On the latest episode of Blazer Focused, reporter Aaron Fentress talks to The Oregonian/OregonLive's resident Bucks superfan, Aron Yohannes, about his beloved Bucks. Yohannes, born and raised in Milwaukee, was back home to witness the team's ...

Damian Lillard spoke publicly Thursday for the first time since the Trail Blazers hired Chauncey Billups. Lillard addressed media members during a brief availability at Team USA practice. On this episode of Blazer Focused, beat writer Aaron Fentress is...

On the latest episode of the Blazer Focused podcast, Aaron Fentress and Joe Freeman discuss Tuesday's news conference introducing Chauncey Billups, the fallout from that event, whether he can win over a segment of fans, Lillard's uneasy feeli...

The Oregonian/OregonLive's Aaron Fentress and Joe Freeman discuss Terry Stotts' legacy in Portland, who might succeed him, what the team needs to do during the offseason and much much more.

The Oregonian/OregonLive's Aaron Fentress and Joe Freeman unpack Damian Lillard's monstrous and historic performance in Game 5 of the Blazers first round series with the Denver Nuggets and also preview Game 6. They talked about Jusuf Nurkic...

Blazers television analyst Lamar Hurd joins the Blazer Focused podcast to offer his views on the team's playoff run, how it navigated a bumpy season, Damian Lillard's greatness and Terry Stotts as a coach. Also, we dove into his career path, ...

The Oregonian's Trail Blazer reporters Aaron Fentress and Joe Freeman discuss the team's latest news on this episode of Blazer Focused. Today they discuss the Portland Trail Blazers vs. Denver Nuggets in an NBA playoffs preview.

Examining the loss at Phoenix including coach Terry Stotts challenging the foul call on Norman Powell. What does the loss mean? How the Blazers can recover.

The Blazers have won 8 of 9 with three games remaining but still must prove that they can defeat elite teams.

Blazers save season with 5-1 road trip. Fans are back! Is Terry Stotts' job in jeopardy? Blazers gear up for final stretch. Carmelo Anthony makes history. Kevin Love to Portland?

Actor Kelly AuCoin talks about his passion for the Trail Blazers, which began as a small child, and gives his opinions on the current state of the franchise as well as its history including whom he believes to be the greatest Blazer ever.

The Blazers lost a winnable game at Charlotte and now return home to face the Clippers and Nuggets without Damian Lillard and Jusuf Nurkic. Can they recover from their problems or are they in trouble?

The Blazers have lost five straight against losing teams, but a close loss to Boston and Jusuf Nurkic starting to come alive offered hope for a turnaround. Also, just how bad is this team’s personnel on defense? And are Lillard’s MVP chances fading fas...

The Portland Trail Blazers suffered yet another blowout loss to a good team on Tuesday with first-place Utah Jazz up next. Will Portland's defense ever come around? What did Norman Powell say about the team's defensive effort? How can the Bla...

Jusuf Nurkic is out for the Clippers game. Also, the Blazers were throttled by the taller, longer Bucks on Friday and on Tuesday face the equally long and athletic Clippers. Can the Blazers' three-guard lineup get the job done against bigger teams?

Aaron Fentress and Joe Freeman discuss the Portland Trail Blazers' retooled lineup as the team prepares for the tough final third of the season.

Aaron is joined by Aron Yohannes to discuss how new Portland Trail Blazers guard Norman Powell fits with the Blazers after they acquired him from Toronto for Gary Trent Jr. and Rodney Hood. Plus, Jusuf Nurkic is set to return Friday. Finally, we take a...

Damian Lillard is one of the leading candidates for the NBA MVP award. What must he and the Blazers do for him to win it, and does geography matter as some suggest? Also, look at the Dallas loss and what it means.

Portland Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollum is set to return after injury. Then, the Portland Trail Blazers lost to a team with the worst record in the NBA while gearing up for some tough days ahead — what does it mean? And, what to make of Nassir Little...

Aaron Fentress and Joe Freeman hand out midseason awards, recap the NBA All-Star Game and ponder the Portland Trail Blazers’ chances in the second half of the season.

Aron Yohannes joins the pod to discuss Damian Lillard backing out of the NBA Three-Point contest, whether the NBA is big enough for two 'Melos', how the Blazers need wins over Western Conference contenders and — what will Gary Trent Jr.'...

Portland Trail Blazers reporters Aaron Fentress and Joe Freeman take a look at the team one week before the NBA All-Star break.

The Portland Trail Blazers have won four consecutive games leading to Damian Lillard's name being thrown around more often as a possible MVP candidate. But what do the analytic numbers say? Also, Atlanta forward John Collins is reportedly on the t...

The Trail Blazers went 3-3 on a tough road trip despite numerous injuries and in the process saw the growth of several young players. All told, the Blazers at 12-10 should feel positive about their situation moving forward.

The Portland Trail Blazers are 2-2 on their road trip with three games remaining while dealing with numerous injuries. Is coach Terry Stotts to blame for the team's poor defense? Helping the cause has been the play of young players, Anfernee Simon...