Holy Backboard

In the 401st edition of the Holy Backboard Podcast, hosts Dustin and Sage delve into various topics concerning the Portland Trail Blazers. We provide a comprehensive update on the Blazers' standings and recent games. There is also an insightful analysis of the Blazers' future, discussing draft strategies, player evaluations, and the potential impact of recent contract extensions, particularly for...

In the 400th edition of the Holy Backboard Podcast, hosts Dustin and Sage. We talk about the Blazers' recent victories and struggles, particularly focusing on the standout performances of players like Deni and Shaedon, and the impact of injuries on the team. We also address the Blazers' playoff chances and criticize the team's management and medical staff decisions. Additionally, they cover the Me...

This episode of the Holy Backboard Podcast, hosted by Dustin and Dillon Sage, dives into the current state of the Portland Trail Blazers. They discuss the team's performance in recent games, including their overtime thriller against the New York Knicks and victories against the Toronto Raptors, Washington Wizards, and Memphis Grizzlies. We also analyze individual performances, the impact of injuri...

Welcome to the 397th edition of the Holderly Backport podcast, hosted by Dustin in RIP City and Sage in rainy Beaverton, Oregon. In this episode, the hosts discuss the highly anticipated NBA prospect Dylan Harper, a 6'6 combo guard from Rutgers University. They analyze his stats, strengths, and areas for improvement, comparing him to notable players like Cade Cunningham. The discussion covers Harp...

In the 396th edition of the Holy Backboard Podcast, Dustin and Sage discuss the Portland Trail Blazers' challenging week, recapping losses against higher-quality teams such as the Boston Celtics, Oklahoma City Thunder, Golden State Warriors, and Detroit Pistons. They delve into the team's current standings, the diminishing chances of making the playoffs, and prospects. They also critically analyze...

In the 395th episode of the Holy Backboard Podcast , hosts Dustin  and Sage break down the Portland Trail Blazers' recent surge and their fight for a playoff spot. The Blazers have defied expectations, bouncing back from a 13-28 record to 28-34, fueled by rising star Shaden Sharpe's expanded role. They highlight the team's defensive intensity, led by February's Defensive Player of the Month, Touma...

In this 394th episode of the Holy Backboard Podcast , hosts Dustin and Sage break down the game of Baylor guard VJ Edgecombe. They analyze his physical profile—standing between 6'1" and 6'5", weighing 180 pounds—and discuss his strengths and weaknesses on both court ends. His explosive transition play, rebounding ability to his struggles in half-court offense and ball-handling. Edgecombe's shot-bl...

In the 393rd edition of the Holy Backboard Podcast , Dustin and Sage break down recent Portland Trail Blazers games, including LeBron James' dominant performance against Portland, the Blazers' historic win over the Charlotte Hornets, and a narrow victory against a depleted Utah Jazz squad. Dustin voices his frustration with the NBA's tanking culture, debating its impact on fan engagement and the l...

In this episode of our Future Friday series, Dustin and I dive into the game of Georgia's Asa Newell one of the most intriguing prospects in college basketball. We break down his fluid movement, naturally gifted tools, and the areas he needs to develop to reach his full potential. His fit for the Portland Trail Blazers? We discuss his strengths, weaknesses, and how he might complement the Blazers'...

Dillon and Dustin break down the NBA All-Star break. We discuss what to expect from Donovan Clingan as he gets extended minutes and how his development could impact Portland's future. Plus, we share our thoughts on what we want to see from the Blazers in the final stretch of the season

Dillon and Dustin break down the Portland Trail Blazers' recent win streak and what it means for the team's development. With the trade deadline in the rearview mirror, we discuss why the Blazers stood pat. Plus, when should Portland shift focus to its young core and scale back minutes for the veterans? All that and more on this episode of Holy Backboard ! 

In this episode, Dillon and Dustin break down the performances of Blazers forwards Toumani Camara and Deni Avdija. We also dive into the upcoming trade deadline, discussing which players Portland needs to move  now and what kind of returns could shape the team's future. Plus, with so much misinformation floating around, we talk about how to find accurate and trustworthy NBA news.

we explore potential landing spots for the Portland Trail Blazers' veteran players and discuss which NBA teams could make the best fit for them. We also dive into the importance of staying patient with Scoot Henderson's development, highlighting why his growth is key to the Blazers' long-term success.

Dustin and I dive into the latest developments in Trail Blazers basketball this week! 🏀 We break down: The ups and downs from the past week's games What's holding the Blazers back and how they can improve Scoot Henderson's ceiling—just how high can he soar? Which players we think are the most valuable pieces on this roster It's a jam-packed episode with plenty of takes, insights, and Blazers love...

After a short break, we're back to dive into the latest ups and downs of Portland Trail Blazers basketball.  From recent games that brought a mix of highs and plenty of lows, we break down the context behind our young players' struggles and what might be holding them back. Plus, a sneak peek at the current draft class and what it might mean for the Blazers' future. Tune in for honest insights, spi...

In this episode, Dustin and I dive into the latest week of Blazers basketball, dissecting the team's struggles and what's gone wrong. From on-court performance to off-court decisions, we explore how the issues start at the top and what needs to change for Portland to turn things around. Tune in as we break down the key challenges, what solutions might look like, and where the Blazers go from here.

In this episode, Dustin and I dive into the world of lineup data, breaking down every two-man lineup including Scoot and Shaedon for the Portland Trail Blazers. We analyze the potential future stars, Scoot Henderson and Shaedon Sharpe, looking at how they performed in various lineups and what their pairing might mean for the team's future. We also discuss the small group of teams that could realis...

This week, Dillon and Dustin break down the exciting developments in Blazers basketball! We dive into the team's offensive and defensive changes over the past week, discuss potential trades that could shake things up, and share the buzz surrounding the upcoming NBA Draft. Tune in for analysis, laughs, and plenty of Rip City love!  

Dustin and I talk about the last few weeks of Blazers Basketball Teams performance The team has players with the same skill sets and the issues around that. We talked about how marketing affects basketball and people's perceived value.      

Another season of Blazers basketball is here! Join Dustin Hawes and me, Dillon Sage, as we break down the first four games and talk about Anfernee Simons, Jerami Grant, DeAndre Ayton, basketball marketing, game strategies, and much more!"

Dustin and I talk about Scoot Henderson, Donovan Clingan ,and the remaining Blazers. Did our 2024-2025 Western Confrence predictions    HB Merch: https://holy-backboard.printify.me Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22 Underdog Fantasy: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/dasage

Dustin and I talk about the 2024 NBA Draft.  Mainly discussing about our new Center, Donovan Clingan.  We want the Blazers to give Donovan achievable goals in his first season His role with DeAndre Ayton We are trading away all our seconds Deni Avdia, the good and bad plus comps    HB Merch: https://holy-backboard.printify.me Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22 Underdog Fantasy:...

Dustin and I do our last mock draft of the draft cycle. We do our entire first-round mock. Who were the risers? Who were the fallers? Do you like the Blazers picks?  HB Merch: https://holy-backboard.printify.me Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22 Underdog Fantasy: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/dasage

Dustin and I do our Big Boards for the draft cycle,  Top 15 guys on our big board Who are the guys we are missing?  Who are we too low on? Who are we too high on? HB Merch: https://holy-backboard.printify.me Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22 Underdog Fantasy: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/dasag