Latest episode of the Blazer's Edge podcast - featuring all of you Mail Bag questions! In a surprising twist, not every question was about Damian Lillard's future... but the the rest were mostly about CJ McCollum's future... or the Trail Blazer's immediate and long term health. Suffice it to say, this is probably the biggest 2 weeks of offseason in the Lillard era and whether it goes out with a bang or a whimper could very much be decided in the next 14 days. Among the questions, Bradley Beal, B...
Jul 26, 2021•31 min
July 22, 2021 It's been another eventful week in the Blazers off season. Rumors fly about Damian Lillard and his future with the Trail Blazers. Dave and Dia break down everything we currently know. The duo also discuss current headlines surrounding the team like Norman Powell turning down his option, and the team not bringing back Zach Collins. The podcast ends with Dia's story of meeting Clyde Drexler last week. It may be the off season, but there's still plenty to talk about! Podcast Music Cre...
Jul 22, 2021•1 hr 6 min
On this episode of the Blazer’s Edge podcast, host Danny Marang takes an in-depth look at Damian Lillard’s press conference in Las Vegas with Team USA Basketball after a report by Henry Abbott of TrueHoop declared that Lillard had an impending trade request coming. What followed was an article by Yahoo Sports’ Chris Haynes that appears to have been scheduled to debut later that day but was amended with an update from Lillard that he would speak later that day - again in Las Vegas at media availa...
Jul 19, 2021•36 min
July 15, 2021 The Portland Trail Blazers are now 6 weeks into their offseason (the finals aren't even over yet) but it feels like. we have lived a year's worth of off season events. Dave and Dia break down some of the big headlines in rip City this week. Zach Collins is re-injured-- will his career with the Blazers be over? What's next for him? Damian Lillard is with Team USA in Vegas preparing for the Olympics and the internet is freaking out over their first two losses. The duo chats about why...
Jul 15, 2021•1 hr 1 min
July 7, 2021 It's the Suns versus the Bucks in the NBA finals and Dia can't decide who to cheer for. Dave gives his suggestion, and the two break down game one of the finals. Trade season is upon us and the rumors are flying. Dave and Dia have a lot to say about who should stay and who should go. They also discuss Damian Lillard and the USA Olympic team and more! Podcast Music Credits Protofunk by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunk License: http://creativeco...
Jul 08, 2021•53 min
On this episode of the Blazer's Edge podcast, host Danny Marang is answering your mail bag questions! The discussion for the darkest timeline is upon us, should the Blazers explore Damian Lillard centered trades? Will he finish his career in Portland? Are the Blazers getting value out of Jusuf Nurkic? Are there red flags for players who might look to come to Portland with how the front office has appeared to mishandle things the last few months? Would the Blazers still be a playoff team if they ...
Jul 05, 2021•34 min
June 30, 2021 It's not your typical Dave & Dia podcast today. In fact, we need to warn you that this episode contains difficult subject matter. With the hiring of Chauncey Billups as the Portland Trail Blazers' new coach, comes some controversy surrounding his 1997 sexual assault accusation and settlement. It's a topic that is currently gaining attention both locally and nationally. Dave and Dia sit down to talk about this difficult subject matter and how the Trail Blazers did (or didn't) ha...
Jun 30, 2021•1 hr 23 min
On this episode of the Blazer's Edge podcast, Danny Marang is joined by Sean Highkin of Bleacher Report to break down the announced hiring of Chauncey Billups as the Trail Blazer's new Head Coach, the optics of the hire, the impact felt and voiced by the fanbase, what this means going forward with a lot of questions remaining to be asked at the press conference on Tuesday. Then it's Chris Haynes' tweet and proceeding article on Damian Lillard's unhappiness - and whether or not the clock has star...
Jun 28, 2021•1 hr
June 24, 2021 The Portland Trail Blazers season may be over, but Dave and Dia still have plenty to say about what's going on in the off season! Dia returns from her trip and re-joins Dave to discuss the search for a new head coach. The duo also talk about Ben Simmons and what that trade could mean. Also, our own Damian Lillard is going to the Olympics and we feel like proud parents. All of that and more on this episode of the Dave & Dia Podcast! Podcast Music Credits Protofunk by Kevin MacLe...
Jun 24, 2021•59 min
On this week's edition of the Blazer's Edge podcast Mail Bag, host Danny Marang takes a look at a host of different questions; what does the Blazer's coaching time line look like, did Rick Carlisle of the Dallas Mavericks resigning change anything up, thoughts on a bench group next year based on internal growth from Anfernee Simons, Nas Little, Zach Collins, Derrick Jones Jr and a veteran point guard, did complacency settle in for this version of the Blazers, likelihood that the Blazers run it b...
Jun 21, 2021•33 min
NBA expert Caitlin Cooper joins the podcast to talk about the Pacers and Blazers, former Head Coach Terry Stotts, Kevin Pritchard and Nate McMillan, possible trades, and the national perception of Portland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 17, 2021•1 hr
On this episode of the Blazer's Edge Podcast, Danny Marang tackles your Mail Bag questions; theory-crafting about building around Damian Lillard, David Vanterpool not being in the coaching mix, will Derrick Jones Jr opt into his deal or be traded, what would it take to get Myles Turner & TJ Warren in Portland, most likely at this point to be named the next Blazer's head coach, if you had to keep one Carmelo Anthony or Enes Kanter who do you keep, some realistic free agents, and Jusuf Nurkic'...
Jun 14, 2021•23 min
June 9, 2021 It's been a busy week for the Portland Trail Blazers, although busy doesn't always equal good. The team made an early exit in game 6 of the first round against the Denver Nuggets, and it's felt a little bit like chaos since. Coach Stotts has been fired, players are upset, and then there was that Neil Olshey press conference. Dave and Dia talk about all of that, plus the rumors surrounding the Head Coach position. Then Dia gets very personal and candid about how her own life experien...
Jun 09, 2021•1 hr 6 min
On a rapid reaction version of the Blazer's Edge podcast, Danny Marang takes a look at the late breaking news that Terry Stotts has been fired as Head Coach of the Portland Trail Blazers. Soon thereafter a chain of leaked reports to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski and Yahoo Sports' Chris Haynes laid the groundwork for a public discussion as to who would step into Stotts' vacated place heading into the 2021-22 NBA season. The original list supplied by Woj, Chauncey Billups, Mike D'Antoni, Jeff Van Gund...
Jun 05, 2021•26 min
June 2, 2021 The Trail Blazers are 5 games into the first round of the playoffs and the Nuggets lead the series 3-2. The team has had ups and downs, and the Blazers just keep fighting. Dave and Dia talk about game 5 and Damian Lillard almost single-handedly taking the team into double overtime. They chat about Dame's newest broken records and the completely out of control fans that have seemingly taken over. All of this and more in episode 29. Podcast Music Credits Protofunk by Kevin MacLeod Lin...
Jun 03, 2021•1 hr 13 min
On this week’s episode of the Blazer’s Edge pod, host Danny Marang answers your questions as Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers get ready to take on Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets in an all important Game 5 match up. Should the Blazers fear Lebron James and the Los Angeles Lakers more than Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns? How important is Jusuf Nurkic? Will the bench rotation look different? Will Michael Porter Jr be able to “impose his will”? Did the Blazers make the right adj...
Jun 01, 2021•18 min
May 26, 2021 The Trail Blazers are two games into round one of the playoffs against the Denver Nuggets. Currently each team has won one game, and the series continues in Portland at the Moda Center. Dave and Dia talk about the first two games-- one win and one loss. They break down what worked and what didn't, and looked forward to game three. They also discussed Moda Center welcoming more fans, Terry Stott's facial expressions, out of control Nuggets fans and more! Podcast Music Credits Protofu...
May 27, 2021•50 min
On this episode of the Blazer's Edge podcast, Danny Marang goes rapid fire with a lookback at Portland's win in Game 1 vs the Denver Nuggets - what went right, what went wrong, shout outs to top performers, Damian Lillard's continued excellence, Jusuf Nurkic's contribution, whether or not to be worried about Norman Powell's performance, potential adjustments heading into Game 2, and a handful of listener questions to get you ready for Monday's match up and Game 2 of the series! Intro Opening com...
May 24, 2021•30 min
On this edition of the Blazer's Edge podcast, host Danny Marang is joined by Matt Moore AKA HPBasketball on Twitter of the Actions Sports Network to preview Blazers-Nuggets in their 1st Round match up. Together, they look at why Matt is picking the Blazers (spoiler),Damian Lillard's changing play style, Blazers backcourt vs Nuggets frountcourt, x-factors or lack of them, the opportunity Jusuf Nurkic has in front of him, does it matter how you're playing coming into the playoffs, will we see kerf...
May 20, 2021•37 min
On a playoff preview edition of the Blazer's Edge podcast, host Danny Marang is joined by Adam Mares of DNVR Sports to take a look at the first round match up between the Trail Blazers and Nuggets. There's no shortage of storylines, Jusuf Nurkic vs Nikola Jokic, rematch of the 2019 series, Denver coming in short handed, pressure on the Blazers and Terry Stotts, Damian Lillard and the Blazers backcourt vs Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets frontcourt... and will anyone admit that this has/is turned int...
May 20, 2021•37 min
May 19, 2021 It's the end of the regular season, and the Trail Blazers have officially secured the 6th seed in the Western Conference, avoiding the play-in, and beating the Lakers in the process. Dave and Dia talk about the upcoming series against the Denver Nuggets, Coach Stotts, Damian Lillard, awards, broken records, and who will win the play in and close out the top seeds. Dia is already planning the championship parade, and Dave is trying to bring her back down to Earth. All of this and mor...
May 20, 2021•58 min
May 12, 2021 It's been great week to be a Portland Trail Blazers fan! The team won 4 out of 4 of their games this week and Dia is on cloud 9. The fans are back in the Moda center, Terry Stotts has his 400th win with the Blazers, records are broken and they move into the 6th seed. Dave and Dia discuss Derrick Jones Jr and why he hasn't been playing, and more Trail Blazer related topics. Podcast Music Credits Protofunk by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunk Lic...
May 12, 2021•53 min
On this week's episode of the Blazer's Edge podcast - host Danny Marang is joined by Blazer's Edge Associate Editor, Steve Dewald to talk about the upside-down world the Blazer's have been living in this season, their current run of play, looking a bit ahead at 1st round match ups, Damian Lillard looking like himself again, the integration of Norman Powell, closing out the season and discuss who the 2nd most important player is for the Blazers right now & much more! Intro Opening comments St...
May 10, 2021•1 hr 6 min
April 29, 2021 The Trail Blazers have finally broken their losing streak! After three more difficult losses-- including two against Memphis, a defining moment for the team-- Portland finally got a win against the Indiana Pacers. Damian Lillard is once again breaking records, and so is Anfernee Simons! Dave and Dia discuss all of this, plus their thoughts on where the Blazers currently stand and where we go from here. Dia gives a much needed pep talk, and the two look forward to more wins this we...
Apr 29, 2021•54 min
On this week's episode of the Blazer's Edge podcast, host Danny Marang takes listener questions after the Blazers go 0-4 on a 4 game homestand, fall out of 6th place, lose the tie-breaker to Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies, and are about to embark on a 6 game road trip that will likely define their season. Should the Blazers shut down Damian Lillard? Can they keep Norman Powell? Who's responsible for what's ailing the team? Come on in and commiserate, this is a safe place. Intro Opening comm...
Apr 26, 2021•40 min
April 21, 2021 The Trail Blazers started the week off strong with a good win against San Antonio, but it was all downhill from there with two more losses. Dave has a lot to say about one of those losses, while Dia, true to form, thinks it's not so bad. She also tells a personal story about her young son and CJ McCollum. The duo discuss Damian Lillard's injury, Derrick Jones Jr inadvertently sitting out, Coach Terry Stotts in the hot seat, Lamarcus Aldridge suddenly announcing his retirement, and...
Apr 22, 2021•57 min
On a special episode of the Blazer's Edge podcast - Managing Editor, Dave Deckard is joined by the OG himself...Ben Golliver of the Washington Post to discuss Ben's new book, "Bubbleball: Inside the NBA's Fight to Save the Season" detailing his time spent in the NBA Bubble in Orlando last season. Intro 3:30 Framing the Bubble 6:30 Explaining how/why and the day-to-day 8:00 The success of the bubble 11:30 The experiment itself and how it's not repeatable 15:00 Looking at players as people and the...
Apr 20, 2021•59 min
On this week's episode of the Blazer's Edge podcast - host Danny Marang takes a host of listener questions following the the Trail Blazer's loss to the short handed Charlotte Hornets (while Damian Lillard received much needed rest) - hitting on the overall "vibe" of the team right now, internal struggle, how hot is Coach Terry Stotts' seat, retaining Norman Powell in the offseason, trading CJ McCollum, the short term benching of Derrick Jones Jr and a whole lot more! Intro Opening Comments MAIL ...
Apr 19, 2021•39 min
April 14, 2021 The Trail Blazers go 2-2 this week and it's not pretty. Are the Trail Blazers in a funk? Where do we go from here? Dave and Dia are here to break it all down for you. They also discuss the media versus Coach Stotts, Offense versus Defense, and Gary Trent Jr--who is still making waves even though he's no longer a Trail Blazer. For the first time, the duo answers questions from listeners and a few more Trail Blazers topics. Podcast Music Credits Protofunk by Kevin MacLeod Link: http...
Apr 15, 2021•1 hr 14 min
On this week's edition of the Blazer's Edge podcast- host Danny Marang returns to talk about the Blazer's struggles against top end teams, Norman Powell's integration into the game plan on both sides of the floor, and focuses on whether or not the Blazers can trust Jusuf Nurkic... and/or trust his health. It's not all doom and gloom, as Dallas the adorabe Chi-weenie-poo makes her podcast debut! Intro Welcome in, Dallas Marang! Norman Powell through 6 games 2:30 Powell filling a role that's been ...
Apr 08, 2021•28 min
