Both Teams Played Hard: Portland Trail Blazers Fan Podcast

The Blazers got their first blowout road win of the season against the Bulls, and Carmelo found his groove. We discuss the win against Chicago, and the promising trends that give us hope that the Blazers are still a playoff team. We look at where the Blazers stand in the Western Conference and which teams they need to leapfrog in order to make the playoffs, and reconsider what our expectations are for this season.Link to youtube video on the Blockers and Movers offense that the Blazers employ: https://youtu.be/dNIXs2DJxF4

Carmelo Anthony is coming to the Blazers and there's reason for hope with the youngsters. Paul and Logan talk about how the play of Anfernee Simons, Skal Labissiere and Nasir Little have us feeling better about the team, and cover the good and bad so far for the six rotation players who aren't named Dame or CJ. We also dissect the issues that the Blazers are having on defense and rebounding and look to the upcoming week of games on the road trip.

After ten games, the Blazers are 4-6 and searching for someone to step up and help out Damian Lillard. Injuries continue to hit the rotation hard, and the frontcourt depth is frighteningly thin. Join Logan and guest host Andrew as we talk about what concerns us about this team, and what gives us reasons for optimism. Can CJ get back into rhythm? Is Anfernee Simons for real? What is Mario Hezonja doing? And, where is Paul??

Join Logan and Paul for a special episode! We take a look at where the Blazers stand after the first 7 games of the season, then get some inside info and preview the Friday game against the Nets with Adam of the We Got Nets podcast. Dame's up, CJ's down, Ant's showing out, Collins IS out, Whiteside has impressed, and Anthony Tolliver is on the roster and playing real minutes.Check out our friends at the We Got Nets podcast on social media @wegotnets and at wegotnets.com to follow their content.

Join Logan, Paul, and guest host Andrew as we talk Portland Trail Blazers basketball. We recap what we've learned from the first three games of the season. How is the starting lineup looking? Which bench players have showed up, and who's in line to get their minutes reduced? What trends concern us so far? And what's in store for the next week's worth of matchups?

Paul and Logan give our final thoughts before the season starts, discuss potential Blazers trade targets, and revisit the ongoing NBA/China controversy with some insights from a friend of the pod.

Join Logan, Paul, and guest host Miles as we talk Portland Trail Blazers basketball!  We discuss the first three preseason games, talk about where the Blazers will get three-pointer production this season vs. last, banter about what it would take for CJ to make the All-Star team, and cover your options for grabbing a drink before catching a game at the Moda Center.

Join Logan, Paul, and guest host Kean as we talk Portland Trail Blazers basketball.  NBA preseason starts this week, and the season is fast approaching.  We cover the latest Blazers headlines and give our preview of the Eastern Conference teams.

Join Logan, Paul, and guest host Derek as we break down the Blazers' competition this season in the Western Conference.  Who stands between the Blazers and a trip to the NBA Finals?  Who are we worried about, and what needs to break right for other teams to make the playoffs in the competitive West?  We make our predictions for regular season finishes in the West.

Logan and Paul preview the big games on the schedule for the Blazers this year, talk about the tough road trips, and banter about assembling an all-time Blazers starting rotation.  We need your help to expand the exercise to create an all-time 12 man roster for the franchise.  Get at us on twitter @bothteamspod to join the conversation!