This week, the Blazers announced improvements to the Moda Center video boards that will feature 7,520 square feet of LED screens and increase the existing center scoreboard by more than 50 percent.

Improvements to the 30-year-old arena have been a long time coming, and with the Blazers seeking fan input on the forthcoming project Bill Oram and Brenna Greene discuss on this week’s episode of the Oregonian Sports Podcast what we enhancements the organization should focus on — from the obvious to the not so obvious.

Also discussed on this week’s episode: 

• A review of the Netflix documentary “Court of Gold”

• Find out what Olympic star knew Brenna as “Tonsilitis Girl” in college

• With Buck Williams receiving Hall of Fame consideration, what jerseys should the Blazers consider retiring?

• On the whole, the Timbers are likely better off without Evander

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The hosts of the Blazer Focused podcast‚ Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, discuss where the Blazers stand after losing three consecutive games entering the All-Star break and once again dealing with injuries.

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The Blazers were one of only four teams to sit out the trade deadline, a decision that sets the stage for what should be a competitive final two months of the regular season. On this week's episode of the Oregonian Sports podcast, hosts Bill Oram and Brenna Greene break down the state of the Blazers, their chances to actually reach the play-in and how they find a star (or stars) if reaching the top of the lottery is now a longshot.

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The hosts of the Blazer Focused podcast‚ Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, discuss the team winning nine of 10 and what that means for the rebuild, Thursday’s trade deadline, coach Chauncey Billups and the future of the franchise.

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The Blazers’ recent run of success has created something of a conundrum. They have won five of their last six games, are playing hard and delivering an entertaining style of basketball.

They are also at risk of locking the franchise in the NBA’s version of no-man’s land.

That’s the main topic of discussion on this week’s episode of the Oregonian Sports Podcast. Hosts Bill Oram and Brenna Greene weigh the circumstances the Blazers find themselves in, seemingly taking meaningful steps forward on the court as their plans of a high lottery pick take a simultaneous hit.

Can fans enjoy the wins if they also feel like losses?

Also discussed on this week’s all-Blazers episode:

• What does the Blazers front office do with Billups now that he’s shown he can get the most out of an imperfect roster?

• Blazers game ops rise to the occasion of Damian Lillard’s return. Please send earplugs.

• By the time Lillard is a free agent, should the Blazers even want him back?

• Plus, Brenna exacts her revenge for last week’s mea culpa.

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The Trail Blazers have hit a winning stride. Is that a good thing for a team that is attempting to rebuild through the draft? It seems likely the roster is headed for another second-half shutdown after the trade deadline. Plus, Brenna eats crow for her confidence that her beloved Gonzaga would have no problem at Oregon State. 

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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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Oregon fans harbored hopes of watching the Ducks play in the national championship game on Monday in Atlanta. That dream was crushed about three plays into the Rose Bowl as Ohio State overwhelmed Oregon, bringing an abrupt end to one of the best seasons in program history.

With the Buckeyes now in the championship game against Notre Dame after edging Texas in the Cotton Bowl, many Ducks fans may be asking themselves this question: Who do we root for now?

On this week’s episode of the Oregonian Sports podcast, hosts Bill Oram and Brenna Greene debate that question and come to different conclusions.

Also on this week’s show:

• Looking ahead to Oregon State’s first basketball game against Gonzaga in Brenna’s lifetime

• Was it a good idea for Beavers head coach Trent Bray to appoint himself defensive coordinator, too?

• Should Scoot Henderson’s career-best performance against Brooklyn be seen as a sign of progress for the young Blazers star or thrown out as an anomaly?

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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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We’ve had a week to process Oregon’s 41-21 loss to Ohio State in Pasadena. While the Ducks were badly outplayed by their opponent, the system that put them in that matchup remains a topic of much debate and scrutiny.

On this week’s episode of the Oregonian Sports Podcast, hosts Bill Oram and Brenna Greene of KOIN unpack the New Year’s debacle, including whether the Ducks should consider any staffing changes.

Also discussed on this week’s episode:

• Will top teams start to manipulate their seasons, including resting players in conference title games?

• If the Ducks are gradually leveling up, does that make next year their year to win in the playoff?

• With the NBA’s trade deadline a month away, what are reasonable expectations for the Blazers front office?

• The Blazers have the NBA’s sixth-worst record, but with lottery odds front of mind, are they winning too many games?

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