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02/27/08--15:58: Pritchard and Quick audio (chan 1072931)

Here's the audio from today's chat with Blazers GM Kevin Pritchard and The Oregonian's Jason Quick. We talk about the Blazers' scouting, Rudy Fernandez, Greg Oden, LaMarcus Aldridge and much, much more. Give it a listen.

Here's the audio from today's chat with Blazers GM Kevin Pritchard and The Oregonian's Jason Quick. We talk about the Blazers' scouting, Rudy Fernandez, Greg Oden, LaMarcus Aldridge and much, much more. Give it a listen.

(The audio starts out quiet and picks up after a minute or two, I apologize for that)

Kicking things off with KP ...

Jason Quick carries us home ...



The entire chat is available to download here (18 MB).

We hope to do another chat next week. So get your questions ready and I'll try and get better between now and then.

Leave comments, suggestions, criticisms, jokes about my voice, etc., below.




03/20/08--17:50: Quick podcast: with Oden updates (chan 1072931)

Due to a schedule change this week (working the graveyard shift) I wasn't able to do a "live" chat with Jason Quick, but we did go one-on-one today for about 20 minutes. Quick talks about watching Greg Oden run the hills of Tigard with Nate McMillan and trainer Jay Jensen, the status of Darius Miles, LaMarcus Aldridge's big play...

Photo by The Oregonian

Due to a schedule change this week (working the graveyard shift) I wasn't able to do a "live" chat with Jason Quick, but we did go one-on-one today for about 20 minutes.

Quick talks about watching Greg Oden run the hills of Tigard with Nate McMillan and trainer Jay Jensen, the status of Darius Miles, LaMarcus Aldridge's big play recently, Brandon Roy's minutes as the season winds down, and much more.

And I, as always, keep it monotone and chew on my words exceptionally. Enjoy.

The entire chat is available to download here (11 MB).

Leave comments, suggestions, criticisms, jokes about my voice, etc., below.




04/28/08--13:50: 4/28 Quick podcast (chan 1072931)

It's been a long time ... I shouldn't have left you ... without a Quick Chat to step to. I was able to wrestle down Jason Quick for close to a half an hour today to talk about how the Blazers finished the season, Sergio Rodriguez, LaMarcus Aldridge, Greg Oden, James Jones and next year's playoffs. And of course,...

The OregonianDude in the back, that's Quick.

It's been a long time ... I shouldn't have left you ... without a Quick Chat to step to. I was able to wrestle down Jason Quick for close to a half an hour today to talk about how the Blazers finished the season, Sergio Rodriguez, LaMarcus Aldridge, Greg Oden, James Jones and next year's playoffs. And of course, a little You be the GM. Give it a listen.

Or you can download the podcast here (15 MB).

As always, feel free to leave your comments, suggestions, criticisms, jokes about my voice, etc., below.

The audio is in mono rather than stereo, so you only get one earful. Wouldn't be the Quick Chat without some bogus audio issues.




05/07/08--11:26: Podcast: Blazers Assistant GM Tom Penn (chan 1072931)

I had a chance to catch up with Blazers Assistant GM Tom Penn today to talk a little bit about his first year with the organization, scouting and the draft process, the upcoming cap space the Blazers face (summer '09) and much more. Get your listen on.



I had a chance to catch up with Blazers Assistant GM Tom Penn today to talk a little bit about his first year with the organization, scouting and the draft process, the upcoming cap space the Blazers face (summer '09) and much more. Get your listen on.


Or you can download the podcast here (11 MB).

As always, feel free to leave your comments, suggestions, criticisms, jokes about my voice, etc., below.

For a history lesson: here's Casey's interview with Penn from last year, shortly after he was hired. Or if you're into reading, here's the transcript (via Blazer's Edge).




05/19/08--15:16: Podcast: Brian Berger of Sports Business Radio (chan 1072931)

I caught up with Brian Berger of the nationally syndicated Sports Business Radio, now available on 95.5 The Game, to talk a little Blazers. In this episode, Berger touched on his time with the organization, the NBA Lottery and Lottery Draft, the PG situation, Greg Oden, the playoffs and the Comcast-satellite debacle. Get your listen on.

I caught up with Brian Berger of the nationally syndicated Sports Business Radio, now available on 95.5 The Game, to talk a little Blazers. In this episode, Berger touched on his time with the organization, the NBA Lottery and Lottery Draft, the PG situation, Greg Oden, the playoffs and the Comcast-satellite debacle.

Get your listen on.

Or you can download the podcast here (18 MB).

Be sure to check out Berger's Blog on SBR (also in my favorite links to the left) for some good daily reading.

As always, feel free to leave your comments, suggestions, criticisms, jokes about my voice, etc., below.




05/21/08--14:54: Podcast: Quick lottery chat (chan 1072931)

A double goodness of Blazers audio this week. In this edition, I Q&A'd Mr. Jason Quick on the NBA Draft Lottery, the Blazers holding the 13th pick, Kirk Hinrich, Jose Calderon and Rudy Fernandez. Get your listen on.

A double goodness of Blazers audio this week. In this edition, I Q&A'd Mr. Jason Quick on the NBA Draft Lottery, the Blazers holding the 13th pick, Kirk Hinrich, Jose Calderon and Rudy Fernandez. Get your listen on.

Or you can download the podcast here (14 MB).

As always, feel free to leave your comments, suggestions, criticisms, jokes about my voice, etc., below.




06/02/08--14:11: Podcast: Expressing the Draft (chan 1072931)

I'll admit, I'm a major draft junkie, be it NBA or NFL (yes, I'm that guy who watches all 7 rounds). So lucky for me, and hopefully you, that I was able to hop on the horn today with Jonathan Givony, the President of DraftExpress.com, today for about 20 minutes. I asked Givony about the Orlando pre-draft camp, who stood...

I'll admit, I'm a major draft junkie, be it NBA or NFL (yes, I'm that guy who watches all 7 rounds). So lucky for me, and hopefully you, that I was able to hop on the horn today with Jonathan Givony, the President of DraftExpress.com, today for about 20 minutes. I asked Givony about the Orlando pre-draft camp, who stood out, a few of the potential lottery picks including Jerryd Bayless, Russell Westbrook and Joe Alexander, and Kevin Love.

We also touched on the best fit for the Blazers, the possibility of moving up in the draft and Rudy Fernandez.

Get your eardrums ready ...

Or you can download the podcast here (10 MB).

Be sure to check out DraftExpress.com for more daily player and draft updates than you can handle. He has a podcast of his own up today as well.

As always, feel free to leave your comments, suggestions, criticisms, jokes about my voice, etc., below.




06/17/08--15:56: Podcast: Blazers Mike Barrett (of TV fame) (chan 1072931)

I was able to catch up with Blazers Broadcasting play-by-play man, and expert blogger, Mike Barrett today, post workout. The list of things we didn't talk about would be shorter than what we did, but here's the rundown of topics: predraft workouts, Joe Alexander and Russell Westbrook, this year's draft vs. last, Rudy Fernandez, Greg Oden, and Petteri Koponen, and...

I was able to catch up with Blazers Broadcasting play-by-play man, and expert blogger, Mike Barrett today, post workout. The list of things we didn't talk about would be shorter than what we did, but here's the rundown of topics: predraft workouts, Joe Alexander and Russell Westbrook, this year's draft vs. last, Rudy Fernandez, Greg Oden, and Petteri Koponen, and much more.

Get your eardrums ready ...

Or you can download the podcast here (16 MB).

As always, feel free to leave your comments, suggestions, criticisms, jokes about my voice, etc., below.




07/10/08--13:13: Quick podcast: post-rookies, pre-Vegas (chan 1072931)

The incomparable Jason Quick joined me today to discuss the Blazers new rookies Jerryd Bayless and Nicolas Batum (along with Ike Diogu), practicing before Summer League and Bayless' fire, the loss of James Jones and what it means to the team (and locker room), next year's starting rotation, Nate McMillan and when Greg Oden will be ready for scrimmage....

Photo from BMAC Lifestyle Photography

The incomparable Jason Quick joined me today to discuss the Blazers new rookies Jerryd Bayless and Nicolas Batum (along with Ike Diogu), practicing before Summer League and Bayless' fire, the loss of James Jones and what it means to the team (and locker room), next year's starting rotation, Nate McMillan and when Greg Oden will be ready for scrimmage.

Get your eardrums ready.






Or you can download the podcast here (15 MB).

Check out more of Oden's Pilates routine like the one above at BMAC Lifestyle Photography.




07/16/08--17:34: Podcast: Summer League and DraftExpress (chan 1072931)

It's a double dose of Vegas audio today. In this, the first installment, I caught up with Matt Kamalsky and Mike Schmidt of DraftExpress.com, both of whom have been covering the NBA Summer Leagues feverishly. Or you can download the mp3 (7MB) Big thanks to Mike and Matt for dropping knowledge.

It's a double dose of Vegas audio today. In this, the first installment, I caught up with Matt Kamalsky and Mike Schmidt of DraftExpress.com, both of whom have been covering the NBA Summer Leagues feverishly.

Or you can download the mp3 (7MB)

Big thanks to Mike and Matt for dropping knowledge.





09/17/08--14:22: Quick Chat: "Oden will be better than expected" (chan 1072931)

Go inside the Blazers with The Oregonian's Jason Quick.

Bruce Ely / The Oregonian

That's the belief of The Oregonian's Jason Quick, as heard today on Wednesday's revival of the Quick Chat.

Along with Oden, Quick touches on the arrival of Rudy Fernandez, Jerryd Bayless, LaMarcus Aldridge, Travis Outlaw and 'Rip City Revival' and tons more (as in 45 minutes tons).

Get your listen on.

I've split it into two parts, hopefully everyone can get the audio now.

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Or you can download the mp3 (31 MB). Right click and save the mp3 to your desktop; open in your media player.

As always, feel free to leave your comments, suggestions, criticisms, jokes about my voice, etc., below.

For bonus Blazers coverage, be sure to check out the Wednesday edition of the trailblazers.com podcast with the incomparable Casey Holdahl and Co.




10/02/08--17:47: 10/2 Quick Chat: Talking training camp (chan 1072931)

Oregonian Blazers beat writer, and super Angels honk, Jason Quick joined me today to jump into the Blazers' training camp. Included is a Greg Oden update, the latest on the Steve Blake injury and the front runner for the point guard spot, rookies, LaMarcus Aldridge, the surprisingly ahead-of-schedule Brandon Roy and much more. Listen up.

Oregonian Blazers beat writer, and super Angels honk, Jason Quick joined me today to jump into the Blazers' training camp. Included is a Greg Oden update, the latest on the Steve Blake injury and the front runner for the point guard spot, rookies, LaMarcus Aldridge, the surprisingly ahead-of-schedule Brandon Roy and much more.

Listen up.

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Or you can download the mp3 (25 MB). Right click and save the mp3 to your desktop; open in your media player.

As always, feel free to leave your comments, suggestions, criticisms, jokes about my voice, etc., below.




10/09/08--15:35: 10/9 Quick Chat: all about the preseason (chan 1072931)

Oregonian Blazers beat writer Jason Quick joins me to talk about the first two preseason games, the debuts of Greg Oden, Rudy Fernandez and Jerryd Bayless, along with Martell Webster's foot surgery and the 15th and final roster spot.

Bruce Ely / The Oregonian

Oregonian Blazers beat writer Jason Quick joins me to talk about the first two preseason games, the debuts of Greg Oden, Rudy Fernandez and Jerryd Bayless, along with Martell Webster's foot surgery and the 15th and final roster spot.

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Or you can download the mp3 (25 MB). Right click and save the mp3 to your desktop; open in your media player.

As always, feel free to leave your comments, suggestions, criticisms, jokes about my voice, etc., below.




10/16/08--15:18: 10/16 Quick Chat: Nicolas Batum a season-opening starter? (chan 1072931)

Go inside the Blazers as Oregonian Blazers beat writer Jason Quick talks about the possibility of Nicolas Batum starting at small forward on opening day, pressure on Greg Oden, the confidence of Brandon Roy and much, much more. 43 minutes to be exact. Listen up.

The Oregonian

Go inside the Blazers as Oregonian Blazers beat writer Jason Quick talks about the possibility of Nicolas Batum starting at small forward on opening day, pressure on Greg Oden, the confidence of Brandon Roy and much, much more. 43 minutes to be exact.

Listen up.

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Or you can download the (large) mp3 (41 MB). Right click and save the mp3 to your desktop; open in your media player.


10/23/08--15:28: 10/23 Quick Chat: Oden improving, more Nic Batum and the end of the Steven Hill era (chan 1072931)

Go inside the Blazers with Oregonian Blazers beat writer Jason Quick as he discusses the waning games of the preseason, the improved play (and minutes) of Greg Oden, Brandon Roy's thoughts on Nicolas Batum in the starting lineup, how many minutes Rudy Fernandez will see, Jerryd Bayless and much more. Listen up.



Go inside the Blazers with Oregonian Blazers beat writer Jason Quick as he discusses the waning games of the preseason, the improved play (and minutes) of Greg Oden, Brandon Roy's thoughts on Nicolas Batum in the starting lineup, how many minutes Rudy Fernandez will see, Jerryd Bayless and much more.

Listen up.

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Or you can download the (large) mp3 (40 MB). Right click and save the mp3 to your desktop; open in your media player.


11/13/08--16:09: 11/13 Quick Chat on the four-game win streak, Oden's return and Rudy for ROY (chan 1072931)

Go inside the Blazers as The Oregonian's Jason Quick joins us from The Big Easy to talk about the Blazers four-game win streak, the leadership of Brandon Roy, the return of Greg Oden and the play of Rudy Fernandez. Listen up. And don't forget to power vote Roy, Oden and LaMarcus Aldridge in the 2009 All-Star game.



Go inside the Blazers as The Oregonian's Jason Quick joins us from The Big Easy to talk about the Blazers four-game win streak, the leadership of Brandon Roy, the return of Greg Oden and the play of Rudy Fernandez.

Listen up.

And don't forget to power vote Roy, Oden and LaMarcus Aldridge in the 2009 All-Star game.

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Or you can download the (large) mp3 (26 MB). Right click and save the mp3 to your desktop; open in your media player.


11/20/08--15:15: Jason Quick chat: Building confidence, Webster's return and Oden's dominance (chan 1072931)

Go inside the Blazers with Oregonian beat writer Jason Quick.

Photo by Bruce Ely / The Oregonian

Go inside the Blazers as The Oregonian's Jason Quick joins us to talk about the Blazers growing confidence, LaMarcus Aldridge's recent struggles, the improved defense of Travis Outlaw and play of Sergio Rodriguez, Greg Oden and much more.

Listen up.

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Or you can download the mp3 (33 MB). Right click and save the mp3 to your desktop; open in your media player.


12/04/08--15:44: Jason Quick chat: starring Brandon Roy as The Reason (chan 1072931)

Go inside the Blazers with The Oregonian's Jason Quick.

Bruce Ely/The Oregonian

Go inside the Blazers with The Oregonian's Jason Quick as we talk about the steady hand and leadership of Brandon Roy, the career-best play of Joel Przybilla, the return of Martell Webster, Portland's depth and the six-game win streak on the line Friday night against East-leading Boston (18-2).

Listen up.

For more on Roy, "one of the bosses in the NBA," check out this piece from Sports Illustrated's Ian Thomsen.






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12/11/08--15:36: Podcast: GM Kevin Pritchard talks Trail Blazers (chan 1072931)

Pritchard on Greg Oden and patience, scouting overseas, Rudy Fernandez, Nicolas Batum and team chemistry.



The Oregonian

Trail Blazers GM Kevin Pritchard on Portland's successful start, Greg Oden and patience, scouting overseas, Rudy Fernandez and Nicolas Batum, building team chemistry and addressing the trade debate.

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12/18/08--16:07: Jason Quick Chat: Sergio's improvement, Oden's first month and Brandon Roy taking over (chan 1072931)

Go inside the Blazers with Oregonian beat writer Jason Quick on Portland's poor defense and finding its identity, Brandon Roy taking his game to another level, the improvement of Sergio Rodriguez, Greg Oden's first month in the NBA and much, much more. Listen up.



Bruce Ely/The Oregonian

Go inside the Blazers with Oregonian beat writer Jason Quick on Portland's poor defense and finding its identity, Brandon Roy taking his game to another level, the improvement of Sergio Rodriguez, Greg Oden's first month in the NBA and much, much more.

Listen up.





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01/15/09--14:15: Jason Quick Chat: the point guard predicament begins (chan 1072931)

Oregonian Blazers beat writer Jason Quick takes you inside the Blazers.



Oregonian Blazers beat writer Jason Quick takes you inside the Blazers on who will step up in the absence of injured point guard Steve Blake (separated shoulder), Jerryd Bayless or Sergio Rodriguez? We also touch on the Blazers battling from behind over the last nine games, Greg Oden getting more touches, Darius Miles and Paul Allen's money, Travis Outlaw and much, much more.

Or you can download the mp3 (15 MB). Right click and save the mp3 to your desktop; open in your media player.

And for your listening pleasure, Casey Holdahl and crew have the latest installment of the trailblazers.com podcast.




01/22/09--14:26: Jason Quick Chat: at the half (chan 1072931)

Blazers beat writer Jason Quick talks about the likelihood of a trade deadline move.



Oregonian Blazers beat writer Jason Quick takes you inside the Blazers as we ponder the importance of Steve Blake at point guard, reflect on the first half of the season, look ahead to the second half and the likelihood of making a move at the trade deadline. Listen up.

Bruce Ely/The Oregonian

Or you can download the mp3 (15 MB). Right click and save the mp3 to your desktop; open in your media player.

And be sure to check out this week's addition of the trailblazers.com podcast with Casey Holdahl and crew.




01/29/09--13:58: Jason Quick Chat: Oden's emergence and trade news (chan 1072931)

Blazers beat writer Jason Quick talks about Greg Oden's improvement and trade deadline news.

Oregonian Blazers beat writer Jason Quick joins me to talk about the improvement of Greg Oden, the probability of Brandon Roy to the All-Star game, the Blazers talking (trades) with an Eastern Conference team and second-half story lines. Listen up.

The Associated Press

Or you can download the mp3 (15 MB). Right click and save the mp3 to your desktop; open in your media player.


03/05/09--15:02: Jason Quick Chat and the battle for first place (chan 1072931)

Go inside the Blazers with Oregonian beat writer Jason Quick on the Blazers battle for first place tonight at Denver, Portland getting defensive, the steely play of Brandon Roy, Joel Przybilla and Greg Oden and much more.

Go inside the Blazers with Oregonian beat writer Jason Quick on the Blazers battle for first place tonight at Denver, Portland getting defensive, the steely play of Brandon Roy, Joel Przybilla and Greg Oden and much more.

Listen up.



Or you can download the mp3 (15 MB). Right click and save the mp3 to your desktop; open in your media player.


04/24/09--13:43: Jason Quick Chat previewing Blazers-Rockets Game 3 (chan 1072931)

The Oregonian's Jason Quick joins us from Houston to preview Game 3 between the Rockets and Blazers.

The Oregonian's Jason Quick joins us from Houston to preview Game 3 between the Rockets and Blazers. What adjustments will each team make? More twin towers? The Blazers' rotation, the bench, defending Brandon Roy and much more.



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07/21/09--06:03: Podcast: Wrapping up Blazers' Summer League with Joe Freeman (chan 1072931)

Jerryd Bayless' role as a point guard, the surprising performance of Dante Cunningham and more.



Now that Summer League is over (and we've officially hit the dead days of summer), a brief recap of the Vegas that was with The Oregonian's Joe Freeman.

Fredrick D. Joe/The OregonianBayless

Freeman talks about Jerryd Bayless' role as a point guard, the surprising performance of Dante Cunningham, the toughness of Jeff Pendergraph and whether or not Pooh Jeter can make the Blazers' roster. Plus much more.

Give a listen (or don't, your call).

Download the mp3 (10 MB).

More on 'The Jerryd Bayless Gamble' from Dave at Blazer's Edge.

And more audio from last night's edition of Trail Blazers Courtside, including Summer League coach Joe Prunty and Dante Cunningham.




10/01/09--15:27: Blazers podcast with Jason Quick (training camp edition) (chan 1072931)

The Jason Quick chat makes its triumphant return for the 2009-10 season with a special training camp edition (there's actually nothing special about it). In this edition we talk about the early questions and impressions of training camp, the finishing 5, which position battle is the best, if there's such thing as too much depth, Rudy Fernandez at point...

Bruce Ely, The OregonianPlayers listen to coach Nate McMillan during the Portland Trail Blazers first practice of the 2009-10 season.

The Jason Quick chat makes its triumphant return for the 2009-10 season with a special training camp edition (there's actually nothing special about it).

In this edition we talk about the early questions and impressions of training camp, the finishing 5, which position battle is the best, if there's such thing as too much depth, Rudy Fernandez at point and Brandon Roy playing off the ball.

Give it a listen ... or don't.

Or you can download the mp3 (13 MB). Right click and save the mp3 to your desktop; open in your media player.

And, yes, I got fancy with the intro.

For more awesome listening, check out the trailblazers.com podcast with Casey Holdahl and crew.






10/15/09--15:25: Blazers podcast with Jason Quick (preseason edition) (chan 1072931)

Go inside the Blazers with Oregonian beat writer Jason Quick as we talk about everything preseason.

View full sizeBruce Ely/The Oregonian

Go inside the Blazers with Oregonian beat writer Jason Quick as we talk about everything preseason. Topics include Andre Miller's impressive start at point guard, Greg Oden and Martell Webster, the shaky defense, the importance of Tuesday's game against the Utah Jazz, LaMarcus Aldridge and much more.

Give it a listen ... or don't.

Download the mp3 (13MB)






12/03/09--13:40: Blazers podcast with Jason Quick: The State of the Blazers' Union (chan 1072931)

Go inside the Blazers with Oregonian beat writer Jason Quick.

View full sizeBruce Ely/The OregonianGreg Oden is one of few bright spots this season for Portland.

Go inside the Blazers with Oregonian beat writer Jason Quick. Topics include Portland's three-game losing streak, the Blazers' disappearing defense, Greg Oden's start to the season, the Big 3, Brandon Roy and much more.

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And for more podcastiness, check out the TrailBlazers.com podcast with Casey Holdahl & Co.






02/05/10--16:59: Blazers podcast with Jason Quick on Batum, Miller's 52 and the Lakers (chan 1072931)

A look back at the week that was for the Blazers, the return of Nicolas Batum, LaMarcus Aldridge's last two games, ranking Andre Miller's 52, Brandon Roy's hamstring, the Lakers, Thunder and Suns.

View full sizeBruce Ely / OregonianThe team huddles as the Portland Trail Blazers face the San Antonio Spurs at the Rose Garden in Portland.

Go inside the Blazers with Oregonian beat writer Jason Quick. A look back at the week that was for the Blazers, the return of Nicolas Batum, LaMarcus Aldridge's last two games, ranking Andre Miller's 52, Brandon Roy's hamstring, the Lakers, Thunder and Suns.

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02/12/10--17:11: Blazers podcast with Jason Quick: Roy's return (chan 1072931)

A look back at the Oklahoma City loss and Phoenix win, when Brandon Roy and Travis Outlaw will return, what Roy's learned from the sideline, trade rumors, Juwan Howard and the season's final stretch.

View full sizeThe OregonianRoy should be back with the Blazers beginning with Monday's practice.

Go inside the Blazers with Oregonian beat writer Jason Quick. A look back at the Oklahoma City loss and Phoenix win, when Brandon Roy and Travis Outlaw will return, what Roy's learned from the sideline, trade rumors, Juwan Howard's leadership and the season's final stretch.

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02/26/10--16:47: Blazers podcast with Jason Quick: Finding 15 (chan 1072931)

A quick review of the Marcus Camby trade, the Rudy Fernandez "dilemma," the 15th and final roster spot, success in back-to-backs and the return of Brandon Roy.

View full sizeBruce Ely/The Oregonian

Go inside the Blazers with Oregonian beat writer Jason Quick. A quick review of the Marcus Camby trade, the Rudy Fernandez "dilemma," the 15th and final roster spot, success in back-to-backs, the return of Brandon Roy and a preview of tonight's game against the Chicago Bulls.

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03/04/10--16:38: Blazers podcast with Jason Quick: March madness (chan 1072931)

Reviewing the 4-1 road trip, Nic Batum's ceiling and Martell Webster's funk, what Travis Diener means to Dante Cunningham, the month of March, standings, Sunday's game at Denver and much more.

View full sizeBruce Ely/The Oregonian

Go inside the Portland Trail Blazers with Oregonian beat writer Jason Quick. Reviewing the 4-1 road trip, Nic Batum's ceiling and Martell Webster's funk, what Travis Diener means to Dante Cunningham, the month of March, standings, Sunday's game at Denver and much more.



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(39 minutes, 11 MB)




03/19/10--17:20: Blazers podcast with Jason Quick (chan 1072931)

Reaction to the Tom Penn firing, clearing the hurdle at Oracle Arena and winning on the road, the upcoming schedule, shortened rotations and more.

View full sizeBruce Ely/The Oregonian

Go inside the Portland Trail Blazers with Oregonian beat writer Jason Quick. Reaction to the Tom Penn firing, clearing the hurdle at Oracle Arena and winning on the road, the upcoming schedule, shortened rotations and more.

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Enjoy your weekend Blazers fans.






04/08/10--16:37: Blazers podcast with Jason Quick: Pre-postseason edition (chan 1072931)

In this episode we touch on the stretch run, the Blazers' bench, the best (and worst) possible postseason matchups, the weekend ahead and Marcus Camby's longevity in Portland.

View full sizeThe Oregonian

Go inside the Trail Blazers with Oregonian beat writer Jason Quick. In this episode we touch on the stretch run, the Blazers' bench, the best (and worst) possible postseason matchups, the weekend ahead and Marcus Camby's longevity in Portland.

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(10 MB)




04/15/10--14:38: Blazers podcast with Jason Quick: First round preview of Blazers-Suns (chan 1072931)

Go inside the Trail Blazers with Oregonian beat writer Jason Quick as we preview Portland's first round playoff matchup with the Phoenix Suns.

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Go inside the Trail Blazers with Oregonian beat writer Jason Quick as we preview Portland's first round playoff matchup with the Phoenix Suns.

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07/23/10--14:36: Trail Blazers podcast with Jason Quick: Will Portland make a run at Chris Paul? (chan 1072931)

Inside the Trail Blazers on Rich Cho, Wesley Matthews, Chris Paul, Rudy Fernandez and more

View full sizeThe Associated PressPortland Trail Blazers guard Brandon Roy (7) drives around New Orleans Hornets guard Chris Paul during the second half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans on Saturday. Portland defeated New Orleans 112-101.

I spoke with Jason Quick today and, as always, he had much to offer on the state of the Trail Blazers, including Rich Cho, Chris Paul and Wesley Matthews (listen to the full podcast below).



• Quick on Rich Cho: "I don't think they're bringing him in here just to sit on his hands. ... That's his directive, I think, to make this team a contender, and make it a contender for next season."


• Quick on Chris Paul: "I think the Blazers will certainly make a run at this. ... Portland is in a unique position because they have young talent and two hefty expiring contracts. ... If (the Hornets) want Greg (Oden) in there instead of maybe a (Jerryd) Bayless, then that probably becomes a little more painful for Portland to think about."






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(23 minutes, 10 MB)




09/17/10--06:47: Portland Trail Blazers: 5 training camp questions (with audio) (chan 1072931)

Can the Blazers stay healthy? How long will Rudy Fernandez remain on the roster? What about new additions Wesley Matthews and the rookies? Plenty of questions face the Blazers heading into training camp. What are yours?

Freeman: Two weeks out, questions linger | 2010-11 schedule | 5 questions


With just over a week until NBA teams begin training camp, the blog will look around the Northwest Division and pose five questions facing each team heading into camp.

The Blazers are coming off an injury riddled 50-32 season, 8-8 in the division and a first-round playoff appearance.

Adding an audio segment to Portland's feature, Trail Blazers TV broadcaster Mike Barrett talks about what he's seen in recent informal runs at the practice facility, the rookies, Brandon Roy, LaMarcus Aldridge, Nic Batum, the coaching staff, Rudy Fernandez, knowns and unknowns, and his five questions facing the Blazers heading into training camp.





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(44 minutes, 10 MB)

What questions do you have about the Blazers heading into training camp?