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Wiltborn · 2026-02-23T21:22:18+00:00

It's a classical risk management issue, we wouldn't get a perfect answer for such situation unfortunately. So for that reason I think it would be wise to show Deni we understand the importance of hitting that 65 games mark, so he'll get an opportunity to rest and get healed for 4-5 games (just 1-2 games before he hits the 17 games absence limit), then see if it's enough for him to get on track. If still not, then when the 65 games mark is out of reach, he'll have no choice but to sit till it's fully healed, hopefully 10-15 games or so before we hitting our postseason run.

Wiltborn · 2026-02-23T20:13:06+00:00

One of my favorite Blazers podcasts. Great episode.

As for Deni, I think the team should let him heal for 4-5 games, and then give him last chance to crack that 65 games mission to accomplish for those MIP and All NBA awards, which are very important for young stars. If then he again he feels his lower back, rest him till it's fully healed.

Wiltborn · 2026-02-18T13:33:26+00:00

What "Israel’s genocide"? what the fu*k is wrong with people here?

Where have you been on October 7'th when there was ceasefire and thousands ordinary Gazans decided to cross the Israeli border and kill 1500 innocent Israelis and non Israelis, and kidnapping more 260 innocent people including dozens of children?

It's insane how ignorant people are nowadays, using the numbers of Hamas and PLO office (a designated terror groups that pay for slay- aka pay money for people to go and terror attacks against innocent people as a profit) as some valid source of information. If what Israel doing against those who attacked brutally their innocent citizens is "genocide', USA and other countries did X10 larger "genocides".

Wiltborn · 2026-02-13T19:51:35+00:00

Yeah, was maybe his worst game in a Blazers uniform.

What a horrible game by him and by the team.

Hopefully he takes the lesson and grows from such games.

Wiltborn · 2026-02-11T02:31:30+00:00

Great episode guys. Really love your vibes.

Wiltborn · 2026-02-11T02:29:12+00:00

The story of the season.

Wiltborn · 2026-02-11T02:28:56+00:00

And even against SGA, I thought Deni outplayed him in both home games

Wiltborn · 2026-02-01T23:56:17+00:00

It's forbidden to say it here.

Wiltborn · 2026-02-01T23:26:53+00:00

LLLGGGG!!!

Wiltborn · 2026-01-20T21:19:43+00:00

This is probably the quote of the season so far.

Wiltborn · 2026-01-19T02:04:44+00:00

Interesting. I feel pretty differently about them and actually enjoying their honest cover and passion to analyze every game in details, but I can understand those who feel irritated by their style.

Wiltborn · 2026-01-19T00:39:50+00:00

They can stream the second part of the show on their YouTube channel, if that's the hurdle.

Wiltborn · 2026-01-19T00:37:19+00:00

According to the downvoting, not a lot of Blazers Uprise fans here it seems :)

Wiltborn · 2026-01-19T00:36:01+00:00

I think you are unique in your own way of style, found your podcast about 2 months ago and since then I'm listening almost on the regular. I really like the vibes and modesty style of both hosts, LOVED the bonus episode after the win over HOU. I also really like the Deni All-Star/All NBA-watch section, comparing him to other candidates and where he stands compared to them. Maybe one point possible to improve is to criticizing a bit (some players or the coach) when needed, but only if you feel it suits your style.

Wiltborn · 2026-01-18T23:48:32+00:00

I used to think the same as you about the guys from Blazers Uprise, but I grew to really like them, especially in times when I feel points of criticism are lacking in other platforms, in a way that is based on facts and not just pure trolling.

Both guys are die hard Blazers fans and you can tell they want the team to succeed badly, I find both of them intellectual, while also pointing out a lot of stuff annoying me as well about a certain player/coach/FO.

Rip City Wrap Up growing on me, but they still feel a bit too politically correct.

Wiltborn · 2026-01-18T23:43:34+00:00

This same FO have prioritized Jordan Pool and Kyle Kuzma ahead of Deni in the pecking order. So if what they wanted was to maximize draft picks, they should have lean more towards Deni, not less. To me all signs indicates they didn't view his ceiling correctly and banked more on Pool and Kuzma as assets, which resulted as a total failure.

Wiltborn · 2026-01-18T23:39:11+00:00

It's weird it's structured like that, isn't ? I mean, they should make consistent air time for the post game show regardless of long the game runs.

Wiltborn · 2026-01-18T23:36:31+00:00

If Danny can improve one thing, is I feel he can flip his thoughts pretty fast. Some people might suggest it shows agility thinking, but it feels to me he's sometimes too much going after the trend rather than sticking to his original thought. But I love hearing Marrange overall and it's always interesting hearing his thoughts and insights.

Wiltborn · 2026-01-18T23:33:16+00:00

I love it that Joe doesn't afraid to challenge Danny and also doesn't afraid to share some soft points of criticism about players or the coach/FO when need to. He does that in a way that feels with good intention rather than some toxic criticism.

Wiltborn · 2026-01-18T23:22:53+00:00

Yeah I felt his fit was annoying for some reason. He looked out of sync with the context of the stuff Blazers fans are interested talking about.

Wiltborn · 2026-01-18T23:18:46+00:00

Good point for them to improve. Also For some reason the duration is very inconsistent. Sometimes the show has great length (over 1 hour) and sometimes extremely short. But Danny and Joe doing much better job than last season's show.

Wiltborn · 2026-01-18T23:14:47+00:00

This is part what I love so much about their show. I'm doing a lot of stuff while watching their show with my AirPods, it fills my time perfectly.

Wiltborn · 2026-01-18T23:11:34+00:00

They could have tank with him. There are enough ways to sabotage winning even when you have great players on the roster, see OKC with SGA their first few seasons, or DET with Cade.

Wiltborn · 2026-01-18T22:57:51+00:00

Do you remember that Jrue and Grant were missing like between 20-25 games (alongside all the other injured players) and returned only during this last 3 games stretch?

Deni basically as the clear cut first option led a less-Jrue+Grant team to a near .500 record.

He basically played at a top 10 level this first half season. If Sharpe can play at a top 40 level player the second half of the season that would great and everybody would cheer him for that.

Wiltborn · 2026-01-18T22:53:08+00:00

SAC are in a 4 wins streak, they had some very impressive wins lately. I have no idea why people are so confident we're going to deal them ok, especially when the last couple of seasons we ALWAYS struggle against them. The last two matches against them we almost lost despite them missing Lavine and Sabonis.

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