For a moment at the end of todays podcast, I thought @mikegrich.bsky.social was about to announce he was leaving Locked On Blazers.

It’s a shorter flight to Cancun from San Antonio

Veep was a documentary

A few adjustments I’d like to see Tiago make for game 5: 1. Start Rob Williams. He’s been better than Clingan. 2. Play Vit Krejci - Blazers need more shooting. See if Krejci can get hot.

The DeAaron Fox for Franz Wagner trade this summer is going to be crazy.

If Rob Williams didn’t have health issues and could reliably play 30+ minutes a game for an entire season, would he be a max salary player?

I’ve seen a lot of people complaining about Shaedon’s minutes this series, but the reality is that Shaedon just isn’t that impactful of a player at this point of his career, and the playoffs are finally exposing that.

Deni should still not be taking technicals

That’s a waste of a challenge

Deni should not be taking the technical free throws.

This is just foolish. The Blazers were never going to be players for big free agents. But this is the type of behavior that will make agents steer lower tier players and draft prospects away from Portland. This is a short-sighted move by Dundon for minuscule savings.

Scoot… it’s time

Blazers are just daring Castle to shoot

2023 re-draft: 1. Scoot 2. Wemby

Dylan Harper and Stephon Castle are great young players, but they definitely get to play the NBA on easy mode.

Duncan and Robinson just laughing at the absurdity of Wemby

The Spurs fiesta colors are awesome.

I think there’s a good chance the Blazers get swept this series. And I’m okay with that. This season has always felt it was about who are long term pieces. This series gives the team one more opportunity to see who will rise to the top on the roster. Win or lose, I’m excited to see who stands out.

The playoffs calling to Dame

Rip City!!!

McBooty a playoff riser?

Shaedon!!! ✈️✈️✈️

Feels like the Blazers should be down at least 10 with how scorching hot the suns are shooting.

I’m now convinced the Ichiro statue is the Mariner’s “Portrait of Dorian Gray”

If the Ichiro statue isn't a metaphor for the Mariners' season, I don't know what else is.

Harrison Ford can start writing his Emmy speech now.

The Blazers offense would be so much better if we could replace the Wesley, Murray, and Cissoko minutes with actual shooters. The ball movement is there. We just don’t have the guys to hit the shots.

I have a strong suspicion that Alex Karaban will be a Blazer next season.

While it will always be the Rose Garden, I would not be against the Moda Center becoming the Panda Dome.

How'd the Portland Fire do?

If I'm Portland, I'm calling on the availability of Donovan Mitchell, Jalen Williams, and Austin Reaves this summer.

People are going to be so mad when the big splash is Austin Reaves in a sign-and-trade that then helps the Lakers land Giannis.

The Blazers continue to be terribly managed.

Jrue Holiday out here auditioning for the Clippers next season

Braylon Mullins… you are a Trail Blazer

MADNESS!!!

Who is Jayson Kent?

My college roommate who had a Robert Swift jersey is ecstatic today.

Prediction: Scoot Henderson is an opening night starter for the Sonics

Breaking: The NBA's Board of Governors has approved a vote for the league to explore bids and applicants for expansion teams exclusively in Las Vegas and Seattle, sources tell ESPN. A bidding process is expected to generate offers in the $7-10 billion range for each team.

Welcome back Sonics! #rivalryrestored

Yeah, Toumani wasn’t going for any of this.

Today is definitely a trap game for the Blazers. First game back from a 5-game road trip. Second night of a back-to-back after playing in altitude. 3rd game in 4 nights. Hopefully Blazers can overcome it.

Donovan Clingan… still really good at basketball

Sitting at 53rd percentile with my bracket so far… but did not lose a single sweet 16 team

Kris Murray is not an NBA caliber player

It would not surprise me if Clingan is the Blazers best player next season.

Clingan is the only guy on the roster I wouldn’t be shopping this summer. Everyone else is available.

A win is a win I guess

Donovan Clingan… really good at basketball