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Channing Frye and Dan Sheldon dive into the upcoming All-Star weekend and discuss Damian Lillard's mental toughness. Also, Jennifer Azzi joins to discuss college basketball, and the new look of the Golden State Warriors without Klay Thompson. 1:00 The All-Star break has finally arrived2:30 Have we seen all of the dunks?5:30 Damian Lillard's mental toughness9:00 Carmelo vs LaMelo12:00 Go-to room service on the nba road trip18:00 How to make college basketball better19:00 Speed of men's college hoops vs women's college hoops23:00 Who does Golden state need to step up to make the playoffs24:30 Getting use to the new look Warriors28:00 Athleticism of Steph Curry29:00 Strength of big men on a teamSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Channing Frye and Dan Sheldon dive into the recent wall that the Blazers have ran into after a 6 game winning streak, and discuss if the Blazers need to go out and find more personnel to bounce back. Also, Channing examines what Black History month has meant to him and the lessons that he hopes to pass down to his kids.1:00 What is the difference between the 6 game winning streak and now?4:25 Do the Blazers need to go out and find a player to help keep the boat afloat?10:30 Was Damian Lillard robbed in All-Star game?12:30 David Vanderpool and the Minnesota Timberwolves16:00 First time when Channing understood race18:30 Stories from Channing's grandfather a Tuskegee Airmen27:00 Has talking about race evolved over the years?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For Black History Month, Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard spoke candidly on learning about race as a child, the importance of celebrating Black history, participating in the Portland marches, and how he plans to discuss race with his children as they grow up.1:02 - Childhood lessons about race6:15 - Why it's important to be willing to take action & be a part of the change he wants to see7:32 - The motivation behind his participation in Portland's Black Lives Matter marches12:48 - The importance of Black history13:55 - Dame's Black History Month shoes and respect for Jesse Owens16:32 - How he plans to discuss race with his childrenFor more Black History Month content visit https://www.nbcsports.com/northwest/blackhistorymonthSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brooke Olzendam join Channing and Dan to discuss year two of Brooke hearts your heart, which was launched to spread awareness and to raise funds for the American Heart Association. Also, they dive into what it's like covering the team during COVID and the player's relationship with the media during the season.1:30 Is the Blazers offense becoming too predictable?5:30 The growth of Anfernee Simons7:50 Blazer's defense11:00 Brooke Olzendam on year two of Brooke hearts your heart13:00 Channing on his story about his enlarged heart16:00 Terry Stott's donation of $5,00017:30 Rip City's empathy20:00 How to stay healthy during COVID22:30 Brooke adjusting to COVID for player and coach interviews28:00 Media and player's relationship33:00 Dame's ability to tell truth packaged for mass consumption 35:00 Blazer's team cultureSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Channing and Dan dive into how the Blazers have been able to stay .500 with 4 wins and 4 losses after CJ McCollum's injury. Also, Channing discusses his worries with having and All-Star game and his take on Courtside Karen.1:00 Takeaways from what's going on the floor for the Blazers4:00 Robert Covington's role for the Blazers7:45 The up and down relationship of the fans and Carmelo Anthony13:00 Defensive struggles for the Blazers with players learning their roles14:00 CJ Elleby's performance against the 76ers15:00 Enes Kanter's physicality and rebounding 20:00 NBA All-Star Game and COVID's impact27:45 Courtside Karen and fans starting to comeback31:00 Channing's heckler from Philly32:00 Fan's Hot Takes 33:00 IT would be a good pickup for the Blazers34:00 Is it time to move on from Zach Collins?35:00 MVP ConversationSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Blazers Insider Dwight Jaynes joins Channing Frye and Dan Sheldon to discuss a 6 game road trip like no other during COVID restrictions and what they expect from the team. Also, Channing and Dwight dive into the Blazers defense and what the Blazer's should do on the court without CJ McCollum and Jusuf Nurkic.2:00 Importance of Gary Trent Jr. and Anfernee Simons getting minutes4:00 What Channing would like to see from Gary Trent Jr.5:30 Carmelo Anthony's role on the Blazers13:30 Blazers defense rotations14:45 Blazers defense vs the 317:50 Jones and Covington are holding the defense together26:00 Rules and regulations for road games27:00 Building team camaraderieSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Channing Fry and Dan Sheldon dive into the latest news for the Portland Trail Blazers and the benefits that the extended break could have for the team. Also, they look at Portland's bench, their identity and what role Carmelo Anthony has.1:10 NBA's new way of curving COVID3:00 Blazer's injuries and the impact on the team6:00 Should the Blazer's be exploring Anfernee Simons?8:45 Blazer's bench need for a facilitator11:00 Sustainability of Damian Lillard's minutes15:00 Carmelo's role for the Blazers20:00 Channing Frye's favorite Kobe stories (Listen to Sports Uncovered: My favorite Kobe story)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kings Television analyst Doug Christie joins this week's pod to discuss this week's Blazers - Kings matchups, the improvement of both teams this season and the many great basketball players from the Seattle area. Plus Channing names the best backcourt in basketball and discusses the importance the NBA places on honoring Martin Luther King Jr. Day.1:40 CJ's great play so far this season.5:40 Channing says Melo's starting to feast on other teams' second units.10:40 Talking about MLK Day and its significance this season.14:00 Doug on great players who have who have come from Washington.24:30 How the Kings' mentality changed since the first game against the Blazers.33:00 Evaluating Gary Trent Jr.'s play and role on the BlazersSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

ESPN's Sarah Spain joins the podcast to discuss Channing's hot take on Michael Jordan, delivers her pitch as to why the NBA should consider mimicking the Premiere League, and why she loves the Blazers. Plus, Dan and Channing discuss potential line up rotations and more early season takeaways. 1:43 - Early season takeaways6:35 - Possible starting rotations13:30 - But really, who is the GOAT?26:00 - Setting up the NBA like the Premiere League32:40 - What the Blazers need to get to the FinalsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Former Portland Trail Blazer and current NBC Sports Bay Area analyst Dorell Wright joins Channing and Dan to talk about early season impressions of the Blazers and Warriors, weigh in on the Dame vs Steph debate, and preview the Blazers-Warriors matchups that will tip off 2021.1:25 - Early impressions of the Warriors8:47 - Early season takeaways from the Blazers18:19 - Dorell on his Blazers squad and being coached by Stotts19:37 - Dame vs Steph and the other key matchup between the Blazers and Warriors33:22 - Channing and Dorell weigh in on where James Harden should play and if Portland is a good fitSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Taylor Rooks of Turner Sports joins the podcast to discuss tipping off in a pandemic, her Blazers fandom, and why Damian Lillard is one of the best leaders on the court in the NBA. Plus, Dan and Channing share their preseason takeaways and how the Trail Blazers should use Enes Kanter and Carmelo Anthony.1:06 - Channing & Dan's preseason takeaways4:00 - How best to utilize Enes Kanter and Carmelo Anthony15:15 - Tipping off without a bubble during a pandemic28:30 - Taylor shares why she likes the Blazers30:45- Damian Lillard's leadership skills and how he compares to other top playersSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Allie Clifton rejoins the podcast to make playoff predictions, discuss Dame's MVP chances and the Lakers coming off the shortest off-season in sports history. Plus Dan and Channing talk Melo as a Sixth Man and how Harry Giles fits in Portland.1:04 - Channing's take on Harry Giles5:06 - Melo as the Sixth Man18:42 - Lakers coming off a short offseason25:46 - Playoff and MVP predictions21:30 - "I think the Blazers are top 5"34:00 - Saluting CJ McCollum for playing through his back injury40:00 - How Portland and LA match up this seasonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Portland Trail Blazers DJ, DJ O.G. One joins this week's pod to discuss his time with the Blazers, his favorite moments entertaining the Moda Center crowd and how he's managed to stay busy during the pandemic. Plus Dan and Channing break down the Blazers first half of the season schedule, and how COVID is impacting the team and the NBA.3:00  What happens if a team has a COVID outbreak this season.7:15  The front half of the schedule does not as many sets of games in one city as expected.8:00  Channing thinks the NBA is saving the best matchups for the second half of the season hoping that fans can attend.18:35 Impact of not having fans at the game on the Blazers.21:00 Channing says he'd rather get the games vs. the Lakers, Clippers and Warriors out of the way early.27:00 DJ O.G. One says that Dame and Martell Webster will be on his upcoming album.38:00 DJ O.G. One talking about his most embarrassing Blazer DJ moment.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California P

Channing Frye and Dan Sheldon rank the Blazers offseason moves and discuss the impact this will have on the upcoming 2020-21 NBA season.1:00 #7 Drafting CJ Elleby2:00 #6 Acquiring Free Agent Harry Giles4:30 #5 Acquiring Enes Kanter from the Celtics in a three-team deal8:00 #4 Acquiring forward Derrick Jones Jr.11:00 #3 Resigning Carmelo Anthony for another year14:30 #2 Resigning Rodney Hood for 2 years16:30 #1 Trading Trevor Ariza and draft picks for Robert Covington20:00 Should the Blazers fill the 15th roster spot?25:00 Points Bet has Blazers at 46 wins on the seasonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

NBC Sports Northwest's Blazers Insider Dwight Jaynes joins this week's podcast to discuss the Blazers trade for Robert Covington, the drafting of CJ Elleby, and Payton Pritchard being drafted by the Celtics.1:45 - Robert Covington and how he will fit in with the Blazers.3:30 - Potential free agents for the Blazers.15:00 - Getting Dame rest during the regular season.16:45 - Robin Lopez back in Portland?28:00 - How and what CJ Elleby can learn from Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum.31:00 - Impact of Klay Thompson's Achilles injury34:00- Payton Pritchard getting drafted by the Celtics.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Portland broadcasting legend Ann Schatz joins Talkin' Blazers to share her memories of the Nancy Kerrigan - Tonya Harding controversy and give her thoughts on the upcoming seasons for the Blazers and Ducks.1:50  Talking about Ann's memories covering the Tonya Harding and Nancy Kerrigan story.7:00  Is there a cause for concern about the NBA starting back up and not having a bubble?15:00 Channing says fans are going to have to be understanding because lineups will change at a moment's notice.21:23 NBA Draft: What should the Blazers do with their pick?26:30 Chances the Blazers to go and get another vet like they did with Carmelo Anthony.29:10 Channing and Ann talk about Arizona Women's Basketball.30:40 The powerhouse that is Oregon Women's Basketball.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Joe Fann takes a break from Talkin' Seahawks duties to join Channing and Dan in this week's Talkin' Blazers to give his thoughts on where he wants to see the Blazers improve and his observations of the 2020 NBA Bubble.1:10  Joe talks about his first cousin being married to Brian Scalabrine.4:30  Channing says there's going to be some guys that show up very out of shape.8:50  How prepared the rookies will be for the season.12:30 Who's the Carlos Dunlap of the Blazers.14:10 Channing wants to see Danilo Gallinari in Portland.17:05 Are the Blazers good enough if they build the team around Dame and CJ?24:00 Channing on what CJ means to the Blazers.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Channing Frye and Dan Sheldon discuss Channing's favorite holiday (Halloween) and what moves the Blazers should to make as the countdown to the 2020-21 season grows closer.1:45 - Halloween costumes and the the ghost that's the 'Santa' of Halloween5:13 - Potential NBA return dates9:52 - Quality of play vs quantity of games15:54 - Free agents that could be a good fit in Portland26:35 - Changes in the Western Conference31:49 - The new City Edition jerseys and Channing's design ideasSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

President/CEO of the Portland Trail Blazers joins Channing and Dan to talk about the return of the NBA, how the Blazers are preparing for having fans in the stands and working to get fan interaction and a normal game experience during COVID, plus details about the Blazers voting initiative.4:08 - A "typical" day in the life of Chris McGowan5:58 - Ideal timeline for the NBA return10:29 - On the arena environment going forward15:08 - How the team is getting Moda Center ready for fans to safely return22:00 - The Trail Blazers voting initiativeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Trail Blazer great Terry Porter joins Channing and Dan to discuss how many more season fans can look forward to watching Damian Lillard, what the Blazers need to make it to another NBA Finals, and if Jordan or LeBron is truly the GOAT. Plus, adjustments he's had to make as head coach of the Portland Pilots during COVID and what we can expect from his squad when they take the court. 8:45 - Porter's expectations for Dame in his 30s10:56 - Michael Jordan or LeBron: Who is the GOAT?19:10 - What do the Blazers need to add to the team?22:22 - Coach Porter's stance on the 1-and-done rule26:50 - Looking at Portland's projected win totals for next season33:00 - Expectations for the Portland Pilots this seasonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.