Blazer Focused
By The Oregonian/OregonLive
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Portland Trail Blazers news, interviews and analysis from The Oregonian/OregonLive's Aaron Fentress and co-host Craig Birnbach.
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Who is Tom Dundon and what will his potential Portland Trail Blazers’ ownership look like?
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Sep 08, 2025 |
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Trying to make sense of Damian Lillard’s return to the Trail Blazers: Blazer Focused podcast
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Jul 18, 2025 |
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Blazers rookie Yang Hansen off to hot start; will Deandre Ayton shine in LA?
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Jul 14, 2025 |
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Deandre Ayton out for the Portland Trail Blazers; Damian Lillard in?
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Jul 02, 2025 |
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Does Blazers' GM deserve benefit of the doubt following shocking selection of Yang Hansen?
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Jun 26, 2025 |
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Analyzing the Trail Blazers’ acquisition of Jrue Holiday, NBA draft preview
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Jun 24, 2025 |
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Could Chris Paul be a fit in Portland? Mock drafts project Blazers' selection at No. 11
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May 29, 2025 |
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Donovan Clingan recognized, grading the guards, Trail Blazers for sale
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May 22, 2025 |
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Trail Blazers go up for sale and the draft lottery fallout
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May 13, 2025 |
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Damian Lillard injured, Trail Blazers shake up staff, will Donovan Clingan make All-Rookie team?
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May 02, 2025 |
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Grading the Trail Blazers forwards, lottery slippage, Lillard healthy
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Apr 22, 2025 |
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Did Trail Blazers make the right move retaining coach Chauncey Billups?
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Apr 14, 2025 |
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Trail Blazers GM Joe Cronin’s contract extended, Chauncey Billups should be next
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Apr 08, 2025 |
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Trail Blazers, led by Deni Avdija, continue playing with heart
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Apr 02, 2025 |
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Can Deni Avdija, Anfernee Simons lead Trail Blazers to play-in berth?
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Mar 21, 2025 |
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Trail Blazers fading, but Henderson and Avdija shining
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Mar 13, 2025 |
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Possibility of Trail Blazers earning play-in berth just improved
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Mar 05, 2025 |
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Trail Blazers remain in play-in hunt, Shaedon Sharpe posterizes on career night
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Feb 27, 2025 |
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Trail Blazers enter All-Star break with no clear direction
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Feb 14, 2025 |
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Surging Trail Blazers complicate future
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Feb 05, 2025 |
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Is the Trail Blazers' rise legit or smoke and mirrors?: Blazer Focused podcast
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Jan 31, 2025 |
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Making sense out of an interesting few days for the Trail Blazers
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Jan 22, 2025 |
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Scoot Henderson shines, but Trail Blazers still reeling
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Jan 16, 2025 |
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Simons, Sharpe and Avdija rolling with trade deadline a month away
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Jan 07, 2025 |
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Reviewing the first quarter of the Trail Blazers' season
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Dec 05, 2024 |
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Trail Blazers performing reasonably well through injuries, inconsistent play
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Nov 27, 2024 |
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Did Trail Blazers' Sharpe and Clingan flash glimpse of positive future?
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Nov 15, 2024 |
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Trail Blazers show encouraging signs during 3-5 start
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Nov 06, 2024 |
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Trail Blazers were a hot mess in the opener. Is it a fluke or a bad sign?
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Oct 25, 2024 |
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Evaluating the Trail Blazers after 2 preseason games
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Oct 15, 2024 |
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Trail Blazers already hit by injuries ahead of first preseason game
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Oct 09, 2024 |
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Trail Blazers start training camp, seek clarity on franchise's direction
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Oct 02, 2024 |
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Blazers get new TV partner, guard preview, WNBA to PDX
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Sep 24, 2024 |
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Training camp preview part 2: How will forwards Jerami Grant and Deni Avdija fit?
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Sep 13, 2024 |
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Trail Blazers training camp preview part 1: How will Deandre Ayton and Donovan Clingan co-exist?
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Sep 05, 2024 |
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Trail Blazers summer league report card
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Jul 22, 2024 |
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Evaluating Donovan Clingan's summer league performance thus far
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Jul 17, 2024 |
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What to look for from rookie Donovan Clingan when summer league starts on Saturday
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Jul 11, 2024 |
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Trail Blazers draft Donovan Clingan, trade for Deni Avdija
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Jun 27, 2024 |
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NBA draft week is here, let's get prepped
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Jun 24, 2024 |
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NBA draft a week away, Payton Pritchard wins a ring, Caitlin Clark drama is a good thing
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Jun 20, 2024 |
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Pre-draft workouts continue, and how many titles could the Blazers have won with a healthy Bill Walton?
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May 30, 2024 |
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Trail Blazers face puzzling situation after falling to No. 7 in NBA draft lottery
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May 13, 2024 |
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Lillard's playoff runs ends early, and just how far behind the rest of the Western Conference are the Blazers?
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May 07, 2024 |
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Trail Blazers enter offseason with plans to remain on development path
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Apr 18, 2024 |
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Positive road trip includes growth from Scoot Henderson; what we hope to learn during exit interviews
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Apr 10, 2024 |
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Chauncey Billups a Hall of Famer, Blazers snap 10-game losing streak with a 'bad win?'
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Apr 04, 2024 |
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Scoot Henderson struggles, Kris Murray flashes, Chauncey Billups’ future
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Mar 22, 2024 |
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Reaction to recent interview with Deandre Ayton, who discussed overcoming obstacles to become 'DominAyton’
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Mar 15, 2024 |
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The many positives that can be extracted from the Trail Blazers' 2-1 trip
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Mar 06, 2024 |
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Trail Blazers simply not showing reasonable progress during season of development
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Feb 26, 2024 |
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Did the Trail Blazers drop the ball at the trade deadline?
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Feb 13, 2024 |
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Damian Lillard's return lives up to the hype with high emotions and a dramatic Blazers' win
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Feb 01, 2024 |
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Blazer Focused: Blazers' midseason report, what have we learned about this team?
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Jan 22, 2024 |
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Scoot Henderson and other young players show improvement as Blazers face a tough 7-game trip: Blazer Focused podcast
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Jan 02, 2024 |
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Blazers earn impressive win over Suns thanks to DominAyton and Scoot Henderson's improved aggressive play
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Dec 21, 2023 |
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Scoot Henderson impressive during disappointing loss to Utah, the Blazers' 3-guard dilemma, evaluating Deandre Ayton
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Dec 16, 2023 |
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Anfernee Simons returns, Blazers no push over, could they make a run at the play-in if healthy?
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Dec 08, 2023 |
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Blazers show improvement, defense legit, Jerami Grant a force
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Nov 29, 2023 |
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Trail Blazers’ young players stepping up during rough stretch
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Nov 16, 2023 |
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Trail Blazers show positive signs during 3-4 start but Robert Williams' injury stings
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Nov 07, 2023 |
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Trail Blazers and Scoot Henderson off to bumpy start in season of development
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Nov 01, 2023 |
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Trail Blazers exit preseason facing long season of development: Blazer Focused podcast
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Oct 18, 2023 |
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Trail Blazers look shaky early in preseason, reason for concern?
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Oct 13, 2023 |
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Trail Blazers training camp info, Scoot Henderson gets his groove on during Fan Fest
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Oct 09, 2023 |
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Joe Cronin talks Damian Lillard trade, Deandre "DominAyton" is eager to go. Let the show begin: Blazer Focused podcast
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Oct 03, 2023 |
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Instant reaction to Trail Blazers trading Damian Lillard to the Bucks: Blazer Focused podcast
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Sep 28, 2023 |
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Damian Lillard's future remains cloudy with training camp on the horizon. We examine the latest noise: Blazer Focused podcast
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Sep 20, 2023 |
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The latest regarding Damian Lillard’s trade demands to the Miami Heat: Blazer Focused podcast
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Aug 02, 2023 |
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Would keeping Damian Lillard make any sense for anyone?
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Jul 21, 2023 |
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What we learned from Blazers GM Joe Cronin and Scoot Henderson at summer league
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Jul 12, 2023 |
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Damian Lillard’s push to land in Miami has reached the standoff stage. Will it eventually become Contentious?
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Jul 06, 2023 |
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Who is to blame for Trail Blazers’ Damian Lillard requesting a trade; Blazer Focused podcast
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Jul 02, 2023 |
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Scoot Henderson and Damian Lillard don’t fit, so is it time to trade the franchise player?: Blazer Focused podcast
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Jun 23, 2023 |
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Trail Blazers must do right by Damian Lillard: Blazer Focused podcast
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Jun 22, 2023 |
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The Trail Blazers could very well end up keeping whomever they select at No. 3
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Jun 12, 2023 |
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Jaylen Brown to the Portland Trail Blazers. Is this something worth discussing?
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Jun 01, 2023 |
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Will Trail Blazers use or trade No. 3 pick in NBA draft?: Blazer Focused podcast
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May 17, 2023 |
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Would landing the No. 1 pick lead to trading Damian Lillard? Should Kevin Durant have chosen the Trail Blazers?: Blazer Focused podcast
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May 12, 2023 |
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The Portland Trail Blazers and NBA draft lottery fever
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May 08, 2023 |
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OFFSEASON PREVIEW: What comes next for the Portland Trail Blazers?
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Apr 21, 2023 |
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Following another pitiful season, where do the Trail Blazers go from here?
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Apr 11, 2023 |
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Portland Trail Blazers set lottery trajectory, but that’s a good thing
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Mar 29, 2023 |
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The Blazers' postseason dreams are all but dashed
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Mar 16, 2023 |
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Where will the Portland Trail Blazers leaky ship dock?
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Mar 08, 2023 |
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Damian Lillard, All-Star weekend and can the Trail Blazers make a run toward the postseason?
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Feb 20, 2023 |
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Did the Blazers get better at the NBA Trade Deadline?
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Feb 09, 2023 |
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The Blazers look small, will the trade deadline bring size?
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Feb 07, 2023 |
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Amazing Dame and the mediocre Blazers head on the road as trade deadline looms
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Jan 31, 2023 |
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Remembering Bill Schonely and John Curry, and taking stock of this team as trade deadline looms
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Jan 24, 2023 |
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Reeling Blazers return home in desperate need of wins and the return of key bench players
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Jan 10, 2023 |
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Gary Payton II's long-awaited debut, Jerami Grant's continued excellence
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Jan 03, 2023 |
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Damian Lillard sets scoring record, but is he the greatest Trail Blazer ever?: Blazer Focused podcast
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Dec 22, 2022 |
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Blazers suddenly in a good spot? Team leaders say so after a difficult stretch
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Dec 07, 2022 |
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The Blazers are losing, injured and not so fun right now, but are better times ahead?
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Dec 01, 2022 |
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The Blazers’ recent struggles and Dame's health chip away at great start
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Nov 23, 2022 |
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5 key takeaways from Portland's epic road trip
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Nov 14, 2022 |
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Kelly AuCoin talks Blazers, his latest acting projects and fandom
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Nov 07, 2022 |
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Dame's injury, Shaedon Sharpe's athletic mastery and the big road trip
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Oct 31, 2022 |
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Your undefeated Portland Trail Blazers are fun, scrappy and playing defense
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Oct 25, 2022 |
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2023-2023 Blazers season preview, plus analyzing the Nassir Little extension
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Oct 18, 2022 |
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Can the Trail Blazers’ uninspiring preseason be dismissed? We hand out preseason grades
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Oct 12, 2022 |
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Trail Blazers’ preseason musings: Damian Lillard looks fierce, Shaedon Sharpe struggling, Jerami Grant excelling
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Oct 06, 2022 |
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Shaedon Sharpe is turning heads but how much will he play?
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Sep 29, 2022 |
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Training camp preview: 5 musts for the Blazers to contend
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Sep 23, 2022 |
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How Damian Lillard and Jerami Grant rank among NBA’s top duos; training camp in Santa Barbara; Gary Payton II chased the cash
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Sep 09, 2022 |
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Damian Lillard vs. Kyrie Irving; Blazers schedule; broadcast talent on the road; Summer fun (no more roller coasters)
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Aug 25, 2022 |
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Happy Birthday Dame, Jabari Walker gets contract and what to make of Keon Johnson
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Jul 15, 2022 |
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Dame signs extension, refutes NY Post report as Shaedon Sharpe is injured in debut
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Jul 08, 2022 |
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Shaedon Sharpe and Jerami Grant head to Portland
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Jun 24, 2022 |
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Mock drafts and potential trades involving the 7th pick
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Jun 16, 2022 |
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Phil Knight and Alan Smolinisky submit $2 billion bid to buy the Trail Blazers
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Jun 02, 2022 |
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The Trail Blazers land the 7th pick, what happens now?
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May 18, 2022 |
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Draft lottery preview, Joe Cronin drops the interim tag and which players stay or go?
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May 12, 2022 |
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CJ’s playoff performance, draft lottery thoughts and Coach Curry’s influence
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May 02, 2022 |
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The season is mercifully over, Cronin's comments, The Schonz gets his sendoff and more
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Apr 12, 2022 |
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Recapping CJ McCollum appreciation night, plus draft prospects and other speculation
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Apr 01, 2022 |
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Inside Anfernee Simons' rise, plus tank talk and mock drafts
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Mar 18, 2022 |
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The Blazers tank is achieving 'work of art' status
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Mar 04, 2022 |
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Turns out the tank is back on
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Feb 26, 2022 |
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Will the Trail Blazers ever lose again?
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Feb 19, 2022 |
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The Build Back Blazers edition
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Feb 12, 2022 |
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Grading the CJ McCollum and Norman Powell trades
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Feb 10, 2022 |
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Blazers thumped by Thunder, Ant has a bad game, trade deadline musings
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Feb 02, 2022 |
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Nassir Little is the latest injured Blazer, plus welcoming new co-host Craig Birnbach
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Jan 28, 2022 |
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Brian Wheeler talks Damian Lillard's surgery and the big questions circling Rip City
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Jan 13, 2022 |
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With Dame out again, Blazers have prime chance to tank
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Jan 07, 2022 |
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Rough times in Rip City as Blazers' losing streak grows
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Dec 16, 2021 |
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Getting to know Joe Cronin
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Dec 10, 2021 |
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Reaction to Neil Olshey's firing
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Dec 04, 2021 |
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Kerry Eggers on Jerome Kersey, Dame and more
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Nov 26, 2021 |
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Recapping the roller coaster start to the season with Mike Acker
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Nov 19, 2021 |
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Trail Blazers GM Neil Olshey under investigation; team struggling on the road
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Nov 12, 2021 |
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The Portland Trail Blazers' Craig Birnbach on Dame, Chauncey, more
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Nov 05, 2021 |
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Has an empowered and mature Anfernee Simons finally arrived?
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Oct 28, 2021 |
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2021-22 NBA Season Preview
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Oct 19, 2021 |
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Nurk shooting threes, Ant dropping dimes and defensive struggles: Recapping preseason opener
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Oct 06, 2021 |
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Recapping Blazer Media Day: Dame's all the way in, Nurk in shape, CJ talk and more
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Sep 29, 2021 |
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5 storylines to watch from training camp
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Sep 23, 2021 |
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Ben Simmons rumors, Dame's wedding, Nance Jr. trade and more
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Sep 08, 2021 |
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Going deep on Billups' coaching philosophy and Powell's potential role
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Aug 26, 2021 |
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What do we make of Portland's offseason: Recapping Powell signing, other moves
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Aug 11, 2021 |
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What Portland can learn from Milwaukee's NBA title
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Jul 23, 2021 |
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Damian Lillard speaks
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Jul 09, 2021 |
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The Chauncey Billups news conference and what type of coach he'll be
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Jun 30, 2021 |
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Terry Stotts is out: Where do the Trail Blazers go from here?
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Jun 10, 2021 |
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Recapping Dame's mind-blowing perfrormance, Nurk's inconsistencies and previewing Game 6
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Jun 02, 2021 |
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Trail Blazers analyst Lamar Hurd on his career path, the playoff push, Lillard's greatness
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May 26, 2021 |
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Portland Trail Blazers vs. Denver Nuggets: NBA playoffs preview
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May 19, 2021 |
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Blazers lose heartbreaker at Suns, turn focus to Denver.
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May 15, 2021 |
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Blazers set up nicely for stretch run
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May 12, 2021 |
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Blazers hit the road, save season. Maybe.
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May 06, 2021 |
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Guest: Actor and huge Blazers fan Kelly AuCoin
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Apr 25, 2021 |
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Reeling Blazers lose at Charlotte, can this mess be fixed?
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Apr 20, 2021 |
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The Blazers’ defensive struggle is real (with Joe Freeman)
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Apr 14, 2021 |
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Do the Blazers have much of a chance against Utah after what we've seen?
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Apr 08, 2021 |
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Can Trail Blazers survive with limited size in the lineup? And Nurkic is down again
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Apr 06, 2021 |
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Retooled Blazers search for chemistry (with Joe Freeman)
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Mar 30, 2021 |
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NBA Trade Deadline: Blazers trade Trent, land Powell; Nurkic to return (with Aron Yohannes)
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Mar 25, 2021 |
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Damian Lillard the MVP? Reaction to Dallas loss and what it means
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Mar 23, 2021 |
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CJ McCollum is back; what to make of loss to Timberwolves (not much)
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Mar 16, 2021 |
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Portland Trail Blazers midseason report (with Joe Freeman)
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Mar 09, 2021 |
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Lillard, Trent, the West race and two Melos (with Aron Yohannes)
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Mar 03, 2021 |
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Portland Trail Blazers limp toward the NBA All-Star break
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Feb 26, 2021 |
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Blazers on a roll; Lillard an MVP candidate? John Collins trade target?
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Feb 15, 2021 |
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Road trip offers reasons for optimism
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Feb 08, 2021 |
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Injury-riddled Blazers getting by on the road
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Feb 04, 2021 |
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Headlines: Blazers get routed, 134-106 by Milwaukee
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Feb 02, 2021 |
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Trail Blazers hit road with hot Simons and still-struggling defense
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Jan 27, 2021 |
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Headlines: Blazers Injuries adding up
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Jan 27, 2021 |
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CJ McCollum breaks foot, Blazers search for answers
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Jan 19, 2021 |
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Reaction: Trail Blazers' Jusuf Nurkic fractures wrist
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Jan 15, 2021 |
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Do Lillard and McCollum form the NBA's best backcourt? Maybe. But it's debatable.
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Jan 15, 2021 |
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Blazers defeat Toronto but lose Nurkic
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Jan 12, 2021 |
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Fentress and Freeman react to Blazers' first 7 games
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Jan 07, 2021 |
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Headlines: Blazers fall to Bulls
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Jan 06, 2021 |
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Trail Blazers vs. Warriors preview with Connor Letourneau
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Dec 31, 2020 |
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Blazers' big Lakers win, plus Oregon coach Kelly Graves on Michael Jordan vs. LeBron James
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Dec 30, 2020 |
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Headlines:Carmelo Anthony misses road trip
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Dec 29, 2020 |
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Headlines: Blazers' Simons returns to action
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Dec 22, 2020 |
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Jordan Kent and a Blazers season preview
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Dec 21, 2020 |