The Blazer Focused podcast, hosted by Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, provides a final assessment of the Trail Blazers' summer league performance, complete with individual grades for Donovan Clingan, Kris Murray, Rayan Rupert, Justin Minaya, and Bryce McGowens. Plus, is the USA men's basketball team vulnerable?

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Las Vegas has been the place to be in July, with Donovan Clingan making his Blazers debut in the NBA’s summer league and the Pac-12 hosting a reimagined football media day on the Strip.

On this episode of the Oregonian Sports Podcast, columnist Bill Oram and Brenna Greene from KOIN discuss Clingan’s debut as well as what the future looks like at Oregon State.

Topics discussed:

• Impressions of Clingan, the No. 7 pick in the draft, in summer league

• Why no Scoot Henderson in summer league?

• What do you make of the Blazers trio of centers?

• How Pac-12 commissioner Teresa Gould views her role

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The Blazer Focused podcast, hosted by Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, evaluates the Trail Blazers first three summer league games with a focus on the play of rookie Donovan Clingan. Plus, why people should leave Bronny James alone.

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The Timbers’ attack is white hot, and the Thorns’ season has plateaued a bit heading into the Olympic break. On this week’s episode, Chris is back from his wedding and honeymoon to chat with Ryan about all things PTFC, including several games and transfer buzz.

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The Blazer Focused podcast, featuring Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, gets you ready for the start of summer league play this weekend. What to look for from rookie center Donovan Clingan and others. Plus, should Scoot Henderson have been added to the roster?

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The Blazers have been lacking a clear direction for the entirety of Joe Cronin’s tenure. The Blazers have felt largely adrift. But the general manager’s efforts this week have helped illuminate a path forward for Portland by two strong pieces to a growing core. Donovan Clingan and Deni Avdija are in — is Anfernee Simons about to be out?

Bill Oram and Brenna Greene discuss that and more on this episode of The Oregonian sports podcast.

Topics discussed:

• Why the draft felt like such a big break for the Blazers

• What Clingan’s arrival means for incumbent center Deandre Ayton

• Interpreting what Cronin said about Shaedon Sharpe and Scoot Henderson — and what he didn’t say about Simons.

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The Blazer Focused podcast, featuring Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, examines the selection of Donovan Clingan out of Connecticut with the No. 7 pick in the NBA draft, and takes a look at the team’s acquisition of forward Deni Avdija from the Washington Wizards for Malcolm Brogdon and draft picks.

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The Portland Timbers’ turnaround is rolling along, thanks in large part to improved defense and MVP-caliber play from Evander. How can Phil Neville’s squad keep this up?

Plus, a look at the brutal 4-1 loss for the Thorns at home vs. Kansas City, breaking down the USWNT Olympic roster, and examining the fit for Casey Stoney as potential Thorns coach.

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It’s NBA draft week, and the Blazer Focused podcast, featuring Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, examines the latest mock drafts while attempting to predict what the Blazers might do in an unpredictable draft.

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The Blazer Focused podcast, featuring Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, dives into next week’s NBA draft, praises Payton Pritchard and gives their take on the drama surrounding Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark.

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