Tuesday, June 28, 2016

Which alternative centers should the Blazers consider?

Ep. 149: Dave Deckard and Dan Marang talk about winners and losers from the recently-completed NBA draft, alternate big men the Blazers might consider if they can't get their Big Three targets, and changes in network and broadcasting after decades of stability for the franchise.

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Saturday, June 25, 2016

So...why didn't the Blazers trade into the first round?

Ep. 148: Blazer's Edge staff writer Eric Griffith joins the weekend podcast to discuss:
  • The trades that did go down on draft night,
  • The possible reasons the Blazers didn't land a first-rounder,
  • Steph Curry's "mocking" celebrations in Portland,
  • LeBron James and the NBA Championship for Cleveland,
  • The loss of the Blazers' 2016 first-rounder as well as Will Barton and
  • The potential loss of Allen Crabbe and potential addition of Al Horford.

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Monday, June 20, 2016

The Dream of the 90s is Alive in this Podcast


Listen to the FANalysts break down Game 7 of the NBA Finals as only they can. Congratulations Cleveland! Jo and Tara also talk about what they are hoping for in the new Trail Blazers broadcast team. Finally, travel back to 1992 with us and re-live the Western Conference Finals Game 5 Portland vs Utah. What stood out? What does it bring up about the current team? Can I get a headband?

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Friday, June 17, 2016

Thank you, Mike & Mike. Hello, Kevin Calabro!

Ep. 146: Mike Barrett & Mike Rice are out, and 21-year Seattle Supersonics TV sportscaster Kevin Calabro will be leading the Portland Trail Blazers' broadcasting team. David MacKay joins Chris Lucia and Brandon Goldner to give props to Mike & Mike, talk about Calabro and listen to a clip of him calling a crazy sequence from the '94 NBA Playoffs between the Sonics and Nuggets, speculate about who could be the Blazers' color commentator, and take some listener questions. #JerryStackhouse

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Tuesday, June 14, 2016

Breaking Down the Chaos of Impending Free Agency

Ep. 145: Dan and Dave bring some order to the chaos of impending free agency by breaking down potential free agents into tiers. How many REAL difference makers are available and who has a shot at them? What second-tier players might help the Blazers and which are overpriced or overrated? Plus we discuss a couple names that aren't being brought up in conjunction with Portland but maybe should be.

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Saturday, June 11, 2016

What is CJ McCollum's Trade Value?

Ep. 144: Blazer's Edge staff writer Eric Griffith joins the weekend podcast to analyze the underwhelming nature of the 2015-16 NBA playoffs, Damian Lillard's shot at the Olympics, the Blazers' chances at getting into the 2016 NBA Draft, CJ McCollum's potential trade value and the prospects of Dwight Howard coming to Portland.

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Tuesday, June 7, 2016

Can the Blazers Move into the NBA Draft?

Ep. 143: Dave Deckard and Dan Marang discuss the Portland Trail Blazers' draft possibilities. Could the Blazers ease their lack of 2016 picks by trying to move into the draft? If so, how high could they get? Who are the best prospects in each tier and why? It's a must-listen for anybody crossing their fingers for June glory.

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Sunday, June 5, 2016

What about Meyers Leonard?


Ep. 142. The Fanalysts take over the Weekend Edition to ponder the questions on everyone's mind: Will the Blazer’s keep Dame and CJ together? What about Meyers Leonard? What will we do now that the Blazer’s season is over? And how many euphemisms are there for getting kicked in the basketballs?


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