The Blazers suffer the good type of loss
The Trail Blazers nearly top the Thunder for their fourth win in a row. Now a back-to-back against the Rockets looms.
Nov 21, 2024•27 min•Ep. 18
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Hosted by Portland Trail Blazers beat reporter Peter Sampson, Bleav in Blazers brings you the latest Blazers news, rumors, and analysis
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Are the Blazers turning the corner?
The Trail Blazers have won three games in a row and the vibes are off-the-charts. What's next? Make sure to like and subscribe to this podcast!
Nov 18, 2024•29 min•Ep. 17
The Blazers suffer an embarrassing loss to the Grizzlies
After getting curb-stomped by the Grizzlies at home, Chauncey Billups called out his team to the media. Good idea?
Nov 11, 2024•26 min•Ep. 16
Remembering Blazers Radio Voice Brian Wheeler
Peter remembers legendary Blazers broadcaster Brian Wheeler, who passed away on Friday. We also discuss Robert Williams III's return to the court against the Timberwolves and look ahead to the Memphis Grizzlies.
Nov 09, 2024•26 min•Ep. 15
Shaedon Sharpe is back!
Will every episode this season be about something that is back ? Probably. But Sharpe makes his return in the Blazers' loss to the Spurs. Peter also previews Friday's matchup with the Timberwolves and spends a good 15 minutes skewering the sports radio business. Follow on Twitter/X: @petersampson
Nov 08, 2024•36 min•Ep. 14
Is Robert Williams III back?
The Portland Trail Blazers get some potentially good news on the injury front after a couple of tough losses to the Suns and Thunder. The team gets ready to take on a banged-up Pelicans team for the third time already this season.
Nov 03, 2024•27 min•Ep. 13
We are so back
The return of Portland Trail Blazers basketball and what the first four games have shown us.
Oct 29, 2024•28 min•Ep. 12
What drafting Donovan Clingan, trading for Deni Avdija means for the Blazers
The Blazers made a trade and got their man in the NBA Draft. What does it mean? Breaking down Deni Avdija and Donovan Clingan's fit on the Blazers. What it means for Jerami Grant, Deandre Ayton, Matisse Thybulle, and Anfernee Simons.
Jun 27, 2024•28 min
Who the Blazers should take in the NBA Draft
The Boston Celtics are NBA Champs, Jeff Van Gundy is back on the sidelines, Mario Hezonja could return to the NBA, and who the Trail Blazers should take with the 7th pick in the NBA Draft. Follow Peter on X/Twitter here
Jun 18, 2024•27 min•Ep. 10
Remembering Bill Walton
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May 31, 2024•30 min•Ep. 9
Who are the Blazers working out this week ahead of the draft?
The Portland Trail Blazers have four picks in next month's NBA Draft. Will they use them all? Who will they take? Who are they working out? We break it down. Plus - the NBA Conference Finals and JB Bickerstaff gets fired by the Cavs.
May 24, 2024•26 min•Ep. 8
Chauncey Billups on his way out?
Blazers coach Chauncey Billups has been floated as a name on the coaching market. What's causing this?
May 10, 2024•26 min•Ep. 7
Why Joe Cronin earned votes for NBA Executive of the Year
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Apr 30, 2024•28 min•Ep. 6
What we gathered from Blazers exit interviews
The season is over, and the Trail Blazers have gone through exit interviews. What I took away from Scoot Henderson, Shaedon Sharpe, Robert Williams III, Chauncey Billups, and Joe Cronin. Plus, one conspicuous absence at the practice facility.
Apr 16, 2024•29 min•Ep. 5
After a pair of tough losses, the Blazers wrap the season up
Breaking down what went wrong against the Pelicans and Warriors, Scoot's conditioning, Blazers Fan Appreciation Night, and Toumani Camara's big award.
Apr 12, 2024•25 min•Ep. 4
What to look for as the Trail Blazers play out the string
Why I'm never covering Paul George again, Chauncey Billups' Hall of Fame case, what I want Scoot Henderson to focus on this summer, and the end of the Trail Blazers' regular season.
Apr 08, 2024•29 min•Ep. 3
The Blazers have unlocked a 'monster' in Deandre Ayton
Deandre Ayton has been balling of late, how have the Blazers unlocked him? Telling an old 80's Blazers story Previewing Thursday's matchup with the Knicks Follow me on Twitter/X - Peter Sampson (@PeterSampson) / X (twitter.com)
Mar 14, 2024•27 min•Ep. 2
Introducing new host Peter Sampson
Introducing new host Peter Sampson, Scoot Henderson and Deandre Ayton's return, Dalano Banton's emergence, the importance of drafting 'high-floor' guys, and looking ahead to the Celtics.
Mar 11, 2024•26 min•Ep. 1
How Long Until Damian Lillard Gets Traded? Or Will He Stay?
In this episode, Torey and Steven reunite to discuss when they think Damian Lillard will get traded, as well as a debate on whether or not Damian Lillard is overvalued.
Aug 12, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 24
A Feisty Debate on the 3rd Overall Pick, Damian Lillard's Future, and more!
In this episode, Torey and Steven have a feisty debate on what the Blazers should do with the 3rd overall pick and how they should approach Damian Lillard's future with the team.
May 25, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 23
Joel Embiid a Blazers Trade Target? Early Impressions of Trade Deadline Acquisitions.
In this episode, Torey and Steven discuss Joel Embiid as a Blazers' trade target this off-season as well as early impressions of Cam Reddish and Matisse Thybulle.
Mar 01, 2023•52 min•Ep. 22
Blazers Trade Deadline Reaction! Steven and Torey Give Their Thoughts on the Blazers' Moves
Steven and Torey give their reaction to the Blazers' trade deadline.
Feb 10, 2023•42 min•Ep. 21
Jarred Vanderbilt to Portland? Trade Deadline Coming Soon!
Timestamps: 0:00 Intro / BetOnline 2:58 Jarred Vanderbilt Rumor 11:13 Kelly Olynyk Included? 14:00 Steven's Asking This Again?! 17:58 Damian Lillard All-Star Reserve 19:02 Are Refs Out to Get Portland?! 21:37 LeBron Crying 23:23 Dame Free-Throw Hunting 26:36 Anfernee Simons 30:44 Eubanks vs. Memphis 31:28 Nurkic OUT 32:01 Trendon Watford (Recorded before WAS Game) 36:23 Nurkic or Plumlee?! 36:55 Steven Says Torey's Too Hard on Eubanks 39:21 Outro...
Feb 05, 2023•42 min•Ep. 20
Chances Trail Blazers' Players Get Traded, Trade Deadline Expectations & more!
The videocast version of this episode is available here - https://youtu.be/VesjfUigeiI Timestamps: 0:00 Intro / BetOnline 4:00 Parity in the NBA 5:26 Too Many Lakers Fans 7:50 Anfernee Simons 21:54 Jusuf Nurkic 24:30 Torey Rants 30:15 Nurkic vs. Eubanks 34:58 Positivity? About This Team?! 38:38 Rui Hachimura Trade 39:28 Blazers Trade Chances 58:22 Outro
Jan 26, 2023•59 min•Ep. 19
Trade Targets, Josh Hart's Role, Late Game-Struggles, and more!
Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 6:05 Brock Purdy vs Shaedon Sharpe? 6:51 Start, Bench, Trade - Josh Hart 18:35 Josh Hart Trade Possibilities? 23:27 Kenrich Williams 25:35 Bench Unit 26:13 OG Anunoby 29:43 Who's to Blame for Late-Game Struggles? 39:49 Are the Blazers a Top 6 Roster in the West? 43:35 Upcoming Schedule 45:24 Luka's PPG vs. Blazers in Next 2 Games 46:18 Chauncey Billups' Postgame Comments 52:53 Outro Video Link - https://youtu.be/L6cWjcAAeHM...
Jan 15, 2023•53 min•Ep. 18
Gary Payton II - A Deep Dive on the Blazers' Defensive Maestro (ft. Evan Giddings)
Follow Evan Giddings on Twitter: https://twitter.com/egiddings10 You can find the video version for this podcast here: https://youtu.be/assZB8jkiJw Timestamps: 0:00 Intro / BetOnline 6:00 Evan Giddings Interview 26:42 Post Interview 37:06 Outro
Jan 08, 2023•38 min•Ep. 17
Damian Lillard vs. Clyde Drexler - Who's the Greatest Blazer of All-Time?
The video version of this podcast episode is available here: https://youtu.be/UW3fAS4iTzo Torey's Media: Twitter - @ToreyJonesYT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/blazersuprise Steven's Media: Twitter - @Steven_Von Timestamps: 0:00 Intro / BetOnline 3:58 Greatest Blazer of All-Time? 14:25 Jusuf Nurkic's Shooting 21:59 "Block-Chasing" 25:00 Nurkic's Positional Defense 28:02 Drew Eubanks 35:14 The Bench's Continued Struggles 40:15 Nassir Little vs. Justise Winslow 49:52 Blazers' Grade for 2022 5...
Dec 30, 2022•53 min•Ep. 16
Discussing the Current State of the Portland Trail Blazers
Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:56 BetOnline 2:02 Feelings on the Blazers 10:30 Dame/Ant Backcourt 12:41 The Intensity Seems Lower... 15:15 The Bench Struggles 25:28 Josh Hart, Bench Scorer? 30:25 More Worried About Dame or GP2? 36:15 Poll Question 1 43:27 Bojan Bogdanovic, Trade Target? 47:11 Poll Question 2 52:23 Worried About Chauncey? 55:33 Outro?
Nov 30, 2022•57 min•Ep. 13
How Have the Portland Trail Blazers' Expectations Changed After a 9-3 Start?
Torey and Steven discuss how the Portland Trail Blazers expectations have changed after a hot start to the season.
Nov 12, 2022•42 min
Is the West Wide Open for the Portland Trail Blazers to Capitalize On?
Torey and Steven discuss the Western Conference and whether or not it's "wide-open", how much parity there is in the league, how much having a cohesive team matters compared to amassing stars, and more!
Nov 04, 2022•49 min•Ep. 10
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