Blazer Focused

Portland Trail Blazers news, interviews and analysis from Aaron Fentress and The Oregonian/OregonLive.

  • 44 minutes 33 seconds
    Did Trail Blazers' Sharpe and Clingan flash glimpse of positive future?

    The Blazer Focused podcast, hosted by Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, discusses the death of Brian Wheeler, the Blazers' incredible two-game sweep of Minnesota, how the play of Donovan Clingan and Shaedon Sharpe offered hope, Chauncey Billips’ performance and more. 

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    15 November 2024, 8:00 am
  • 45 minutes 12 seconds
    Trail Blazers show encouraging signs during 3-5 start

    The Blazer Focused podcast, hosted by Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, examines the team following a 3-5 start. Young forwards are playing well, but Scoot Henderson is still struggling. What does losing the right way look like?

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    6 November 2024, 8:00 am
  • 41 minutes 3 seconds
    Trail Blazers were a hot mess in the opener. Is it a fluke or a bad sign?

    The Blazer Focused podcast, hosted by Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive, and Craig Birnbach, is back with another episode.

    Fentress and Birnbach evaluate the Trail Blazers' 139-104 loss to the Golden State Warriors Wednesday night to open the season. They also discuss any silver linings, Scoot Henderson not starting and when the Blazers might pick up their first victory.

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    25 October 2024, 7:00 am
  • 37 minutes 32 seconds
    Evaluating the Trail Blazers after 2 preseason games

    Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach evaluate the Trail Blazers’ first two preseason games, specifically the play of Scoot Henderson and rookie Donovan Clingan. Plus, they reflect on coach Chauncey Billups’ Hall of Fame speech.

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    15 October 2024, 5:36 pm
  • 43 minutes 45 seconds
    Trail Blazers already hit by injuries ahead of first preseason game

    The Blazer Focused podcast, hosted by Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, discusses troubling injuries to Shaedon Sharpe and Robert Williams III, Fan Fest, and the preseason opener Friday in Seattle.

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    9 October 2024, 10:35 pm
  • 1 hour 1 minute
    Trail Blazers start training camp, seek clarity on franchise's direction

    The Blazer Focused podcast, hosted by Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, reviews Monday’s media and examines the best position battles that began with Tuesday’s start of training camp.

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    2 October 2024, 4:25 am
  • 47 minutes 55 seconds
    Blazers get new TV partner, guard preview, WNBA to PDX

    The Blazer Focused podcast, hosted by Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, continues with training camp previews, this time assessing the guards. Also, the new TV partner is announced, and the WNBA will return to Portland in 2026.

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    24 September 2024, 10:10 pm
  • 36 minutes 16 seconds
    Training camp preview part 2: How will forwards Jerami Grant and Deni Avdija fit?

    The Blazer Focused podcast, hosted by Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, continues with training camp previews, this time assessing the forward situation. Jerami Grant and Deni Avdija seem like a solid pairing, but will either still be around when the team starts winning again? Also, does the roster have another forward who figures to be in the team’s long-term plans?

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    13 September 2024, 7:00 am
  • 37 minutes 45 seconds
    Trail Blazers training camp preview part 1: How will Deandre Ayton and Donovan Clingan co-exist?

    The Blazer Focused podcast, hosted by Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, start their training camp previews with a look at the center position. What does the present and future look like for Deandre Ayton and Donovan Clingan? Can they co-exist? And for how long?


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    5 September 2024, 10:06 pm
  • 47 minutes 28 seconds
    Trail Blazers summer league report card

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

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    22 July 2024, 9:58 pm
  • 58 minutes 43 seconds
    Evaluating Donovan Clingan's summer league performance thus far

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

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    17 July 2024, 9:00 pm
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