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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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

Sep 30, 2026

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Dame First Home Game

What will the emotions be during Lillard's first home game back on the court in Portland?Sep 28, 2026

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Blazers Should Ease Damian Lillard Back Into Action

Sep 27, 2026

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Ja or Scoot?

Which has a better season for Portland?Sep 26, 2026

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Deni Avdija’s Next Leap Could Define the Blazers’ Ceiling

Sep 25, 2026

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Breakout Pick?

If you had to pick one player who you think could break out this season for the Blazers, who do you think it would be?Sep 24, 2026

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PODCAST: Which Single Player Could Make Biggest Impact on Blazers Leap This Season

The Portland Trail Blazers have plenty of ways to get better this season, but if they want to make a legitimate leap in a loaded Western Conference, marginal improvement probably won’t be enough. Ja Morant should give Portland another dynamic offensive engine, while Scoot Henderson has a chance to take another major step forward in his development. There are several other players on the roster who could become catalysts as well, and collectively, that growth should make the Blazers a better team than they were a year ago. The bigger question is whether they can improve enough to separate themselves from the pack. The West continues to get deeper, and simply being a little better offensively or winning a few more close games doesn’t necessarily guarantee a playoff spot. Portland needs someone to become a true difference-maker, and Donovan Clingan may be the player with the best chance to do it. Clingan has the potential to emerge as a legitimate top-15 center in the NBA this season if he takes another step forward. His defensive impact, rim protection, rebounding and ability to anchor the paint already give him an incredibly valuable foundation. If his offensive game continues to develop on top of that, his two-way impact could completely change Portland’s ceiling. There are plenty of important players on this roster, but Clingan may ultimately be the X-factor. If he makes the leap the Blazers are hoping for, Portland could go from simply improving to becoming a real playoff threat in the Western Conference.Sep 22, 2026

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Preseason Incoming

The NBA preseason starts in early October, so hoops is almost back. What are you most excited for?Sep 21, 2026

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HC in R1

Is home court in the playoffs realistic this season?Sep 19, 2026

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Predict Ja's PPG

O/U 20?Sep 18, 2026

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Can Clingan average 20-10?

That would make him a premier center in this league.Sep 16, 2026

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Shift in Expectations Ahead for Blazers’ Donovan Clingan

Sep 16, 2026

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Young Breakout Player

Who's the young player nobody is talking about breaking out for the Blazers that has a real chance this season?Sep 14, 2026

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PODCAST: Evaluating how Trail Blazers Will Approach Guard Rotation

Sep 12, 2026

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West Rank?

Where will the Blazers finish in the Western Conference?Sep 12, 2026

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Ja Finishes __ in Blazers scoring

Could he be second or third?Sep 10, 2026

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How Many All-Stars?

How many players will get the nod in Portland this season?Sep 9, 2026

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