It's Season 6 Episode 6! The Blazers' three game winning streak has come to an end to the no longer winless Grizzlies. The Blazers won their first in season tournament game and head back on the road. The guys talk Blazers and their chances with the upcoming schedule. Wembanyama sets a record not seen since Shaq in 1992. Irving surpasses Schrempf with his own record. We say goodbye to Former Blazer and NBA star Walter Davis and Olympic and College coach Bob Knight. James Harden finally gets moved to the Clippers in a trade that includes 8 players, 4 picks, and 2 swaps. How he might fare in LA. CJ McCollum suffers a collapsed right lung once again. How long might he be out? Wendell Carter Jr will be out three weeks with a broken hand. How long might Scoot Henderson be out, and now Robert Williams who banged knees with JJJ? Tatum sets a new franchise record with the Celtics. All this, Streak Finder, Head to Head, your questions/comments, some Santa news, and more!
The Blazers have two games and two losses under their belt. Patience is a virtue. It's episode 3, and the guys are here to fill you in on the Blazers current state, including Anfernee Simons injury and how it will affect the team. NBA things you probably didn't know, the NBA's shortest players, Amazon wants in on TNT'S Thursday night basketball...a turf war in the making? Zach Collins gets paid, Curry becomes the first player to do yet something else, Durant surpasses Olajuwon in the record books, the latest in the James Harden saga, Lillard's Milwaukee debut, streak finder, head to head, your questions/comments and more!
Welcome to Season 6, Episode 2, as we look forward to the start of the 2023-24 season. Wembanyama mania abounds after his preseason showing. The guys talk his phenomenal potential. The Blazers waive several players and claim another off of waivers. A look at the Blazers roster headed into the season. Terry Stotts resigned as assistant coach of the Bucks. What that could mean for Milwaukee. The 76ers and the James Harden drama continues as the Clippers turn down their latest trade offer and Harden refuses to play for Philly. The Suns look to waive Keon Johnson after betting on him in a trade from Portland. Some other signings, a Justice Winslow sighting, Aces win another championship, Brandon Miller being sued, Giannis on how he and Dame will play together, All Star Game changes, Streak finder, Head to Head, and of course, your questions and comments!
It's a new era of Blazers basketball and a new season of Around the NBA with Chris and Eric. Welcome to season 6, episode 1! The guys went to fan fest and discuss what they gleaned from watching Portland's young talent. The Damian Lillard trade, what Miami not getting him means, and what the new era of Blazers basketball will look like. Portland might be getting another WNBA Team, San Francisco was already awarded one. Dante Exum is back in the NBA. Michael B Jordan beat out an NBA player in a three-point contest. The refs will be looking more at flops and rip-throughs this season. James Harden to be traded soon? A look at the Blazers schedule to start the season. All this, Western Conference and Eastern Conference standings predictions, your questions and comments and more!
The Blazers finish summer league and look to resolve the Damian Lillard trade saga. The guys will break it all down in Season 5 Episode 21. Where will Dame end up? How has it all been handled? What will the Blazers look like with Scoot and Shaedon running the show? New NBA rules on flopping and coaching challenges. How will they affect the season? Are they worth adding? Will they be effective? The in season tournament? It will add revenue and perhaps viewership, but will it be hit or miss? LeBron staying, Silver cracking down to stop insider betting, laments a lack of diversity among team governorship, and keeps expansion in the cards. Sabrina Ionescu breaks a WNBA and NBA record. Plus player movement...some of the best and first free agency moves. Some rookie trivia. And, as always, your questions and comments!
The NBA draft is Thursday, just a few days away. We will finally learn what the Blazers decide to do regarding their picks this year, and what trades might happen. Zion? Anunoby/Siakam? Porzingis? Bridges? Brown? A Damian Lillard trade, subtance or garbage? The guys talk it out and set the record straight on Season 5 Episode 20. Plus, Beal traded to the Suns. Are they a super team? Miami misses out but could sign FA Draymond Green...or could Lillard persuade him to come to Portland? Nuggets Championship, Jokic's lost MVP trophy, and whether he might lead Denver to the promise land again. Paul being diverted to Warriors/Clippers? Dunleavy Jr takes over as GM for GS. Ja Morant suspended 25 games...severe enough? The guys discuss what this repercussions are. Lou Williams retires, a look at his career. MJ sells the Hornets for way too much. How it might affect the value of other teams going forward. Warriors looking to move Kuminga and move on from a too expensive Donte DiVincenzo. A very rookie head to head and streak finder and much much more!
The NBA Finals are here and the draft is around the corner. The guys dissect the Denver/Miami matchup following a Game 1 victory for the Nuggets. Who will be the next champion, Cinderella, or the team that's never been to the ball? Has an 8th seed ever even been to the Finals? Won a championship? Tune in to find out! Also, Ja Morant fate to be announced following the Finals. The Sixers, Bucks, Raptors, and Suns all find their coaches. What's next for the candidates who didn't get a new gig? General Managers for both the Warriors and Knicks stepping down and out. Udoka hires some familiar assistants. James Borrego finds a new...er.. familiar spot. Joe Mazzula returning next season? Kevin Love's strange playoff claim. All this, Head to Head, Streak Finder, your questions/comments, and more!
The draft order for the lottery is in. The Blazers miss out on Wembanyama, but net the #3 pick. Join the guys as they break down what it could mean for the Blazers. Will the Blazers draft Brandon Miller, Scoot Henderson, or a surprise pick in Amen Thompson? Will they trade it? Trade down? Listen in to Episode 19 to find out! Also, another two coaches fired, who is being sought after for the 4 open coaching positions. Ja Morant in trouble again. The guys talk the mid-season tournament and possible changes to the all-star game format. Warriors are out, Lakers are on the ropes, and the Celtics are trying to beat the clock. All this, Head to head, Streak Finder, and your questions and comments!
The second round of the 2023 playoffs. Chris and Eric follow along with the Lakers/Warriors game 4 live in the background. The guys talk the playoffs thus far....will a 7th/8th seed make the finals? Can the Knicks and Warriors cone back? The Blazers have parted ways with much of their broadcast team including lead producer Jeff Curtain. The guys share memories and say goodbye. Bucks fired Mike Budenholzer meaning three of the last four championship coaches are jobless. The Rockets hired Ime Udoka. Dan Gilbert's son Nick, who was a draft lottery good luck charm for the team during draft lotteries, passed away. We also lost former NBA player and GM Lance Blanks to a car accident. Chris Paul still out with a groin injury. Might he return for game 5? Joel Embiid named MVP. Kings GM Monte McNair named Executive of the year. Shaedon Sharpe snubbed from the All NBA rookie teams. Nikola Jokic fined for shoving Phoenix owner Matt Ishbia during game 4 of the Nuggets series vs Phoenix. All this, Bovada top moments of 2023, Head to Head, Streak Finder, and your questions and comments!
The first week of the playoffs is in full swing. The Sixers are the first to win a series, sweeping Brooklyn 4-0. The Warriors went down 0-2 for the first time ever with Curry on the team. Injuries have changed the face of several series. Join the guys and special guest Taran. There has been an epidemic of punches, kicks, and elbows to the groin. Giannis, Kawhi, Embiid, Morant, and Oladipo all injured. Nick Nurse fired by the Raptors. The Rockets have an idea of who they want to replace Stephen Silas as their head coach. Coach of the year, clutch player of the year, and 6th man of the year have all been announced. The finalists for MVP, MIP, ROY, and DPOY are all here. All that, a Warriors/Kings head to head, a very playoff turnover streak finder, and your questions and comments!
The NBA playoffs are here and so are Chris and Eric! The guys joined each other in Portland to watch the last day of play-in games and the first weekend of the playoffs together. It's like Christmas in April. An up to the second review of each of the play-in and game 1's of the playoffs. Giannis injured. Herro out. Ja Morant injured. Anthony Davis injured. How these series could now play out. Curry misses game tying shot at the buzzer to force OT. The Kings fans aren't moving. Shawn Kemp charged with assault. Nikola Vucevic wants to test the free agent waters. The Mavs were levied a huge fine for tanking against the Bulls last week. A Gobert/Jokic head to head and a very playoff streak finder looking at free throws. All this and more! Light the Beam!
Good news, playoffs. Bad news, the Blazers are out. But, take a sigh of relief with season 5 episode 16 as the guys and special guest Taran (and Alexa) talk the end of the Blazers season, the possibilities of the draft and trades, and more. Not to mention its the play-in and playoff preview. The guys will look ahead at the upcoming series and Chris will give his predictions as to what is to come. Plus, teammates fighting each other, playoff teams missing key players, coaches fired and promoted, attendance records, the Mavs busted for tanking, and much more including special playoff versions of Head to Head and Streak Finder, as well as your questions and comments!
The Blazers are guaranteed a losing season and will miss the playoffs for a second season after the starters have been benched. The Blazers will now look to get the best odds in the lottery. Listen in to episode 15 as the guys try to make some lemonade. Doncic gets away with a tech but gets fined for a certain gesture toward the refs. Buddy Hield and Suns Coach Monty Williams also fined for their frustrations with ref. Lebron James putting aside a season-ending surgery. Legendary big man Willis Reed passed away. Another former NBA player is battling cancer. Ejections, fraud, murder investigations...its all here as well as a head-to-head, streak finder, and your questions and comments.
The Blazers continue their slide, now 6 in a row. They are nine games under .500 and several games out of the play-in. Western Conference opponents continue to leave the door open with losses of their own, but the Blazers won't go in. The draft continues to look more and more likely. This is episode 14. It's time to talk Blazers. It's time to talk basketball. Special guest Taran Craig joins us. Dillon Brooks is in trouble again. Michael Jordan selling. Lakers could have looked a bit different after the trade deadline. Draymond suspended. Paul Pierce swears he didn't poop himself. Kings make the playoffs. The Nuggets win the NW. Meyers Leonard in it the rest of the season. Barkley shares a strange way of cleaning his jersey. All this, head to head, streak finder, and more!
The NBA season is on its last leg and the Blazers are on the outside, looking in. Step into episode 13 as the guys assess where the Blazers are and how the tank is likely on. Shawn Kemp got in trouble after trying to retrieve stolen goods. injuries galore with Luka Doncic, Kevin Durant, Zion Williamson, Mo Bamba, and Steven Adams among players on the injured list late in the season. Ja Morant is still serving his suspension, with no criminal charges. Steph Curry is back from injury. Fred VanVleet was fined for some pretty intense and maybe deserved words about the refs. All this, head-to-head, streak finder, your questions, and more!
The season is winding down. Just 19 games to go with the Blazers sitting 5 games under .500 and a few spots outside the play-in. In episode 12, Chris and Eric look at the remaining prospects of the Blazers. Can they make the play-in/playoffs? Is it time to tank? Dame's 71 point game. Simons injuring and re-injuring his ankle. Ja Morant suspended. Anthony Morrow in legal trouble. Jonathan Isaac, Brandon Clarke, and LaMelo Ball all out for the season with injuries. Will Barton finds a team. Juan Hernangomez, Nerlens Noel, and Goran Dragic are sitting in the buyout market waiting for a new team. Kevin Durant moves up the all time scoring list. A look at this seasons leaders in technical fouls. Boozer and Prince and we're not talking about Tayshaun. The Knicks' amazing run since acquiring Josh Hart. All this, a legendary Head to Head and Streak Finder as well as your questions and comments.
Trades, buyouts, and injuries oh my. The last stretch to make the playoffs are here. Chris and Eric return to offer a picture of where things stand for the Blazers and other teams around the league in the final push for the postseason. Will the Blazers make it to the playoffs? Play-in? Is it tankfest for Wembanyama? Are the Blazers the new Kings...a perennial playoff misser? Cronin's rebuild plans are examined. Quin Synder coaching in the NBA again. Another former Blazer coach fired. Giannis injured. Is it serious? Meyers Leonard back in the NBA for a second chance. We say goodbye to Dottie Schonely who passed away this past week. Buyout candidates for Portland and how the market will dictate the playoff picture. A look back at All Star Weekend and Lillard's three point contest goal being accomplished. What has the All Star game become? All this, Head to Head, Streak Finder, your questions and comments, and more!
It's episode 8 and if you need to cry over the Blazers recent woes, Chris and Eric are here with shoulders and understanding. The Blazers a 3-8 in their last 11. They have been without several key bench players in Nassir Little, Gary Payton II, and Justise Winslow. Join the guys as they digest the Blazers current state and try to find hope in the upcoming home stand (Blazers play 10 of their next 11 at home). Kemba Walker was cut free by Dallas. He may be headed back to Boston who executed the first trade of the season sending Noah Vonleh to the Spurs. Several records were set the past week with Donovan Mitchell joining the 70+ point club, Charlotte trouncing the Bucks for 51 first quarter points, and the Blazers recording a franchise high in turnovers...yay. The guys talk Shaedon Sharpe and the slam dunk contest, which Blazers should be in other events, and how right or wrong the fans got their All Star voting. All this, head to head, streak finder, and your questions and comments!
Merry Christmas! Let episode 6 get you in the Holiday/NBA spirit! Lillard is breaking and making records. He's as close as ever to surpassing Clyde Drexler as the Blazers' all-time scorer. The Blazers sit in 6th with a back-to-back against the Thunder ahead. Lots of fines this past week with the Heat, Bets, Mike Brown, Al Horford, among others paying the NBA for some misdeeds. Listen in for what they did....a hint the Heat listed their whole team as injured. Anthony Davis, Maxi Kleber, Stephen Curry, and Cade Cunningham are all out. Can Anthony Davis stay healthy? How long will Curry be out? Are the Warriors toast? Are any hopes of the Lakers for a run down the stretch dashed? All-star votes begin Tuesday. The guys preview the entire all-star weekend. There are new events and games. Who will make it? Will Jerami Grant make it? Damian Lillard? Anfernee Simons? All this, head to head, streak finder, and your questions and comments. Don't miss it!
The Blazers have won 2 in a row after four and three-game losing streaks. Damian Lillard returned, but several other Blazers remain on the injured list. Nassir Little though is out the longest for 6 weeks after fracturing his hip. The guys discuss the Blazers' woes and recent wins, and whether there may be light at the end of the tunnel. Will Gary Payton 2 make his debut? Keon Johnson? Morant and Gobert were ejected from their respective games this past week. Draymond Green fined for some choice words toward a fan. Injuries across the league with Towns, Simmons, Collins, Hunter, Hayward, and Wade all out for the near future. Al Horford earns an extension with Boston. Rookies of the Week and Players of the Month announced. Not to mention, "Where did he play?", "Head to Head", and "Streak Finder" all return after a Thanksgiving break, along with your questions and comments!