Blazer Focused

<p>Portland Trail Blazers news, interviews and analysis from The Oregonian/OregonLive's Aaron Fentress and co-host Craig Birnbach. </p>

Who is Tom Dundon and what will his potential Portland Trail Blazers’ ownership look like?

When news arrived late last month that Tom Dundon and a collection of investors reached a tentative agreement to buy the Portland Trail Blazers, it sparked more questions than answers for Blazermaniacs. What does it mean for the future of the franchise? What type of owner will he be? What does it mean for the Moda Center? And ... who the heck is Tom Dundon? In the latest episode of the Oregonian Sports Podcast, Luke DeCock — longtime sports columnist at The News & Observer in Raleigh, North Carolina — joins senior writer Joe Freeman to answer these questions and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

09-08
48:35

Trying to make sense of Damian Lillard’s return to the Trail Blazers: Blazer Focused podcast

The hosts of the Blazer Focused podcast‚ Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, discuss the return of Damian Lillard to the Portland Trail Blazers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

07-18
47:19

Blazers rookie Yang Hansen off to hot start; will Deandre Ayton shine in LA?

The hosts of the Blazer Focused podcast‚ Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, discuss Trail Blazers rookie center Yang Hansen’s first two Summer League games and if Deandre Ayton can revive his career with the Los Angeles Lakers. Plus, is it a concern that Portland hasn’t done much this offseason? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

07-14
01:06:04

Deandre Ayton out for the Portland Trail Blazers; Damian Lillard in?

The hosts of the Blazer Focused podcast‚ Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, discuss the possibility of Damian Lillard returning to Portland and the ramifications of buying out Deandre Ayton’s contract. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

07-02
58:16

Does Blazers' GM deserve benefit of the doubt following shocking selection of Yang Hansen?

The hosts of the ⁠Blazer Focused podcast⁠‚ Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, discuss the Portland Trail Blazers trading back from the No. 11 pick in Wednesday night’s draft to ⁠select center Yang Hansen from China in a move that stunned the basketball world⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

06-26
42:50

Analyzing the Trail Blazers’ acquisition of Jrue Holiday, NBA draft preview

The hosts of the Blazer Focused podcast‚ Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, dive into the Blazers trading Anfernee Simons for Jrue Holiday, and discuss what they believe the Blazers should do with the No. 11 pick during Wednesday night’s NBA draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

06-24
01:24:22

Could Chris Paul be a fit in Portland? Mock drafts project Blazers' selection at No. 11

The hosts of the Blazer Focused podcast‚ Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, discuss mock NBA drafts, Chris Paul being linked to the Trail Blazers and Craig’s New York Knicks taking a tumble in the NBA playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

05-29
41:24

Donovan Clingan recognized, grading the guards, Trail Blazers for sale

The hosts of the Blazer Focused podcast‚ Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, discuss Donovan Clingan being named to the All-Rookie team, the Blazers seeking a buyer and what that means for Moda Center and they grade the guard position. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

05-22
56:44

Trail Blazers go up for sale and the draft lottery fallout

The hosts of the Blazer Focused podcast‚ Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, discuss the Trail Blazers finally going up for sale and what’s next for the team on the court after landing at No. 11 in Monday night’s NBA draft lottery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

05-13
50:22

Damian Lillard injured, Trail Blazers shake up staff, will Donovan Clingan make All-Rookie team?

The hosts of the Blazer Focused podcast‚ Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, discuss the Trail Blazers making staff changes, Damian Lillard’s injury, rookie of the year voting and they break down the center position. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

05-02
56:27

Grading the Trail Blazers forwards, lottery slippage, Lillard healthy

The hosts of the Blazer Focused podcast‚ Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, discuss the Portland Trail Blazers falling a tad in the NBA draft lottery, analyze the forward position and address the return of Damian Lillard to the Milwaukee Bucks’ lineup for the playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

04-22
01:01:13

Did Trail Blazers make the right move retaining coach Chauncey Billups?

The hosts of the Blazer Focused podcast‚ Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, discuss the Portland Trail Blazers signing coach Chauncey Billups to a contract extension and take a quick look at the team’s chances of reaching the playoffs next season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

04-14
58:17

Trail Blazers GM Joe Cronin’s contract extended, Chauncey Billups should be next

The hosts of the Blazer Focused podcast‚ Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, discuss general manager Joe Cronin receiving a contract extension and agree that coach Chauncey Billups should be next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

04-08
46:28

Trail Blazers, led by Deni Avdija, continue playing with heart

The hosts of the Blazer Focused podcast‚ Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, discuss the Blazers’ unexpected 127-113 win at Atlanta, Deni Avdija’s second triple-double, Toumani Camara’s chances of landing on the All-Defensive team and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

04-02
37:48

Can Deni Avdija, Anfernee Simons lead Trail Blazers to play-in berth?

The hosts of the Blazer Focused podcast‚ Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, discuss the Blazers making noise in the tight race for the final play-in berth in the Western Conference and more during the latest episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

03-21
41:53

Trail Blazers fading, but Henderson and Avdija shining

The hosts of the Blazer Focused podcast‚ Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, discuss the Portland Trail Blazers' fading play-in hopes, the play of Scoot Henderson and Deni Avdija, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

03-13
44:50

Possibility of Trail Blazers earning play-in berth just improved

The hosts of the Blazer Focused podcast‚ Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, discuss the Blazers winning five out of six, what Kyrie Irving being lost for the season means for Dallas and the Blazers, the rise of Shaedon Sharpe and Deni Avdija, plus what reaching the play-in would mean for the franchise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

03-05
40:48

Trail Blazers remain in play-in hunt, Shaedon Sharpe posterizes on career night

The hosts of the Blazer Focused podcast‚ Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, discuss the team's recent winning streak, chances of reaching the play-in, Shaedon Sharpe’s career night and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

02-27
40:24

Trail Blazers enter All-Star break with no clear direction

The hosts of the Blazer Focused podcast‚ Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, discuss where the Blazers stand after losing three consecutive games entering the All-Star break and once again dealing with injuries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

02-14
01:00:05

Surging Trail Blazers complicate future

The hosts of the Blazer Focused podcast‚ Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, discuss the team winning nine of 10 and what that means for the rebuild, Thursday’s trade deadline, coach Chauncey Billups and the future of the franchise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

02-05
55:40

Gabe Lauderdale

why does it sound like you guys are talking over one another? is there a delay?

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