Hardwood Knocks, Episode 474: Chauncey Billups, Becky Hammon, Damian Lillard’s Future, CJ McCollum Trades, Blazers Offseason Outlook
Tara Bowen-Biggs (@tcbbiggs) from the We Have A Take and Stepback Sisterhood podcasts returns to Hardwood Knocks to discuss the Portland Trail Blazers’ complicated offseason and the terrible start to which it’s off. First, Tara and Dan talk about the decision to hire Chauncey Billups, Neil Olshey’s tactlessness, the tokenism of Becky Hammon, and the message this all sends to the fanbase. After that, they get into Damian Lillard’s future and what a Dame trade could look like; Jusuf Nurkic’s value; Norman Powell’s free agency (and dogs!); C.J. McCollum trades; Ben Simmons’ potential fit; other potential Blazers trades; free-agency targets; Derrick Jones Jr.; Robert Covington; and sooooo much more. TIMESTAMPS ⬇️
🔘 The Chauncey Billups hire (1:48)
🔘 Damian Lillard’s future (21:15)
🔘 Jusuf Nurkic’s future/value (28:05)
🔘 Should the Blazers trade CJ McCollum? (35:37)
🔘 Should Portland want Ben Simmons? (40:27)
🔘 Norman Powell’s long-term fit (47:03)
🔘 Derrick Jones Jr. (51:14)
🔘 Most likely to be back: Enes Kanter, Rondae Hollis-Jefferson or Carmelo Anthony? (58:08)
🔘 Biggest need for Blazers in trades/free agency (1:01:43)
🔘 Zach Collins (1:03:06)
🔘 Trade/Free-Agency targets (1:07:40)
🔘 TRADE IDEAS! (1:11:04)
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