What's the Blazers ceiling next season? Is tanking creating bad habits? Mailbag!

Should the Trail Blazers embrace the tank? Mailbag!: It's the latest Special Delivery Mailbag from Locked On Blazers! It's time to answer your questions about the Blazers' future and whether it's time to embrace the tank for the remainder of the season, what a trade package for Damian Lillard might look like and the defensive potential of Portland's young contributors, Nassir Little and Anfernee Simons. The Blazers brutal season has switched the focused for many listeners and this episode has a decidedly forward looking tone. What's next and how do they get there has taken the place of how good can this team be. So let's put on our General Manager team issued polo and start thinking about what the next iteration of the Blazers might look like and the path towards the next era of Portland basketball. If you want to ask a question, tweet it to @mikegrich on Twitter or email lockedonblazerspod@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by Locked On Blazers – Daily Podcast On The Portland Trail Blazers

31 min listen

Will the Portland Trail Blazers keep or trade CJ McCollum, Anfernee Simons & Norman Powell? Mailbag!: It's the latest Special Delivery Mailbag from Locked On Blazers! It's time to answer your questions about the future of the Trail Blazers four guards. Portland probably can't keep all of Damian Lillard, CJ McCollum, Anfernee Simons and Norman Powell on the roster, leaving so tough decisions about the direction of the franchise on the immediate horizon. So who stays, who goes and what's the best way forward for the Blazers. Plus listener questions about trading Damian Lillard, Nassir Little's long-term path towards reliable starting forward and whether landing a boatload of draft picks is the most desirable trade package for the Blazers at the deadline. Finally, ranking the worst contracts in the NBA and the best television broadcasts across the league and which former Blazers jerseys need to come back. If you want to ask a question, tweet it to @mikegrich on Twitter or email lockedonbl by Locked On Blazers – Daily Podcast On The Portland Trail Blazers

34 min listen

Can Damian Lillard and Anfernee Simons be the Trail Blazers championship level backcourt? Mailbag!: It's the latest Special Delivery Mailbag from Locked On Blazers! It's time to answer your questions about Anfernee Simons joining Damian Lillard in the next iteration of Portland's backcourt. Is moving forward with two small guards a reasonable plan? How is it any different than CJ McCollum and Lillard of the past six seasons? Is it groundhogs day or does Simons offer more upside? How can you maximize two small guards? Plus, I take a stab at a mock deadline, remaking the Blazers with fake trades sending out McCollum, Nassir Little, Jusuf Nurkic and Robert Covington. Did this scenario of fake trades actually help? Well, how familiar are you with the Charlotte Hornets? And finally we close the show talking about halftime acts. Yes, that's right. Red Panda, Amazing Sladek, Chin Balancer. Let's discuss all of them. If you want to ask a question, tweet it to @mikegrich on Twitter or email loc by Locked On Blazers – Daily Podcast On The Portland Trail Blazers

34 min listen

Best Outcome For Harden & 76ers? | Heat Not Blinking In Pursuit Of Dame | Mavericks Reload Roster, Make Or Break Year For Luka's Future?: Jackson Gatlin (@Locked On Rockets) is joined by Keith Pompey (@Locked On 76ers) to discuss the latest in the James Harden trade request saga and why his relationship with the Philadelphia 76ers soured so quickly. What needs to happen for Daryl Morey and the Sixers to come out on top of this situation? Who has more leverage, Morey or Harden? Who should get most of the blame for why things have gone sideways here? How much does the outcome of this situation impact Joel Embiid's future in Philly? Then, David Ramil (@Locked On Heat) stops by to talk about the Miami Heat pursuit of Portland Trailblazers star Damian Lillard and why both teams are in a stalemate right now with neither side willing to budge. What does Miami's offer look like right now? Are they the only real bidders? How concerned are teams with better offers about Dame not being happy any by Locked On NBA – Daily Podcast On The National Basketball Association

34 min listen

Mailbag! Trail Blazers draft night trade ideas + Building a championship roster: It's the latest Mailbag Monday from Locked On Blazers! It's time to answer your questions about the Blazers' draft day trade options and how lottery position could determine the future of the franchise in multiple ways. Plus Damian Lillard's involvement with roster building and how the team build a championship level roster. If you want to ask a question, tweet it to @mikegrich on Twitter or email lockedonblazerspod@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by Locked On Blazers – Daily Podcast On The Portland Trail Blazers

34 min listen

Can Anfernee Simons win the Most Improved Player award?: It's the latest Special Delivery Mailbag from Locked On Blazers! It's time to answer your questions about Anfernee Simons taking home some hardware at the end of the season. The show starts with a discussion of Simons' Most Improved Player award candidacy, current front runners for the award, and other players across the league that will likely be on the ballot. Our next question wonders whether Simons and Damian Lillard can thrive as a backcourt pair. And ponders how it might be any different than CJ McCollum and Lillard of the past six seasons? Does the Ant-Dame pairing have a higher ceiling or similar one albeit to the previous back court in the Rose City. And finally we close the show talking about passing. The Blazers offense has been moving the ball much better lately, increasing their assists and potential assists per game steadily since the season started and drastically over the past week. Some listeners worry that Lilla by Locked On Blazers – Daily Podcast On The Portland Trail Blazers

30 min listen

How the Trail Blazers can maximize Damian Lillard: With the trade deadline about six weeks away and the on-court production leaving a lot to be desired, let's zoom out and take a wider look at the future of the Trail Blazers. Damian Lillard wants to win in Portland and the franchise needs a reimagining to get their star point guard closer to championship level or even postseason threat level. So what needs to happen for the Blazers to maximize the next 2-3 year with Lillard on the roster. Let's look at trade ideas, the path forward, tanking in the near-term and trading CJ McCollum. All the options are on the table. Let's sort through this mess to find a Lillard-based solution to the Trail Blazers' current woes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by Locked On Blazers – Daily Podcast On The Portland Trail Blazers

33 min listen

3 Big Questions Rams Must Answer, Defense Ranked Last in NFL, The Key to an Explosive Offense & More: D-mac and Travis discuss three big questions that the Rams have to answer heading into the 2023 season. First, will the Rams prove the experts wrong LA's defense has been ranked at or near the bottom heading into the year and will need major leaps from their inexperienced players to exceed expectations. With only two players being a lock to start at their positions, the Rams have nine spots up for grabs. Plus, how good does the Rams defense have to be for them to be contenders? Next, is the Rams offense capable of carrying this team and can they make up for having a below-average defense? Plus, should the Rams add some veterans to their special teams unit, or can an all-rookie unit get the job done? Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… ? https://link.chtbl.com/LORams?sid=You... Locked On NFL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft & More ? https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNFL Follo by Locked On Rams - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Rams

26 min listen

Can Steelers' Mike Tomlin Push George Pickens More? Or Maturity Needed? | Kenny Pickett Returns?: Chris Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast, and is joined by Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com. The Pittsburgh Steelers have seen maturity issues with George Pickens, and Mike Tomlin has addressed it as much as he can. But is it on him to push Pickens more? Or on the receiver to grow up? That question is discussed by Chris Carter and Alan Saunders as to whether Tomlin can do more to help players find maturity, or if there's a different challenge he must face to fix the Steelers' problems in the locker room. Also, Tomlin announced Mason Rudolph will be prepared to start against the Cincinnati Bengals, but that Kenny Pickett could still return for the game. What's the best plan for the Steelers at quarterback as they try to keep their season alive? In addition, Steelers safety Damontae Kazee has now been suspended for the entire season for his hit agains by Locked On Steelers – Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh Steelers

44 min listen

Why are the Lakers Waiting to Make a Trade? Should There Be More Urgency?: With their team sitting at 3-10, Lakers fans have already done their evaluations, and have decided this team needs a great deal of help, and fast. So when more reports emerge the Lakers are in wait-and-see mode—this time from Marc Stein, who notes they want to see what it looks like when Dennis Schroder and Thomas Bryant return to the lineup, likely on Friday vs. Detroit—it understandably gets them upset. So two questions: First, what exactly will the return of Bryant and Schroder do for Darvin Ham and the rest of the roster? How big an impact can they make? Because we're not talking about All-Stars, here, no disrespect intended. Second question: What exactly is motivating Rob Pelinka and crew to wait? Is it because they believe these guys, with a health Anthony Davis and a returning LeBron James, are enough to help the Lakers climb out of their hole and back into playoff contention, even if they don't make a mo by Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers

29 min listen

Can the Carlos Correa Drama Help the Mariners? by Locked On Mariners - Daily Podcast On the Seattle Mariners

39 min listen

Rams Starting Offensive Line, Impact Veteran Signings That Will Make Roster, New Practice Facility!: The Rams' offensive line was absolutely decimated by injuries and inconsistent play last season and will need to have a big bounce-back year for LA to have any hope of making a push for the Playoffs. We discuss the state of the Ram's offensive line and who will earn starting jobs up front. Next, the Rams didn't spend big in free agency but did make some veteran additions that could make the final 53-man roster. We break down the signings of Sony Michel, Ahkelo Witherspoon, and DeMarcus Robinson. Plus, new information on the Rams future practice facility in Woodland Hills. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… ? https://link.chtbl.com/LORams?sid=You... Locked On NFL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft & More ? https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNFL Follow on Twitter: @DMAC_LA Follow on Twitter: @TravisRodgers Follow the show on Twitter: @LockedOnRams birddogs Go to birddogs.com/LO by Locked On Rams - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Rams

29 min listen

Opening Showdown: Padres vs Diamondbacks Pt.2: But the Numbers!!! w/ Millard Thomas by Locked On Padres - Daily Podcast On The San Diego Padres

45 min listen

Celtics PRIDE: What exactly *is* this team? by Green With Envy: A Boston Celtics Podcast

52 min listen

Rams Sign Derrell Henderson and Myles Gaskin, LA Could Get Upgrade at Cornerback, Offensive Line: With Rams starting running back Kyren Williams out for at least a week due to an ankle injury and backup Ronnie Rivers set to miss significant time due to a PCL injury, the Rams have signed former Ram Derrell Henderson and a player off the Vikings practice squad, Myles Gaskin. D-Mac and Travis break down the signings and discuss how big of an impact they could have. Next, with Derion Kendrick potentially gone, who will take over as the Rams starting cornerback. Why veteran Duke Shelley and rookie Tre Tomlinson could be upgrades. Plus, how the Rams' offensive line has gone from a weakness to strength. Follow on Twitter: @DMAC_LA Follow on Twitter: @TravisRodgers Follow the show on Twitter: @LockedOnRam PrizePicks This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks. The easiest and most exciting way to play Daily Fantasy Sports. Go to PrizePicks.com/lockedonnfl and use code all lowercase lo by Locked On Rams - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Rams

30 min listen

The Chargers Should Take Marvin Harrison Jr. Over Malik Nabers | 3-Round LAC Mock Draft by Locked On Chargers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Chargers

30 min listen

Max Christie Shines in Summer League.. Plus, Mo Bamba is a Sixer. The Lakers need another Center.: The Lakers lost again Wednesday, meaning they'll leave Sacramento and the California Classic without a victory. But that doesn't really matter, because it's Summer League, after all. What does? How the Important Players look. First and foremost, Max Christie. For second year players, the expectation is they should perform at a higher level than most of the players on the floor. Playing great doesn't always mean great things are coming, but poor play is a definite red flag. Christie looked excellent Monday in the team's SPL debut, and on Wednesday picked up right where he left off. 25 points, four rebounds, four assists, a steal and a block. He made four of his five 3-point attempts, and shot eight free throws. Once again, Christie was the team's best player, and that's good! So how long before you feel confident he can play a role in the regular season? Meanwhile, how did Jalen Hood-Schif by Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers

30 min listen

Los Angeles Chargers 6-Round Mock Draft Part 1: Help At Receiver And Safety Early: Wide Receiver is a big need for the Los Angeles Chargers, but finding the right receiver in the draft is a must. USC WR Jordan Addison is clearly one of the top options in this class, but is he a better fit than a someone like Marvin Mims who will be available later on? The guys have covered almost every option at pick 21 for the Chargers, but one top prospect that could fall is EDGE Myles Murphy. The Clemson product checks most of the physical boxes that Tom Telesco and Brandon Staley covet, but never showed elite production. Safety is unclear for the Chargers and David finds the electric Sydney Brown to help on the backend. Is his playmaking ability enough to overlook his high missed tackle rate? His teammate Jartavius Martin is a little less explosive but could be a more dependable option in round three. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a c by Locked On Chargers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Chargers

31 min listen

Steelers' 30-13 Loss to Colts Continues Season's Epic Collapse | Mike Tomlin Struggles for Answers: Chris Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast. The Pittsburgh Steelers lost their third straight game in a 30-13 loss at tha hands of the Indianapolis Colts, dropping the team to 7-7 and out of playoff position. It was another abysmal loss, the team's third in a row, and opens up even bigger questions about Mike Tomlin's future with the franchise. Mitch Trubisky looked terrible, the offensive line got whipped, Najee Harris even looked bad, and the offense looks lost. The group even looks worse than they did when Matt Canad was the offensive coordinator. Meanwhile, the defense is a MASH unit with injuries abound, as Minkah Fitzpatrick couldn't return to the game and Trenton Thompson left. After a terrible decision by the officials to eject Damontae Kazee for an incidental hit, that left the Steelers with just Miles Killebrew as their only safety, forcin by Locked On Steelers – Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh Steelers

32 min listen

What's Anfernee Simons' peak? How to appreciate the tanking Trail Blazers? Mailbag!: It's the latest Special Delivery Mailbag from Locked On Blazers! It's time to answer your questions about appreciating the Blazers during an extended, ugly losing stretch. Whether the Seahawks trading Russell Wilson means anything for the Trail Blazers and Anfernee Simons taking on the Manu Ginobili role sixth man role. Plus, whether the Blazers should have worked to keep the Pelicans out of the play-in round themselves and what Simons' ceiling and floor might look like. The episode closes with some fun questions like how many members of the 2013-14 Blazers could return to Portland next season and how badly the 2018 Summer League champs would beat the current iteration of the Trail Blazers. If you want to ask a question, tweet it to @mikegrich on Twitter or email lockedonblazerspod@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by Locked On Blazers – Daily Podcast On The Portland Trail Blazers

29 min listen

Steelers' Biggest Challenge for Kenny Pickett/Matt Canada Isn't Play-Calling | Kevin Dotson Trade: Chris Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast. The Pittsburgh Steelers' offense looks like it could be better, but if quarterback Kenny Pickett and offensive coordinator are going to succeed, their biggest challenge won't be about play-calling. It'll be about balancing the targets/touches across the Steelers' various weapons on offense. Diontae Johnson, George Pickens, Pat Freiermuth, Najee Harris, Jaylen Warren, Allen Robinson and even Calvin Austin all have their talents that make them unique, but it will be crucial for Pickett and Canada to balance them across the offense to keep the Steelers from being predictable. Also, the Steelers traded Kevin Dotson along with a pair of NFL Draft swaps to the Los Angeles Rams. What was the value for Dotson? And was it the right move? The draft compensation could be worth a backup offensive lineman who will only by Locked On Steelers – Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh Steelers

29 min listen

What Are The Chances Of A Reilly Smith Reunion? by Locked On Panthers - Daily Podcast On The Florida Panthers

35 min listen

Florida Gators Recruiting Blue Chip Talent Still - 2024 Building Blocks? by Locked On Gators - Daily Podcast On Florida Gators Athletics

23 min listen

Florida Gators Recruiting Flip Candidates - Florida State Commit Charles Lester III Visits by Locked On Gators - Daily Podcast On Florida Gators Athletics

28 min listen

620 | Wednesday Mailbag! by The Just Baseball Show

93 min listen

All-Star Snubs, Fernando Tatis Jr. Heating Up, and MLB Team Power Rankings w/ Millard Thomas by Locked On Padres - Daily Podcast On The San Diego Padres

34 min listen

Steelers' Best First Round Options Based off 1st Round Mock | 5th Offensive Tackle Over Top Center?: The Pittsburgh Steelers' option in the first round could come down to whether they want an offensive tackle that's the fifth picked, or the top at another position like center. by Locked On Steelers – Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh Steelers

32 min listen

Chargers Trade Targets: Should Los Angeles Target Kyle Pitts or Chase Claypool?: The Chargers have stayed away from in season trades in years past, but if an offensive weapon like Kyle Pitts becomes available, Tom Telesco should pounce. With Mike Williams out for the year, someone like Pitts would help right away and also grow with Justin Herbert for years to come. Another name in the trade market the Chargers have been linked to is disgruntled wide receiver Chase Claypool. Dan and David discuss if Claypool makes sense to target and if there is any way the the defense is better without star safety Derwin James. Most likely, it’s just the bad quarterbacks Los Angeles has played in his absence. With the team at 2-2 on the year fingers are being pointed all over the place, but the Kellen Moore’s offense is a much lesser problem than the Chargers defense. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! BetterHelp This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Make your brain your friend, with BetterHel by Locked On Chargers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Chargers

30 min listen

Texas Longhorns Football Team: Why Colin Simmons Could Change the Texas Football Program by Locked On Longhorns - Daily Podcast On Texas Longhorns Football & Basketball

37 min listen

Should Trading Damian Lillard be on the Table? by Jacked Ramsays: A Portland Trail Blazers Podcast

58 min listen

Discover this podcast and so much more

What's the Blazers ceiling next season? Is tanking creating bad habits? Mailbag!

Description

Titles in the series (100)

More Episodes from Locked On Blazers – Daily Podcast On The Portland Trail Blazers

Related podcast episodes