Section 113 - Views from the Portland Trail Blazers Radio Booth

Travis Demers and Chad Doing break down the first two games of the Trail Blazers preseason, including impressive performances from Shaedon Sharpe and Yang Hansen.  They talk about what has worked so far in the preseason, and where the team can continue improve before the season opens.

Travis Demers and Chad Doing break down Blazers Fan Fest and the opening week of training camp, as well as previewing Chad taking on a Taste of Moda.  They dive deep into what they need to see in the 4 preseason games, including Shaedon Sharpe's next step, Yang Hansen's development, and the installation of a new offense.  Plus, they take a deeper dive into the schedule.

Travis Demers and Chad Doing break down Trail Blazers Media Day and Preview the Season.  We hear from Blazers GM Joe Cronin, Coach Chauncey Billups, players Jrue Holiday and Shaedon Sharpe among others.  They discuss the starting lineup, Dames return to Rip City, the new offense, Jrue Holiday's impact and more. 

Trail Blazers Radio Broadcasters Travis Demers and Michael Holton talk about the season long road trip that started 4-2, and ends in OKC.  They talk about having something to play for at this stage of the season, and how the team has evolved in winning situations. Plus, how do things look as they battle for the play in. 

Trail Blazers Radio Broadcasters Travis Demers and Michael Holton talk about the Blazers record setting blowout win over Charlotte.  They also break down the upcoming 7 game road trip, and how post all star break play this season is different from the last few years. 

Trail Blazers radio broadcasters Travis Demers and Michael Holton break down the Blazers hottest stretch in years that has seen them win 9 of their last 10 games.  Plus they take a big picture view of the changing NBA landscape. 

Trail Blazers Radio Broadcasters Travis Demers and Michael Holton talk about the Blazers best stretch of basketball this season, as they have won 5 of their last 6 games.  They discuss players accepting their roles, and how they've executed them in this recent stretch.  Plus, how Chauncey Billups has kept this team motivated, despite  a lack of wins. 

Trail Blazers radio partners Travis Demers and Michael Holton are back after a short hiatus.  They talk about the positives from the 5 game road trip to start 2025, Scoot Henderson's career night vs Brooklyn, and does offensive success distract from defensive intensity? 

Trail Blazers Radio Broadcasters Travis Demers and Michael Holton are back, this week talking Emirates NBA Cup.  Michael went down to Vegas for the championship game for the second straight year, and talks about the growth and it's impact on the league and players. They also discuss the improving health of the team, especially in the front court.  Also Deni Avdija continues to be the team&apo...

Trail Blazers radio broadcasters Travis Demers and Michael Holton dive into a number of topics. Including the differences between radio and tv broadcasting from Michael's perspective, inconsistencies to start games, and Deni Avdija finding his groove. 

Trail Blazers Radio Broadcasters Travis Demers and Michael Holton dive into the Blazers improved defense, and Shaedon Sharpe's evolution into a clutch player.  They also dissect the team's offensive identity, and Michael shares some stories from the past that have impacted him off the floor in a profound way. 

Chad Doing joins Travis Demers this week, as they break down the Blazers remarkable response to their worst effort of the season.  Shaedon Sharpe and Donovan Clingan highlighted a couple of big nights at Moda Center. 

Trail Blazers Radio Broadcasters Travis Demers and Michael Holton break down the first 2 weeks of the regular season, that saw the Blazers go 3-5.  They take a look at the development of the young players and the team, along with trying to get over struggling third quarters.  We hear from Chauncey Billups and Anfernee Simons as well.  

Trail Blazers radio broadcasters Travis Demers and Michael Holton break down what they say in the 3-1 preseason run.  They discuss Scoot Henderson's comfortability and with the growth of Toumani Camara, Kris Murray and Rayan Rupert.  Was Donovan Clingan's dominance in the preseason finale a sign of things to come? What does Deni Avdija bring in his first year in Rip City? What themes fro...

Trail Blazers Radio Broadcasters Travis Demers and Michael Holton get ready for the preseason, which begins Friday October 11 in Seattle against the Clippers.  They talk about what they've seen in training camp, and what the outlook and expectations are for the Trail Blazers in 2024-25.  They also discuss several individual players, and what is needed from them this season. 

Trail Blazers Radio Broadcast partners Travis Demers and Michael Holton break down their thoughts of the Trail Blazers drafting UConn Center Donovan Clingan, along with the reported acquisition of Deni Avdija from the Washington Wizards.  Why did the moves make sense? How do the players fit in? What does it mean for the future?

Trail Blazers Radio Broadcast team Travis Demers and Michael Holton give their closing thoughts on the 2023-2024 season.  They talk about expectations vs reality, break down Scoot Henderson's rookie campaign, along with the season of many of the players and coaches.  Plus, they look ahead to what's next.  

Trail Blazers radio team Travis Demers and Michael Holton talk about the challenges and opportunities that come with playing young players down the stretch of the season. 

Brad Turner from the LA Times brings his many years of basketball knowledge to the conversation with Travis Demers and Michael Holton.  He talks about whether or not the Clippers can be the 'superteam' to break the trend, Chauncey Billups role as Blazers Head Coach and all things that come with it, and how would history have changed if things went differently on June 4, 2000. 

Trail Blazers Radio team Travis Demers and Michael Holton talk about Deandre Ayton's monster week, spotlighting why the Blazers traded for him.  They also discussed the never quit attitude and hustle that has produced some highlight plays on both ends of the floor, and the perspective that tonight is the only night that matters, every night. And, winning plays that have defined games. 

Trail Blazers radio team Travis Demers and Michael Holton talk about the last week which saw the Blazers go 2-2 with a pair of wins over the Grizzlies, and hard fought tight games against the West leaders Minnesota and OKC.  

Trail Blazers Radio Broadcast Team Travis Demers & Michael Holton talk about how the latest injuries effect the teams' goals heading into the stretch run.  They talk about effort vs wins, and how they don't always align, and get ready for back to back games in Memphis.  In addition, the guys take a look at the championship contenders in both conferences with 6 weeks remaining in the...

Trail Blazers Radio Team Travis Demers and Michael Holton get into post All-Star Break basketball.  They give some brief thoughts about All-Star weekend, paint the picture of where the Blazers are entering the final stretch, and talk about what is expected in the final 24 games of the 2023-24 season. 

Trail Blazers Radio Broadcast team of Travis Demers and Michael Holton break down the Trail Blazers decisions at the trade deadline, and listen to what GM Joe Cronin had to say.  They talked about why the team made minimal moves, how they have developed, and what the future holds.  The question of which path - one reminiscent of the Thunder, or the Rockets makes sense, or if something completely d...

Trail Blazers Radio Team Travis Demers and Michael Holton give their perspectives on Damian LIllard's return night in Portland - from the spectacle and emotion of it, to the impressive Blazers' win.  Plus, they talk about how the health and continuity of this team has led to better basketball of late, and DeAndre Ayton's emergence.