and Sean start the show by comparing Gary Payton II effect on the floor to Alex Caruso when he was on the Lakers. The guys also go into reader interaction and Bill tells Sean about all the letters he gets in his mailbox. Do you still get letters? Now let’s get back to basketball.(18:06-35:45) As Shaedon Sharpe confines to develop, Bill and Sean go into detail about Shaedon’s role on the team. What it means for Shaedon to have this role on the Trail Blazers team that is trying to win. They compare how differently his role would be on a team that is currently not trying to win. Sean then asks Bill about what it was like covering the Lakers when LeBron first came in 2019 and how it was handled. Bill and Sean then go into a relationship between star players and management. (25:46-End) Sean and Bill continue their conversation about LeBron James and ask the question, “Where will LeBron end his career?” They talk about which teams would make a hard push for him even if he is past his prime. The guys go into what brought LeBron to LA and what would keep him there. Sean asks Bill if he misses any part of covering Los Angeles and Bill reflects on his time there. To finish out the show, Bill and Sean go into the recent documentaries of the Los Angeles Lakers and how it was shown. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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The Impact GP2 has on The Defense Jan 18, 2023

Sean Highkin welcomes Bill Oram, a sports columnist for The Oregonian on The Rose Garden Report. Bill currently covers the Trail Blazers for the Oregonian, he previously covered the Los Angeles Lakers for the past 9 years. Bill and Sean start the show by comparing Gary Payton II effect on the floor to Alex Caruso when he was on the Lakers. The guys also go into reader interaction and Bill tells Sean about all the letters he gets in his mailbox. Do you still get letters? Now let’s get back to basketball. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Shaedon Sharpe's Development with Bill Oram Jan 18, 2023

As Shaedon Sharpe confines to develop, Bill and Sean go into detail about Shaedon’s role on the team. What it means for Shaedon to have this role on the Trail Blazers team that is trying to win. They compare how differently his role would be on a team that is currently not trying to win. Sean then asks Bill about what it was like covering the Lakers when LeBron first came in 2019 and how it was handled. Bill and Sean then go into a relationship between star players and management. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Where will LeBron end his career? Jan 18, 2023

Sean and Bill continue their conversation about LeBron James and ask the question, “Where will LeBron end his career?” They talk about which teams would make a hard push for him even if he is past his prime. The guys go into what brought LeBron to LA and what would keep him there. Sean asks Bill if he misses any part of covering Los Angeles and Bill reflects on his time there. To finish out the show, Bill and Sean go into the recent documentaries of the Los Angeles Lakers and how it was shown. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Kirk Henderson joins The Rose Garden Report Jan 13, 2023

With the Trail Blazers facing off against the Dallas Mavericks this weekend. Sean Highkin welcomes Kirk Henderson, the editor for Mavs Money Ball for SB Nation. Kirk and Sean go into how poorly Dallas has built around Luka Doncic. Sean mentions how it is a little familiar with Damian Lillard’s situation.Kirk and Sean go into the impact of Mark Cuban as owner of the Mavericks. Kirk talks about the positive sides of Cuban as well as the negative. Kirk mentions how Cuban is a little too involved in every single move that the Mavericks make but goes into how much Cuban cares about this team. Then the guys go into Jason Kidd’s coaching job and his relationship with Christian Wood. It is no new news to anyone that the Dallas Mavericks have not built the best team around Luka Doncic. So Sean asks Kirk who he would keep on the Dallas Mavericks to build around Luka and you will not believe his answer. The guys also go into the key development of rookies and having to worry about not giving them too many minutes when you are trying to compete. Sean then asks Kirk, will Luka win MVP? Stay tuned to hear Kirk’s thoughts. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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The Greatness of Luka and Damian Jan 13, 2023

With the Trail Blazers facing off against the Dallas Mavericks this weekend. Sean Highkin welcomes Kirk Henderson who covers the Dallas Mavericks. Kirk and Sean go into how poorly Dallas has built around Luka Doncic. Sean mentions how it is a little familiar with Damian Lillard’s situation. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Jason Kidd's Coaching Issues Jan 13, 2023

Kirk and Sean go into the impact of Mark Cuban as owner of the Mavericks. Kirk talks about the positive sides of Cuban as well as the negative. Kirk mentions how Cuban is a little too involved in every single move that the Mavericks make but goes into how much Cuban cares about this team. Then the guys go into Jason Kidd’s coaching job and his relationship with Christian Wood. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Can Luka win MVP? Jan 13, 2023

It is no new news to anyone that the Dallas Mavericks have not built the best team around Luka Doncic. So Sean asks Kirk who he would keep on the Dallas Mavericks to build around Luka and you will not believe his answer. The guys also go into the key development of rookies and having to worry about not giving them too many minutes when you are trying to compete. Sean then asks Kirk, will Luka win MVP? Stay tuned to hear Kirk’s thoughts. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Erik Gundersen joins The Rose Garden Report Jan 10, 2023

Last time Erik Gunderson was on the podcast, The Trail Blazers were in a tough spot. Now we have him back on the podcast! Let’s just say the Trail Blazers are once again going through a very tough stretch. Erik and Sean go through the late struggles of the Trail Blazers and their thoughts.Anytime you are on a losing streak, you are never in a good head space. Sean understands that and brings up the fact that the fan base is the most upset it has been all year. Sean and Erik breakdown the fan base frustration & go into how Billups still has control over this locker room. They mention how there are no issues going on within the team and so far, the guys are sticking together.Before we go, Sean says we must at least go into some positive thoughts on the Trail Blazers even with the recent struggles. With this, Sean goes into the impressive play of the rookies for the Trail Blazers and mentions how there are a lot of guys still out for the Blazers. Sean and Erik then come to a discovery that this team is a team that is not great in transition & really struggle to take care of the ball. If you want something fun to think about Blazers fans, remember Shaedon Sharpe will be in the dunk contest. Stay positive! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Erik & Sean on the Trail Blazers 3 Game Losing Streak Jan 10, 2023

Last time Erik Gunderson was on the podcast, The Trail Blazers were in a tough spot. Now we have him back on the podcast! Let’s just say the Trail Blazers are once again going through a very tough stretch. Erik and Sean go through the late struggles of the Trail Blazers and their thoughts. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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How Important The Next 2 Weeks is For The Trail Blazers Jan 10, 2023

Anytime you are on a losing streak, you are never in a good head space. Sean understands that and brings up the fact that the fan base is the most upset it has been all year. Sean and Erik breakdown the fan base frustration & go into how Billups still has control over this locker room. They mention how there are no issues going on within the team and so far, the guys are sticking together. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Now Let's Stay Positive About the Trail Blazers Jan 10, 2023

Before we go, Sean says we must at least go into some positive thoughts on the Trail Blazers even with the recent struggles. With this, Sean goes into the impressive play of the rookies for the Trail Blazers and mentions how there are a lot of guys still out for the Blazers. Sean and Erik then come to a discovery that this team is a team that is not great in transition & really struggle to take care of the ball. If you want something fun to think about Blazers fans, remember Shaedon Sharpe will be in the dunk contest. Stay positive! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Brandon Sprague joins The Rose Garden Report Jan 04, 2023

(0:00-16:08) On the Rose Garden Report, we welcome on Brandon Sprague from 1080 the Fan. Brandon is the co-host of “Dirt & Sprague” on every weekday from 6-9am PT on 1080 The Fan. Brandon and Sean start off the show talking about the return of Gary Payton Jr and how poorly the updates of Gary have been. They also go into just how great this season has been with so many star players scoring points at volume. (16:09-29:01) Brandon goes into great detail about the mental side of Gary Payton Jr and getting over his injury. Has Gary looked a little slimmer? Brandon thinks he looks a little more slim than he used to but what he and Sean still recognize is Gary is still a tough son of a gun. With Gary being back, Sean and Brandon go into what will the closing lineup be for the Blazers? Would you go with the starters? Or would you change it up? The guys debate it as this is a great problem to have for the Portland Trail Blazers.(29:02-End) It has been really quiet with the trade deadline approaching for the NBA. Are there going to be any big moves made? Sean and Brandon discuss what the Trail Blazers will look for at the trade deadline and if they will make a move. They also look at any situations in the Western Conference that could be selling at the deadline. Who will sell at the deadline? Who will be buyers? Sean and Brandon discuss. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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GP2 is BACK Jan 04, 2023

On the Rose Garden Report, we welcome on Brandon Sprague from 1080 the Fan. Brandon is the co-host of “Dirt & Sprague” on every weekday from 6-9am PT on 1080 The Fan. Brandon and Sean start off the show talking about the return of Gary Payton Jr and how poorly the updates of Gary have been. They also go into just how great this season has been with so many star players scoring points at volume. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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What should the Blazers closing Lineup be? Sean & Brandon discuss Jan 04, 2023

Brandon goes into great detail about the mental side of Gary Payton Jr and getting over his injury. Has Gary looked a little slimmer? Brandon thinks he looks a little more slim than he used to but what he and Sean still recognize is Gary is still a tough son of a gun. With Gary being back, Sean and Brandon go into what will the closing lineup be for the Blazers? Would you go with the starters? Or would you change it up? The guys debate it as this is a great problem to have for the Portland Trail Blazers. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Who is Selling & Who is Buying at the Deadline Jan 04, 2023

It has been really quiet with the trade deadline approaching for the NBA. Are there going to be any big moves made? Sean and Brandon discuss what the Trail Blazers will look for at the trade deadline and if they will make a move. They also look at any situations in the Western Conference that could be selling at the deadline. Who will sell at the deadline? Who will be buyers? Sean and Brandon discuss. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Danny Marang joins Rose Garden Part 3 Dec 29, 2022

We have had big news in the Trail Blazers world as Damian Lillard is the new scoring leader in Trail Blazers history. Sean and Danny recap the amazing moment of Damian getting rewarded. Danny goes into a story of congratulating Damian on the record and mentions how special of a person he really is. Danny mentions the impact Damian has on the city of Portland and how he is one of the most special guys in the league. Who the hell doesn’t love Dame? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Danny Marang joins Sean Highkin on The Rose Garden Report Dec 29, 2022

(0:00-17:21) We are back with the Rose Garden Report and we all hope you had a great and safe Holiday! Today on the Rose Garden Report, we welcome Danny Marang, co-host is “Danny & Dusty” on 1080 The Fan. Danny is also the host of “Jacked Ramseys” a Trail Blazers podcast. Marang comes on the show to talk about Shaedon Sharpe’s impressive play and development, injuries in player development, and the guys head into Gary Payton Jr injury and when he will be back.(17:22-33:00) Sean Highkin and Danny Marang go into the plan of when Gary Payton will play. Plus they go into how they could announce it. Hint hint, watch out when the Trail Blazers say he is “questionable.” Then Sean has Danny break down Nasir Little hip injury and where Little sits currently with his recovery. They also go into the goals the organization has for Little and how huge it could be if Little works for the starting spot. This leads to a conversation about just how young this Trail Blazers team is.(33:01-End) We have had big news in the Trail Blazers world as Damian Lillard is the new scoring leader in Trail Blazers history. Sean and Danny recap the amazing moment of Damien getting rewarded. Danny goes into a story of congratulating Damian on the record and mentions how special of a person he really is. Danny mentions the impact Damian has on the city of Portland and how he is one of the most special guys in the league. Who the hell doesn’t love Dame? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Danny Marang joins Rose Garden Part 1 Dec 29, 2022

We are back with the Rose Garden Report and we all hope you had a great and safe Holiday! Today on the Rose Garden Report, we welcome Danny Marang, co-host is “Danny & Dusty” on 1080 The Fan. Danny is also the host of “Jacked Ramseys” a Trail Blazers podcast. Marang comes on the show to talk about Shaedon Sharpe’s impressive play and development, injuries in player development, and the guys head into Gary Payton Jr injury and when he will be back. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Danny Marang joins Rose Garden Part 2 Dec 29, 2022

Sean Highkin and Danny Marang go into the plan of when Gary Payton will play. Plus they go into how they could announce it. Hint hint, watch out when the Trail Blazers say he is “questionable.” Then Sean has Danny break down Nasir Little hip injury and where Little sits currently with his recovery. They also go into the goals the organization has for Little and how huge it could be if Little works for the starting spot. This leads to a conversation about just how young this Trail Blazers team is. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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BONUS: 3x NBA HOF Lenny Wilkens Joins Kenny Mayne | 'Hey Mayne' Dec 22, 2022

From 'Hey Mayne' (subscribe here), 3-time Hall Of Fame Basketball Coach Lenny Wilkens joins Kenny. The two discuss Lenny's life in basketball, 60! years of marriage, and the future of basketball in Seattle To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Checking in from Vegas Dec 20, 2022

Sean Highkin is LIVE from Vegas right now for the G League showcase talking Blazers basketball. The biggest story in the Trail Blazers world is Damien Lillard is the new leading scorer in Trail Blazers history. Sean takes a dive into what it means for Damien to reach this landmark and what this season means to Lillard. Then Sean mentions what stories will be coming from Las Vegas and the young stars that will be there. To end the show, Sean goes into the Gary Payton II injury and the question of when Gary will play. Make sure to listen, download, and subscribe to the pod! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Chris Hine stops by the Rose Garden Dec 13, 2022

It is “The Rose Garden Report” with Sean Highkin talking all things Portland Trail Blazers. Today Sean welcomes Chris Hine, who covers the Minnesota Timberwolve for the Star-Tribune. Sean and Chris start the conversation off with going into the recent injury of Karl Anthony-Towns. Plus, how the Timberwolves are going to make it work with Towns and Gobert both in the floor Sean and Chris also dive into the young superstar of the Minnesota Timberwolves, Anthony Edwards. They look into his development so far this year, his Popeyes diet that definitely got blown out of proportion, and his involvement in the offense. Then Sean asks Chris how active Karl is in the upper management decisions.In the last 20 minutes of the show, Sean asks Chris where do the Timberwolves see themselves in the NBA. Plus mention how the Western Conference is so wide open for any team. Then Chris gives out his own thoughts about where he sees this Blazers team. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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How can Gobert & Towns play together? Dec 13, 2022

It is “The Rose Garden Report” with Sean Highkin talking all things Portland Trail Blazers. Today Sean welcomes Chris Hine, who covers the Minnesota Timberwolves for the Star-Tribune. Sean and Chris start the conversation off with going into the recent injury of Karl Anthony-Towns. Plus, how the Timberwolves are going to make it work with Towns and Gobert both in the floor To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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The Growth of Anthony Edwards Dec 13, 2022

Sean and Chris also dive into the young superstar of the Minnesota Timberwolves, Anthony Edwards. They look into his development so far this year, his Popeyes diet that definitely got blown out of proportion, and his involvement in the offense. Then Sean asks Chris how active Karl is in the upper management decisions. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Where do the Timberwolves see themselves? Dec 13, 2022

In the last 20 minutes of the show, Sean asks Chris where do the Timberwolves see themselves in the NBA. Plus mention how the Western Conference is so wide open for any team. Then Chris gives out his own thoughts about where he sees this Blazers team. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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State of the Denver Nuggets (with Adam Mares) Dec 07, 2022

Sean Highkin (@highkin) is joined by Adam Mares (@Adam_Mares) of DNVR Sports to talk about DNVR's new documentary A Hundred Invisible Threads (4:00), the Nuggets' popularity in Serbia (11:30), the frustrations of Denver's expectations of contention this season (15:30), Jamal Murray's up-and-down season (19:30), the Nuggets' defensive issues (26:00), Michael Malone's rotations and coaching philosophy (30:00), the transition from Tim Connelly to Calvin Booth in the Nuggets' front office (35:45), and Nikola Jokic's unique personality for an NBA superstar (44:15).Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Quarter-Season Check-In Dec 02, 2022

Sean Highkin (@highkin) goes solo to discuss the Blazers' recent losing skid (4:50), the team's injury situation (8:30), their schedule for the rest of the month (16:00) and the news that Evoca TV is discontinuing (19:25).Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Trail Blazers Hit a Rough Patch (with Erik García Gundersen) Nov 23, 2022

Sean Highkin (@highkin) welcomes Erik García Gundersen (@blazerbanter) back onto the show. They discuss the Blazers' recent losing skid (5:00), whether they should shut Damian Lillard down for multiple weeks to address the calf issue (11:35), the Blazers' team identity helping them weather injuries (17:00), Shaedon Sharpe's rookie wall (22:00), the emergence of Drew Eubanks (29:00), and the rash of injuries around the league (31:00).Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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The Feel-Good Surprises of the Blazers' and Jazz's Seasons (with Sarah Todd) Nov 19, 2022

Sean Highkin (@highkin) breaks down recent Blazers news including a Gary Payton II injury update (1:20) and the signing of Ibou Badji to a two-way contract (5:55). Then, Utah Jazz beat writer Sarah Todd (@NBASarah) of the Deseret News joins to discuss the Jazz's surprising hot start to the season (13:30), whether Jazz fans want the team to tank or go for the playoffs (22:55), why Will Hardy is having immediate success as a head coach (35:45), Lauri Markkanen's breakout (42:30), the Jazz and Blazers getting national attention for their hot starts (46:00), and fun rookies (52:15).Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Early Statistical Trends (with Seth Partnow) Nov 11, 2022

Sean Highkin (@highkin) is joined by Seth Partnow (@SethPartnow), a national NBA writer for The Athletic, author of the book The Midrange Theory and former analytics director for the Milwaukee Bucks. Seth gives his thoughts on how sustainable the Blazers' defense is (6:05), why Jerami Grant has fit so well (19:30), how impactful Gary Payton II's return will be (21:45), how the Blazers could fix their turnover problem (23:30), which of the underperforming Western Conference competition will improve (29:45), what roster upgrades might be available at the deadline (34:45), Seth's thoughts on Shaedon Sharpe (37:45), and playing pickup basketball with Randy Moss (44:30).Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Blazers, Suns and Controversies (with Gerald Bourguet) Nov 06, 2022

Sean Highkin (@highkin) gives some thoughts on the start of the Blazers' road trip before being joined by Phoenix Suns beat writer Gerald Bourguet (@GeraldBourguet) of PHNX Sports. They discuss the back-to-back the two teams recently split (10:45), the status of Deandre Ayton's relationship with the Suns (18:00), the impact of Cam Johnson's knee injury (22:30), the bizarre Jae Crowder situation (27:45), the Suns' title window with Chris Paul (34:40), how the Suns and Blazers are approaching building contending teams around point guards in their 30s (38:45), the status of the Suns' sale in the aftermath of the Robert Sarver investigation (43:35), and how to approach covering a team dealing with an off-court controversy (45:35).Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Shaedon Sharpe is a Thing (with Erik García Gundersen) Nov 01, 2022

Sean Highkin (@highkin) and Erik García Gundersen (@blazerbanter) check in on the Blazers after a 5-1 start to the season. They discuss Shaedon Sharpe's 2009 Rudy Fernandez vibes (2:30), the Blazers' uptick in transition offense (9:40), whether the defensive improvement is sustainable (18:10), whether the hot start has changed their expectations for the season and how the upcoming road trip could impact that (21:30), the early-season turnover problems (28:45), revisiting the February trade with the Clippers (33:50), health updates on Gary Payton II, Damian Lillard and Josh Hart (39:15), where the Blazers' "connectivity" stands (43:40), the tanking teams being better than expected (45:00), and Jusuf Nurkic's performance this season (52:40).Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Damian Lillard Out 1-2 Weeks Oct 27, 2022

Sean Highkin (@highkin) goes solo to break down the news that Damian Lillard will be out 1-2 weeks with a right calf strain, as well as discuss how Chauncey Billups may fill his minutes in the rotation.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Good Vibes and Optimism (with Erik García Gundersen) Oct 24, 2022

Sean Highkin (@highkin) and Erik García Gundersen (@blazerbanter) check in after the first three games of the Blazers' season. They discuss the sad state of the Lakers (2:00), Damian Lillard returning to form (10:35), the team's improved defensive effort (13:15), the tank wars in the Western Conference (17:05), Jusuf Nurkic's start to the season (18:20), overall impressions of the Blazers through three games (21:50), the tough early schedule (37:45), the mood inside the Moda Center in the home opener (40:45) and the Blazers running fast breaks for the first time in the Lillard era (46:05).Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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2022-23 Blazers Season Predictions (with Erik García Gundersen) Oct 16, 2022

Sean Highkin (@highkin) is joined once again by Erik García Gundersen (@blazerbanter), and they each give five predictions for the Blazers' 2022-23 season. Topics include Damian Lillard's All-NBA prospects (8:25), how long it will take rookies Shaedon Sharpe and Jabari Walker to earn minutes (12:45), the likelihood of a midseason trade (17:45), whether the defense will improve (18:00), the team's over/under win total (20:30), the timing of a potential sale (21:30), improved guard rebounding (25:45), and where the Blazers will finish in the Western Conference (29:15).Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Preseason Thoughts, Gary Payton II and Warriors Drama (with Madeline Kenney) Oct 12, 2022

Sean Highkin (@highkin) offers some thoughts on the Blazers' training camp and underwhelming preseason before being joined by Warriors beat writer Madeline Kenney (@madkenney) of the San Jose Mercury News. They discuss the fallout from the Draymond Green/Jordan Poole incident (12:35), the generation gap between veterans and young players (22:25), how Gary Payton II will fit in Portland (26:30), the Warriors' preseason trip to Tokyo (33:05) and her first half-season on the Warriors beat (39:50).--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sean-highkin/supportAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Training Camp Impressions (with Erik García Gundersen) Oct 02, 2022

Sean Highkin (@highkin) is joined by Erik García Gundersen (@blazerbanter), who plays host for this episode to interview Sean about his experience covering Blazers training camp in Santa Barbara. They discuss media day and the Blazers' decision to go out of town for camp (3:15), the excitement around Shaedon Sharpe (12:30), a Gary Payton II update and general Blazers health update (21:45), expectations for Jusuf Nurkic (25:45), the lack of center depth (32:20), Jerami Grant's early fit (35:15), the battle for the starting small forward spot (37:40), Damian Lillard's praise of Keon Johnson (39:40), the Deandre Ayton dialogue (43:00), and the Blazers parting ways with jersey patch sponsor StormX (51:55).Subscribe to the Rose Garden Report newsletter here.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sean-highkin/supportAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Media Day Recap + Training Camp Preview Sep 27, 2022

Sean Highkin (@highkin) goes solo to recap Blazers media day and look ahead to training camp in Santa Barbara.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sean-highkin/supportAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Robert Sarver Fallout, WNBA to Portland? (with Mike Vorkunov) Sep 15, 2022

Sean Highkin (@highkin) is joined by Mike Vorkunov (@MikeVorkunov), who covers the business of basketball for The Athletic. They discuss the fallout from the NBA's investigation into Suns owner Robert Sarver and how it compares to the league's response to the Donald Sterling scandal (5:00), what might happen next in the Blazers ownership saga (22:45), the NBA's timeline for expansion (28:15), the likelihood of Portland getting a WNBA franchise (32:25), the Blazers' lack of a G League team (43:45), how the proposed in-season tournament might factor into the NBA's next media rights deal (46:30), and what to expect from Shaedon Sharpe in his rookie season (50:50).Subscribe to the Rose Garden Report newsletter here.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sean-highkin/supportAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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National Team Nurk (with Erik Garcia Gundersen) Sep 06, 2022

Sean Highkin (@highkin) welcomes Erik García Gundersen (@blazerbanter) back to the show. They discuss Jusuf Nurkic's play in EuroBasket (3:30), the Blazers parting ways with assistant coach Edniesha Curry (14:35), waiving Didi Louzada and whether the Blazers will be willing to go into the luxury tax (25:15), the Donovan Mitchell trade (34:15) and whether there's a point of diminishing returns with the Jazz-Thunder approach to rebuilding that some fans want the Blazers to take (42:25).Subscribe to the Rose Garden Report newsletter here.Donate to Jonathan Tjarks' GoFundMe here.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sean-highkin/supportAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Broadcast-Gate and Other Blazers Business (with Danny Marang) Aug 25, 2022

Sean Highkin (@highkin) welcomes Danny Marang (@DannyMarang) of the Jacked Ramsays podcast and 1080 The Fan's Danny & Dusty back to the podcast. They discuss Danny's new radio gig (2:00), the fallout from last week's controversy with the Blazers' broadcast travel plans (10:25), the lack of ROOT Sports streaming options (21:15), the chances of Portland getting the NBA All-Star Game (27:55), when the Blazers will get a G League team (35:15), Danny's recent interview with Anfernee Simons and his expectations for the season (41:30), how much you can expect from Damian Lillard on the defensive end (46:45) and their projections for where the Blazers stack up in the Western Conference (51:45).Subscribe to the Rose Garden Report newsletter at rosegardenreport.beehiiv.com.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sean-highkin/supportAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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The Blazers Have a Schedule! (with Erik García Gundersen) Aug 19, 2022

Sean Highkin (@highkin) welcomes Erik García Gundersen (@blazerbanter) back to the podcast. They discuss the Schedule Leak Industrial Complex (1:45), the Blazers' lack of national TV games (7:15), how the team's schedule looks (11:00), the Blazers' relative lack of drama compared to other teams (23:15), rumors of Bronny James committing to Oregon (30:00) and the recent reports that the Blazers will not be sending their broadcast crews on the road (40:15).Subscribe to the Rose Garden Report at rosegardenreport.beehiiv.com.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sean-highkin/supportAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Dame's Camp, Kevin Durant Drama and Chet Holmgren (with Brenna Greene) Aug 09, 2022

Sean Highkin (@highkin) is joined by new KOIN 6 sports anchor and reporter Brenna Greene (@brennagreene_). They discuss Damian Lillard's recent camps (3:30), Lillard's leadership style (11:45), the latest Kevin Durant drama (18:00), differences between college basketball fandom and NBA fandom (27:00), Chet Holmgren (37:20), Brenna's thoughts on the Blazers' offseason (43:30), and her Portland roots and decision to move back from Spokane (48:15).Subscribe to the Rose Garden Report at rosegardenreport.beehiiv.com.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sean-highkin/supportAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Joe Cronin Addresses the State of the Blazers (with Brandon Sprague) Jul 22, 2022

Sean Highkin (@highkin) is joined by Brandon Sprague (@BrandonSprague) of the Jacked Ramsays podcast and 1080 The Fan's Dirt & Sprague. They get into Brandon's radio interview with Joe Cronin and the importance of media transparency (2:00), the Blazers' hire of Mike Schmitz and the organization's new focus on international scouting (14:30), Cronin's hints about the roles Shaedon Sharpe and Jabari Walker could have in their rookie seasons (25:20), the Blazers' size issues (33:15), Nassir Little's role (41:45), and the possibility of the Blazers getting a G League team (46:15).Subscribe to the Rose Garden Report newsletter at rosegardenreport.beehiiv.com.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sean-highkin/supportAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Summer League Champions (with Ben Golliver) Jul 18, 2022

Sean Highkin (@highkin) is joined by Ben Golliver (@BenGolliver) of the Washington Post. They discuss the Blazers' Summer League championship (2:00), Ben's thoughts on the Shaedon Sharpe pick (12:00), who impressed Ben in Vegas (16:10), how to incentivize star rookies to play all of Summer League (20:30), celebrity sightings (24:10), Ben "leading by example" going to the entire Summer League event (26:45), and Ben's view on where the Blazers rank in the Western Conference (36:00).Host: Sean HighkinGuest: Ben GolliverSubscribe to the Rose Garden Report newsletter at rosegardenreport.beehiiv.com.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sean-highkin/supportAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Summer League Recap and Damian Lillard's Extension (with Erik García Gundersen) Jul 14, 2022

Sean Highkin (@highkin) is back from Las Vegas and welcomes Erik García Gundersen (@blazerbanter) back to the show. They get into Jabari Walker's strong Summer League debut (4:20), Shaedon Sharpe's shoulder injury (13:30), Damian Lillard's comments on Sharpe in his ESPN interview (18:20), Lillard signing a two-year extension with the Blazers (27:30), where Portland slots in the west with a healthy Lillard (30:30), Lillard's trust in Joe Cronin compared to the previous front office (37:30), and the latest rumors about the team's upcoming sale (42:25).Subscribe to the Rose Garden Report newsletter at rosegardenreport.beehiiv.com.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sean-highkin/supportAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Jody Allen Says the Blazers are Not for Sale Jul 06, 2022

Sean Highkin (@highkin) goes solo to address Jody Allen's statement about the Blazers not being for sale (2:05), the team's Summer League training camp (19:00), whether another move is coming this offseason (21:30) and where the new-look Blazers sit in the Western Conference hierarchy (26:30).Subscribe to the Rose Garden Report at rosegardenreport.beehiiv.com.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sean-highkin/supportAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Free Agency Opens (with Erik García Gundersen) Jul 02, 2022

Sean Highkin (@highkin) is joined by Erik García Gundersen (@blazerbanter) to break down the opening two days of free agency. They get into Sean's attempt to stake out Kevin Durant at a basketball camp (2:00), the Blazers re-signing Anfernee Simons and Jusuf Nurkic (13:45), the addition of Gary Payton II (19:40), where Damian Lillard stands in all of this (25:05) and some around-the-league thoughts about the first two days of moves.Subscribe to the Rose Garden Report at rosegardenreport.beehiiv.com.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sean-highkin/supportAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Breaking Down the Jerami Grant Trade (with James Edwards III) Jun 28, 2022

Sean Highkin (@highkin) is joined by Detroit Pistons beat writer James Edwards III (@JLEdwardsIII) of The Athletic to talk all things Jerami Grant. They get into how the trade developed from the Pistons' end (2:05), how Grant's role evolved over his time in Detroit and how he'll adjust to going back to being a role player (7:45), what the Pistons are doing with all the cap space created with the Grant trade (14:00), where a Damian Lillard/Jerami Grant duo slots in the Western Conference playoff picture (18:20) and early impressions of Chauncey Billups as a coach (21:30).Subscribe to the Rose Garden Report newsletter at rosegardenreport.beehiiv.com.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sean-highkin/supportAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Blazers Draft Shaedon Sharpe, Trade for Jerami Grant (with Danny Marang) Jun 26, 2022

Sean Highkin (@highkin) is joined by Danny Marang (@DannyMarang) of the Jacked Ramsays podcast to break down the thought process behind the Blazers' selection of Shaedon Sharpe at No. 7 (2:00), what the offseason so far tells us about Joe Cronin's vision (13:45), what the organization looks and feels like under Cronin (22:45), what rest of the offseason may look like (29:30), and what new contracts for Jusuf Nurkic and Anfernee Simons may look like (39:50).Subscribe to the Rose Garden Report newsletter at rosegardenreport.beehiiv.com.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sean-highkin/supportAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Draft-Night Scenarios and Trade Targets (with Erik García Gundersen) Jun 21, 2022

On the first episode of the Rose Garden Report podcast, Sean Highkin (@highkin) and Erik García Gundersen (@blazerbanter) discuss the Blazers' recent predraft workouts (2:30), the most likely draft-night scenarios (10:45), Summer League (15:20), the team's rumored trade targets (18:30) and the tough needle Joe Cronin and the revamped front office are attempting to thread this offseason (25:30).Subscribe to the Rose Garden Report newsletter at rosegardenreport.beehiiv.com.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sean-highkin/supportAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Rose Garden Report: Trailer Jun 19, 2022

Veteran NBA reporter Sean Highkin (@highkin) brings you coverage of the Portland Trail Blazers and the NBA. Subscribe to the Rose Garden Report newsletter at rosegardenreport.beehiiv.com.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sean-highkin/supportAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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