Blazer Focused

By The Oregonian/OregonLiveSports Basketball

Blazer Focused episodes

January 31, 2025 Is the Trail Blazers' rise legit or smoke and mirrors?: Blazer Focused podcast
The hosts of the Blazer Focused podcast‚ Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, discuss the team winning six out of seven, Scoot Henderson’s ascension, coach Chauncey Billups’ future and more.

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1 hr 2 min
January 22, 2025 Making sense out of an interesting few days for the Trail Blazers
The Blazer Focused podcast, hosted by Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, jumps all over the latest developments surrounding the team. Scoot Henderson continues to shine. Anfernee Simons bounced back. Shaedon Sharpe lost his starting role.

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45 min
January 16, 2025 Scoot Henderson shines, but Trail Blazers still reeling
The Blazer Focused podcast, hosted by Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, offers well-earned praise to Scoot Henderson for his performance against the Nets. But was it just a fluke? Also, why does Deandre Ayton coast at times, and should the Blazers regret not trading Damian Lillard to Miami for a package including Tyler Herro?

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50 min
January 07, 2025 Simons, Sharpe and Avdija rolling with trade deadline a month away
The Blazer Focused podcast, hosted by Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, examines the team's solid play lately, especially that of Shaedon Sharpe, Anfernee Simons and Deni Avdija. Plus, the trade deadline is coming up on Feb. 6. What should the Blazers do? And would we trade for Zion Williamson?

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52 min
December 05, 2024 Reviewing the first quarter of the Trail Blazers' season
The Blazer Focused podcast, hosted by Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, examines all that went right and all that went wrong for the 8-14 Trail Blazers during the first quarter of the season.

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52 min
November 27, 2024 Trail Blazers performing reasonably well through injuries, inconsistent play
The Blazer Focused podcast, hosted by Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, goes over the impact of recent injuries, the inconsistent play of Anfernee Simons, Shaedon Sharpe and others, and if the 7-11 Blazers have played a little too well for their own good.

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49 min
November 15, 2024 Did Trail Blazers' Sharpe and Clingan flash glimpse of positive future?
The Blazer Focused podcast, hosted by Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, discusses the death of Brian Wheeler, the Blazers' incredible two-game sweep of Minnesota, how the play of Donovan Clingan and Shaedon Sharpe offered hope, Chauncey Billips’ performance and more.

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45 min
November 06, 2024 Trail Blazers show encouraging signs during 3-5 start
The Blazer Focused podcast, hosted by Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, examines the team following a 3-5 start. Young forwards are playing well, but Scoot Henderson is still struggling. What does losing the right way look like?

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46 min
October 25, 2024 Trail Blazers were a hot mess in the opener. Is it a fluke or a bad sign?
The Blazer Focused podcast, hosted by Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive, and Craig Birnbach, is back with another episode.
Fentress and Birnbach evaluate the Trail Blazers' 139-104 loss to the Golden State Warriors Wednesday night to open the season. They also discuss any silver linings, Scoot Henderson not starting and when the Blazers might pick up their first victory.

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42 min
October 15, 2024 Evaluating the Trail Blazers after 2 preseason games
Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach evaluate the Trail Blazers’ first two preseason games, specifically the play of Scoot Henderson and rookie Donovan Clingan. Plus, they reflect on coach Chauncey Billups’ Hall of Fame speech.

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38 min