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| Besting The Kings In Preseason, Yang Hansen's Huge Third Quarter And Chauncey Continues To Tinker On The Brief Case, Episode 173 | 13 Oct 2025 | 00:37:53 | |
On the latest edition of The Brief Case, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, Trail Blazers reporter and Insider Casey Holdahl discusses... • The Trail Blazers getting to 1-1 for the preseason by beating the Kings Friday night at Moda Center • Portland doing Friday night versus the Kings what they couldn't do Wednesday night versus the Warriors in San Francisco • Deni Avdija gets the start versus the Kings after coming off the bench versus the Warriors • Jerami Grant coming off the bench versus the Kings in the first half and the starting in the second half • Trail Blazers rookie center Yang Hansen putting on an absolute show during a six-minute stretch of the third quarter versus the Kings • Hansen's confidence seemingly growing every time he does something right • Hansen bouncing back from a lackluster debut versus the Warriors and a so-so first half versus the Kings, which will serve him well throughout his rookie season • Understanding the comparisons between Yang Hansen and Nikola Jokic • The upcoming games versus the Warriors on Tuesday and the Jazz on Wednesday • Making wild guesses about what lineups Chauncey Billups might try in the final two preseason games | |||
| A Preseason "Loss," Shaedon Lives Up To The Hype And Hansen's Preseason Debut On The Brief Case, Episode 172 | 09 Oct 2025 | 00:40:22 | |
On this edition of The Brief Case, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, Trail Blazers beat reporter/Insider Casey Holdahl discusses... • The Trail Blazers losing to to the Warriors in the first of their four-game preseason schedule • The game goes down as a loss, but it was really a win for the Trail Blazers • Chauncey Billups following through on his promise to "tinker" with the starting lineup by starting Shaedon and Jerami and bringing Deni off the bench • The play of Jrue Holiday, Toumani Camara, Donovan Clingan and Deni Avdija in Wednesday's loss to the Warriors • Everything that we've heard from Shaedon Sharpe 's performance in training camp being reflected in the game versus Golden State • Yang Hansen's first preseason game | |||
| The First Week Of Training Camp And Recapping Fan Fest On The Brief Case, Episode 171 | 05 Oct 2025 | 00:25:02 | |
On this edition of The Brief Case, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, Trail Blazers beat reporter/Insider Casey Holdahl discusses... • Portland having, by all accounts, a great first week of their 2025 training camp • Building off what they've already done on defense and installing a retooled offense • New assistant coaches, efficiency and intensity • The play of Shaedon Sharpe and Yang Hansen at training camp • The 2025 Toyota Fan Fest that saw Shaedon Sharpe win MVP (again) • Jrue Holiday, Yang Hansen, Donovan Clingan and Deni Avdija stand out at Fan Fest • Trail Blazers begin their four-game preseason schedule Wednesday versus the Warriors in San Francisco | |||
| Injuries, Extensions, Ownership, Hansen, Defense And Other Storylines At 2025 Media Day On The Brief Case, Episode 170 | 30 Sep 2025 | 01:04:06 | |
On this edition of The Brief Case, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, Trail Blazers beat reporter/Insider discusses... • Trail Blazers' executives having discussions with Tom Dundon, who is heading up a group that has agreed to purchase the franchise • Injuries to Scoot Henderson and Robert Williams III and how those might effect the start of the season • Both Shaedon Sharpe and Toumani Camara being up for contract extensions • Everyone loves Yang Hansen • Who starts on Opening Night with four of the five spots seemingly secured • Comments from Chauncey Billups and numerous players about Portland's defensive potential • Fan Fest is Saturday at Moda Center | |||
| Training Camp, Scoot's Injury, Dame's Rally And New Video Boards At Moda On The Brief Case, Episode 169 | 26 Sep 2025 | 00:42:34 | |
On this edition of The Brief Case, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, Trail Blazers reporter/Insider Casey Holdahl discusses... • Portland's 2025 training camp starting on Monday with Media Day • The main storylines, including whether Shaedon Sharpe starts and if Yang Hansen cracks the rotation, heading into training camp • The team announcing on Friday that Scoot Henderson will be out for at least a month with a torn hamstring and what that means for the Trail Blazers • Fan Fest, presented by Toyota, scheduled for October 4 • The Damian Lillard Reunion Rally last Sunday at Pioneer Courthouse Square and why it was important • The upgrades to the Moda Center big screen and the new video boards installs on the end zones | |||
| Damian Lillard Reunion Rally, Deni Avdija EuroBasket Honors And Former Players Returning On The Brief Case, Episode 168 | 16 Sep 2025 | 00:21:59 | |
On this edition of The Brief Case, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, Trail Blazers beat reporter/Insider Casey Holdahl discusses... • The Damian Lillard reunion rally this Sunday at Pioneer Courthouse Square • The Rip City Rally is underway • Deni Avdija earning "All-Star Second Team" honors at EuroBasket 2025 • Brian Grant and Terry Porter reportedly taking on new roles with the Trail Blazers and the franchise making a concerted effort to bring former players back to the organization | |||
| Deni Avdija Leads The Way At EuroBasket And The Rip City Remix Schedule Is Out On The Brief Case, Episode 167 | 03 Sep 2025 | 00:21:50 | |
On this edition of the Brief Case, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, Trail Blazers beat reporter/Insider Casey Holdahl discusses... • The competition at EuroBasket (aka the European Championships) • There being no dominate European teams despite the number of MVP-caliber international players • The play of Deni Avdija and Israel advancing to the knockout round by going 3-1 in group play with one game to go • The possibility of both Deni and Luka Doncic sitting in the last group game for both Israel and Slovenia • The Rip City Remix releasing their 2025-26 regular season schedule • Whether Yang Hansen might see some times with the Remix during his rookie season | |||
| The 2025-26 Schedule, Back-To-Backs, Miles Traveled And The NBA Cup On The Brief Case, Episode 166 | 14 Aug 2025 | 00:30:51 | |
On this edition of The Brief Case, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, Trail Blazers beat reporter/Insider Casey Holdahl discusses... • The release of the Trail Blazers' 2025-26 regular season schedule • A breakdown of Portland's schedule including the number of back-to-backs and miles traveled this season • The number of Blazers games per month and day of the week • The Trail Blazers having significantly more national "tv" games this season • The Emirates NBA Cup schedule for West Group C which includes the Trail Blazers • Betting odds for making the knockout round at the 2025 NBA Cup • The report that the Trail Blazers are being sold to a group headed by Tom Dundan for roughly $4.25 billion | |||
| Jrue Holiday Is Introduced, Tweaks Made To The Icon and Association Jerseys And An International Update On The Brief Case, Episode 165 | 30 Jul 2025 | 00:42:18 | |
On this edition of The Brief Case, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, Trail Blazers beat reporter/Insider Casey Holdahl discusses... • Jrue Holiday being introduced to the media Tuesday at the Trail Blazers' practice facility • Jrue Holiday's thoughts on how he was treated the first time he was traded to Portland, how he heard he had been traded to Portland the second time, how he fits on the team and the role he might play, Portland's young guards Scoot and Shaedon, initial thoughts on Yang Hansen, mentorship, his relationship with Dame (and that wifi issue), being a family man, coming from a team like the Celtics to the Trail Blazers • The tweaks the Trail Blazers have made to their Icon (black) and Association (white) jerseys and the reasoning behind those small changes • A quick update on international competitions which various Trail Blazers' players may or may not be participating in this offseason | |||
| Dame's Thoughts On Jrue, Scoot And Hansen, Blake Signed And Preseason Announced On The Brief Case, Episode 164 | 24 Jul 2025 | 00:39:43 | |
On this edition of The Brief Case, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, Trail Blazers beat reporter/Insider discusses... • The press conference to "re-introduce" Damian Lillard • Lillard's comments about the role he'll play as he rehabs his Achilles injury during the 2025-26 season • Dame's comments about the importance of mentorship, Scoot Henderson and Yang Hansen • Dame discussing his relationship with Jrue Holiday, maybe finally getting out to the Oregon coast and his yearly basketball camp in Beaverton • The Trail Blazers signing third-year guard Blake Wesley to their 15th roster spot • Portland's four-game preseason schedule • The "Pup City" event this Saturday at Moda Center (tickets available here) | |||
| Damian Lillard Returns To Portland And Yang Hansen Wraps Up Summer League On The Brief Case, Episode 163 | 20 Jul 2025 | 00:27:14 | |
On this edition of The Brief Case, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, Trail Blazers beat reporter/Insider Casey Holdahl discusses... • The Trail Blazers officially signing Damian Lillard as a free agent • The reasons a reunion makes sense for both the team and Lillard • The decision for both the team and Lillard being about basketball rather than nostalgia • The Trail Blazers being in a much better place now than they were when Lillard was traded • How Lillard helps the Trail Blazers on the court, in the locker room and in the community • This being one of Portland's better offseason and cause for optimism in the upcoming season • Wrapping up Yang Hansen's four-game run at the Las Vegas Summer League • Hansen exceeding all pre Summer League expectations and if that changes anything going into the 2025-26 season | |||
| Bouncing Back With A Win Versus Pelicans, Summer League Championship Slips Away And A One-On-One Interview With Hansen On The Brief Case, Episode 163 | 17 Jul 2025 | 00:45:52 | |
On yet another Las Vegas Summer League edition of The Brief Case, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, Trail Blazers beat reporter/Insider Casey Holdahl discusses... • The Trail Blazers rallying to get a win versus the Pelicans Tuesday night in Las Vegas to move to 2-1 at Summer League • The performances of Caleb Love, D.J. Carton and Yang Hansen • Hansen picking up the finer points of how to conduct yourself on an NBA court • Good play allowing for good times • The Trail Blazers all but being eliminated from the 2025 Las Vegas Summer League championship (which might be the case by the time you watch/listen) • An interview with Hansen about getting drafted by the Trail Blazers, eating fried chicken at the 2025 NBA Draft, how he's dealing with all the attention he's received in China and the United States, being a "big dummy" around his teammates, his ability to create for others with his passing and being too hard on himself when it comes to turnovers, his relationship with his interpreter, Chris, his favorite food/musician/movie and his overarching goal for his rookie season. | |||
| A Summer League Back-To-Back, Yang Hansen Gets A Poster Dunk, James Posey Joins The Coaching Staff And A Conversation With Caleb Love on The Brief Case, Episode 162 | 13 Jul 2025 | 00:31:33 | |
On this edition of The Brief Case, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, Trail Blazers beat reporter/Insider Casey Holdahl, on location in Las Vegas, discusses... | |||
| Yang Hansen Impresses In His Trail Blazers Summer League Debut On The Brief Case, Episode 161 | 12 Jul 2025 | 00:17:41 | |
On this edition of the Brief Case, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, Trail Blazers beat reporter/Insider, on location in Las Vegas, discusses... • Yang Hansen's Trail Blazers Summer League debut Friday night in a blowout victory versus the Warriors at Thomas & Mack Arena on the campus of UNLV • Not being exactly sure what to expect from Hansen in his first game playing with NBA players • Hansen getting a highlight on the first play of the game • The passing, handle and defense Yang Hansen displayed • The reaction in the arena and the large contingent of media following Hansen in Las Vegas • Being surprised by the quality of Hansen's dribble drives • Portland's front office having cause to feel validated in acquiring Hansen in the first round when no one (publicly) had him getting drafted before the second round | |||
| Summer League Practice Begins, Yang Hansen Gets His First NBA Run And It's Back To Business On The Brief Case, Episode 160 | 07 Jul 2025 | 00:37:20 | |
On this edition of The Brief Case, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, Trail Blazers beat reporter/Insider Casey Holdahl discusses... • The Trail Blazers announce their summer league roster and begin holding practices in preparation for their five-game run (at least) in Las Vegas • Assistant coach Ronnie Burrell's thoughts on Yang Hansen's first practices as a Trail Blazer • Yang Hansen deals with a faster pace and overcoming language issues in his first two Las Vegas Summer League practices • Yang Hansen's teammates give their first impressions of playing alongside the rookie center out of China • Portland's summer league games airing locally on KUNP and BlazerVision • The July moratorium is over, meaning teams can now officially agree to free agent contracts and trades • Deandre Ayton and Jabari Walker say their goodbyes | |||
| Yang Hansen Arrives In Portland, Signing Undrafted Players (Reportedly) and the 2025 Las Vegas Summer League Schedule On The Brief Case, Episode 159 | 28 Jun 2025 | 00:27:55 | |
On this edition of The Brief Case, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, Trail Blazers beat reporter/Insider Casey Holdahl discusses... • The Friday press conference to introduce Yang Hansen, who Portland traded for at the 2025 NBA Draft • Thoughts on Hansen's first days as a Trail Blazers • Yang overcoming language barriers and expectations going into his rookie season • What "Hansen" means in Chinese and why it's a “great and beautiful connection” and “a wonderful arrangement by fate” • The undrafted players the Trail Blazers have reportedly signed to two-way contracts and Exhibit 10 contracts • Portland's 2025 Las Vegas Summer League schedule and why every Trail Blazers fan should try to go at least once | |||
| Trail Blazers Shock The League At The 2025 Draft By Trading For Yang Hansen On The Brief Case, Episode 158 | 26 Jun 2025 | 00:19:15 | |
On this special 2025 NBA Draft Edition of the Brief Case, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, Trail Blazers beat reporter/Insider Casey Holdahl discusses... • The Trail Blazers trading the draft rights to Cedric Coward for Chinese center Yang Hansen, a 2028 first-round pick and second-round picks in the 2027 and 2028 Drafts • Portland shocking the NBA and the media by keeping their selection secret • The reasons the Trail Blazers targeted Hansen, who they have been scouting for at least the last two years • Is Yang Hansen "Chinese Jokic" or "Sino Sabonis" • The Trail Blazers having five centers on their roster | |||
| The Draft Is Upon Us, Bring Back The Only Pre-Draft, Does The Durant Trade Matter To The Trail Blazers And Farewell To The NBA Finals On The Brief Case, Episode 157 | 24 Jun 2025 | 00:36:12 | |
On this edition of The Brief Case, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, Trail Blazers beat reporter/Insider Casey Holdahl discusses... • The Trail Blazers wrapping up their pre-draft workouts this weekend • The players who came through Portland for workouts and what that does or doesn't tell us • A plead for some standardization in the pre-draft workout process • A quick roundup of the mock drafts two days before the 2025 NBA Draft • The Kevin Durant trade and whether it matters that the Suns, rather than the Rockets, will be making the pick right before the Trail Blazers • The Oklahoma City Thunder defeating the Indiana Pacers in seven games to win the 2025 NBA Finals • Whether the Pacers run and the weakness of the Eastern Conference is beneficial to a team like the Trail Blazers | |||
| Two Weeks Until The Draft, New Assistants And Bill Walton's Auction On The Brief Case, Episode 156 | 12 Jun 2025 | 00:20:19 | |
On this edition of The Brief Case, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, Trail Blazers beat reporter/Insider Casey Holdahl discusses... • The Trail Blazers holding their sixth pre-draft workout • The lack of consensus around this year's draft and why that might be • Portland has a lot of options with the 11th pick (and will they acquire a second round pick?) • The additions to the coaching staffs of the Trail Blazers and Remix • What some of the items at the Bill Walton auction, including his Trail Blazers 1977 Championship ring, sold for | |||
| Pre-Draft Workouts Pick Up, Toumani and Donovan Honored And The NBA Finals On The Brief Case, Episode 155 | 02 Jun 2025 | 00:37:48 | |
On this edition of The Brief Case, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, Trail Blazers beat reporter/Insider Casey Holdahl discusses... | |||
| Unlucky Again At The Draft Lottery On The Brief Case, Episode 154 | 13 May 2025 | 00:22:48 | |
On this edition of The Brief Case, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, Trail Blazers beat reporter/Insider Casey Holdahl discusses... • The Trail Blazers falling back to 11th at the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery and the reaction • Portland underperforming their draft lottery odds three of the last four years • We know that life isn't fair, but is it especially unfair for the Trail Blazers? • The Trail Blazers already hosting two workouts and what those workouts tell us about Portland's pre-draft preparation • Portland being one of the teams that still discloses (for the most part) which players participate in workouts • Trail Blazers general manager Joe Cronin's thoughts about the 2025 Draft and how Portland might approach using the 11th overall pick | |||
| Pre-Draft Workouts Start And The Second Round Of The Playoffs Begin On The Brief Case, Episode 153 | 07 May 2025 | 00:48:26 | |
On this edition of The Brief Case, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, Trail Blazers beat reporter/Insider Casey Holdahl discusses... • The Trail Blazers hosting six players -- Rueben Chinyelu, Devon Prior, Ben Henshall, Dink Pate, John Blackwell and Lachlan Olbrich -- in their first round of 2025 pre-draft workouts | |||
| Deni And Toumani Get Most Improved Votes, Donovan Rookie Of The Year Voting Snub And Wrapping Up The First Round On The Brief Case, Episode 152 | 01 May 2025 | 00:29:40 | |
On this edition of The Brief Case, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, Trail Blazers beat reporter/Insider Casey Holdahl discusses... • Deni Avidja finishing 8th and Toumani Camara finishing 12th in 2025 Most Improved Player voting • Toumani Camara representing the Trail Blazers at the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery • Donovan Clingan getting no votes for Rookie of the Year and why he absolutely should have gotten at least a few • The schedule for Group D at Eurobasket 2025, which could feature Deni Avdija, Toumani Camara, Rayan Rupert and Sidy Cissoko • The report that the Trail Blazers will not review the contracts of three assistant coaches • Damian Lillard tearing his Achilles tendon • A quick recap of the first round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs | |||
| Losing Lottery Tiebreakers, Toumani Gets Votes, Blazers Potentially At EuroBasket And The First Round On The Brief Case, Episode 151 | 25 Apr 2025 | 00:30:12 | |
On the latest edition of The Brief Case, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, Trail Blazers beat reporter/Insider Casey Holdahl discusses... • The Trail Blazers losing the NBA Lottery random draw to the Houston Rockets (via the Phoenix Suns) and what that could mean once the 2025 NBA Draft takes place at the end of June • Toumani Camara finishing ninth in the 2025 NBA Defensive Player of the Year voting and what that might mean for his chances of making one of the two All-NBA Defense teams • The 2025 EuroBasket (aka the FIBA European Championships) to be held in Poland this summer that could potentially feature Deni Avdija (Israel), Toumani Camara (Belgium), Rayan Rupert and Sidy Cissoko (France) in one group • The first round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs | |||
| Play-In Games, Award Season Begins, Playoffs Start This Weekend And Ant and Scoot Exit Interviews On The Brief Case, Episode 150 | 18 Apr 2025 | 00:43:18 | |
On this edition of The Brief Case, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, Trail Blazers beat reporter/Insider Casey Holdahl discusses... • The 2025 Play-In Tournament and how it's a great indicator of how much better the Western Conference is than the Eastern Conference this season • The 2025 NBA Playoffs starting this weekend • The NBA releasing the "finalists" on Sunday for NBA awards and keeping our fingers crossed for Toumani Camara • Deni Avdija, Anfernee Simons, Bryce McGowans and Isaac Nogués González all being recognized for their efforts on and off the court • The Trail Blazers finishing the season as one of the best bets in the NBA and one of the largest overachievers with regard to their season win projection • Anfernee Simons and Scoot Henderson discuss Chauncey's extension, their performances this season, their offseasons and what they'd like to improve upon during their exit interviews | |||
| Chauncey Gets An Extension, Ending The Season By Beating L.A. And Draft Lottery Odds On The Brief Case, Episode 149 | 14 Apr 2025 | 01:00:34 | |
On this edition of The Brief Case, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, Trail Blazers beat reporter/Insider Casey Holdahl discusses... • The Trail Blazers defeating the Lakers Sunday afternoon at Moda Center in the final game of Portland's 2024-25 season • Both the Trail Blazers and Lakers turning the game over to their younger players • The Trail Blazers ending the season tied with the Suns and what that means for their draft lottery odds • Why the random drawing to break ties at the draft lottery matters • Chauncey Billups and the Trail Blazers agreeing to a contract extension Sunday morning • Joe Cronin and Chauncey Billups discuss their extensions, the direction of the team, the 2024-25 season, improvements on the defensive end and early expectations going into the 2025-26 season | |||
| Defeating The Spurs But Being Eliminated From The Play-in, Draft Lottery Standings And Joe Cronin Gets An Extension On The Brief Case, Episode 148 | 08 Apr 2025 | 00:29:36 | |
On this edition of The Brief Case, Trail Blazers beat reporter/Insider Casey Holdahl discusses... • The Trail Blazers losing to the Bulls in Chicago to end a five-game road trip • Portland returning home to defeat San Antonio on Sunday, and thus, ensuring a winning record at Moda Center this season • Being eliminated from post-season contention Sunday afternoon thanks to the Kings defeating the Cavs • Where the Trail Blazers are at in the current standings and how far up or down they could move with three games to play • Odds at the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery • The Trail Blazers agreeing on a contract extension with General Manager Joe Cronin | |||
| Running Out Versus the Knicks, Toumani's Defensive Player Of The Year Campaign And A Conversation With Ant Simons On The Brief Case, Episode 147 | 01 Apr 2025 | 00:37:28 | |
On this edition of The Brief Case, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, Trail Blazers beat reporter/Insider Casey Holdahl discusses... | |||
| Time Is Running Out On The Brief Case, Episode 146 | 28 Mar 2025 | 00:30:34 | |
On this edition of The Brief Case, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, Trail Blazers beat reporter/Insider Casey Holdahl discusses... • The Trail Blazers wrap up a seven-gamer homestand with a loss to the Cavaliers on Tuesday • Staring a five-game road trip with a loss to the Kings in Sacramento on Thursday • Losing three-straight after winning four-in-a-row • Deni Avdija's stats on March (they're great) • Portland's increasingly difficult path to making the play-in with eight games to play • The Trail Blazers being the fourth-best team versus the spread this season | |||
| And Update On The Race For the Play-In After A 1-1 Weekend On The Brief Case, Episode 145 | 24 Mar 2025 | 00:27:29 | |
On this edition of The Brief Case, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, Trail Blazers beat reporter/Insider Casey Holdahl discusses... • The Trail Blazers beating the Nuggets at Moda Center on Friday in one of the more entertaining games of the season • The importance of Friday's win for Portland's chances of making the play-in tournament • The loss to the Celtics on Sunday • Portland losing ground in the play-in with the loss and neither Phoenix nor Dallas playing on Sunday (though both play Monday) • One of the things great teams almost always do • The Top Golf Swing Suite at Spirit Mountain Casino • A rundown of the schedules for the teams fighting for the last play-in spot • The status of the tiebreakers in regard to the last spot in the play-in • Portland's odds of making the play-in compared to the Suns and Mavericks (and Lakers?) | |||
| Play-In Chances Improve With Win Versus Grizzlies And The Remainder Of The Homestand On The Brief Case, Episode 144 | 20 Mar 2025 | 00:26:19 | |
On this edition of The Brief Case, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, Trail Blazers beat reporter/Insider Casey Holdahl discusses... | |||
| Two-Straight Wins, Matisse Returns, The Trail Blazers Are A Good Bet And What To Make Of The Race For The Play-in On The Brief Case, Episode 143 | 18 Mar 2025 | 00:21:44 | |
On this edition of The Brief Case, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, Trail Blazers beat reporter/Insider Casey Holdahl discusses... | |||
| Overtime Thriller Versus the Knicks, Natalie Returns To Finish The Anthem And Dewayne Hankins on The Business Of The Trail Blazers On The Brief Case, Episode 142 | 13 Mar 2025 | 01:05:34 | |
On this edition of The Brief Case, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, Trail Blazers beat reporter/Insider Casey Holdahl discusses... • The Trail Blazers falling to the Knicks in overtime Wednesday night at Moda Center in one of the most entertaining games of the season • Scoot Henderson's performance versus the Knicks and how it represents the progress he's made this season • Deni Avdija taking the reigns and the next step of his career in Portland • Natalie Zito, formerly Natalie Gilbert, returning to the Moda Center almost 22 year after needing Maurice Cheeks' assistance to perform the National Anthem Wednesday night • An interview with Dewayne Hankins, Trail Blazers' president of business operations, to discuss the state of the business side of the Trail Blazers, the switch to KATU and over the air broadcasts, the new big screens and video boards, stats as entertainment, expanding access to games, the importance of having an organization that welcomes all, the OneCourt technology, HBCU Weekend, the Women's Summit, the WNBA in Portland and the benefits of having an international roster | |||
| Finally Returning Home, Bill Walton Night, The Race For The Play-In And A Conversation With Toumani Camara On The Brief Case, Episode 141 | 12 Mar 2025 | 00:48:10 | |
On this edition of The Brief Case, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, Trail Blazers beat reporter/Insider Casey Holdahl discusses... | |||
| Blowout In Brooklyn, Deni's Triple-Dub, Taking Care Of Business In Philly And A Conversation With Donovan Clingan on The Brief Case, Episode 140 | 04 Mar 2025 | 00:44:59 | |
On this edition of the Brief Case, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, Trail Blazers beat reporter/Insider Casey Holdahl, recording from the team hotel in Philadelphia, discusses... • The Trail Blazers blowing out the Nets in Brooklyn on Friday • Deni Avdija getting the first triple-double of his career in an overtime loss to the Cavaliers • How even though they lost, the game versus the Cavs might have been one of their best of the season • A change in Shaedon Sharpe • The Trail Blazers coming together over the course of a long road trip • Defeating the 76ers in Philadelphia Monday night to ensure a better than .500 road trip • A conversation with Trail Blazers rookie center Donovan Clingan about how the team is playing on the road trip, being back on the east coast, ticket requests, being the last center standing, conditioning, setting screens and whether it changes depending on which player you're screening for, displaying more of his passing ability, defending without fouling (jinx), Shaedon's dunk and fan support on the road | |||
| Road Wins Versus The Jazz and Wizards And Shaedon Sharpe's Dunks Can't Be Quantified On The Brief Case, Episode 139 | 28 Feb 2025 | 00:35:11 | |
On this edition of The Brief Case, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, Trail Blazers beat reporter/Insider Casey Holdahl discusses... • The Trail Blazers arriving in New York City on Thursday prior to Friday's game versus the Nets in Brooklyn • Getting an ugly win versus the Jazz in Salt Lake City • Defeating the Wizards in Washington DC to extend Portland's win streak to three • Deni Avdija's return to Washington is cut short • Toumani Camara is supposed to foul • Shaedon Sharpe's ridiculous dunk in the second quarter of Wednesday's win versus the Wizards • The NBA's "Dunk Score," which has Shaedon's dunk as the second-best this season, is a farce and should be recalibrated • Statistics being a poor way to judge the quality of dunks • The remaining five games on Portland's current seven-game road trip | |||
| Making History Versus the Hornets, Keeping The Lakers Close, A Long Trip And Covering As The Favorite On The Brief Case, Episode 138 | 24 Feb 2025 | 00:27:31 | |
On this edition of The Brief Case, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, Trail Blazers beat reporter and Insider Casey Holdahl discusses... | |||
| Back To Work, Toumani and Bryce At All-Star, Hosting The Lakers After The Break, New In-Arena Screens And A Conversation With Shaedon Sharpe on The Brief Case, Episode 137 | 20 Feb 2025 | 00:33:14 | |
On this edition of The Brief Case, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, Trail Blazers beat reporter/Insider Casey Holdahl discusses... • The Trail Blazers holding practices on Tuesday and Wednesday after the All-Star break • Quick thoughts on All-Star Weekend and whether it's really any better or worse than it's ever been • Toumani Camara and Bryce McGowens at the Rising Stars Challenge at All-Star Weekend (and why didn't they introduce Scoot Henderson?) • Where the Trail Blazers are at with a third of the season yet to play • Hosting the Lakers on Thursday and the Hornets on Saturday before heading out for a two-week trip • Injury updates • The team upgrading the big screen and adding additional stat signage at Moda Center in time for the 2025-26 season • A conversation with third-year guard Shaedon Sharpe about how he spent his all-star break, thought on his third season, where he's made the most progress and where he's got the most room for growth, the win streak, relationship between Canadian players, what he wants out of his career and coming off the bench | |||
| Donovan Clingan The Starter, Blazers At The Break And Toumani/Scoot/Bryce Head At All-Star Weekend On The Brief Case, Episode 136 | 14 Feb 2025 | 00:33:11 | |
On this edition of The Brief Case, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, Trail Blazers beat reporter/Insider Casey Holdahl discusses... • The Trail Blazers heading into the All-Star Break off three road losses • The Trail Blazers making the Nuggets work in the second game between the two teams in Denver • Deandre Ayton out for at least the next month and how that impacts the center rotation • Donovan Clingan putting up a career high in rebounds on Wednesday after posting a career high in scoring on Monday • Clingan moving into the starting lineup and how playing 31 minutes might be more impressive than grabbing 20 rebounds • Where the Trail Blazers are at in the standing, offensive rating, defensive rating and net rating going into the All-Star Break • Toumani Camara facing off against Bryce McGowens in the 2025 Castrol Rising Stars Challenge at All-Star Friday night in San Francisco | |||
| Win Streak Ends, Deandre and Scoot Injured And Donovan Clingan Goes Arvydas Sabonis On The Brief Case, Episode 135 | 12 Feb 2025 | 00:26:25 | |
On this edition of The Brief Case, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, Trail Blazers beat reporter/Insider Casey Holdahl discusses... | |||
| Six-Straight Wins, Wrapping Up The Homestand Versus the Kings, Winning 10 of 11, Joe Cronin On Standing Pat At The Trade Deadline And Officially Hitting The Over On The Brief Case, Episode 134 | 07 Feb 2025 | 00:50:08 | |
On this edition of The Brief Case, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, Trail Blazers beat reporter/Insider Casey Holdahl discusses... | |||
| Winning Five In A Row And Nine Out Of Ten, Overtime Versus the Suns, Locking Down The Pacers And Scoot And Toumani Team Up At All-Star Weekend On The Brief Case, Episode 133 | 06 Feb 2025 | 00:52:23 | |
On this edition of The Brief Case, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, Trail Blazers beat reporter/Insider Casey Holdahl discusses... • The Trail Blazers being the hottest team in the NBA in the last 10 games • Defeating the Suns in consecutive games -- one blowout and one overtime thriller-- at Moda Center thanks in larger part to the effort of Deandre Ayton • Blowing out the Pacers Tuesday night in the second game of a back-to-back for both teams • Portland extending their winning streak to five games and winning nine of their last 10 and some interested stats compiled during that stretch • Watching "the Big Game" at Spirit Mountain Casino • Scoot Henderson and Toumani Camara being "drafted" to play for Team Mitch Richmond at the 2025 Rising Stars Challenge, the rest of the roster and their prospects of advancing to face the actual NBA All-Stars Sunday night • Some general thoughts less than 24 hours before the 2025 trade deadline expires • Portland covering in 10-straight games and being just one win away from hitting the over on their season win projection | |||
| Going .500 In January, Sweeping the Bucks and Magic, Scoot, Toumani and Bryce At All-Star Weekend And Seven-Straight Versus The Spread On The Brief Case, Episode 132 | 01 Feb 2025 | 00:35:06 | |
On this edition of The Brief Case, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, Trail Blazers beat reporter/Insider Casey Holdahl discusses... • The Trail Blazers defeating Damian Lillard and the Bucks on Tuesday to sweep the Eastern Conference squad • Blowing out the Magic for the second time in a week to secure another sweep and finish the month of January with a .500 record • Portland getting a significant uptick in overall wins, road wins and offensive and defensive rating in the month of January • Scoot Henderson and Bryve McGowens being invited to participate in the Rising Stars Challenge at All-Star Weekend • The NBA rectifying a mistake by naming Toumani Camara as an injury replacement for the Rising Stars Challenge • The Trail Blazers covering the spread in seven-straight games and being just four wins away from hitting the over on their win projection this season with more than 40 percent of the season left to go | |||
| A Great Road Trip, A Good Start To The Homestand And Dame Returns Again On The Brief Case, Ep. 131 | 28 Jan 2025 | 00:33:35 | |
On this edition of The Brief Case, Trail Blazers beat reporter/Insider Casey Holdahl discusses... | |||
| Beating the Bulls To End A Homestand And The Heat To Begin A Road Trip, Shaedon On The Bench And Scoot's Start To 2025 On The Brief Case, Episode 130 | 22 Jan 2025 | 00:30:18 | |
On this edition of The Brief Case, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, recorded from the team hotel in Miami, Trail Blazers beat reporter/Insider Casey Holdahl discusses... | |||
| A Rough Homestand, Missing Avdija And A Conversation With Kris Murray on The Brief Case, Episode 129 | 18 Jan 2025 | 00:25:03 | |
On this edition of The Brief Case, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, Trail Blazers beat reporter/Insider Casey Holdahl discusses... | |||
| Career Nights For Scoot And Toumani, Donovan Out At Least A Week And The Schedule Heats Up On The Brief Case, Episode 128 | 16 Jan 2025 | 00:21:56 | |
On this edition of The Brief Case, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, Trail Blazers beat reporter/Insider Casey Holdahl discusses... | |||
| A Good Loss To LeBron, A Great Win Versus Dame And A Conversation With Toumani On The Brief Case, Episode 127 | 05 Jan 2025 | 00:35:09 | |
On this edition of The Brief Case, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, Trail Blazers Insider/Reporter Casey Holdahl discusses... | |||
| The Last Games Of 2024 And Greg Oden Returns To Portland On The Brief Case, Episode 126 | 31 Dec 2024 | 00:34:13 | |
On this edition of The Brief Case, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, Trail Blazers beat reporter/Insider Casey Holdahl discusses... | |||
| Scoot's Game-WInner And Big Fourth Quarters From Deni And Shaedon On The Brief Case, Episode 125 | 28 Dec 2024 | 00:40:34 | |
On this edition of The Brief Case, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, Trail Blazers beat reporter/Insider Casey Holdahl discusses... | |||