On this week's episode of the Blazer's Edge podcast Tara Bowen-Biggs and Danny Marang take a look at the Trail Blazers decisions on Draft night, what those decisions mean now and going forward, who won the Draft, thoughts on Anfernee Simons and Gary Trent Jr., what can the Blazers expect with the TPE, realistic free agent targets to acquire "veteran talent", listener questions, Blazer5 Gaming and more!

IntroOpening CommentsAdrian Wojnarowski’s ThesaurusDarft StorylinesPhoenix Suns land Mikal Bridges & DeAndre AytonDallas Mavericks a league pass team with Luka DoncicTrail Blazers select Anfernee Simons & Gary Trent Jr. Thoughts on Simons?When will he be ready?Physically he’s got some growing to doDoes age matter for the Blazers?How hard is it to evaluate the competition that Simons faced at IMG?Damian Lillard’s timeline, Zach Collins, Anfernee Simons and Gary Trent Jr. Taking the right risks- the definition of risk and hedging your betsWade Baldwin sliding into Napier’s spot as the the 3rd guardWhat do the selection of Simons and Trent Jr. mean for the Blazers- re: Pat Connaughton and Shabazz NapierDeveloping Simons through he G LeaguePortland still doesn’t have their own franchise - why they need to have their own.Damian Lillard taking Simons under his wingOverall view on selecting Simons and what it means for the Blazers now & in the futureGary Trent Jr. may signal the end of Connaughton’s time in Portland. Trent Jr.’s make-up, competitiveness, confidence, and a wet jumperTrent Jr. has an NBA ready skillDefensively he’s a turnstile, but there’s hopeHow soon will Trent Jr. be ready to play?What’s next for the Blazers?Where’s the optimism for the Blazers after the draft?What are Portland’s options heading into Free Agency?How likely are the Blazers to use the TPE?What kind of players could realistically be picked up with the TPE?If the Blazers were able to add Eric Gordon via the TPE could it work basketball-wise?The shortage of 2-way wings on the open market, with good reasonListener QuestionsHow do u think Eric Gordon would fit with the team should the stars align and Houston needs to ditch him for our trade exception? Could a 3 guard lineup with him work in small doses?Blazers free agent you most want to keep (price aside, just as a player)What’s the best super team you think Lebron could theoretically assemble for next year (if he just wanted to win and would live anywhere maybe even take a cut on pay) and could they beat the Warriors?With Orlando drafting Mo Bamba should the Blazers target Vucevic via trade? What would you think about targeting Mario Hezonja in free agency? I think he would shine in stotts system and is the type of wing we needWhat role  do you see Swanagin and Leonard having.Taking into account Nurk back in a qualifier. Ed back in a 3 year and somehow Collins carving out 25-30 minutes a night. Are they insurance against injury and double insurance if Nurk and Ed get insane offers and leave at best ??Simons seems to be in the Dame/CJ mold does that seem right?maybe making one of them expendable once Simons develops.Trent Jr seems a lot like Crabbe, but probably more athletic? Maybe even JJ Reddick. Just wondering what their comps might beWho would you rather have babysit your child, Meyers Leonard or Evan TurnerBlazer5 GamingClosing CommentsOutro

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