Channing has a parting hot take: Damian Lillard is heading to the Eastern Conference. Plus, Dan and Channing discuss lessons Portland can take away from Milwaukee's championship season, whether Norman Powell will be the difference-maker for the Blazers next season, and the potential addition of Edniesha Curry to Chauncey Billups' coaching staff.1:21 - How the Bucks were able to build a championship team4:00 - What the Blazers need to give Dame a chance at a title13:50 - The shift in Dame's priorities22:54 - Why Dame is headed to the Eastern Conference26:50 - Is Edniesha Curry going to be the first female assistant coach for the Blazers?28:15 - Channing and Dan say farewell to listenersSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Channing's Hot Take: Why Damian Lillard is headed to the Eastern Conference

ESPN basketball analyst and self-proclaimed international hoops junkie Fran Fraschilla joins Channing and Dan to discuss the reports that Damian Lillard has requested a trade, the latest on Team USA and of course weighs in on Chauncey Billups leading the Trail Blazers.2:30 - Fran's transition from coaching to being an expert on international hoops6:22 - How the international game caught up with US hoops14:10 - The Blazers' hiring of Chauncey Billups22:23 - Reacting to reports of Damian Lillard requesting a trade31:04 - What to expect from Team USA in TokyoSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Fran Fraschilla on trading Dame, Team USA and Chauncey leading the Blazers

Channing and Dan break down the chances of Kevin Love donning a Blazers jersey for the 2021-22 season,and discuss Dame and Team USA playing in front of empty stands in Tokyo, and the assistant coaches rumored to be making up Billups' staff in the latest episode of Talkin' Blazers.2:30 - COVID protocols relaxed in time for the NBA Finals, but not for the Olympics in Tokyo5:25 - Kevin Love in a Blazers uniform?10:20 - Chauncey Billups' possible assistant coaches17:00 - Is Boston hiring Portland people setting up a BOS-PDX rivalry?18:33 - Unrealistic expectations for Dame20:45 - Michael Beasley added to the Blazers' Summer League roster22:29 - Finals predictionsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Will we see Kevin Love in a Portland Trail Blazers jersey?

Channing and Dan react to the Trail Blazers' Chauncey Billups introductory press conference, discuss whether fans will trust the franchise again, speculate about potential roster moves, and debate whether the Blazers have a championship-caliber roster.1:20 - Recapping and reacting to the Billups introductory press conference7:56 - The importance and role of Chauncey's coaching staff11:10 - Will we ever hear from Jody Allen?13:40 - Potential roster moves... or how to build a championship-caliber roster in Portland26:25 - Zach Collins' injury and what's next for him34:30 - Can we expect Billups to take the team to the Western Conference Finals next season?Privacy Policy and California Privacy Notice.

Can Chauncey Billups win over fans & build a championship roster?

Ramona Shelburne, senior writer at ESPN, joins Dan and Channing to discuss whether Chauncey Billups or Mike D'Antoni would be a better fit as head coach in Portland. Plus the three talk about why Dame was right to weigh in on Nneka Ogwumike being left off Team USA's roster for the Tokyo Olympic Games.1:35 - Channing & Dan on Chauncey's chances at getting the Blazers top spot3:30 - Analyzing the remaining coaches who are reportedly back additional interviews7:05 - More CJ McCollum trade rumors12:55 - Ramona joins the show and weighs in on Chauncey's impact as a coach16:11 - Channing & Ramona commiserate about feeling short26:46 - Why Dame was right to weigh in on Nneka Ogwumike being left off the Olympic roster32:40 - Ramona on how being a reporter is like going on a ton of awkward first datesPrivacy Policy and California Privacy Notice.

Ramona Shelburne on how Chauncey Billups could elevate the Blazers

Dwight Jaynes, Dan and Channing all weigh in on the available head coaches who could take the reins of the Trail Blazers, critique the All-NBA awards, and Channing explains why it's a good thing that Damian Lillard has committed to Team USA.1:30 - Why Rick Carlisle should be the top candidate for the head coaching job11:17 - Channing makes a case for Erik Spoelstra in Portland22:45 - Ranking the open coaching positions26:20 - Breaking down the All-NBA selections29:45 - Is it a good idea for Dame to commit to Team USA?33:50 - Channing suggests moving the Bucks to Seattle34:40 - Channing's wine news

Why Rick Carlisle should coach the Blazers & Dame commits to Team USA

Channing and Dan dive in on the hot topics for the end of the season, including whether Chauncey Billups is the best person to replace Terry Stotts as head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers, who should be in Dame's supporting cast on the court and what's ahead for Rip City.2:48 - Dan and Channing discuss how much responsibility rests on coaches and GMs for team performance6:19 - Discussing the Trail Blazers season-long defensive performance15:10 - Weighing in on whether Chauncey Billups is the best fit to be the next Blazers head coach23:53 - What will will the Blazers look like next season?31:43 - The NBA Top Shot market

Could Chauncey Billups be the next Blazers head coach?

Dan and Channing break down the Denver series and look at the bigger picture for the Blazers to answer the question, what will the Blazers look like next season? Also Eddie Johnson, one of the greatest shooters in NBA history, joins to discuss the next generation of NBA Stars.1:00 Damian Lillards change in tone after Denver series lost6:30 Jusuf Nurkic's problems in the Denver series12:00 What the Blazers need from Jusuf Nurkic14:30 Enes Kanters struggles against Jokic19:50 Jusuf Nurkic's battle to stay healthy23:00 What pieces do the Blazers need to win a championship27:00 The future of Terry Stotts and the coaching staff31:00 The younger generation of NBA Stars34:00 How can the Blazers help Damian Lillard compete?39:30 Lebron needs to be the third best player on the team41:00 Can AD stay healthy enough to be the star of the Lakers?47:00 3 point shooting vs getting off a jumper

Will this be the end of a Blazers Era?

NBA Champion and Nuggets analyst Scott Hastings joins Channing and Dan to talk about the impact bench players have on the series and the 'games within the game' to pay attention to. Plus Dan and Channing make their series predictions and discuss LaMarcus Aldridge's hopes for a future jersey retirement.2:29 - Bench players as difference-makers in early games11:13 - Admiration for Norman Powell's play21:43 - Looking at the Dame-Aaron Gordon matchup31:30 - Talking yourself into the right mindset for playoffs37:24 - Series predictions

NBA Playoffs: Dame's heroics and Blazers-Nuggets series predictions

Denver Nuggets reporter/host Katy Winge joins Channing and Dan to discuss Jusuf Nurkic, Nikola Jokic and other possible x-factors in the Blazers vs Nuggets first round playoff series.1:17 - What make Jokic stand out4:16 - Nurkic vs Jokic12:59 - Will a leader emerge for Denver?20:14 - How the Blazers can stop Jokic29:20 - Series x-factors

NBA playoffs: Jokic vs. Nurkic, x-factors in Blazers vs. Nuggets series

Channing and Dan break down Nurk's impact on the Blazers' latest stretch and which team would be the best match for Portland in the playoffs. Plus Channing's business partner Jacob Gray joins Talkin' Blazers to discuss the popularity of wine in the NBA, Chosen Family and the One Barrel Challenge which benefits the Maurice Lucas Foundation.1:40 Jusuf Nurkic's impact on the Blazers latest stretch12:50 The story of Derrick Jones Jr.16:15 The Blazers best matchup chance in the playoffs21:00 Chosen Family's making a change in the wine industry28:00 Getting diversity into the wine industry 38:00 How find out more about One Barrel Challenge and Chosen Family WinesTo support the One Barrel Challenge visit https://www.onebarrelchallenge.com/

Jusuf Nurkic's impact on the Blazers' latest stretch

Allie Clifton returns to the show to discuss potential Western Conference playoff matchups and whether Kevin Love could find himself in a Portland uniform. Plus Dan and Channing discuss Melo's moves up the NBA record lists, the culture in Portland and the Blazers welcoming fans back to Moda.4:30 - Melo's Blazers legacy and the culture in Portland8:25 - Most effective coaching style for the Blazers16:00 - Welcoming fans back to Moda33:00 - Looking at potential playoff matchups38:17 - Will Kevin Love be in a Blazers jersey before he retires?

Trail Blazers face pivotal stretch ahead of 2021 NBA playoffs

Richard Jefferson joins Channing and Dan to talk Blazers-Nets and NBA super teams, plus Dan and Channing discuss how the Portland Trail Blazer are willing to invest in developing young talent.3:48 - What makes Brooklyn different10:40 - How long does it take for fans to consider a team a "super team"?21:35 - Why the Blazers are willing to develop young talent25:52 - Channing on why Nurk is one of the top 10 strongest big men40:05 - Has Simons reached his next level?

Richard Jefferson on NBA super teams

Grizzlies analyst Brevin Knight joins Channing and Dan to give insight into the upcoming matchups between Memphis and Portland, and the former NBA point guard shares his "I have arrived" moment. Plus Dan and Channing discuss what the Blazers need to adjust before the 2021 NBA Playoffs.1:37 - Takeaways from recent close games11:05 - Key factors for the Blazers this season17:41 - How the Grizzlies maintain their gritty culture28:55 - Brevin and Channing's players who didn't get enough credit39:00 - Brevin and Channing share "I have arrived" and "what the heck is this?" moments in the NBA

What the Blazers need to adjust before 2021 NBA Playoffs

Channing and Dan discuss whether the NBA has made a mistake with the play-in tournament, what the Blazers need to do to be ready for the playoffs, where LaMarcus Aldridge falls on the list of all-time great Blazers, and Channing talks about the One Barrel Challenge.00:54 - What Dan thinks the NBA has screwed up4:26 - Blazers path to the playoffs12:40 - Would Aaron Gordon have fit in Portland?14:40 - LaMarcus Aldridge's legacy23:00 - The One Barrel Challenge

Trail Blazers path to NBA playoffs begins with health and trust

Join NBA Champion Channing Frye and Emmy Award-winning co-host Dan Sheldon for this season of Talkin' Blazers. Talkin' Blazers has a unique take on everything Rip City with the insight and opinions of a former Blazer and a Rip City Radio host. Subscribe and download. 

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