Portland Trail Blazers
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Portland Trail Blazers has come up in 5 episodes across 2 podcasts in TMT, including The Bill Simmons Podcast, Pardon My Take. 3 people have made recorded remarks about it.
What people said
Justin VerrierThe Ringer NBA editor and writer, Portland Trail Blazers fan
Verrier criticized Tom Dundon as universally reviled and expected him to make a splashy offseason move.
“I would be surprised if they went through this entire offseason and didn't do something splashy because he just wants to get his name on it”
The Bill Simmons Podcast: Giannis to Miami! An Urgent Gathering Pod With Chris Ryan and Justin Verrier (Jun 23, 2026) · Listen from 41:51
Dan KatzBarstool Sports personality known as Big Cat, co-host of Pardon My Take
Katz argues that outside of a handful of NBA coaches there is little difference between mid-tier and lower-tier coaches.
“I don't know if there's a big difference between the fifth best coach in the NBA and the 25th”
Pardon My Take: US Open With Shane Bacon, Best Of Kentucky Sports Radio Callers + HC Will Stein, Knicks Parade + FAQ’s (Jun 17, 2026) · Listen from 22:58
Tracy McGradyHall of Fame NBA player, NBC analyst and founder of a one-on-one basketball league
McGrady picked the Portland Trail Blazers as a surging team to watch next season.
“I like Portland next year to be a team that we'll be talking about”
Pardon My Take: Tracy McGrady, Knicks Go Up 2-0, James Harden Is Still James Harden, Boat Pictures And Fyre Fest of The Week (May 8, 2026) · Listen from 1:54:15
Coverage over time
Podcasts
- The Bill Simmons Podcast · 3 episodes
- Pardon My Take · 2 episodes
Episodes
LeBron’s Philly Shocker! Plus, the 2011 NBA Redraftables With Zach Lowe.The Bill Simmons Podcast · Jul 24, 2026 · 1 h 46 min
Bill Simmons and Zach Lowe react to LeBron James signing with the Philadelphia 76ers, then redraft the 2011 NBA draft class.
- Giannis to Miami! An Urgent Gathering Pod With Chris Ryan and Justin Verrier
The Bill Simmons Podcast · Jun 23, 2026 · 52 min
Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan and Justin Verrier react to Giannis Antetokounmpo's trade to the Miami Heat and what it means for the Bucks, Celtics and Jaylen Brown.
US Open With Shane Bacon, Best Of Kentucky Sports Radio Callers + HC Will Stein, Knicks Parade + FAQ’sPardon My Take · Jun 17, 2026 · 2 h 23 min
Pardon My Take hosts discuss the Knicks' title aftermath and World Cup draws, Shane Bacon previews the U.S. Open at Shinnecock, and Kentucky coach Will Stein joins during a Kentucky Sports Radio takeover.
Tracy McGrady, Knicks Go Up 2-0, James Harden Is Still James Harden, Boat Pictures And Fyre Fest of The WeekPardon My Take · May 8, 2026 · 2 h 19 min
Big Cat, PFT Commenter and crew break down the 2026 NBA second round, the Vrabel boat photos, and interview Tracy McGrady about his one-on-one league.
- Part 2: Cleveland Survives, Knicks-Sixers, and Whaddya Do for Denver, Houston, and Atlanta With Zach Lowe
The Bill Simmons Podcast · May 4, 2026 · 1 h 12 min
Bill Simmons and Zach Lowe react to Cleveland's Game 7 win over Toronto, preview the NBA's second round, and weigh offseason moves for eliminated teams.