Nick Crain

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Nick has been credentialed media across several sports covering multiple teams during his decade in the industry.

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Why the Portland Trail Blazers Are Emerging as Legitimate Title Contenders

Why the Portland Trail Blazers Are Emerging as Legitimate Title Contenders

Nov 15, 2026

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OKC B2B

These next two games will tell us a lot about the Blazers.Nov 10, 2026

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Trail Blazers Improve to 5-1 With Impressive Comeback Win Over Nuggets

Trail Blazers Improve to 5-1 With Impressive Comeback Win Over Nuggets

Nov 3, 2026

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Trail Blazers Remain Undefeated, Beat Lakers in Early Measuring Stick Contest

Trail Blazers Remain Undefeated, Beat Lakers in Early Measuring Stick Contest

Oct 28, 2026

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Blazers can hang with anyone

It's official. This roster (when healthy) can beat anyone on any given night.Oct 28, 2026

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Containing Luka..

After his 50-bomb on Sunday, the Blazers are now going to be the next team to slow him down. Can they do it?Oct 26, 2026

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Lillard is BACK in Full Force

He's looked so good early on.Oct 25, 2026

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Trail Blazers Start Season 2-0 After Win Over Kings

Trail Blazers Start Season 2-0 After Win Over Kings

Oct 24, 2026

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Damian Lillard is Officially Underrated

Damian Lillard is Officially Underrated

Oct 18, 2026

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Trail Blazers Show Offensive Promise Despite Preseason Finale Loss

Trail Blazers Show Offensive Promise Despite Preseason Finale Loss

Oct 17, 2026

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Blazers Showcase Upside in Dominant Win Over Kings on Tuesday Night

Blazers Showcase Upside in Dominant Win Over Kings on Tuesday Night

Oct 14, 2026

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Portland Trail Blazers Dominate London Lions in Preseason Blowout

Portland Trail Blazers Dominate London Lions in Preseason Blowout

Oct 13, 2026

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Believe in Ja?

He's looked really good early on..Oct 9, 2026

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Preseason Expectations?

What do you hope to see in Portland's preseason contests?Oct 7, 2026

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PODCAST: What Ja Morant Unlocks in Portland

On this episode, the focus is on what it would actually take for Portland to make a major leap this season. There are plenty of players on the roster who could contribute to a more competitive team, but the Blazers are unlikely to get where they want to go because of one small improvement or one young player taking a step. It is going to require progress across the rotation. That said, there is one player whose upside could dramatically change the ceiling of the entire team: Ja Morant. Portland does not need Morant to suddenly return to being a full-fledged superstar for the move to have a major impact. The fact that he has already played at that level, though, shows just how much talent is still there if he can get himself back on track. The episode breaks down why Morant is such a unique X-factor for the Blazers. Even a strong version of Morant, without expecting the absolute peak version of his game, could give Portland a level of explosiveness and offensive creation that changes how the entire roster fits together. Few players on the team have the ability to swing Portland’s upside as dramatically as he does. There will still need to be growth around him. Young players have to continue developing, veterans have to fill their roles, and the roster as a whole has to become more consistent if Portland wants to turn into a legitimate threat in the Western Conference. But if there is one individual player who could accelerate that process, it is Morant. Expectations should remain reasonable, but his ceiling remains higher than almost anyone else on the roster. If Portland can help him rediscover even a significant portion of the player he has been before, the Blazers’ outlook could change in a hurry.Oct 5, 2026

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Preseason Expectations?

What do you need to see?Oct 5, 2026

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Best Reserve?

Who do you think ends up being the Blazers' best bench player this season?Oct 3, 2026

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Starters or Bench?

Which unit are you more confident in against opposing starters and reserves?Oct 1, 2026

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O/U 42.5 Wins?

Are you taking the over or under for the Blazers?Sep 30, 2026

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Trail Blazers Have Every Reason to Be Better Than Last Season

Trail Blazers Have Every Reason to Be Better Than Last Season

Sep 30, 2026

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