Will Damian Lillard win MVP? Season preview, best/worst case scenarios + more

Larry Nance Jr. + Anfernee Simons Season Previews: Best/worst case + expectations and roles: The next installment in the Locked On Blazers countdown to tip off, giving you a brief but thorough look at what each player will bring to the Trail Blazers. Today's show is all about Larry Nance Jr. and Anfernee Simons, talking 2020-21 season review, best case and worst case scenarios for the upcoming season and expectations for two crucial parts of the Blazers bench. Music for Locked On Blazers by Drae Slapz. Find more of Drae's work here: https://solo.to/thedraeslapz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by Locked On Blazers – Daily Podcast On The Portland Trail Blazers

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Norman Powell and Robert Covington season previews: Best/worst case + expectations for 2021-22: The next installment in the Locked On Blazers countdown to tip off, giving you a brief but thorough look at what each player will bring to the Trail Blazers. Today's show is all about Norman Powell and Robert Covington, talking 2020-21 season review, best case and worst case scenarios for the upcoming season and expectations for two crucial parts of the Blazers bench. Music for Locked On Blazers by Drae Slapz. Find more of Drae's work here: https://solo.to/thedraeslapz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by Locked On Blazers – Daily Podcast On The Portland Trail Blazers

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Portland Trail Blazers Season Previews: How Far Can Damian Lillard Take the Blazers?: It's Portland Trail Blazers Season Preview time and today's topic is all things Damian Lillard. We’re dedicating a full episode to every player on the roster and giving you a brief but thorough look at what they’ll bring to the Blazers. We’ll look at how they performed last season, best and worst case scenarios for the upcoming year and finish the episode with discussion of expectations a likely role with the Blazers. This is our final installment of the countdown to the season. Today we’re setting our watches to franchise pillar - It's Dame Time. Music for Locked On Blazers by Drae Slapz. Find more of Drae's work here: https://ffm.bio/thedraeslapz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by Locked On Blazers – Daily Podcast On The Portland Trail Blazers

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How Long is Damian Lillard's Prime? Portland Trail Blazers 2022-23 Season Review: It's the Damian Lillard season review. Looking back at his 2022-23 season with the Portland Trail Blazers and looking ahead to what's next for Dame and the franchise. How long is Lillard's prime? And what does that mean for the decision making this summer? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by Locked On Blazers – Daily Podcast On The Portland Trail Blazers

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Dame does it again in win over Warriors: Damian Lillard wasn't good until it was winning time, and then he was perfect. A look into his clutch night against the Warriors and his difficult personal life over the past 18 months. Plus the Blazers beat a team with a winning record for the first time in what feels like forever. Music for Locked On Blazers by Drae Slapz. Find more of Drae's work here: https://solo.to/thedraeslapz Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. cbdMd CBDMD.COM makes it even by Locked On Blazers – Daily Podcast On The Portland Trail Blazers

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Dame erupts, but Denver still rolls in Game 2: Damian Lillard had 42 and 10 and put on one of the greatest shooting performances you’ll ever see. Oh and the Trail Blazers lost by 19. What went wrong in Game 2 against the Denver Nuggets and how Portland can fix some things ahead of Game 3. Music for Locked On Blazers by Drae Slapz. Find more of Drae's work here: https://solo.to/thedraeslapz Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Indeed Get started RIGHT NOW with a FREE SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR SPONSO by Locked On Blazers – Daily Podcast On The Portland Trail Blazers

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Did the Blazers find something in the loss to the Clippers?: The Trail Blazers got good minutes from a small-ball look with Nassir Little and Rondae Hollis-Jefferson at the forward spots in the loss to the Clippers. Was that bright spot something they can build on or was this just another painful loss with some shiny footnotes? Plus, Damian Lillard is set to make his return from injury with 15 games left in the regular season. Music for Locked On Blazers by Drae Slapz. Find more of Drae's work here: https://solo.to/thedraeslapz Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your by Locked On Blazers – Daily Podcast On The Portland Trail Blazers

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Nassir Little: Season preview, best/worst cases, expected role in 2021-22: The next installment in the Locked On Blazers countdown to tip off, dedicating a full episode to every player on the roster and giving you a brief but thorough look at what they bring to the Trail Blazers. Today's show is all about Nassir Little, talking 2020-21 season review, best case and worst case scenarios for the upcoming season and expectations for Nas in Year 3 in Portland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by Locked On Blazers – Daily Podcast On The Portland Trail Blazers

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Damian Lillard signs $122 million extension, Shaedon Sharpe will miss the rest of summer League + Jabari Walker can play: Damian Lillard inked a two-year, $122 million contract extension to keep him under contract with the Portland Trail Blazers for five more seasons through the 2026-27 season. The long-term commitment from both sides signals that both team and player want Lillard to go down as the greatest Blazers player in franchise history. Plus, Shaedon Sharpe has a labrum tear in his left shoulder that will keep him out for the remainder of summer league in Las Vegas. But luckily for the Blazers, their other rookie, Jabari Walker, looks like a legit find in the second round and might be playing his way to a full NBA contract. Music for Locked On Blazers by Drae Slapz. Find more of Drae's work here: https://ffm.bio/thedraeslapz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by Locked On Blazers – Daily Podcast On The Portland Trail Blazers

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Mailbag! Is it time to worry about Dame's shooting? Will Nurkic find his rhythm? Where's Larry Nance?: The latest Special Delivery Mailbag from Locked On Blazers answering listener submitted questions about Damian Lillard's poor shooting to start the season, Jusuf Nurkic's inconsistency and Larry Nance's lack of impact. If you want to ask a question, tweet your questions to @mikegrich on Twitter or email lockedonblazerspod@gmail.com Music for Locked On Blazers by Drae Slapz. Find more of Drae's work here: https://ffm.bio/wowslapz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by Locked On Blazers – Daily Podcast On The Portland Trail Blazers

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Damian Lillard's future, Neil Olshey's offseason vision w/ Brandon Sprague: Part Two of the conversation with Brandon Sprague (Dirt & Sprague 1080 The Fan) who returns to the the show to continue the discussion about Damian Lillard's future with or without the Trail Blazers and Neil Olshey's vision for the offseason. Be wary of an uncharacteristically hot take contained herein. If you missed Part One, it's in your podcast feed immediately before this episode. Music for Locked On Blazers by Drae Slapz. Find more of Drae's work here: https://solo.to/thedraeslapz Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliabl by Locked On Blazers – Daily Podcast On The Portland Trail Blazers

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Damian Lillard's all-timer spoiled in a Game 5 loss: Damian Lillard rescued the Blazers from the brink. Twice. He had 55 points. He had 10 assists. He turned the ball over one time in 52 minutes. And the Trail Blazers lost by seven in double overtime. An all-time great performance spoiled due to lack of support. -- Dame keeps doing it -- Where is CJ? -- Also what about Nurk? -- How many minutes of terrible defense can you get away with? Music for Locked On Blazers by Drae Slapz. Find more of Drae's work here: https://solo.to/thedraeslapz Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the by Locked On Blazers – Daily Podcast On The Portland Trail Blazers

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Ben McLemore, Tony Snell, CJ Elleby, Greg Brown Season Preview: Best/worst case, roles and expectations: The next installment in the Locked On Blazers countdown to tip off, giving you a brief but thorough look at what each player will bring to the Trail Blazers. Today's show is all about Ben McLemore, Tony Snell, CJ Elleby and Greg Brown III, talking 2020-21 season review, best case and worst case scenarios for the upcoming season and expectations for two veterans and two youngsters. Music for Locked On Blazers by Drae Slapz. Find more of Drae's work here: https://ffm.bio/wowslapz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by Locked On Blazers – Daily Podcast On The Portland Trail Blazers

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Portland Trail Blazers Holiday Gift Guide: What to Get Every Player on the Team: Glass Cleaner for Jerami Grant? Anti-aging serum for Damian Lillard? Reading lists for the rookies? We got holiday gift guide for every member of the Portland Trail Blazers. It's a holiday edition of Locked On Blazers. On Drexler, On Porter, on Duckworth, On Cliffy! Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… ? https://link.chtbl.com/LOBlazers?sid=YouTube Locked On NBA League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, WNBA & More ? https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNBA Watch the show and subscribe on YouTube ? https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeE7WdPaNWwA-IZGfHek90Q?sub_confirmation=1 Music for Locked On Blazers by Drae Slapz. Find more of Drae's work here: https://ffm.bio/thedraeslapz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by Locked On Blazers – Daily Podcast On The Portland Trail Blazers

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CJ McCollum: Season preview, best/worst cases, expectations in 2021-22: The next installment in the Locked On Blazers countdown to tip off, dedicating a full episode to every player on the roster and giving you a brief but thorough look at what they bring to the Trail Blazers. Today's show is all about CJ McCollum, talking 2020-21 season review, best case and worst case scenarios for the upcoming season and expectations for CJ this year. Music for Locked On Blazers by Drae Slapz. Find more of Drae's work here: https://solo.to/thedraeslapz Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! SweatBlock Get it today for 20% off at SweatBlock.com with promo code LockedOn, or at Amazon and CVS. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that pro by Locked On Blazers – Daily Podcast On The Portland Trail Blazers

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Celebrating Dame's Magic + West Playoff Tiers: Let's take a moment to appreciate Damian Lillard. He gave the basketball world (outside of Chicagoland) a moment of pure joy on Saturday evening so let's take a moment to appreciate his magic. Then let's talk about Western Conference playoff tiers and where the Blazers stack up in the early postseason chase. Music for Locked On Blazers by Drae Slapz. Find more of Drae's work here: https://solo.to/thedraeslapz Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! cbdMd Visit cbdMD.com to receive 20% OFF your next order when you use the promo code NBA at checkout. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit by Locked On Blazers – Daily Podcast On The Portland Trail Blazers

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CJ McCollum says Damian Lillard is "all in" + Schedule Release + D.O.L.L.A Review: CJ McCollum told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowksi that Damian Lillard is "all in" for the upcoming Trail Blazers season. Plus a look at the 2021-22 Blazers schedule and a review of Dame's new album Different On Levels the Lord Allows Music for Locked On Blazers by Drae Slapz. Find more of Drae's work here: https://solo.to/thedraeslapz Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! SweatBlock Get it today for 20% off at SweatBlock.com with promo code LockedOn, or at Amazon and CVS. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever nee by Locked On Blazers – Daily Podcast On The Portland Trail Blazers

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Dame gets a win with Team USA + Neil Olshey has to be aggressive to save the summer: Damian Lillard hits seven three-pointers to lead Team USA past Iran. Plus, Part Three of the conversation with Brandon Sprague discussing Portland's offseason and the necessity of being aggressive on the trade market. Music for Locked On Blazers by Drae Slapz. Find more of Drae's work here: https://solo.to/thedraeslapz Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices. by Locked On Blazers – Daily Podcast On The Portland Trail Blazers

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Damian Lillard pledges to stay with the Trail Blazers: "I love what I built": On the eve of the new season Damian Lillard reaffirms his commitment to the Portland Trail Blazers. There's no trade request coming, Dame is all in. Plus, preseason power rankings and a preview of the Blazers season opener against the Kings. Music for Locked On Blazers by Drae Slapz. Find more of Drae's work here: https://ffm.bio/wowslapz Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! SweatBlock Get it today for 20% off at SweatBlock.com with promo code LockedOn, or at Amazon and CVS. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever by Locked On Blazers – Daily Podcast On The Portland Trail Blazers

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At the end of a winning streak, Blazers face familiar questions: The Portland Trail Blazers lost for the first time in seven games and it exposed some of their obvious flaws. Can this team defend enough to win important games? Can Damian Lillard and the coaching staff ever solve a trapping defense? Do all dogs really go to heaven? Yep, all the familiar stuff. Also the numbers behind Dame’s post All-Star snub surges. Is this chip on his shoulder improvement fact or fiction? Let’s take a look at the stats Music for Locked On Blazers by Drae Slapz. Find more of Drae's work here: https://solo.to/thedraeslapz Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% wel by Locked On Blazers – Daily Podcast On The Portland Trail Blazers

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Cody Zeller: Season preview, best/worst cases + expected role: The next installment in the Locked On Blazers countdown to tip off, dedicating a full episode to every player on the roster and giving you a brief but thorough look at what they bring to the Trail Blazers. Today's show is all about Cody Zeller, talking 2020-21 season review, best case and worst case scenarios for the upcoming season and expectations for The Big Handsome in his first season in Portland. Music for Locked On Blazers by Drae Slapz. Find more of Drae's work here: https://solo.to/thedraeslapz Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! SweatBlock Get it today for 20% off at SweatBlock.com with promo code LockedOn, or at Amazon and CVS. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at be by Locked On Blazers – Daily Podcast On The Portland Trail Blazers

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Miami Heat: Dissecting recent reports on Dame Lillard trade by Five On The Floor: Miami Heat/NBA

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Damian Lillard and Anfernee Simons: How the Portland Trail Blazers Can Maximize Two Star Guards: Going deep on the Trail Blazers back court with an in-depth look at the Damian Lillard and Anfernee Simons duo. Simons has been excellent, like All-Star level excellent in 10 games with Damian Lillard out of the lineup. Digging deep on the on/off numbers when Lillard and Simons are both available and how the Blazers fair when one or the other sits in games. Finally, some ideas for how to get the most out of the duo and turn the Blazers into the offense juggernaut they are begging to become. Music for Locked On Blazers by Drae Slapz. Find more of Drae's work here: https://ffm.bio/thedraeslapz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by Locked On Blazers – Daily Podcast On The Portland Trail Blazers

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How the Kevin Durant Saga Can Help Trail Blazers Fans Appreciate Damian Lillard: The Tail Blazers have changed course and plan to send their television and radio broadcast teams on the road this season. It was a bad decision at first but they remedied a stupid mistake. Plus Kevin Durant is staying in Brooklyn after a months long trade request saga with the Nets. It's a reminder of value of loyalty and how stars are so often eyeing an exit strategy across the league. Speaking of loyalty on a Blazers podcast? Well we gotta talk about Damian Lillard then. Lillard was considering his future with the Blazers last summer but now he seems settle and perhaps set for a multi-decade career in Portland as one of the league's most loyal All-Stars. Music for Locked On Blazers by Drae Slapz. Find more of Drae's work here: https://ffm.bio/thedraeslapz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by Locked On Blazers – Daily Podcast On The Portland Trail Blazers

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Damian Lillard -- Season Wrap Up: Looking back at a truly special season from Damian Lillard, and ahead to what's next for him and the franchise. Listen to this easily digestible and brilliantly organized discussion of Lillard's eighth season and what to expect in Year 9. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by Locked On Blazers – Daily Podcast On The Portland Trail Blazers

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Trail Blazers lose late to Dallas Mavericks: What We Know After A 4-2 Road Trip + Anatomy of Loss: The Portland Trail Blazers wrapped up a six-game road swing with a 117-112 loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday night. Jerami Grant was great, Damian Lillard has a season-high 12 assists, and the Mavericks hit enough clutch threes late to escape with a win. 9:25 - the second segment we break down the two minute stretch that won Dallas the game and how the Blazers approached those possessions defensively. It's the anatomy of a loss, highlighting the challenges of defending a superstar. 22:16 - To close the show, we talk about what we know about this team after a 4-2 road swing and how we can analyze a group that is "actually good." Music for Locked On Blazers by Drae Slapz. Find more of Drae's work here: https://ffm.bio/thedraeslapz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by Locked On Blazers – Daily Podcast On The Portland Trail Blazers

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Damian Lillard returns, Portland Trail Blazers cruise past Indiana Pacers: Ahem, we're baaaack. After a brief hiatus Damian Lillard and Locked On Blazers have returned. In his return after a seven game absence due to a calf strain, Lillard helped propel the Portland Trail Blazers to a 116-100 win over the Indiana Pacers. In the second segment we check in the Blazers who are 3-7 in their last 10 games but are still in good shape after 24 games, or 30% of the season is complete. Plus there's reason to believe Lillard's absence from the lineup had some silver linings amidst the losses. Anfernee Simons and Jerami Grant are wonderful offensive players. With Dame back, that trio can be really special. Music for Locked On Blazers by Drae Slapz. Find more of Drae's work here: https://ffm.bio/thedraeslapz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by Locked On Blazers – Daily Podcast On The Portland Trail Blazers

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Trading Damian Lillard: Good Idea or Cruel Joke: Is it better to just rip the band-aid off and trade Damian Lillard? Does it make sense to give it another full season before considering The Big Trade? Would a full tear down make more sense than some sort of smaller pivot? Look there's a lot of questions to ask here. We're talking about trading Dame from every angle. Music for Locked On Blazers by Drae Slapz. Find more of Drae's work here: https://solo.to/thedraeslapz Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked by Locked On Blazers – Daily Podcast On The Portland Trail Blazers

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