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Holy Backboard
by Sage Digital
A weekly Portland Trail Blazers centric NBA podcast, hosted by Dustin Hawes and Dillon Sage.
Episodes
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New Season Offers Opportunity For Blazers Out the Gate
In the 448th episode of the Holy Backboard Podcast, Dustin and Sage welcome special guest Ted Gold of the Golden Pod to preview the Portland Trail Blazers' season opener against the Phoenix Suns and break down Portland's 3–1 preseason performance. The crew examines the Blazers' defensive…
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Early Preseason Returns Look Promising
Dustin and Sage are back for the 447th episode of the Holy Backboard Podcast, breaking down the Portland Trail Blazers' undefeated 3–0 preseason start and what it means heading into the 2026–27 NBA season. The guys discuss how much stock to put into preseason results, Micah Nori's experimentation...
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2026-27 Western Conference Preview
Dustin and Sage reunite for the 446th episode of Holy Backboard to preview the upcoming NBA season and rank the Western Conference from 1–15 based on projected regular-season finish. The guys factor in injuries, load management, roster construction, depth, and each team's incentives heading into...
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Tough Schedule Exactly What Trail Blazers Need
Dustin and Sage return for the 445th episode of the Holy Backboard Podcast to break down the latest news surrounding the Portland Trail Blazers. They discuss the recent approval of $573 million in public funding for arena renovations and why the agreement provides more confidence that the Trail...
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Blazers Blockbuster Lands Ja Morant in Rip City
Dustin and Sage jump on an emergency episode of the Holy Backboard Podcast after the stunning news that the Portland Trail Blazers have acquired 26-year-old All-NBA guard Ja Morant. The duo breaks down the reported trade that sends Jerami Grant and Kris Murray to Memphis, explaining why they view...
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Blazers Bring in Micah Nori as Head Coach
Dustin and Sage are back on the Holy Backboard Podcast to break down the Trail Blazers' offseason. They begin by honoring legendary former Blazers head coach Rick Adelman, reflecting on his impact in Portland, his success with the Kings and Rockets, and why his offensive philosophy was years…
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Opportunities Missed as Offensive Drought Dooms Blazers … Twice
Dustin and Sage recap the 442nd Holy Backboard Podcast after the Trail Blazers squandered two home playoff chances against the Spurs, falling behind 3–1 and feeling the season is near its end. They break down Game 3's 120–108 loss after leading 82–67 late in the third, criticizing late-game...
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Scoot Shines in San Antonio
Dustin and Sage recap Game 2 immediately after Portland's 106–103 comeback win in San Antonio to tie the series 1–1 heading to Portland for Games 3 and 4. They break down Victor Wembanyama leaving with a concussion after a Jrue Holiday play, discuss concussion protocol timelines, and note the...
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Victorious in the Valley, Previewing San Antonio
Dustin and Sage recap the Blazers' 114–110 win over Phoenix in a high-stakes, Amazon Prime–only broadcast, criticizing the lack of local access while celebrating Deni Avdija's dominant 41/12/7 performance and Portland's late-game execution. They argue Portland didn't deserve the win based on a...
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Previewing the Play-In Versus Phoenix
Dustin and Sage recap Portland's two straight wins, a 116–97 victory over the Clippers and a 122–110 win over the Kings, noting the team's composure, defense, and ball security in a high-leverage spot plus the return of Shaedon Sharpe. They discuss injury/availability expectations (likely…
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The Race for Eighth
Dustin and Sage break down the 438th Holy Backboard Podcast as the Blazers near the end of the season with Shaedon Sharpe and Vít Krejčí potentially returning, stressing strict minutes for Sharpe and hoping for more Sharpe–Scoot time. They recap two road losses: a gut-punch OT collapse in Denver...
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Rip City Races to the Finish Line
Dustin and Sage return for the 437th Holy Backboard Podcast after illness and recap roughly two weeks of Portland Trail Blazers action and standings. Portland sits 40–38 with four games left (Nuggets, Spurs, Clippers, Kings), jockeying for position around the 7–10 play-in spots, with a pivotal...
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March Madness in Rip City
Dustin and Sage recap the last Portland Trail Blazers week: a messy 124–114 win over Utah marked by 46 threes and 24 turnovers, a frustrating 109–103 loss to a short-handed Philadelphia team despite a fast start, and a 114–95 win over a talent-thin Brooklyn squad. They highlight Scoot Henderson's...
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The Long & Short of It
In the 435th Holy Backboard Podcast, Dustin and Sage recap Portland's last stretch, including a lethargic road trip (wins over Chicago and Memphis, blowouts vs. Charlotte and Atlanta, and a competitive loss to Houston), a strong Scoot Henderson bounce-back game vs. Indiana, and a frustrating late...
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No Man's Land
In the 434th Holy Backboard Podcast, Dustin and Sage recap a Lunar New Year event before discussing the Portland Trail Blazers' uneven post–All-Star stretch: an embarrassing 157–103 loss to Denver, a 92–77 win at Phoenix, and a close 124–121 loss to Minnesota, leaving Portland 28–31 and…
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Cling Kong, Camara Right the Ship in Rip City
Dustin and Sage recap the Portland Trail Blazers' week: ending a six-game losing streak with a win over the Memphis Grizzlies in Scoot Henderson's return, a second win over Memphis, a 49-point third quarter blowout of the 76ers (with Joel Embiid out), a road loss to the Timberwolves, and an ugly...
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All The Small Things
Welcome to the 431st edition of the Holy Backboard Podcast! Hosts Dustin and Sage delve into the Portland Trail Blazers' recent performance, highlighting the highs and lows of their latest games against teams such as the Miami Heat, Toronto Raptors, Boston Celtics, and Washington Wizards. They...
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Loving Caleb's Contributions
In the 430th episode of the Holy Backboard Podcast, Dustin and Sage discuss the Portland Trail Blazers recent performance, standing at 22-22 and ninth in the Western Conference. They analyze the team's games against the Atlanta Hawks, Los Angeles Lakers, and Sacramento Kings, highlighting key...
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Sitting Solid at the Halfway Mark
In the 429th edition of the Holy Backboard Podcast, Dustin and Sage discuss the challenges of aging, the current season's impact on the Portland Trail Blazers, and the development of players. They discuss recent games, injury updates for key players like Deni Avdija and Jerami Grant, and assess…
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Back from the (Jrue) Holidays.
In the 428th episode of the Holy Backboard Podcast, hosts Dustin and Sage discuss their holiday experiences and delve into the current state of the Portland Trail Blazers. They examine the team's recent performance, notable wins, player development, and injury updates. The podcast highlights...
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Unlocking Shaedon Sharpe's Potential
Welcome to the 427th edition of the Holy Backboard Podcast! Join Dustin and Sage as they delve into the latest happenings with the Portland Trail Blazers. They discuss Sage's basketball card collection hobby and provide personal updates, including Dustin's upcoming holiday plans and a string of...
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Home for the Holidays
Welcome to the 426th edition of the Holy Backboard Podcast with Dustin and Sage! In this episode, we dive deep into the challenges and highlights of the Portland Trail Blazers' recent games. We discuss their performance against Cleveland, Detroit, and Memphis and address key issues, including...
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Defense, Decision-Making lead to Losses in Clutch
In the 425th edition of the Holy Backboard Podcast, hosts Dustin and Sage cover a wide range of topics, from Thanksgiving recaps to in-depth analysis of the Portland Trail Blazers' recent performance. Listen as they discuss the impact of key injuries, defensive struggles, and the potential for...
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No Time to Panic in Rip City
In the 424th episode of the Holy Backboard Podcast, hosts Dustin and Sage discuss the recent performance of the Portland Trailblazers, who suffered a challenging week, dropping to a 6-8 record for the season. The hosts analyze the team's gameplay, including a win over the Pelicans, a significant...
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Turnovers, Shot Selection Dampen the Start of Portland's Road Trip
The Blazers sit at 5–5, Dustin and Sage break down a wild week featuring a 22-point comeback vs. OKC, frustrating road losses, and the continued rise of Shaedon Sharpe. They dive into Clingan's growth, Camara's struggles, and why Portland's pace might be their biggest enemy. It's a mix of…
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Good Things Take Time
In the 422nd edition of the Holy Backboard Podcast, hosts Dustin and Sage discuss a week filled with ups and downs for the Portland Trail Blazers. We delve into the Blazers' recent games against the Utah Jazz, Denver Nuggets, and Los Angeles Lakers, analyzing key plays and player performances.…
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Organized Chaos
In this week's crossover from Holy Backboard, Dustin and Sage break down the Blazers' chaotic but compelling 2–2 start. With Tiago Splitter stepping in as interim coach after Chauncey Billups' shocking arrest, Portland is running wild, fifth in pace, first in steals, and leading the league in...
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Emergency Podcast: Chauncey Billups
We discuss the shocking news of Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups' arrest by the federal government for money laundering and wire fraud related to an illegal poker ring tied to the mafia. The hosts recount how they learned about the news and its implications for the team, both on...
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2025 Trail Blazers Season Opener
In the 419th edition of the Holy Backboard Podcast, Dustin and Sage kick off the Blazers' season opener with an in-depth analysis of recent player extensions and roster strategy. They discuss the contract extensions of Toumani Camara and Shaedon Sharpe, emphasizing Sharpe's potential value…
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2025 Western Conference Preview
Welcome to the 418th edition of The Holy Backboard Podcast! Hosts Dustin and Sage return after a break and delve into various topics, including their summer activities, the WNBA playoffs, and their upcoming plans. The main focus of this episode is an in-depth discussion on the Portland Trail...
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Evaluating the Blazers' Offseason Moves
In the 417th edition of the Holy Backboard Podcast, hosts Dustin and Sage discuss the Portland Trail Blazers' offseason moves, analyzing trades, draft picks, and free-agent signings. Major talking points include the trade of Anfernee Simons for Jrue Holiday, the drafting of Yang Hansen, and the...
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Is now the right time for Dame's return to Rip City?
Dustin and I discuss Damian Lillard's return to Portland. The pros, cons, the potential roster building, relationship building and the proper marketing
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Adios Ayton, Hello Holiday
In the 415th episode of the Holy Backboard Podcast, hosts Dustin and Sage discuss the Portland Trail Blazers' offseason moves and provide an in-depth analysis of the team's recent trades, draft picks, and contract negotiations. They analyze Joe Cronin's 'confusing and unexpected' summer,...
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Perplexed in Portland: Blazers add Yang Hansen
In the 414th episode of the Holy Backboard Podcast, Dustin and Sage dive deep into the Portland Trail Blazers' choices during the 2025 NBA Draft. They discuss the controversial selection of Hansen Yang, the Blazers' strategy, and the implications for the team's future. The conversation spans...
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Emergency Pod! Jrue Trade
Welcome to the 413th edition of the Holy Backboard Podcast! In this special emergency edition, hosts Dustin and Sage discuss the unexpected late-night trade of Jrue Holiday for Anfernee Simons and two second-round picks. They dive into the implications of Holiday's arrival for the Portland Trail...
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Future Friday: Rasheer Fleming
On the 412th episode of the Holy Backboard Podcast, hosts Dustin and Sage discuss Rasheer Fleming, a top NBA draft prospect from Saint Joseph's. They dive into his impressive physical tools, college statistics, and potential fit with the Portland Trailblazers. The conversation explores Fleming's...
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2025 Lottery Mock 3.0
Dustin and I work together to create a mock draft!
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Complementary Pieces: Koby Brea
Kobe Brea, a standout college basketball player known for his exceptional shooting skills. Hailing from the Bronx, New York, Brea played for Dayton before transferring to Kentucky. Despite testing poorly in physical metrics at the combine, his shooting remains unparalleled. He shot 43% from...
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Future Friday Cedric Coward
In this episode of Future Friday, Dillon and Dustin dive into one of the most intriguing prospects in the NBA Draft:Cedric Coward . Known as the "man of mystery," Coward's game sparks debate, with Dillon taking a more cautious stance on his potential, while Dustin sees high upside. Together, they...
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Complementary Pieces: Ryan Kalkbrenner
Dillon Sage discusses NBA draft prospect Ryan Kalkbrenner, a 7'2", 257-pound center from Creighton, ranked as the 32nd prospect and 50th center. Sage emphasizes the importance of understanding the current draft class's big talent, especially small ball fives, and highlights Ryan Kalkbrenner's...
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Future Friday Kasparas Jakučionis
In the 409th edition of the Holy Backboard Podcast, Dustin and Sage discuss Illinois combo guard Kasparas Jakučionis, a top prospect for the 2025 NBA Draft. They go into detail on Kasparas Jakučionis's measurements, skills, and performance stats from his season at Illinois, discussing his…
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Complementary Pieces: Noah Penda
Dillon Sage discusses the strengths and weaknesses of Noah Penda, a player from LA Man's French team, who is set to enter the draft at 20 years old. Weighing 225 pounds and standing between 6'6" and 6'8", Penda is examined in terms of his role and performance. Although categorized as a small...
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Complementary Pieces: Will Riley
Dillon Sage provides an in-depth analysis of Illinois freshman Will Riley, a versatile 6'9" shooting guard and small forward from Ontario, ranked 12th on ESPN's top 100. Sage discusses Riley's college performance, emphasizing his strengths as a cutter and a shooter while noting his struggles with...
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Dribble, Pass, Shoot: 2025 NBA Draft Edition
Dustin and I talk about some burning questions about the 2025 NBA draft.
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Complementary Pieces: Labaron Philon
This episode provides an in-depth analysis of Labaron Philon, a point guard from Alabama. Standing 6'4" with a wingspan of 6'6", Philon is ranked 32nd in ESPN's Top 100. Though his vertical leap is subpar, his sprint speed, standing reach, and defensive capabilities stand out. His offense is...
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Future Friday: Derik Queen
Dustin and I talk about Maryland's Derik Queen. We talk about the sky high potential and the real potential of him failing.
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Splashy Summer Trade Targets for Trail Blazers
In this episode of the Holy Backboard Podcast, hosts Dustin and Sage discuss the Portland Trail Blazers' current situation and potential moves they could make during the NBA off-season. Topics include evaluating whether the team should package assets for a superstar player or let the current…
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Complementary Pieces: Thomas Sorber
In this episode, Dillon Sage analyzes NBA prospect Thomas Sorber, a 6'10" power forward/center with a 7'6" wingspan from Trent, New Jersey. Ranked 56th in ESPN's top 100 players, Sorber is noted for his 'bully ball' mentality, exceptional footwork, and defensive playmaking skills. His ability to...
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2025 Lottery Mock 2.0
The 405th edition of the Holy Backboard Podcast, hosted by Dustin and Sage, discusses the outcomes of the NBA draft lottery and conducts its second mock draft. Focused on picks 1 through 14, the podcast debates team needs conspiracies, and draft strategies for the top lottery picks, with in-depth...
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A weekly Portland Trail Blazers centric NBA podcast, hosted by Dustin Hawes and Dillon Sage.
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