Friday, September 30, 2016

Who will learn how to set the best screens?


Ep 175. Jo and Tara catch up on highlights from Media Day and the first week of training camp. What did Damian Lillard say that caught our attention? What will “back-up point guard” look like as played by Evan Turner? And who are some possible candidates for the first-ever sponsor patches coming to NBA uniforms in 2017-18? Join us for all this and a closer look at what makes a “well-set screen”.

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Tuesday, September 27, 2016

All About NBA Big Men

Ep. 174:  It's the NBA Big Man Show as Dan and Dave talk about Kevin Garnett retiring, a bevy of centers in Philly, Meyers Leonard and Mason Plumlee adding offensive facets to their game, Ed Davis putting on size, and much more! If you're not 6'10" or over, don't even think about it.

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Saturday, September 24, 2016

CSNNW's Jordan Kent on college career, NFL, broadcasting, Stotts & more!

Ep. 173: CSN Northwest TV studio host Jordan Kent joins the Blazer's Edge Weekend Podcast to talk about his time as a three-sport athlete at the University of Oregon, the transition from being drafted into the NFL to broadcasting, the important of Terry Stotts' coaching & more!

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Monday, September 19, 2016

Get to know Dave Deckard


Ep. 172 The Fanalysts invite managing editor Dave Deckard onto the podcast to open his heart and spill his guts and talk about everything he loves about the Portland Trail Blazers.


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Saturday, September 17, 2016

Are Expectations for the Blazers Reasonable?

Ep. 171: ESPN NBA writer Kevin Pelton joins the Weekend Podcast to talk about his expectations for the Blazers next year, Damian Lillard's ceiling on both ends of the floor, wing/frontcourt rotations & much more!

Tuesday, September 13, 2016

How can each Blazer up his game this season?

Ep. 170: Dave and Dan talk about the significance of the Greg Stiemsma signing then delve deep into the Trail Blazers roster. How can each player up their game this season? If you could wave a magic wand and grant each Blazer a basketball gift, what would you bestow?

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Saturday, September 10, 2016

Blazers beat reporter Casey Holdahl joins the Weekend Podcast

Ep. 169: Trail Blazers beat reporter Casey Holdahl joins the Weekend Podcast to talk about how he joined the organization almost a decade ago, how the job has changed, interactions with players, the best NBA cities & more!

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Wednesday, September 7, 2016

Why we should still love Mason Plumlee

Ep. 168: Dan and Dave explore the reasons Blazers fans should still love Mason Plumlee. Plus, who will have a breakout season and what would you do with a $20 million off-season contract?

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Saturday, September 3, 2016

What we are watching for this season



On the podcast this week we talk about what we will be watching for this season and how we will track it. We are not analysts, nor are we coaches, so we are not looking at data to make suggestions or decisions. Instead, we will make use of the vast assortment of statistics that are available to the casual fan to see what kinds of stories they tell.

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