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- 199 - Worried or not worried? Blazers' draft position and the surging Pelicans, plus Dame's supermax
On this week's episode of KGW's 3-on-3 Blazers podcast, KGW's Orlando Sanchez and Jared Cowley gauge their worry level about Dame's supermax extension, the Blazers' draft position, the surging New Orleans Pelicans, Jusuf Nurkic's injury history, the Dame-Ant vs. Dame-CJ question, the recent play of Anfernee Simons and Josh Hart and the new guys, well, mainly Keon Johnson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, 03 Mar 2022 - 198 - Blazers can't stop winning. Is the tank dead?
The Portland Trail Blazers have won four in a row since trading away CJ McCollum and two other starters prior to the NBA trade deadline. The expectation was that the Blazers were positioning themselves to lose as many games as possible to increase their chance of a Top 4 pick in this summer’s NBA draft. But the strong play of Anfernee Simons, Jusuf Nurkic and newcomers Josh Hart and Justise Winslow is turning that plan on its head. The Blazers are suddenly winning again while playing an up-tempo, exciting brand of basketball. The Blazers now have a week off as the NBA heads into its All-Star break. Portland’s remaining schedule is road-heavy (14 of its remaining 23 games are away from the Moda Center) but it's not full of winning teams. The Blazers’ remaining strength of schedule ranks 29th out of 30 teams, according to tankathon.com, which means it may not be as easy for the Blazers to tank (lose games in hopes of increasing their chances of a high lottery draft pick) as many fans would hope. The Blazers' recent stretch of good play and how that impacts the upcoming offseason is the main topic of this week’s 3-on-3 Blazers podcast with KGW's Orlando Sanchez and Jared Cowley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, 17 Feb 2022 - 197 - NBA trade deadline has passed. Now can Cronin build a winner around Dame?
Portland Trail Blazers interim general manager Joe Cronin has a plan to build a winning roster around Damian Lillard. Step 1 of that plan was to trade away CJ McCollum and other high-priced veterans on the team like Norman Powell, Robert Covington and Larry Nance Jr. Now the Blazers have a ton of cap space, some interesting draft picks and a plan to try to recruit high-end talent to join Lillard this summer. Can Cronin execute the next step of his plan? KGW's Orlando Sanchez and Jared Cowley discuss this and more on this episode of KGW's 3-on-3 Blazers podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, 11 Feb 2022 - 196 - Blazers interim GM Joe Cronin on the trade deadline, direction of the team
On Thursday after the NBA trade deadline passed, Blazers interim general manager Joe Cronin, joined by head coach Chauncey Billups and president of business operations Dewayne Hankins, spoke to the media about the trades the Blazers made the past week and what's next for the team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, 11 Feb 2022 - 195 - Emergency pod! Blazers trade Norman Powell, Robert Covington to Clippers
The Blazers traded Norman Powell and Robert Covington to the Los Angeles Clippers and they're getting Eric Bledsoe, Justise Winslow, Keon Johnson and a second-round pick. KGW's Orlando Sanchez and Jared Cowley do a quick breakdown of the trade and what it means for the Blazers moving forward as the Feb. 10 trade deadline draws near. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, 04 Feb 2022 - 194 - What will the Portland Trail Blazers do at the NBA trade deadline?
The NBA trade deadline is Feb. 10 and the Portland Trail Blazers have been mentioned in plenty of trade rumors. KGW's Orlando Sanchez and Jared Cowley got together on Thursday to talk about the Blazers and what to expect at this year's trade deadline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, 04 Feb 2022 - 193 - Why we like Joe Cronin, plus recapping the Dame drama
Portland Trail Blazers interim general manager Joe Cronin made a positive impression on the team's fanbase during a conversation (don't call it a press conference) with media on Thursday. He gave off a warm, positive vibe, answered questions with confidence and provided the impression he'll be given the autonomy to make major moves with the team's roster. This week was also full of drama surrounding Blazers superstar guard Damian Lillard and national media, first with a report from The Athletic's Shams Charania and Sam Amick and then with an article by ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski that many suspected used former Blazers general manager Neil Olshey as a main source. Lillard was critical of both pieces and then spoke out during shootaround this week, saying he wanted to stay in Portland and wasn't demanding a trade. On this week's episode of KGW's 3-on-3 Blazers podcast, Orlando Sanchez and Jared Cowley share their first impressions of Cronin, discuss the articles that were written about Lillard and the Blazers this week and whether Lillard's reaction to them was justified, and assess the current state of the Blazers on the court. Meet the 3-on-3 Blazers team Orlando Sanchez is the sports anchor and report for KGW News, Sports Sunday and Friday Night Flights. Orlando has covered multiple NBA Finals, NCAA basketball tournaments and World Series. Jared Cowley is the digital executive producer for KGW News. He writes about the Blazers and other topics for kgw.com. Jared has written about the Utah Jazz and Golden State Warriors as a sports editor at two daily newspaper. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, 10 Dec 2021 - 192 - Neil Olshey • Larry Nance Jr. • Lineup changes?
KGW sports anchor Orlando Sanchez and digital executive producer Jared Cowley talk about Neil Olshey, Larry Nance Jr. and potential lineup changes in this week's episode of KGW's 3-on-3 Blazers podcast. 3:15 — Neil Olshey 41:37 — Impact of Larry Nance Jr. 48:03 — Nurk vs. Nance 54:40 — Nas vs. RoCo 1:01:03 — Home vs. road Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, 19 Nov 2021 - 191 - When will Dame be Dame again?
The Trail Blazers are coming off an 0-3 road trip and Damian Lillard's season-opening slump has reached 8 games. Are the Blazers a bad team or is their poor play mostly a product of Lillard's lack of production? KGW's Orlando Sanchez and Jared Cowley discuss Lillard's slump, the Blazers' road woes, the new four-guard lineup, and then make predictions for the next four games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, 04 Nov 2021 - 189 - Blazers & NBA season preview!
It’s that time of year again! The Portland Trail Blazers play their first regular season game in less than a week, so KGW’s Orlando Sanchez and Jared Cowley got together to make a bunch of predictions for KGW's 3-on-3 Blazers annual season preview. They predict the Blazers win total, Portland’s playoff seed, which players will exceed expectations and which ones will fall short of expectations. They also make NBA picks for order of finish in the Western Conference, NBA champion, MVP, Rookie of the Year, Most Improved Player and Sixth Man of the Year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, 14 Oct 2021 - 188 - The latest on Ben Simmons plus where to watch the Blazers
KGW’s Orlando Sanchez and Jared Cowley discuss the report by Shams Charania of The Athletic about trade discussions between the Blazers and 76ers, centered around Ben Simmons, presumably CJ McCollum and a whole heap of Blazers draft picks. Then they discuss the challenge for Blazers fans trying to find Blazers games on ROOT Sports if they don’t have cable or DirecTV. And finally, they play "Buy or Sell?" for the big training camp storylines for the Blazers: Anfernee Simons the point guard, Nassir Little ready to break out, Jusuf Nurkic’s happiness and a new defensive scheme. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, 08 Oct 2021 - 187 - Is it Ben Simmons time in Portland?
On this week's episode, KGW's Orlando Sanchez and Jared Cowley talk about a potential trade that would bring Ben Simmons to Portland. They also discuss the Larry Nance Jr. trade and LaMarcus Aldridge's return to the NBA. SUBSCRIBE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/3-on-3-blazers/id1290344201 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, 03 Sep 2021 - 186 - With Norman Powell re-signed, is a big trade on the horizon?
The Blazers bring back Norman Powell on a five-year, $90 million deal and sign Cody Zeller, Ben McLemore and Tony Snell to shore up the bench, while saying goodbye to Carmelo Anthony, Enes Kanter and Zach Collins. Now, all of Blazers nation waits to see if Neil Olshey will make a big move to improve the team in a way that appeals to Damian Lillard. Plus, the 76ers hire someone really, really close to Dame. What's the concern level for the Blazers with a move like that? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, 04 Aug 2021 - 185 - To keep Dame, the Blazers need major improvements. Can Neil Olshey get it done?
After another first-round exit, Damian Lillard is questioning his future with the Portland Trail Blazers. He wants a championship roster built around him this offseason. How likely is Lillard to leave if the roster can't be improved to that level? Would it be in the Blazers' best interest to trade Lillard now? What kind of moves can Neil Olshey make this offseason, in the draft, during free agency and with trades? Is Olshey capable of making the big move or moves needed to keep Lillard happy? We talk about all this and more on the latest episode of KGW's 3-on-3 Blazers podcast with KGW sports anchor Orlando Sanchez, senior digital producer Jared Cowley and special guest Nate Hanson, in his triumphant return to the podcast! We also say goodbye to good friend, co-host and Rip It! creator Max Barr, who is pursuing an exciting new career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, 28 Jul 2021 - 184 - 'What a mess': Olshey, Blazers bungle hiring process, angering Dame and the fan base
On this week's episode of KGW's 3-on-3 Blazers podcast, KGW sports anchor Orlando Sanchez and digital producers Jared Cowley and Max Barr talk about the hiring of Chauncey Billups as the Blazers' new head coach. The hire angered a portion of the Blazers' fan base because of allegations of sexual assault in Billups' past. In 1997, Billups was accused of rape. He denies the accusation, wasn't charged and the case was settled out of court in 2000. Orlando, Jared and Max also talk about the controversial way the Blazers conducted this week's press conference introducing Billups as the team's new head coach. Next, they discuss reports that Damian Lillard is considering leaving Portland because of frustration over the backlash over the hiring process and concerns over whether a championship contender can be built in Portland. Finally, they talk about another setback for Blazers big man Zach Collins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, 01 Jul 2021 - 183 - Blazers search for a new coach, Olshey spars with the media, and should the Blazers trade CJ McCollum?
It’s only been a week since the Portland Trail Blazers' season ended with another first-round exit. In a very busy seven days since, Terry Stotts was fired, the Blazers started their search for a new coach, Neil Olshey went a couple rounds with the media and questions arose about the future of CJ McCollum and the rest of the roster in Rip City. Orlando, Jared and Max break it all down, looking back on a very strange 2020-21 season and ahead to what promises to be an interesting offseason in Portland. Plus, it's the final chapter of this season’s Playoff Rip It! Who will be crowned champion? Hosts: KGW sports anchor Orlando Sanchez, KGW digital producers Jared Cowley and Max Barr Subscribe: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/3-on-3-blazers/id1290344201 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, 11 Jun 2021 - 182 - Dame made history and the Blazers lost. Can Portland bounce back?
Damian Lillard scored a franchise playoff record 55 points, hit an NBA record 12 3-pointers and the Portland Trail Blazers still lost Game 5 against the Denver Nuggets. Now they head back to Portland for a must-win Game 6 on Thursday. Orlando, Jared and Max discuss Dame's transcendent performance, debate whether Dame's teammates let him down and ask the question: Can Portland bounce back? After that, it's Week 2 of Playoff Rip It! Hosts: KGW sports anchor Orlando Sanchez, KGW digital producers Jared Cowley and Max Barr Subscribe: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/3-on-3-blazers/id1290344201 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, 03 Jun 2021 - 181 - Blazers-Nuggets: Game 2 concerns, Game 3 adjustments
The Nuggets bounced back in Game 2, beating the Blazers by 19 to even the series. Orlando, Jared and Max talk about their biggest concerns after Game 2. next, they discuss adjustments the Blazers need to make to win Game 3 back in Portland. And finally, Orlando and Jared face off in Week 1 of Playoff Rip It! Hosts: KGW sports anchor Orlando Sanchez, KGW digital producers Jared Cowley and Max Barr Subscribe: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/3-on-3-blazers/id1290344201 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, 26 May 2021 - 180 - Lillard, Nurkic lead Blazers to Game 1 win against Nuggets
The Portland Trail Blazers struck first, beating the Denver Nuggets 123-109 to take a 1-0 lead in their best-of-7 first-round series. Damian Lillard and Jusuf Nurkic led the way for the Blazers on offense and defense. KGW’s Orlando Sanchez and Jared Cowley break down everything that went right for the Blazers in Game 1 and look ahead to Game 2. Hosts: KGW sports anchor Orlando Sanchez, KGW digital producers Jared Cowley and Max Barr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mon, 24 May 2021 - 179 - Blazers-Nuggets series preview: 4 keys, 3 predictions
How do the Blazers and Nuggets match up? What are the keys to a Blazers victory in this series? How many games will the series go? And which team will win? Orlando, Jared and Max go deep on the first-round series between Portland and Denver. And then they wrap up regular-season Rip It! and welcome back Playoff Rip-It! Hosts: KGW sports anchor Orlando Sanchez, KGW digital producers Jared Cowley and Max Barr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, 21 May 2021 - 178 - Can the Blazers Avoid the Play-in?
Orlando, Jared and Max first talk about Thursday’s heartbreaking loss to the Phoenix Suns (1:18). Then they discuss the keys to a Blazers win in Sunday’s regular-season finale against the Denver Nuggets (13:20). Next they make predictions for the three-team race between the Blazers, Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Lakers. Which team will finish fifth, sixth and seventh? (26:39). Finally, they play another outstanding game of Rip It! (32:40) Subscribe: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/3-on-3-blazers/id1290344201 Hosts: Orlando Sanchez, Jared Cowley, Max Barr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, 14 May 2021 - 177 - Fans return, Stotts’ future and the race for the playoffs
Orlando, Jared and Max first talk about the Blazers’ impressive play on their 5-1 road trip (1:15). Then they discuss the Blazers welcoming fans back into the Moda Center for the first time in more than a year (5:43). Next they talk about the report from The Athletic about head coach Terry Stotts’ job security (19:58). After that, they break down the playoff race between the Blazers, Mavericks and Lakers (34:23). Finally, they play another rip-roaring game of Rip It! (44:45)! Subscribe: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/3-on-3-blazers/id1290344201 Hosts: Orlando Sanchez, Jared Cowley, Max Barr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, 06 May 2021 - 176 - After 2 blowouts, are the Blazers back? Plus, the development of Anfernee Simons and chasing the 6th seed
Orlando, Jared and Max first talk about what has changed for the Blazers in their past two blowout victories (1:40). Then they talk about the development of Anfernee Simons (16:58). Next they talk about the chase for the sixth seed and look ahead to the week of games for the Blazers and Dallas Mavericks (28:28). Finally, they play another exciting game of Rip It! (38:01)! Subscribe: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/3-on-3-blazers/id1290344201 Hosts: Orlando Sanchez, Jared Cowley, Max Barr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, 29 Apr 2021 - 175 - Close losses, shifting expectations and the playoff race
Orlando, Jared and Max first talk about their assessment of the team during the recent string of close losses to good teams (1:19). Then they talk about how their expectations for the team have changed (21:30). Next they talk about the playoff picture, including the next week of games for the sixth-place Blazers and the seventh-place Dallas Mavericks (31:51). They then play another rousing game of Rip It!, this time with a special guest competitor (39:36)! Subscribe: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/3-on-3-blazers/id1290344201 Hosts: Orlando Sanchez, Jared Cowley, Max Barr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, 22 Apr 2021 - 174 - LaMarcus Aldridge's retirement, plus looking for optimism amid the Blazers’ slump
Orlando, Jared and Max first talk about LaMarcus Aldridge’s retirement, share their favorite memories of Aldridge and discuss his departure from Portland (6:20). Then they talk about the Blazers’ recent slump, what’s causing it and whether there are any reasons for optimism (28:05). Next they talk about the playoff picture and whether the Blazers can hold off the Dallas Mavericks and avoid the play-in (47:14). They then play another sensational game of Rip It! (57:00). Subscribe: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/3-on-3-blazers/id1290344201 Hosts: Orlando Sanchez, Jared Cowley, Max Barr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, 16 Apr 2021 - 173 - First impressions of Nurk and Norm, plus saying goodbye to Nate
Orlando, Jared, Nate and Max first talk about the return of Jusuf Nurkic and their impressions of Norman Powell's first three games with the Blazers (6:10). Then they talk about Robert Covington's impressive March and how much he impacts the game for the Blazers (20:10). Next they talk about the Blazers' next three games against the Bucks, Thunder and Clippers and make win/loss predictions (37:12). They then play another fantastic game of Rip It! (46:56). Finally, they end the podcast saying goodbye to co-host Nate Hanson and sharing their favorite memories from the pod with Nate (1:02:50). Subscribe: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/3-on-3-blazers/id1290344201 Hosts: Orlando Sanchez, Jared Cowley, Nate Hanson Producer: Max Barr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, 02 Apr 2021 - 172 - NBA trade deadline: Blazers acquire Norman Powell, but was it enough?
The Blazers got two good pieces of news Thursday. One, Jusuf Nurkic is back! He announced he'd be returning from injury Friday against the Orlando Magic. Second, Portland made a trade for one of the best shooting wings in the game, Norman Powell! The sad news? The Blazers had to trade Gary Trent Jr. and Rodney Hood to Toronto to make it happen. On this week's episode of KGW's 3-on-3 Blazers podcast, KGW sports anchor Orlando Sanchez and KGW producers Jared Cowley, Nate Hanson and Max Barr talk about the deal the Blazers made, the one they didn't (Aaron Gordon was traded to Denver instead) and what it all means for the team moving forward. They also discuss the return of Nurkic, make predictions for the next four games and play another stimulating game of Rip It! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, 26 Mar 2021 - 171 - Dame's heroics and the Blazers need to make a move at the trade deadline
The first week of the second half of the season has been similar to the first half. Bad Blazers defense and Damian Lillard heroics. Should Blazers fans believe this is the ride they're going to be on the rest of the season? SUBSCRIBE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/3-on-3-blazers/id1290344201 With the trade deadline a week from today, should the Blazers be buyers, sellers or stay the course? What do you expect the Blazers will do at the trade deadline and/or in the buyout market? The Blazers play four games, all at home, between now and the next time we meet: Thursday night against the Pelicans, Friday and Sunday against the Mavericks, and Tuesday against the Nets. Which games do the Blazers win and which do they lose? FULL STORY: https://www.kgw.com/article/sports/nba/blazers/history-indicates-jusuf-nurkic-can-rectify-blazers-terrible-defense/283-52e34e60-cbc0-47f8-b281-0c72d1d36084 KGW sports anchor Orlando Sanchez is joined by KGW's Jared Cowley, Nate Hanson and Max Barr to discuss these topics and play another zippy game of Rip It! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, 18 Mar 2021 - 170 - LaMarcus Aldridge is available. Should the Blazers bring him back to Portland?
Former Portland Trail Blazers big man LaMarcus Aldridge, a seven-time All-Star who played his first nine seasons in Portland, is available for trade. After the news broke on Wednesday, Blazers fans and media on Twitter began speculating about what it would take to bring Aldridge back to Portland and whether the Blazers should attempt to make such a move. SUBSCRIBE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/3-on-3-blazers/id1290344201 That was one of the main topics of conversation during this week's episode of KGW's 3-on-3 Blazers podcast. KGW sports anchor Orlando Sanchez and digital producers Jared Cowley and Max Barr discussed Aldridge, the pending return of CJ McCollum and Jusuf Nurkic from injury, made predictions for the next four games and played another thrilling game of Rip It! MORE COVERAGE: https://www.kgw.com/article/sports/nba/blazers/should-portland-trail-blazers-bring-back-lamarcus-aldridge/283-57e44574-89b1-4c9f-b16d-5b81b6dcd768 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, 12 Mar 2021 - 169 - First-half headlines, second-half predictions and All-Star Rip It!
It has been an impressive first half of the season for the Portland Trail Blazers, who go into the All-Star break in fifth place in the West with a 21-14 record. The Blazers' first-half performance has been even more impressive considering the injuries to CJ McCollum and Jusuf Nurkic. On this week's episode of KGW's 3-on-3 Blazers podcast, KGW sports anchor Orlando Sanchez and digital producers Nate Hanson, Jared Cowley and Max Barr talk about Damian Lillard's perseverance, Enes Kanter's consistency and more. They also revisit the worst predictions they made before the season started, make a prediction or two for the second half of the season and play a thrilling game of All-Star Rip It! Also, someone trips and falls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, 05 Mar 2021 - 168 - Blazers hit a cold streak and second-half schedule takeaways
The Portland Trail Blazers are on a three-game losing streak and have four games left in the first half of the 2020-21 season. The team also released its second-half schedule this week. On the latest episode of KGW's 3-on-3 Blazers podcast, KGW sports anchor Orlando Sanchez and KGW digital producers Jared Cowley, Nate Hanson and Max Barr discuss both areas of concern and reasons Blazers fans can remain optimistic in the midst of a losing streak. SUBSCRIBE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/3-on-3-blazers/id1290344201 Orlando, Jared, Nate and Max also talk about the second-half schedule, which has a lot of back-to-backs, little rest and a killer closing stretch. They make predictions for the final four games of the first half of the season and play another exciting game of Rip It! READ MORE: https://www.kgw.com/article/sports/nba/blazers/portland-trail-blazers-3-game-losing-streak-shooting-slump-podcast/283-4b2679c1-e49d-44e5-b610-5797d58c993d Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, 26 Feb 2021 - 167 - Dame for MVP: What will it take for the Blazers leader to win the award?
Damian Lillard has been one of the most clutch players in the NBA since the Blazers drafted him in 2012, and his ability to close out games has shined bright in the national spotlight this past week. SUBSCRIBE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/3-on-3-blazers/id1290344201 It started when Lillard hit what ended up being a game-winning 3-pointer in a 34-point performance to beat the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday night, a game that was aired on ESPN. And even though the season isn’t even to the midway point, many of ESPN’s personalities argued the next day that Lillard should be in the MVP conversation. The Dame for MVP campaign was born. That was the big topic of conversation on the latest episode of KGW’s 3-on-3 Blazers podcast, hosted by KGW sports anchor Orlando Sanchez, alongside KGW's Jared Cowley, Nate Hanson and Max Barr. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 - 166 - Dame, Gary Trent Jr. leading short-handed Blazers
The Portland Trail Blazers are 5-5 since CJ McCollum and Jusuf Nurkic went down with injuries nearly a month ago and still sit in fifth place in the Western Conference. On this week's episode of KGW's 3-on-3 Blazers podcast, KGW sports anchor Orlando Sanchez and KGW digital producers Jared Cowley, Nate Hanson and Max Barr talk about reasons the Blazers have been able to stay afloat, including the brilliance of Damian Lillard and the team's improved depth. SUBSCRIBE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/3-on-3-blazers/id1290344201 They also discuss Gary Trent Jr., who continues to excite Blazers fans with his level of play. They discuss Gary Trent Jr.'s ceiling and what NBA player they'd compare him to, including Wesley Matthews, Tyler Herro, Khris Middleton and others. Finally, Orlando, Jared, Nate and Max make predictions for the next five games on the Blazers schedule and play another fantastically fun game of Rip It! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 - 165 - Blazers bad defense: Result of injuries or a bigger problem?
The Portland Trail Blazers continue to stay afloat in a crowded Western Conference despite an injury list that continues to grow. Going into Thuesday night's game against the Philadelphia 76ers, the Blazers have been 4-4 in their eight games without center Jusuf Nurkic and 3-4 in their seven games without CJ McCollum. The team is 11-9 so far this year, just percentage points behind the Memphis Grizzlies for the 5th seed in the West. SUBSCRIBE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/3-on-3-blazers/id1290344201 The Blazers have not only been overcoming injuries the last couple weeks but also consistent poor defensive performances. That was the main point of discussion in this week's episode of KGW's 3-on-3 Blazers podcast, hosted by KGW sports anchor Orlando Sanchez alongside KGW's Jared Cowley, Nate Hanson and Max Barr. Overall, on the season the Blazers rank 29th out of 30 teams in the NBA in defensive rating, which calculates a team's defensive efficiency, measured by how many points they give up per 100 possessions. But is the current bad defense attributable to injuries, and the roster head coach Terry Stotts currently has to work with, especially considering the importance of Nurkic, as well as McCollum this season, to the defensive side of the ball? Or is there a bigger systemic problem for the Blazers' defensive woes? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, 05 Feb 2021 - 164 - Blazers could use a breakout season from Anfernee Simons
With guard CJ McCollum and center Jusuf Nurkic expected to be out for at least the next month, the Portland Trail Blazers need their bench players to step up and fill the significant voids. Over the past two games, backup point guard Anfernee Simons cast off a slow start to the season with two standout games. Over the past two games, Simons has averaged 21 points per game while making 61% of his shots, including connecting on 62% of his 3-point attempts. Simons' play was the biggest topic of conversation on this week’s 3-on-3 Blazers podcast. The weekly podcast is hosted by KGW sports anchor Orlando Sanchez, alongside KGW's Jared Cowley, Nate Hanson and Max Barr. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, 29 Jan 2021 - 163 - Can the Blazers survive without CJ and Nurk?
CJ McCollum and Jusuf Nurkic, two of the Blazers' three best players, will miss the next month or two of games. How will the Blazers fare over the next 20-plus games without their starting shooting guard and starting center? Do the Blazers need to make a move to shore up the roster? Orlando, Nate, Jared and Max discuss these topics and make predictions for the next handful of games. They also play another rousing game of Rip It! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, 23 Jan 2021 - 162 - Nurkic breaks wrist in another brutal blow for Blazers
The injury is a brutal blow for the Blazers as they look to compete at the top of the Western Conference. It's unclear how long Jusuf Nurkic will be out. Orlando and Nate recorded a late podcast after the game to talk about the injury and what comes next for the Blazers. Subscribe: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/3-on-3-blazers/id1290344201 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, 15 Jan 2021 - 161 - Surging Blazers get a boost from the Bosnian Beast
The Blazers have won four in a row and are third in the West. Jusuf Nurkic is starting to look like, well, Jusuf Nurkic again. And Portland is about to start a seven-game homestand. How long can they keep this winning streak going? Orlando, Nate, Jared and Max are here to break it all down on this week's episode of KGW's 3-on-3 Blazers podcast. Plus, they play another rousing game of Rip It! Subscribe: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/3-on-3-blazers/id1290344201 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, 14 Jan 2021 - 160 - Is your confidence in the Blazers shaken?
The Portland Trail Blazers have lost two in a row and are 3-4 to start the season, not exactly what the team or its fans expected. In this week's 3-on-3 Blazers podcast, Orlando, Nate, Jared and Max talk about the team's slow start and whether they've lost confidence in this Blazers team. They also discuss the strong start by CJ McCollum, make predictions for the next four games and last but definitely never least, they play another rousing game of Rip It! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, 08 Jan 2021 - 159 - Sen. Wyden, Enes Kanter discuss friendship, special connection with Rip City
U.S. Senator Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and Portland Trail Blazers center Enes Kanter appeared as guests on the latest episode of KGW’s 3-on-3 Blazers podcast. STORY: https://www.kgw.com/article/sports/nba/blazers/portland-trail-blazers-podcast-ron-wyden-enes-kanter/283-a2377e74-f506-4d67-90e9-ef1f8150277c In a range of topics, Wyden talked about his love for basketball, his favorite Blazers memory and what makes the Blazers fanbase special. Wyden also discussed his friendship with Kanter, who made a surprise appearance on the podcast while the team is getting ready for two games against the Golden State Warriors this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, 01 Jan 2021 - 158 - Blazers season preview: How does Portland stack up?
Before the start of each NBA season, KGW's 3-on-3 Blazers podcast crew gets together to make their best guesses about how the upcoming season will unfold. How many games will the Blazers win? Where will they finish in the West? Which team will win the NBA championship? Which player will be named MVP? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, 18 Dec 2020 - 157 - COVID-19 already hits team | Blazers first half schedule | Retiring numbers
KGW’s 3-on-3 Blazers team –- Orlando Sanchez, Nate Hanson, Jared Cowley and Max Barr -– got together Thursday afternoon to talk about the state of the team. They discussed the organization's positive COVID-19 tests, the Blazers' schedule for the first half of the season and retiring numbers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, 11 Dec 2020 - 156 - Blazers media week | New starting lineup | Dame's best team?
On this week's episode, we talk about Blazers media week and our top takeaways from the interviews with players and coaches. We also discuss the Blazers' focus on improving their defense. And we debate whether this is the best team Damian Lillard has played with in his career. Plus we answer listener questions! Submit your questions here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, 03 Dec 2020 - 155 - How much better are the Blazers? Offseason review
Now that the dust has settled after a rapid-fire offseason, the Portland Trail Blazers appear to have a deeper and more talented roster, especially on defense. STORY: The NBA fast-tracked its offseason, with the start of trade season, the draft and free agency all starting and (mostly) wrapping up last week. In a stretch of seven days, Portland made the following moves: Traded for Robert Covington. Portland gave up forward Trevor Ariza, this year’s first-round pick and a future first-round pick. Drafted C.J. Elleby in the second round. Traded for Enes Kanter. This was part of a three-team deal that sent guard/forward Mario Hezonja to Memphis. Resigned Rodney Hood Signed free agent Derrick Jones Jr. Resigned Carmelo Anthony Signed free agent Harry Giles The move for Covington was the headliner and the reason so many national pundits have raved about the Blazers' offseason. "The Blazers felt one medium-sized move and some good health away from being a problem," said ESPN's Zach Lowe. Covington might be the perfect piece to lock everything into its proper place." But the Blazers also shored up their depth. Depending on who starts, Portland's reserve unit could feature Gary Trent Jr., Anthony, Kanter and Collins, Hood or Jones Jr. "We wanted to be more athletic, we wanted to be better defensively this year," said Neil Olshey, the Trail Blazers’ president of basketball operations. "We wanted more versatility on the perimeter, we wanted to be able to switch more and be more disruptive on defense, more aggressive on that end." At least on paper, it seems like Olshey and the Blazers accomplished many of those goals. How it all gels on the court remains to be seen, but Blazers fans won't have to wait much longer. NBA preseason games begin Dec. 11 and the regular season starts Dec. 22. KGW's 3-on-3 Blazers podcast team got together Wednesday to talk about the Blazers' moves and make some predictions about the season ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, 25 Nov 2020 - 154 - Emergency pod! Blazers stun Lakers in Game 1
KGW's Orlando Sanchez and Nate Hanson talk about the Portland Trail Blazers' shocking Game 1 upset against the Lakers. The Blazers proved they're not a typical 8 seed and have no fear of LeBron James and the Lakers. Orlando and Nate talk about Damian Lillard continuing his elite play in the NBA bubble, the Blazers' experience giving them the ability to rally for victories, and look ahead to Game 2 and the rest of the series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, 19 Aug 2020 - 153 - Dame Time in the NBA Bubble
You can never count out the Portland Trail Blazers as long as Damian Lillard is around. He averaged 37.6 points and 9.6 assists in the eight seeding games in the NBA bubble, playing 41.7 minutes per game as the Blazers went 6-2 to capture the 8 seed and a spot in the play-in series against the Memphis Grizzlies. Portland only needs to beat Memphis once to earn a first-round playoff matchup against LeBron James and the top-seeded Los Angeles Lakers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, 14 Aug 2020 - 152 - Blazers narrow gap for 8 seed
The Portland Trail Blazers are 3-1 in the NBA bubble and have pulled within a half game of the Memphis Grizzlies for eighth place in the Western Conference. The Blazers have four seeding games left and if Portland is able to secure the eight seed, it would give the team a huge boost in its quest to reach the playoffs for the seventh year in a row. If Portland is eighth and competes in the play-in against the ninth-seeded team, they'd only have to win one game to advance to the playoffs while the ninth seed would have to win two games. The Blazers' remaining schedule remains difficult. The final four seeding games are against the Clippers, 76ers, Mavericks and Nets. But after four games, Portland has improved its position and KGW's 3-on-3 Blazers podcast crew got together to talk about the Blazers' performance in the NBA Bubble thus far and what to expect going forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, 07 Aug 2020 - 151 - Trail Blazers' playoff push starts now
The long NBA layoff because of the coronavirus has actually helped the Portland Trail Blazers. That's because two key pieces of the team, big men Jusuf Nurkic and Zach Collins, are healthy and ready to play. Nurkic broke his leg last season and hadn't played since. Collins injured his shoulder earlier this season. The Blazers play their first game of the restart in the NBA bubble on Friday at 1 p.m. against the Memphis Grizzlies. KGW's Orlando Sanchez, Nate Hanson, Max Barr and Jared Cowley talk about the NBA bubble, the NBA starting up again, the return of Nurkic and Collins, the Blazers' chances and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, 30 Jul 2020 - 150 - When the NBA will start up again; Thoughts on The Last Dance
On a special Zoom recording of the 3-on-3 Blazers podcast, KGW's Orlando Sanchez, Jared Cowley, Nate Hanson and Max Barr talk about living through the COVID-19 outbreak, how much they miss sports, whether the 2019-20 NBA season might resume, what that would mean for the Blazers if it did, and The Last Dance, ESPN's excellent documentary on Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, 30 Apr 2020 - 149 - Blazers season suspended amid coronavirus outbreak
The NBA decided to suspend its season amid the coronavirus outbreak. Commissioner Adam Silver hopes games can be resumed after a 30-day hiatus. Orlando Sanchez and Nate Hanson share their reactions to the news and what it could potentially mean for the Portland Trail Blazers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, 14 Mar 2020 - 148 - Will the Blazers make the playoffs?
On this week's episode of the 3-on-3 Blazers podcast, we gauge our confidence level in Portland's playoff chances, debate which was the worst thing to happen to the Blazers this season, and make predictions for the next four games. Get more Blazers coverage at kgw.com/blazers 1. The Blazers have lost two of three since the All-Star break and they're still without Damian Lillard. But they've actually gained a game and a half on the Grizzlies, who have lost four in a row. With 23 games left, Portland trails eighth-place Memphis by just 2.5 games. On a scale of 1-10, what's your confidence level that the Blazers will make the playoffs this season? Jared: I'll put my confidence level at a 4. I expect Memphis to continue to struggle because of its difficult schedule and injuries to key players. But I think the team that has the best chance of surging past Memphis — and the Blazers — is New Orleans. Zion Williamson is incredible, and the Pelicans have talent, good health and an easier schedule than the Blazers. I'm not counting the Blazers out, but a lot of uncertain things have to turn in Portland's favor. Damian Lillard needs to return in the next few games, and the Blazers need Jusuf Nurkic and Zach Collins back soon, as well, to shore up their depth. Once Lillard and hopefully one or both of Nurkic and Collins are back, I think Portland can go on a run considering their soft schedule. Until Lillard gets back, the Blazers must beat the bad teams on their schedule. They have to stay ahead of the Pelicans, because New Orleans is going to win a lot of games down the stretch and they have the tiebreaker against Portland. Nate: I’ll say a 2. Not as low as it was during the All-Star break, but I still have very little confidence they’ll finish the season ahead of both Memphis and New Orleans. The things the Blazers need to happen have happened over the last week. Memphis has lost all four of its games since the All-Star break and will continue to have a difficult schedule the rest of the season. Meanwhile, after Thursday’s game against Indiana, Portland has a six-game stretch against teams below .500 before they play Memphis again. So, the schedule would suggest Portland can make up ground. But I still believe Memphis is a better team than the Blazers. They beat Portland before the All-Star break and I don’t expect the Blazers will beat Memphis in both of the two remaining matchups this season to make up ground on them head-to-head. And Memphis may not be the team that should worry the Blazers the most. New Orleans is just half a game behind Portland, has won 8 of their last 12 games, has a favorable schedule and owns the tiebreaker over the Blazers. Orlando: So much of this question revolves around the health of Damian Lillard. If he’s back this week, I like their chances and would put it at a 6 or even a 7. Without him, they are done. The longer it takes for their All-Star to get back, the lower their chances are of making the playoffs. With 23 games left, the 8 seed is there for the taking, especially with 2 games against Memphis, in Portland. It’s a 3-4 team race for the final spot. Laugh at me if you want, but I’m actually looking forward to seeing how the race for the 8 seed plays out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, 28 Feb 2020 - 147 - Can CJ McCollum step up with Damian Lillard out?
On this week's episode of the 3-on-3 Blazers podcast, we talk about Damian Lillard being out for the next few games, the development of Gary Trent Jr. and Anfernee Simons, whether criticism of CJ McCollum is justified, and make predictions for the next three games. Get more Blazers coverage at kgw.com/blazers The Portland Trail Blazers have had a nice, long break during the NBA's All-Star festivities and now they have 26 games left in the regular season to achieve their goal of making the playoffs. To get there, they'll have to make up some ground with the eighth-place Grizzlies holding a four-game lead in the standings over the Blazers. And they'll have to start that pursuit without their best player. The biggest question for Portland is Damian Lillard's health. Yahoo Sports' Chris Haynes reported last Thursday he'd miss a week or two with a strained groin. A couple days ago during a radio interview, head coach Terry Stotts said, "maybe a week, maybe a month." Then on Thursday, KGW's Orlando Sanchez reported that Lillard said he'll likely miss three to five games. The next few games will be a tough stretch for the Blazers without Lillard. The next three games are at home, but they're against the Pelicans, who are 3-0 against Portland this season; the Celtics, one of the best teams in the East; and the Pistons, which gives Portland a chance at a victory. Then a road trip begins against a talented Pacers team with star guard Victor Oladipo back in its lineup. After these four games, the Blazers have an easy schedule down the stretch and two head-to-head matchups at home against the Grizzlies. So there's still hope. But there's so little margin for error right now, losing Lillard even for the next few games could push the Blazers too far back to rally. Nipping on the Blazers' heels are the San Antonio Spurs and New Orleans Pelicans. Both of those teams have easy schedules down the stretch, just like the Blazers, and they're not dealing with the kind of injuries that are plaguing Portland. On this week's episode of the 3-on-3 Blazers podcast, we talk about Damian Lillard being out the next few games, the development of Gary Trent Jr. and Anfernee Simons, whether criticism of CJ McCollum is justified, and make predictions for the next three games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, 20 Feb 2020 - 146 - With Dame hurt, can Blazers rally to make playoffs?
On this week's episode of the 3-on-3 Blazers podcast, we talk about Damian Lillard's injury and whether the Blazers can still make the playoffs, discuss the potential return of Jusuf Nurkic and Zach Collins, revisit our worst preseason predictions and make one big prediction each for the rest of the season. Get more Blazers coverage at kgw.com/blazers 1. Damian Lillard is hurt and the Blazers are now five games back in the loss column for the final playoff spot in the West. Are the playoffs still possible? Nate: Any hope remaining for the Blazers to make the playoffs is on life support. The only reason I'm still saying they have a sliver of hope is because of Damian Lillard. He didn't seem too concerned that the injury he suffered against Memphis would keep him out an extended period, so I don't expect him to miss much time. We've already seen him carry this team for a two-week stretch this season. And a three-game losing streak by Memphis could put Portland right back in the thick of the race. But the Grizzlies are 22-10 in their last 32 games. If they play .500 the rest of the season, they'll be 42-40, which I would put on the low end of what their record will be at the end of the season. That means Portland would have to finish the season 17-9 to get to 42-40. That seems like too big of a hole for the Blazers to dig themselves out of, but I'll give them a slim chance because of Lillard. Orlando: If this Damian Lillard injury is serious and he's missing games, it's a wrap. If he's OK, then they've still got a chance. Anyone who legitimately follows this team knows you can't count them out with Lillard on the court. After the Memphis game he said, "Don’t think that was just it." He was referring to the two-week tear he went on. He might not average 45 points per game but he is going to play at a high level and elevate the guys around him. He does it every year. The Blazers have 26 games left and they have one of the easiest remaining schedules, while Memphis will be put to the test with arguably the strongest schedule in the league. Portland will have opportunities to catch them. They just have to hope they don't end up in a tie breaker situation with New Orleans. The Blazers have their work cut out for them, five back in the loss column, but to write them off, I'm not going there yet. This is setting up to be an entertaining race to the finish. Jared: The Blazers are now four games behind the Grizzlies for the final playoff spot in the West and five games back in the loss column. In the past 10 seasons, only one team has been that far back at the break and still made the playoffs (h/t Matt Moore). The Blazers face an uphill, almost unprecedented climb to get into the playoffs. You never want to count out Damian Lillard, but you also can't count on him because at this time, we're still unsure of his injury status. If it's a Grade 1 strain, he could be back shortly after the All-Star break. If it's a Grade 2 strain, he could miss a couple months. If Lillard comes back shortly after the break, it's not over. Many of the reasons for optimism still exist. Dame is really good. The team could get Jusuf Nurkic and Zach Collins back. Memphis has the toughest-remaining schedule in the league while Portland has one of the easiest. The Blazers have two games left against the Grizzlies, both at home. But if Dame has to miss a significant amount of time, it's over. The Blazers are 10 points worse per 100 possessions this season without Lillard on the court. The team has had a negative net rating when he's been off the court each of the past four season, and during that same timeframe, Portland is 10-10 in the 20 games Lillard has missed. That’s not good enough. If the Blazers want to make the playoffs for the seventh season in a row, they'll have to be much better than a .500 team after the break. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, 13 Feb 2020 - 145 - Reacting to the trade deadline
On this week's episode of the 3-on-3 Blazers podcast, we react to the moves the Blazers made and the moves they didn't make at the deadline. We also make predictions for the next five games, answer your questions, and play a rousing game of Rip It! Get more Blazers coverage at https://www.kgw.com/blazers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, 06 Feb 2020 - 143 - Nurk returns, Dame drops 61 and Blazers make their first trade of the season
On this week's episode of the 3-on-3 Blazers podcast, we talk about the Blazers trade with the Sacramento Kings, Damian Lillard's 61-point masterpiece, Jusuf Nurkic's return and make predictions for the next three games. We also answer your questions and play another rousing game of Rip It! Get more Blazers coverage at kgw.com/blazers! 1. The Blazers made their first trade of the season, sending Kent Bazemore, Anthony Tolliver and two second-round picks to the Sacramento Kings for veteran forward Trevor Ariza, Caleb Swanigan and Wenyen Gabriel. What are your thoughts on the trade? Jared: In a vacuum, this trade is fine. Not good, not bad, just fine. The Blazers saved $12 million in luxury tax payments in a season where they're not competing for anything more than a first-round exit from the playoffs. And they did get better. Not by much, but Ariza is a slightly better player than Bazemore, and the other pieces are a push at worst. At the very least, the 6-foot-8 Ariza (with a 7-2 wingspan!) is a true small forward, unlike the 6-4 Bazemore, who was playing out of position at that spot. The trade also improves Portland's ability to make moves this offseason and even into next season. Looking at the big picture, though, this trade is a bit of a letdown considering what Blazers' fans expectations were with Bazemore's expiring contract. The thought was that Portland would use these big expiring contracts at the trade deadline this season to add another star to Portland's roster. Ariza is not a star. It's not really the Blazers' fault that Bazemore performed so poorly or that the value of expiring contracts took a nosedive this season. This is probably the best return Portland could get for Bazemore in this market. But considering expectations for what would happen at this trade deadline were so high, the trade is a little underwhelming. Orlando: The trade makes a lot of sense for a team that had the highest payroll in the league and is near the bottom of the Western Conference standings. Shedding more than $12 million off the books and adding a player like Trevor Ariza who is expected to give you a similar amount of production that Bazemore was giving seems like a decent deal for ownership. We're going to see if the latter is true real soon. This deal doesn't move the needle and likely doesn't make the team better, but it is saving ownership some money. There are still moves to make ahead of the trade deadline and I’m reserving judgment until Feb. 6. This first move felt more like a team becoming a seller and punting on the season. At least Rip City got to witness the Anthony Tolliver game to beat the Hornets. It's too bad Bazemore didn’t work out in Portland, he seemed like the right fit and would flourish in this roster. Sadly, I'm signing off from "Bazemore Island" for the final time this season. Nate: It doesn't really move the needle for me, positively or negatively. Bazemore's value, mostly because of his poor play, was not as high as we expected when the Blazers traded for him in the offseason. To me, the biggest upside of this trade is perhaps the Blazers could get more value for trading Ariza next year than they could for trading Bazemore this season. At the very least, Ariza provides the Blazers more flexibility in terms of whether they see him as a fit on next year's roster or not. If they don't, they can cut him in the offseason with minimal financial penalties. If he plays well down the stretch and Portland decides to keep him next season, then they once again have a movable expiring contract and potentially a helpful role player. Portland also created a $7 million trade exception, but as we know from the past, that doesn't necessarily mean Olshey will use it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, 23 Jan 2020 - 142 - Are the Blazers really going to 'stand pat' at the trade deadline?
On this week's episode of the 3-on-3 Blazers podcast, we talk about the win against the Houston Rockets and the upcoming NBA trade deadline. We also answer your questions and play a rousing game of Rip It! More Blazers coverage at kgw.com/blazers With three weeks to the deadline, the NBA trade rumor machine is whirring quietly, but there have been a couple reports about the Blazers in the past week. The Athletic's Sam Amick reported that sources close to the Blazers are downplaying Kevin Love as a viable trade option for Portland, and ESPN's Brian Windhorst said the message he's hearing that the Blazers are putting out there is they might "stand pat" at the deadline. Is this really going to be a quiet trade deadline for the Blazers? Orlando: It would be a shame if this turns into a quiet trade deadline, but I still believe it won't be. The deadline is still a few weeks away and things haven't really even started happening league wide yet. Even though NBA insiders are saying this, we all know how the Blazers operate and not much gets out with them, especially when they are actively pursuing a deal or player. There's way too much time to accept the possibility nothing will happen by Feb. 6. Jared: With those two reports, there are a couple things that could be happening. First, Amick and Windhorst are good reporters so let’s assume their sources are sound. The first potential scenario is that the reports are true. Maybe the Blazers don't want to trade for Kevin Love. Maybe they plan to sit out trade season. Maybe ownership values the expiration of Hassan Whiteside and Kent Bazemore’s large contracts more than any potential return. Maybe the market is sluggish. Maybe Whiteside and Bazemore don’t have a lot of trade value. The second potential scenario is that the Blazers don’t have a lot of leverage and Olshey is trying to generate some ahead of the deadline. Every executive knows the Blazers’ most available trade pieces are the expiring contracts of Whiteside and Bazemore. Other front offices may be trying to use that knowledge as leverage against the Blazers in trade conversations. Putting out a message that Portland is unengaged could prompt front offices to improve their trade offers to the Blazers as we get closer to the deadline. I don’t know which scenario is more likely, mainly because I don’t know what ownership goals are right now. If ownership wants to save money, all bets are off. If that’s not a priority for ownership right now, then I expect Neil Olshey will do everything he can to try to make trades that improve this team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, 16 Jan 2020 - 141 - What will the Blazers do at the NBA trade deadline?
On this week's episode of KGW's 3 on 3 Blazers podcast, we debate whether injuries are the only reason for the Portland Trail Blazers' poor performance this season, talk about what kind of trades we expect the Blazers to make this season, make predictions for the next four games, answer YOUR questions and play another rousing game of Rip It! Get more Blazers coverage at kgw.com/blazers 2. We’re now less than a month away from the trade deadline. We touched on this in our last podcast but let’s make it a question this time. Do you think the Blazers will make a move for a top-of-the-line forward (i.e. Kevin Love) or does the organization settle for role players to better fill out this roster? Jared: I think the Blazers are more likely to make a big move at the deadline than trade for a role player or two. This is the moment for Portland's front office. They have these big expiring contracts, they have all their first-round draft picks going forward and they have some intriguing young players they can include in trade offers. If Portland strikes out trying to make a big move, I think they're more likely to keep Hassan Whiteside and Kent Bazemore the rest of the season and go into the offseason with some cap space to work with. I still think the Blazers will ultimately be the team that trades for Kevin Love. Portland reportedly tried to trade for him two summers ago. He reportedly wants to play for the Blazers. There's some smoke there. If the Blazers don't trade for Love, the only other top-of-the-line forwards who might be on the market are Robert Covington and Danilo Gallinari. If Covington is available, he'll be a hot commodity and could generate a bidding war. If the Blazers were willing to take back Gorgui Dieng and include some draft compensation, they'd have a chance. Trading for Gallinari is a big risk because he could leave this summer as an unrestricted free agent. Do you give up a first-round pick if there’s a chance he doesn't stick around? Seems unlikely. Orlando: I think we're all in agreement that a trade is coming. It makes the most sense. Yahoo Sports' Chris Haynes says it's hard for him to believe Kent Bazemore and Hassan Whiteside are in Portland after the trade deadline. That’s a lot of money that could return a big name like Kevin Love. I wonder who else is out there, though. The Blazers do a great job of not leaking much information, so it has many of us guessing. It seems like it's just as realistic they bring in multiple players that aren't All-Star caliber, but fill needs like defending and perimeter shooting. I won't be surprised when they go that route of settling for role players, but this is a chance to swing for the fences and bring in a player they likely couldn't get via free agency. Nate: I feel my blood boiling again. With regards to the trade deadline, I’ve said the Blazers finally need to push their chips all in toward the goal of winning a championship over the next three years. I believe Portland needs to make a move for a top of the line forward in order to compete for a championship. They’re not going to get an opportunity in free agency or the draft to do that. But outside of Kevin Love, is there another high-level forward that will be available? There may not be. So, I think Olshey will ultimately go with filling out the roster with role players. And if that happens, Blazers fans should be disappointed. Even with a deep bench, I don’t believe a starting lineup of Nurkic, Collins, Hood, McCollum and Lillard can compete with the LeBron and Anthony Davis-led Lakers or the Kawhi Leonard, Paul George-led Clippers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, 09 Jan 2020 - 140 - Do the Blazers have the best backcourt in the NBA?
On this week's episode of the 3-on-3 Blazers podcast, we discuss what has been going right for Portland lately (other than an easier schedule), debate whether the Blazers have the best backcourt in the NBA, and make predictions for the next SEVEN games. Plus, we answer YOUR QUESTIONS, and play a special Holiday Edition of Rip It! MORE BLAZERS COVERAGE AT kgw.com/blazers Buy or Sell: Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum make up the best backcourt in the NBA this season. Explain. Nate: This season, I'm buying. The only other three backcourts I considered were Houston's James Harden and Russell Westbrook, Boston's Kemba Walker and Jaylen Brown, and Toronto's Fred VanVleet and Kyle Lowry. All three of those other backcourts are new this season playing together and don't have the long-term consistency of Lillard and McCollum. That's one of the reasons I'm going to say the Blazers' backcourt is the best in the NBA this season. Damian Lillard is having one of the best seasons of his career, and you can make the argument that CJ McCollum, after a slow start to the season, is playing the best basketball of his career. Over the last 19 games, McCollum is averaging 23.2 points, 4.8 rebounds, 4 assists and shooting 49% from the field, all of which would be career-highs if he could keep up that pace for the rest of the season. Lillard and McCollum have also kept the Blazers afloat despite the injuries that have taken place all around them. Jared: The competition is in Houston with James Harden and Russell Westbrook; Boston with Kemba Walker and Jaylen Brown; and Toronto with Kyle Lowry and Fred VanVleet. I'm a disciple of ESPN's Real Plus-Minus and their ratings finally came out this week. Lillard and McCollum rank 13th and 14th overall, and in RPM wins (the estimated number of wins each player has contributed to their team's win total on the season) they rank eighth (McCollum) and ninth (Lillard). So, according to RPM wins, the Blazers have the best point guard in the game (narrowly edging Ben Simmons) and the second-best shooting guard (well behind Harden). All due respect to the duos in Boston and Toronto, but I think Lillard and McCollum are better than both (and the data backs that up). So it comes down to Harden and Westbrook. Though I think Lillard and McCollum are both better than Westbrook, Harden is so much better than everyone else that it gives Houston the nod. Case in point: The total RPM wins for Lillard and McCollum is 5.5. James Harden's RPM wins alone is 5.32. Add in Westbrook's 0.67 wins and Houston's duo edges Portland's. But just barely and only because Harden is so dominant. Orlando: They definitely deserve to be in the discussion and have been one of the best backcourts for years now. Dame is arguably the best point guard and leader in the league, while CJ continues to be a rising star in this league, but I can't ignore the fact that this team is 12-16. Is it fair? Probably not, but I have a hard time putting them on top when I look at team success. Would you put them ahead of Russell Westbrook and James Harden? I have a hard time doing that right now. You've got two MVP level players getting it done in Houston. Their stats smash what the Blazers are doing in most categories and the Rockets are winning games. MEET THE 3-ON-3 BLAZERS TEAM Jared Cowley is a digital producer who writes about the Blazers and other topics for KGW.com. Jared has written about the Jazz and Warriors as a sports editor at two daily newspapers. Nate Hanson is a digital producer who contributes to KGW.com’s coverage of the Blazers, Ducks, Beavers and high school sports. Orlando Sanchez is the sports anchor and reporter for KGW News, Sports Sunday and Friday Night Flights. Orlando has covered multiple NBA Finals, NCAA Basketball Tournaments and World Series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, 20 Dec 2019 - 139 - Is Kevin Love the right fit for the Blazers?
On KGW's 3-on-3 Blazers podcast this week, we discuss the loss of Rodney Hood and the trade rumors linking Kevin Love and the Blazers. We also make predictions for the next three games, talk about Jusuf Nurkic's eventual return, answer your questions, and play another rousing game of Rip It! More Blazers coverage at kgw.com/blazers 2. Let’s talk about Kevin Love, who is the potential trade target most often linked to the Blazers. First a question and then a prediction: Should the Blazers trade for Kevin Love? Will the Blazers trade for Kevin Love? Orlando: Kevin Love is the type of caliber player the Blazers should be seeking. He checks a lot of boxes. He's an all-star talent at a position the Blazers could use depth, he has championship pedigree and he's got multiple years remaining on his contract. My greatest concern would be durability, he's got a history of missing games due to injury and I would be a little concerned about availability over the next couple of seasons. It wouldn't be option No. 1 for me, but I think it could work out well for Portland. Do I think it will happen? It depends how much Cleveland truly wants to blow it up. If reports are true about their asking price, there's no way he ends up in Rip City because I don't believe Neil Olshey wants to part ways with promising young talent. Nate: The Blazers should not trade for Kevin Love … yet. I think Portland needs to make a move to acquire a top of the line forward in order to be an NBA title contender in the 2020-21 season, which is the franchise’s goal. Adding Love would certainly put the Blazers in a better position to contend over the next year or two. But, with Love’s age and injury concerns, I’m not sure he will be the piece that best gives Portland the opportunity to be a contender. It’s still early in the NBA season and some teams may not yet be willing to part with an asset or two that would better fill Portland’s needs. At the same time, the Blazers can’t let the expiring contracts of Hassan Whiteside and Kent Bazemore go to waste. The type of player the Blazers need won’t be available in free agency, and even if they were, they wouldn’t come to Portland anyways. If at the end of January or early February, Kevin Love is the best option for the Blazers, then yes, they need to acquire him. They’ve got to push their chips all in at some point. Ultimately, I don't think they will on Love. Jared: Love comes with a lot of risk. He's 31. He's been injured a lot. He's missed an average of 35 games the past three seasons, including 60 games last season. He's going to make about $30 million each of the next three seasons. He's never been much of a defender (though he's better than his reputation; he can be a good team defender). But he also comes with a lot of upside, especially playing with this Portland squad. He's a great volume 3-point shooter. He will space the floor for Damian Lillard, CJ McCollum and Jusuf Nurkic. He's a great rebounder, which means when he's paired with Nurkic, he'd help the Blazers recapture their rebounding dominance. And he's a good playmaker. When Dame gets trapped, Love would be a great release valve. Taking into consideration all of it, I think Kevin Love would be worth the risk. The Blazers should try to maximize Lillard's prime and I think Love would help in that endeavor. If all it would take is a first-round pick (and the matching salary) to acquire Love, I don't see why the Blazers wouldn't make it happen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, 13 Dec 2019 - 137 - Does Carmelo Anthony bring new hope to Rip City?
On this week's episode of the 3-on-3 Blazers podcast, we discuss Carmelo Anthony's impact on the team, debate whether the Blazers can turn their season around, and make predictions for the next four games. 1. Carmelo Anthony played his best game in more than a year against the Bulls. Can this kind of production or close to it be expected going forward? Jared: Anthony had 25 points and eight rebounds against the Bulls. He won't average 25 and eight going forward, but I do think he can maintain or increase his production through his first four games with the Blazers. He's averaging 16 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.8 assists and nearly a steal per game. He's shooting inefficiently from the field (39.1%) and efficiently from the 3-point line (39.1%). I don't see why he can't keep up that level of production. I'll say this: He's been much better than I expected. It's obvious that he worked really hard during his year away from the NBA. He came back ready, which is really impressive. He's playing 29.5 minutes per game, and it doesn't look like he'll have any trouble maintaining those minutes (or even playing a few more). That's so important for the Blazers because with this roster, Portland desperately needs someone who can play big minutes at power forward. He's in a great situation in Portland. He's starting, he's playing all of his minutes at his optimal position on the floor, and he's been given the autonomy to play to his strengths. He's not being typecast in a standstill catch-and-shoot role that doesn't really fit him. The Blazers are asking him to take catch-and-shoot 3s, but they're also letting him operate in isolation and in the post. Unlike his last two stops, in Oklahoma City and Houston, the Blazers are letting Melo be Melo, and so far that's been a good thing. Orlando: Carmelo Anthony put together his best game since dropping 28 on the Bulls a year ago. If the Blazers are going to play Chicago more often, this would be an easy yes to the question, but that’s not how it works. Anthony has proven he still belongs in the league and fits the Blazers style of play, but Monday's game feels like a best-case scenario. He's going to have nights where he goes off and there will be off nights. I want to see how he will help the team when the shot isn't falling at a high rate. I think it's a huge ask to expect him to have that kind of production every game, but there's no doubt he can make a difference in Portland. I enjoyed seeing the team rally around Carmelo and genuinely celebrate his first big game with the Blazers. That's a good sign moving forward. Nate: No. And I'm not saying that to rain on Melo Fever. It's just not realistic. With that said, I don't think his performance against the Bulls will be an isolated highlight. I think he'll have games when he's hot and aggressive and we'll see him excel. But we won't see it on a consistent basis. In his first three games, Anthony averaged 13 points while shooting just 34% from the field and 31% from beyond the arc. You can blame it on rust and being thrust into a roster with teammates he's never played with before. But I don't think that rough stretch can be completely discounted. Do I expect him to consistently be as poor shooting as he was during that stretch? No. But expectations should be in between the great performance we saw against the Bulls and the previous three subpar performances. I think 13-15 points per game and 40% shooting should be what teammates, coaches and fans expect from him on a nightly basis. That contribution would be a major step up from what Portland was getting from the power forward position before Anthony joined the team. READ MORE: https://www.kgw.com/article/sports/nba/blazers/is-there-a-new-hope-in-rip-city/283-2a36d924-4be3-4e2e-8e66-716921c4c265 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, 28 Nov 2019 - 135 - Portland Trail Blazers sign Carmelo Anthony!
The Portland Trail Blazers signed Carmelo Anthony! Will Melo make the Blazers better? Is he a good fit in Portland? What will his role be? What can Blazers fans expect to see from him this season? We break it all down on this EMERGENCY POD! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, 16 Nov 2019 - 134 - What's wrong with the Blazers? Plus YOUR questions!
The Portland Trail Blazers, surprisingly, have started the season with eight losses in their first 12 games. Is this team really as bad as they look right now? Which Blazers player has been the most disappointing so far? And how will the Blazers fare on their upcoming six-game road trip? Plus, YOUR QUESTIONS and another rousing game of Rip It! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, 14 Nov 2019 - 133 - Time to panic?
This week, on the podcast, we discuss what the biggest issues facing the Blazers are right now, talk about reasons for optimism in the midst of a 3-4 start, and make predictions for the next five games. Plus, we answer YOUR QUESTIONS! And play another rousing game of Rip It! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, 08 Nov 2019 - 132 - Can the Blazers survive without Zach Collins?
On this week's episode of the 3-on-3 Blazers podcast, we discuss the outlook for Zach Collins and his injured shoulder, debate what the Blazers can do to make up for his absence, discuss whether Portland should be shooting more 3-pointers, and make predictions for the Blazers' next three games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, 30 Oct 2019 - 131 - Hassan Whiteside's impressive Blazers debut
On this week's episode of the 3-on-3 Blazers podcast, we discuss the Blazers' season-opening loss to the Denver Nuggets, including Hassan Whiteside's impressive debut with the Blazers, the success of Portland's starting lineup, the struggle to defend Denver's 3-point barrage, and the lack of bench production. We also make predictions for the Blazers' next three games, and play another rousing game of Rip It! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, 24 Oct 2019 - 130 - Blazers season preview 2019
On this SEASON PREVIEW episode of the 3-on-3 Blazers podcast, we predict how many games the Blazers will win and where they'll finish in the Western Conference playoff race; discuss which Blazers player we think will exceed expectations and which won't live up to expectations; and make our picks for MVP, Rookie of the Year, Most Improved Player, Sixth Man of the Year, and NBA champion. Plus, the season premiere of everyone's favorite podcast game, Rip It! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, 17 Oct 2019 - 129 - 3-on-3 Blazers: The Blazers are championship contenders [it's true]
On this week's episode, we discuss whether the Blazers are championship contenders this season, dissect Portland's first preseason game, and talk about what we hope to see in the Blazers' four remaining preseason games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, 10 Oct 2019 - 128 - 3-on-3 Blazers: Anfernee Simons hype continues to build
On the season 3 premiere of the 3-on-3 Blazers podcast, we discuss the growing hype around 20-year-old guard Anfernee Simons, what Blazers fans should expect from both Simons and 21-year-old forward Zach Collins, and debate whether this team is better than last season's Western Conference finals squad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, 03 Oct 2019 - 127 - 3-on-3 Blazers: Where does Portland rank in the new Wild West?
After five consecutive NBA Finals appearances, the Warriors look mortal again, and there's no shortage of teams looking to take on the mantle of West supremacy. On this week's episode of the 3-on-3 Blazers podcast, KGW's Orlando Sanchez, Jared Cowley and Nate Hanson discuss where the Trail Blazers rank in the revamped Western Conference, what Portland needs to reach championship contender status, and debate how big an impact Anfernee Simons will make this coming season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, 11 Jul 2019 - 126 - 3-on-3 Blazers: Grading the Whiteside trade and other moves
On this week's episode of the 3-on-3 Blazers podcast, we discuss Whiteside's fit in Portland and whether his reputation should concern the Blazers and their fans. We also assign a grade to the Blazers' offseason moves, and debate whether this roster right now is better than Portland's roster at the end of last season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, 03 Jul 2019 - 107 - COVID-19 already hits team | Blazers first half schedule | Retiring numbers
KGW’s 3-on-3 Blazers team –- Orlando Sanchez, Nate Hanson, Jared Cowley and Max Barr -– got together Thursday afternoon to talk about the state of the team. They discussed the organization's positive COVID-19 tests, the Blazers' schedule for the first half of the season and retiring numbers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, 11 Dec 2020 - 106 - Blazers media week | New starting lineup | Dame's best team?
On this week's episode, we talk about Blazers media week and our top takeaways from the interviews with players and coaches. We also discuss the Blazers' focus on improving their defense. And we debate whether this is the best team Damian Lillard has played with in his career. Plus we answer listener questions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, 03 Dec 2020 - 105 - How much better are the Blazers? Offseason review
Now that the dust has settled after a rapid-fire offseason, the Portland Trail Blazers appear to have a deeper and more talented roster, especially on defense. KGW's 3-on-3 Blazers podcast team got together Wednesday to talk about the Blazers' moves and make some predictions about the season ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, 25 Nov 2020 - 104 - Emergency pod! Blazers stun Lakers in Game 1
KGW's Orlando Sanchez and Nate Hanson talk about the Portland Trail Blazers' shocking Game 1 upset against the Lakers. The Blazers proved they're not a typical 8 seed and have no fear of LeBron James and the Lakers. Orlando and Nate talk about Damian Lillard continuing his elite play in the NBA bubble, the Blazers' experience giving them the ability to rally for victories, and look ahead to Game 2 and the rest of the series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, 19 Aug 2020 - 103 - Dame Time in the NBA Bubble
You can never count out the Portland Trail Blazers as long as Damian Lillard is around. He averaged 37.6 points and 9.6 assists in the eight seeding games in the NBA bubble, playing 41.7 minutes per game as the Blazers went 6-2 to capture the 8 seed and a spot in the play-in series against the Memphis Grizzlies. Portland only needs to beat Memphis once to earn a first-round playoff matchup against LeBron James and the top-seeded Los Angeles Lakers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, 14 Aug 2020 - 102 - Blazers narrow gap for 8 seed
The Portland Trail Blazers are 3-1 in the NBA bubble and have pulled within a half game of the Memphis Grizzlies for eighth place in the Western Conference. KGW's 3-on-3 Blazers podcast crew got together to talk about the Blazers' performance in the NBA Bubble thus far and what to expect going forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, 07 Aug 2020 - 101 - With Nurkic back, Blazers' playoff push starts now
The long NBA layoff because of the coronavirus has actually helped the Portland Trail Blazers. That's because two key pieces of the team, big men Jusuf Nurkic and Zach Collins, are healthy and ready to play. Nurkic broke his leg last season and hadn't played since. Collins injured his shoulder earlier this season. The Blazers play their first game of the restart in the NBA bubble on Friday at 1 p.m. against the Memphis Grizzlies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, 30 Jul 2020 - 100 - When the NBA will start up again; Thoughts on The Last Dance
On a special Zoom recording of the 3-on-3 Blazers podcast, KGW's Orlando Sanchez, Jared Cowley, Nate Hanson and Max Barr talk about living through the COVID-19 outbreak, how much they miss sports, whether the 2019-20 NBA season might resume, what that would mean for the Blazers if it did, and The Last Dance, ESPN's excellent documentary on Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, 30 Apr 2020 - 99 - Blazers season suspended amid the coronavirus
The NBA decided to suspend its season amid the coronavirus outbreak. Commissioner Adam Silver hopes games can be resumed after a 30-day hiatus. Orlando Sanchez and Nate Hanson share their reactions to the news and what it could potentially mean for the Portland Trail Blazers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, 14 Mar 2020 - 98 - Will the Blazers make the playoffs?
On this week's episode of the 3-on-3 Blazers podcast, we gauge our confidence level in Portland's playoff chances, debate which was the worst thing to happen to the Blazers this season, and make predictions for the next four games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, 28 Feb 2020 - 97 - Can CJ step up with Dame out?
On this week's episode of the 3-on-3 Blazers podcast, we talk about Damian Lillard being out for the next few games, the development of Gary Trent Jr. and Anfernee Simons, whether criticism of CJ McCollum is justified, and make predictions for the next three games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, 20 Feb 2020 - 96 - With Dame hurt, can Blazers rally to make playoffs?
On this week's episode of the 3-on-3 Blazers podcast, we talk about Damian Lillard's injury and whether the Blazers can still make the playoffs, discuss the potential return of Jusuf Nurkic and Zach Collins, revisit our worst preseason predictions and make one big prediction each for the rest of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, 13 Feb 2020 - 95 - Reacting to the trade deadline
On this week's episode of the 3-on-3 Blazers podcast, we react to the moves the Blazers made and the moves they didn't make at the deadline. We also make predictions for the next five games, answer your questions, and play a rousing game of Rip It! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, 06 Feb 2020 - 94 - Remembering Kobe, Dame’s dominance and Melo’s future
On this week's episode of the 3-on-3 Blazers podcast, we talk about the death of Kobe Bryant, debate whether it's time for Blazers fans to believe in this team again, discuss Carmelo Anthony's desire to retire in Portland and make predictions for the next three games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, 30 Jan 2020 - 93 - Nurk returns, Dame drops 61 and Blazers make their first trade of the season
On this week's episode of the 3-on-3 Blazers podcast, we talk about the Blazers trade with the Sacramento Kings, Damian Lillard's 61-point masterpiece, Jusuf Nurkic's return and make predictions for the next three games. We also answer your questions and play another rousing game of Rip It! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, 23 Jan 2020 - 92 - Are the Blazers really going to 'stand pat' at the trade deadline?
On this week's episode of the 3-on-3 Blazers podcast, we talk about the win against the Houston Rockets and the upcoming NBA trade deadline. We also answer your questions and play a rousing game of Rip It! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, 16 Jan 2020 - 91 - What will the Blazers do at the NBA trade deadline?
On this week's episode of KGW's 3 on 3 Blazers podcast, we debate whether injuries are the only reason for the Portland Trail Blazers' poor performance this season, talk about what kind of trades we expect the Blazers to make this season, make predictions for the next four games, answer YOUR questions and play another rousing game of Rip It! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, 09 Jan 2020 - 90 - Do the Blazers have the best backcourt in the NBA?
On this week's episode of the 3-on-3 Blazers podcast, we discuss what has been going right for Portland lately (other than an easier schedule), debate whether the Blazers have the best backcourt in the NBA, and make predictions for the next SEVEN games. Plus, we answer YOUR QUESTIONS, and play a special Holiday Edition of Rip It! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, 20 Dec 2019 - 89 - Is Kevin Love the right fit for the Blazers?
On KGW's 3-on-3 Blazers podcast this week, we discuss the loss of Rodney Hood and the trade rumors linking Kevin Love and the Blazers. We also make predictions for the next three games, talk about Jusuf Nurkic's eventual return, answer your questions, and play another rousing game of Rip It! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, 13 Dec 2019 - 88 - Carmelo Anthony and the winning Blazers
On this week's episode of the 3-on-3 Blazers podcast, we discuss Carmelo Anthony's impact on the Portland Trail Blazers, who are suddenly winning games again. We also talk about what has impressed us most about the Blazers' performance over the past five games, debate whether the team can sustain its recent success, and make predictions for the next three games, including Friday's big game against the Lakers. More Blazers coverage at kgw.com/blazers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, 05 Dec 2019 - 87 - Does Carmelo Anthony bring new hope to Rip City?
On this week's episode of the 3-on-3 Blazers podcast, we discuss Carmelo Anthony's impact on the team, debate whether the Blazers can turn their season around, and make predictions for the next four games. READ MORE: https://www.kgw.com/article/sports/nba/blazers/is-there-a-new-hope-in-rip-city/283-2a36d924-4be3-4e2e-8e66-716921c4c265 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, 28 Nov 2019 - 86 - Can Blazers fans stay Melo as the losses mount?
On this week's episode of KGW's 3-on-3 Blazers podcast, we discuss Carmelo Anthony's debut with the Blazers and what Portland can do to start winning games again. Get more Blazers coverage at https://www.kgw.com/blazers. 1. What did you think of Carmelo Anthony's debut with the Blazers? Nate: It was hard to evaluate because of the absence of Damian Lillard. But it was pretty much what I expected. There was rust with his shooting, and he turned the ball over five times. After all, it was his first NBA game in a year. To me he flashed, especially early in the game, why the Blazers brought him on. He can make outside shots and garners more respect from defenders than anyone else the Blazers have on their roster outside of Lillard and McCollum. Melo's main job will be to knock down open perimeter shots and find buckets in the post. If he can do those two things, that may make defenses think twice when they’re pressuring the star Blazers guards to get the ball out of their hands. As we discussed last week, Melo could be a positive addition to the Blazers' roster, and it doesn't have much of an impact on their wins and losses. I think we also saw that on Tuesday night. Jared: Carmelo Anthony was better than his stats indicate. Some of those box score numbers were ugly. He missed 10 of 14 shots. Had five turnovers and five fouls. Was a team-worst -20 in plus-minus. The advanced stats didn't look good, either. By the eye test, though, I thought Anthony looked OK. He hit two of his three 3-point attempts, all of which were of the catch-and-shoot variety. The two 3-pointers that Anthony hit were wide open (no defender within 6 feet). I liked how aggressive he was attacking the rim. He missed five of six shots in the restricted area and in the paint, but that's an anomaly. His last full season in the league, with the Thunder, he shot 56% at the rim and 45% in the paint. The best version of Anthony for the Blazers would be if he's connecting on open catch-and-shoot 3s and scoring at the rim. Anthony looked lost at times on both ends of the court, but that's understandable. CJ McCollum said that Anthony learned just five of the Blazers' plays before the game, and the Portland playbook has more than 100 plays and counters. Anthony looks like he can still play in the NBA. Orlando: Enjoyed all the hype leading up to Carmelo Anthony's debut with the Blazers. It's been a long time since Rip City had a star of his magnitude join the team. Even people that don’t follow basketball have heard the name. On the court, it went how you would expect it to go for a good player who hasn't played in the league in over a year. He showed that he can still get buckets and can be a threat offensively. Anthony also missed a lot of shots and didn't get some calls that probably would have improved his shooting percentage. He also led the team in turnovers and looked like a player that wasn't on the same page as his teammates on both sides of the ball, which makes sense because he hadn't even gone through a shoot-around with the Blazers. What impressed me was that he came off the street, started for the Blazers and logged 24 minutes of work. It's clear he'll make his mark on this team over the coming weeks. One thing I can say for certain, the Blazers just got more interesting. MEET THE 3-ON-3 BLAZERS TEAM Jared Cowley is a digital producer who writes about the Blazers and other topics for KGW.com. Jared has written about the Jazz and Warriors as a sports editor at two daily newspapers. Nate Hanson is a digital producer who contributes to KGW.com’s coverage of the Blazers, Ducks, Beavers and high school sports. Orlando Sanchez is the sports anchor and reporter for KGW News, Sports Sunday and Friday Night Flights. Orlando has covered multiple NBA Finals, NCAA Basketball Tournaments and World Series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, 21 Nov 2019 - 85 - Portland Trail Blazers sign Carmelo Anthony!
The Portland Trail Blazers signed Carmelo Anthony! Will Melo make the Blazers better? Is he a good fit in Portland? What will his role be? What can Blazers fans expect to see from him this season? We break it all down on this EMERGENCY POD! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sat, 16 Nov 2019 - 84 - What's wrong with the Blazers? Plus YOUR questions!
The Portland Trail Blazers, surprisingly, have started the season with eight losses in their first 12 games. Is this team really as bad as they look right now? Which Blazers player has been the most disappointing so far? And how will the Blazers fare on their upcoming six-game road trip? Plus, YOUR QUESTIONS and another rousing game of Rip It! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, 14 Nov 2019 - 83 - Time to panic?!? Plus, your questions!
This week, on the 3-on-3 Blazers podcast, we discuss what the biggest issues facing the Portland Trail Blazers are right now, talk about reasons for optimism in the midst of a 3-4 start, and make predictions for the next five games. Plus, we answer YOUR QUESTIONS! And then we play another rousing game of Rip It! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, 07 Nov 2019 - 82 - Can the Blazers survive without Zach Collins?
On this week's episode of the 3-on-3 Blazers podcast, we discuss the outlook for Zach Collins and his injured shoulder, debate what the Blazers can do to make up for his absence, discuss whether Portland should be shooting more 3-pointers, and make predictions for the Blazers' next three games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, 30 Oct 2019 - 81 - Hassan Whiteside's impressive Blazers debut
On this week's episode of the 3-on-3 Blazers podcast, we discuss the Blazers' season-opening loss to the Denver Nuggets, including Hassan Whiteside's impressive debut with the Blazers, the success of Portland's starting lineup, the struggle to defend Denver's 3-point barrage, and the lack of bench production. We also make predictions for the Blazers' next three games, and play another rousing game of Rip It! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, 24 Oct 2019 - 80 - Blazers season preview 2019
On this SEASON PREVIEW episode of the 3-on-3 Blazers podcast, we predict how many games the Blazers will win and where they'll finish in the Western Conference playoff race; discuss which Blazers player we think will exceed expectations and which won't live up to expectations; and make our picks for MVP, Rookie of the Year, Most Improved Player, Sixth Man of the Year, and NBA champion. Plus, the season premiere of everyone's favorite podcast game, Rip It! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, 17 Oct 2019 - 79 - 3-on-3 Blazers: The Blazers are championship contenders [it's true]
On this week's episode, we discuss whether the Blazers are championship contenders this season, dissect Portland's first preseason game, and talk about what we hope to see in the Blazers' four remaining preseason games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, 10 Oct 2019 - 78 - 3-on-3 Blazers: Anfernee Simons hype continues to build
On the season 3 premiere of the 3-on-3 Blazers podcast, we discuss the growing hype around 20-year-old guard Anfernee Simons, what Blazers fans should expect from both Simons and 21-year-old forward Zach Collins, and debate whether this team is better than last season's Western Conference finals squad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, 03 Oct 2019
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