Sage Digital

Holy Backboard

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A weekly Portland Trail Blazers centric NBA podcast, hosted by Dustin Hawes and Dillon Sage.

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Sage Digital

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Sports

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Jun 29, 2026

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Episodes

Ep73: Nurk's Injury Leaves Portland's Postseason Hopes In Limbo 04.04.2017

Dustin and I talk about the games from the last week, Nurkić's injury, how that effects the Blazers playoff hopes, was Nurkić the most valuable player of the Blazers for the month of March, how many games do the Blazers need to win to feel safe about making the playoffs, and we predicted the games for this week. This episode is sponsored by Loot Crate, for a 10% discount on the best geek and gamer...

Ep72: Rip City Rounds Into Postseason Form 28.03.2017

We discuss the second unit needing a playmaker, Nurk v Plumlee, Portland rounding into playoff form over the month of March, previewed the games for the next week of Blazers basketball and how we would incentivise tanking teams to put a good product on the floor. Today's show is brought to you by Team Snap, sign up and get a free 21 day trail at http://Tryteamsnap.com/holybackboard

Ep71: Lillard Lights Up League On Recent Road Trip 21.03.2017

We discuss which Blazer has the highest basketball IQ, Damian Lillard's dynamic month of March, the draft prospects making the most of March Madness, our favorite Small Forwards in the upcoming draft, teams resting their starters, and we predict wins and losses for the next week of games. This podcast is sponsored by FreshBooks get a free 30 day trial at http://gofreshbooks.com/holybackboard

Ep70: Nurkic Fever Revitalizes Rip City 14.03.2017

Evan McCarthy (@evanempdx ) joins us to talk about Nurkić Fever, the missed call against the Wizards, March Madness, which players draft stock could rise and fall from the Tourney, how many nervous tweets Sage will send during the Pelicans vs Trail Blazers game, what type of player would mesh with Nurkic the beast and predict the games for the next week of games. This episode is sponsored by Loot...

Ep:69 Nice 07.03.2017

Brandon Goldner (@GoldnerPDX) joins us to talk 2K, Festus Ezeli's surgery and future with the team, Olshey's job security, Nurkic Fever, last week's results, and predict this week's games. This podcast is sponsored by FreshBooks get a free 30 day trial at http://gofreshbooks.com/holybackboard

Ep68: Trade Deadline Winners & Losers 26.02.2017

We discuss our thoughts on All-Star weekend, Sage's reaction to Eric Gordon winning the 3pt shootout, how to fix the All-Star game, the Boogie trade, who were the winners and losers of the deadline, what we like Jusuf Nurkic's game, and predict the games for the next week of games. This podcast is sponsored by FreshBooks get a free 30 day trial at http://gofreshbooks.com/holybackboard

Ep67: Nurkic Makes Rip City Debut As Blazers Head Into All-Star Break 16.02.2017

We discuss Portland's difficult defeats against Atlanta and Boston, Al-Farouq Aminu's stellar play in February, how the Blazers can manufacture easy points, Jusuf Nurkic's turnover rate and potential as a low-post threat, what will the next trade be, and preview the Utah game. This podcast is sponsored by FreshBooks get a free 30 day trial at http://gofreshbooks.com/holybackboard

Ep66: Emergency Podcast - Rip City Acquires The Bosnian Bear 13.02.2017

Evan McCarthy (@evanempdx) joins us to talk about the trade for Jusuf Nurkic, our grades for both teams, Nurkic's role on this team, his style of play, how Mase will fit in with the Nuggets, if there will be any other trades, and we answer fan questions.

Ep65: Trade Deadline Buyers & Sellers 07.02.2017

We discuss the top college prospects, last week's performance, which NBA teams will be buyers or sellers at the Trade Deadline, and break down Portland's upcoming opponents this week. This podcast is sponsored by Vinyl Me. Please, join the best damn record club ever use the link http://joinvmp.com/holybackboard to support the show and get some awesome vinyl.

Ep64: Blazer Backcourt Snubbed, McCollum Fires Back At Parsons 31.01.2017

On this episode, we discuss Dame getting snubbed as an All-Star for the second straight year, the possibility of Serge Ibaka becoming a Blazer, trade rumors across the league and we predicted the games for this week on Blazers basketball. This episode is sponsored by bambas.com, save 20% on your first order at www.getbombas.com/holybackboard

EP63: Now Or Never For Rip City ... Seriously, Get It Together 26.01.2017

We talk playing with the 91 Blazers on NBA 2k17, the 77 Champs, Dame's All-Star chances, how likely it is for Portland to climb the playoff ladder, broke down #RipCity's recent road trip, and predicted the next week of games. This episode is sponsored by bambas.com, save 20% on your first order at www.getbombas.com/holybackboard

Ep62: Jekyll And Hyde Blazers Strike Again 19.01.2017

We discuss the (frustrating) last week of Blazers basketball, what current Blazers will be on the team in two years, making a decision on if the Blazers make the playoffs or focus on getting better draft pick, and whether Portland will be represented in the All-Star Game or not. This episode is sponsored by Warby Parker, to get your at home 5 day try-on go to warbyparkertrial.com/holybackboard.

Ep61: Now Or Never For Portland's Push Up The Playoff Ladder 10.01.2017

Brandon Goldner (@GoldnerPDX) joins us to talk about the last week of Blazers basketball, the defensive scheme, trade targets for #RipCity, CJ's hot streak, ET's impact, and we break down next week's slate of games.. This episode is sponsored by bambas.com, save 20% on your first order at www.getbombas.com/holybackboard

EP 60: Rip City's Resolutions For 2017 05.01.2017

This episode Dustin and I talk about the last week of Blazers basketball, the new defensive scheme, George Karl, NBA draft prospects, Paul Millsap, predicted the next week of Blazers games and our New Years resolutions for the upcoming year. This episode is sponsored by Warby Parker, to get your at home 5 day try-on go to warbyparkertrial.com/holybackboard.

59: Lillard Out With As Losing Streak Continues 28.12.2016

Evan McCarthy (@evanempdx) joins us to talk about the week that was in #RipCity, Portland's tradeable assets, Cavs vs. Warriors, where the rebounding went, defending DeMarcus Cousins, predicting the games for the next week and the art collective Culture Shock.

Ep58: Will Being Home For The Holidays Cure #RipCity's Recent Woes? 20.12.2016

Dane Carbaugh (@danecarbaugh) joined us to talk about what's wrong with the Blazers' defense, where Turner thrives on the court, what player is most likely to get traded and we preview the games from this week of games. This episode is sponsored by bambas.com, save 20% on your first order at http://www.getbombas.com/holybackboard

Ep57: #RipCity's Road Woes Continue 14.12.2016

We talked about the last week of games for our beloved Blazers, the missed calls in the Clippers game, winning in the Windy City, where Portland struggles on defense, predict the games for the next week of games and do we think Stotts is a good enough coach to bring a championship to Portland.

Ep56: ET Phones Home As Portland Preps For Long Road Trip 06.12.2016

We break down wins over Indiana and Miami, Turner's improved play, addressed the Nerlens Noel trade rumor, previewed the game for this week of games, talked about the MVP race and gave our grades on Coach Stotts so far. This podcast is sponsored by Audible.com- get a FREE audiobook download and a free 30 day trial at: www.audibletrial.com/holybackboard

Ep 55: What's Wrong In #RipCity? 30.11.2016

We break-down the previous slate of games, what's wrong with the defense and if it can be fixed this season, Allen Crabbe's struggles, why is Leonard getting playing time over Vonleh, and we previewed the games for the next week of games. This episode is sponsored by Warby Parker, to get your at home 5 day try-on go to warbyparkertrial.com/holybackboard.

Ep 54: Blazers Bench Breaks Out Against Brooklyn 22.11.2016

We discuss Portland's 1-3 week, why the next four games won't be any easier, Lillard and McCollum's overall minutes, defense is struggling, if Aminu can right the ship defensively, and we predict the slate from this week of games. This episode is sponsored by bambas.com, save 20% on your first order at www.getbombas.com/holybackboard

Ep 53: Rotations Change As Rip City Prepares To Hit The Road 15.11.2016

We break down Rip City's 3-1 week, how Maurice Harkless has turned into Portland's third most valuable player, Dame saving the Blazers on a nightly basis, Evan Turner's improved play, November trade rumors involving DeMarcus Cousins, and preview the upcoming week of games for the Portland Trail Blazers This episode is sponsored by Warby Parker, to get your at home 5 day try-on go to warbyparkertri...

EP 52: CJ Catches Fire In Memphis As Portland Looks To Protect Home Court 09.11.2016

We talked about the previous slate of games, Dame's high level of play, CJ picking up his play in Memphis, what players we like for an early season trade, talked about the slate of games this week. This episode is sponsored by Warby Parker, to get your at home 5 day try-on go to warbyparkertrial.com/holybackboard.

Ep 51: Lillard, McCollum Lead Miracle Comeback In The Mile High City 01.11.2016

We talk about our favorite Halloween moments as a kid, recapped the the games from last week, including the Mile High Miracle, Damian Lillard's excellent play, the bad officiating, what separates a good coach from an elite coach and preview the games from this slate of games. This episode is sponsored by bambas.com, save 20% on your first order at http://www.getbombas.com/holybackboard

Ep 50: #LillardTime Fuels Portland's Record-Setting Streak To Start The Season 27.10.2016

On this episode, we discuss what we saw from the Blazers in the season opener, congratulate Tim Quarterman on making the team, Damian Lillard's MVP chances, Opening Night for the rest of the NBA, the importance of rebounding the ball, preview and predict the results of the Blazers games for the next week. This podcast is sponsored by Audible.com- get a FREE audiobook download and a free 30 day tri...

Ep 49: D.AM.E. - To Keep Coming Up Clutch 19.10.2016

Evan McCarthy (@evanempdx) joins us to talk about how preseason is too long, the 3rd most valuable player on the Blazers, who the 15th man on the roster is, Evan's win prediction for Portland, Dame's leadership, and so much more. This episode is sponsored by bambas.com, save 20% on your first order at http://www.getbombas.com/holybackboard

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