Blazer Focused

The Oregonian/OregonLive

Portland Trail Blazers news, interviews and analysis from The Oregonian/OregonLive's Aaron Fentress and co-host Craig Birnbach.

181 Episodes

Who is Tom Dundon and what will his potential Portland Trail Blazers’ ownership look like?
9/8/2025
48:50
When news arrived late last month that Tom Dundon and a collection of investors reached a tentative agreement to buy the Portland Trail Blazers, it sparked more questions than answers for Blazermaniacs. What does it mean for the future of the franchise? What type of owner will he be? What does it mean for the Moda Center? And ... who the heck is Tom Dundon? In the latest episode of the Oregonian Sports Podcast, Luke DeCock — longtime sports columnist at The News & Observer in Raleigh, North Carolina — joins senior writer Joe Freeman to answer these questions and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Trying to make sense of Damian Lillard’s return to the Trail Blazers: Blazer Focused podcast
7/18/2025
47:34
The hosts of the Blazer Focused podcast‚ Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, discuss the return of Damian Lillard to the Portland Trail Blazers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Blazers rookie Yang Hansen off to hot start; will Deandre Ayton shine in LA?
7/14/2025
1:06:04
The hosts of the Blazer Focused podcast‚ Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, discuss Trail Blazers rookie center Yang Hansen’s first two Summer League games and if Deandre Ayton can revive his career with the Los Angeles Lakers. Plus, is it a concern that Portland hasn’t done much this offseason? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Deandre Ayton out for the Portland Trail Blazers; Damian Lillard in?
7/2/2025
58:38
The hosts of the Blazer Focused podcast‚ Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, discuss the possibility of Damian Lillard returning to Portland and the ramifications of buying out Deandre Ayton’s contract. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Does Blazers' GM deserve benefit of the doubt following shocking selection of Yang Hansen?
6/26/2025
43:10
The hosts of the ⁠Blazer Focused podcast⁠‚ Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, discuss the Portland Trail Blazers trading back from the No. 11 pick in Wednesday night’s draft to ⁠select center Yang Hansen from China in a move that stunned the basketball world⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Analyzing the Trail Blazers’ acquisition of Jrue Holiday, NBA draft preview
6/24/2025
1:24:38
The hosts of the Blazer Focused podcast‚ Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, dive into the Blazers trading Anfernee Simons for Jrue Holiday, and discuss what they believe the Blazers should do with the No. 11 pick during Wednesday night’s NBA draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Could Chris Paul be a fit in Portland? Mock drafts project Blazers' selection at No. 11
5/29/2025
41:55
The hosts of the Blazer Focused podcast‚ Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, discuss mock NBA drafts, Chris Paul being linked to the Trail Blazers and Craig’s New York Knicks taking a tumble in the NBA playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Donovan Clingan recognized, grading the guards, Trail Blazers for sale
5/22/2025
57:11
The hosts of the Blazer Focused podcast‚ Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, discuss Donovan Clingan being named to the All-Rookie team, the Blazers seeking a buyer and what that means for Moda Center and they grade the guard position. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Trail Blazers go up for sale and the draft lottery fallout
5/13/2025
50:50
The hosts of the Blazer Focused podcast‚ Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, discuss the Trail Blazers finally going up for sale and what’s next for the team on the court after landing at No. 11 in Monday night’s NBA draft lottery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Damian Lillard injured, Trail Blazers shake up staff, will Donovan Clingan make All-Rookie team?
5/2/2025
56:50
The hosts of the Blazer Focused podcast‚ Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, discuss the Trail Blazers making staff changes, Damian Lillard’s injury, rookie of the year voting and they break down the center position. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Blazer Focused

The Oregonian/OregonLive

181 Episodes

Who is Tom Dundon and what will his potential Portland Trail Blazers’ ownership look like?

Trying to make sense of Damian Lillard’s return to the Trail Blazers: Blazer Focused podcast

Blazers rookie Yang Hansen off to hot start; will Deandre Ayton shine in LA?

Deandre Ayton out for the Portland Trail Blazers; Damian Lillard in?

Does Blazers' GM deserve benefit of the doubt following shocking selection of Yang Hansen?

Analyzing the Trail Blazers’ acquisition of Jrue Holiday, NBA draft preview

Could Chris Paul be a fit in Portland? Mock drafts project Blazers' selection at No. 11

Donovan Clingan recognized, grading the guards, Trail Blazers for sale

Trail Blazers go up for sale and the draft lottery fallout

Damian Lillard injured, Trail Blazers shake up staff, will Donovan Clingan make All-Rookie team?