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...

Blazers lose big at the Bucks, Nassir Little has a big game, Defensive issues continue.

The banged up Portland Trail Blazers begin a six-game trip Thursday and while the defense is still a mess, the Blazers have received a spark from Anfernee Simons who just had the best back-to-back games of his career.

Blazers injuries adding up and Blazers blow shot at win before heading out on road trip

Days after losing Jusuf Nurkic with a broken right wrist, the Blazers have lost CJ McCollum with a broken left foot. Aaron Fentress and Joe Freeman discuss how the Blazers can navigate the next few weeks without two star players.

Aaron Fentress and Joe Freeman discuss the impact of Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic being sidelined with a fractured wrist. They break down how team could respond, lineup adjustments, whether Harry Giles III will step up, should the Blazers pursue a...

Aaron Fentress addresses the situation from Jan. 13, when Portland star Damian Lillard called him out for daring to suggest that another backcourt tandem could be superior to Lillard and CJ McCollum.

Nurkic injured, Blazers schedule, Blazers heroes vs. Toronto

The 3-4 Blazers are off to a disappointing start, compounded by Tuesday's loss at home to Chicago. Aaron Fentress and Joe Freeman examine where the Blazers sit after seven games while examining the team's defense, the play of Jusuf Nurkic, wh...

Blazers upset at home by Bulls; injury updates for Hood and Little

Connor Letourneau, Golden State Warriors beat writer for the San Francisco Chronicle, joins Aaron Fentress to preview the Trail Blazers' two-game set at Golden State. Plus, recap of the Blazers' loss Wednesday to the Los Angeles Clippers and ...

Aaron Fentress takes a look at the Blazers big win over the Lakers, how the defense has turned the corner the past two games and the mini-controversy surrounding the inconsistent minutes played thus far by Gary Trent Jr. Plus, a little debate with Oreg...

Carmelo Anthony misses road trip, Blazers upset Lakers, James Harden trade rumors, Gary Trent Jr. lights up Lakers

Derrick Jones Jr. returns from back contusion. Blazers' defense in need of fine-tuning. Blazers don't offer contract extension to Zach Collins.

The Blazer Focused podcast with Aaron Fentress makes its debut with special guest Jordan Kent, television play-by-pay announcer for the Trail Blazers. They discussed Kent’s days at Oregon, where Aaron covered him; their time together hosting "Talk...