Trail Daddy Episode 27: The Blazers have New Owners and a Look Ahead to the 2025-26 Schedule
Dave talks about the new Blazers owners and the 2025-26 schedule! Big changes are afoot in Portland, but for whom and what will they look li...
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Trail Daddy Episode 26: Damian Lillard's Value for the 2025-26 Season
What is the value of Damian Lillard to the Blazers in 2025? On court play? Mentorship? And, by the way, what are the ins and outs of mentors...
Trail Daddy Episode 25: Yang Hansen's Summer League Debut and More
Dave runs down Yang Hansen and the Trail Blazers in NBA Summer League so far, more about Jrue Holiday, and his philosophy of conversation ab...
Trail Daddy Episode 24: Offseason Update - Drafting Yang, Simons Trade, Ayton Buyout, and More
It's the offseason omnibus episode of Trail Daddy! Dave runs down the Jrue Holiday-Anfernee Simons trade and who it impacts, the drafting of...
Trail Daddy Episode 23: Lakers Sold, NBA Finals, and Top 20 NBA Draft Picks
This week Dave talks about big developments around the NBA--the Finals and the LA Lakers sale--and runs down the Top 20 NBA Draft prospects....
Trail Daddy Episode 22: NBA Finals Thoughts, Price of Parity in the NBA, and Joe Cronin Discussion
In this week's episode Dave talks NBA Finals, the price of parity in the league, why fans tend to criticize rather than credit GM's, Joe Cro...
Trail Daddy Episode 21: Trail Blazers Are Drafting 11th - Who Should the Team Target?
The Trail Blazers know their draft position for the June NBA Draft. Dave gives his opinion of the outcome and how it can impact the upcoming...
Trail Daddy Episode 20: Player Reviews and What They Mean for Next Season
The reviews of individual Trail Blazers players this year pointed to some fascinating conclusions about the team as a whole. Hear what those...
Trail Daddy Episode 19: What Will The Trailblazers Do In The Off-Season?
What will the Blazers do in the off-season? Dave runs down the procedure step by step: draft, trades, contracts, and more! Intro music was w...
Trail Daddy Episode 18: Dave Takes the Gloves Off Discussing The Chauncey Billups Extension
Hear Dave take the gloves off discussing the rationale, the caveats, and the potential problems behind the Blazers extending the contract of...
Trail Daddy Episode 17: What to Watch For as the Season Comes to an End
Dave looks at the upcoming end of the Trail Blazers' 24-25 season. What are we seeing, what are we hoping for, and what to watch for in the...
Trail Daddy Episode 16: Good Losing Streak, Coach Billups, and Development
In this week's episode Dave talks about the most promising Trail Blazers losing streak of the season, the ins and outs (and future) of Coach...
Trail Daddy Episode 15: What Does the Rest of the Season Look Like for the Blazers?
Dave takes stock of the Blazers season so far. After 59 games, what questions have been answered, and how might that affect the road forward...
Trail Daddy Episode 14: Dave Breaks Down the Blazers Recent Stretch of 6 Wins in 7 Games
The Blazers have won 6 of 7 games! What in the world is going on? Dave breaks down how their play has improved in January, the players most...
Trail Daddy Episode 13: The Improvements of Scoot Henderson
The Blazers are in the middle of a rough stretch but Scoot Henderson sure is looking good! Dave discusses the reason and significance of the...
Trail Daddy Episode 12: What Does the Future Hold for Anfernee Simons?
Anfernee Simons is making waves with his interview about his struggles with the current incarnation of the Trail Blazers. How valid are his...
Trail Daddy Episode 11: Where Have the Blazers Gone Wrong This Month?
The Blazers have rented out entire rows of seats on the struggle bus this month. Dave shares the root causes of their woes, including one ve...
Trail Daddy Episode 10: Buy or Sell On the Current Direction of the Trail Blazers
It's Black Friday weekend! Dave Deckard runs down the Trail Blazers roster asking whether we should buy or pass on the direction of the team...
Trail Daddy Episode 09: Dave Breaks Down the Blazers 2 Game Winning Streak and Who Stepped Up
The Blazers won two games in a row this week! Dave breaks down how it happened, all the players stepping up right now, and what it means for...
Trail Daddy Episode 08: The Blazers are 2-3, Could Things Get Any Better?
The Trail Blazers hold a 2-3 record after wins this week versus the Pelicans and Clippers! Could it get any better? Dave Deckard shares how,...