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Rip City Radio @ripcityradio620.bsky.social · 5h

The @trailblazers.bsky.social fall to the Warriors, 118-111.

@highkin.bsky.social breaks it down with his postgame recap.

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Chris Burkhardt @chrisjburkhardt.bsky.social · 16h

Yang Hansen Mania!

S2E1 of the 19:77 Podcast breaks down the incredible performance from Yang Hansen vs the Kings, and gives us a look at your Trail Blazers through two preseason games.

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www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMEO...

Yang Hansen Mania!

YouTube video by Chris Burkhardt

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Sean Highkin @highkin.bsky.social · 17h

Some news: Former WNBA player and current Celtics G League GM and Connecticut Sun TV analyst Ashley Battle is joining the Portland Fire as VP of Basketball Operations, Strategy and Innovation, working under GM Vanja Černivec.

Story: www.rosegardenreport.com/ashley-battl...

Ashley Battle Joins Portland Fire's Front Office as VP of Basketball Operations

Battle, a former WNBA player, most recently worked as a TV commentator for the Connecticut Sun and as a scout for the Boston Celtics.

www.rosegardenreport.com

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Chris Burkhardt @chrisjburkhardt.bsky.social · 4d

The Yang Hansen experience!!!

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Rip City Radio @ripcityradio620.bsky.social · 4d

The latest episode of the Insider Podcast with @highkin.bsky.social... now with better audio!

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www.youtube.com/watch?v=8W_u...

Insider Podcast: Blazers impress in Preseason intro

YouTube video by Rip City Radio

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Rip City Radio @ripcityradio620.bsky.social · 6d

It’s preseason!
GAME 1: Warriors vs Blazers

@highkin.bsky.social gets us ready with his Pregame Preview.

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Chris Burkhardt @chrisjburkhardt.bsky.social · 7d

Some of the food offerings you will see this season at Moda.

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Sean Highkin @highkin.bsky.social · 14d

I have a new podcast and radio show as part of my expanded role with @ripcityradio620.bsky.social . Details here: www.rosegardenreport.com/i-have-a-new...

I Have a New Podcast and a Radio Show

My role at Rip City Radio is expanding.

www.rosegardenreport.com

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Rip City Radio @ripcityradio620.bsky.social · 15d

ICYMI:
Youtube videos — Interviews from @trailblazers.bsky.social media day.

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www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

2025-26 Trail Blazers Media Day - YouTube

The Portland Trail Blazers talk to the media to kick off the 2025-26 season!

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Sean Highkin @highkin.bsky.social · 18d

Breaking down the newly unsealed complaint the Bhathal family has filed against the Cherng family over their involvement in the Blazers' upcoming sale: a full timeline of events and what could come next www.rosegardenreport.com/more-details...

More Details Emerge in RAJ Sports-Cherng Family Lawsuit Over Trail Blazers Sale

The Bhathal family are attempting to keep the Cherngs from being a part of Tom Dundon's group that has agreed to buy the team.

www.rosegardenreport.com

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Rip City Radio @ripcityradio620.bsky.social · 18d

🚨 INJURY NEWS 🚨

@trailblazers.bsky.social announce that Scoot Henderson has sustained a left hamstring tear and will miss 4-8 weeks.

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Sean Highkin @highkin.bsky.social · 18d

#1: Damian Lillard www.rosegardenreport.com/25-for-25-no...

25 for 25, No. 1

Counting down the 25 best Trail Blazers performances of the last 25 years.

www.rosegardenreport.com

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Sean Highkin @highkin.bsky.social · 19d

I'm told the Blazers are expected to sign and then waive Blake Hinson and Alex Reese on Exhibit 10 contracts, setting them up to join the Rip City Remix this upcoming season. Hinson was third in the G League in 3-pointers made last season. Reese played with Remix previously.

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Sean Highkin @highkin.bsky.social · 19d

First in-person look at the new upgraded Moda Center video boards that are debuting this season.

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Sean Highkin @highkin.bsky.social · 20d

Attempting to make sense of the very limited information available about the RAJ Sports-Cherng Family lawsuit complicating the sale of the Trail Blazers: www.rosegardenreport.com/raj-sports-s...

RAJ Sports Sues Cherng Family Over Trail Blazers Sale: What We Know

The Bhathal family is attempting to keep the Cherng family from being a part of Tom Dundon's group that has agreed to buy the team.

www.rosegardenreport.com

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Sean Highkin @highkin.bsky.social · 20d

#2: Brandon Roy www.rosegardenreport.com/25-for-25-no...

25 for 25, No. 2

Counting down the 25 best Trail Blazers performances of the last 25 years.

www.rosegardenreport.com

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Sean Highkin @highkin.bsky.social · 22d

Additionally, the annual Fan Fest open practice/scrimmage will happen on Saturday, Oct. 4 at 2pm at Moda Center with free admission.

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Sean Highkin @highkin.bsky.social · 22d

#3: C.J. McCollum www.rosegardenreport.com/25-for-25-no...

25 for 25, No. 3

Counting down the 25 best Trail Blazers performances of the last 25 years.

www.rosegardenreport.com

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Sean Highkin @highkin.bsky.social · 27d

#5: LaMarcus Aldridge www.rosegardenreport.com/25-for-25-no...

25 for 25, No. 5

Counting down the 25 best Trail Blazers performances of the last 25 years.

www.rosegardenreport.com

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Rip City Radio @ripcityradio620.bsky.social · 29d

Sunday, Sept. 21 is gonna be special.

Come celebrate the return of Damian Lillard and get hyped for the upcoming @trailblazers.bsky.social season!

Noon-2pm
Pioneer Courthouse Square.

Be there.

#RipCity

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Sean Highkin @highkin.bsky.social · 29d

#6: Zach Randolph www.rosegardenreport.com/25-for-25-no...

25 for 25, No. 6

Counting down the 25 best Trail Blazers performances of the last 25 years.

www.rosegardenreport.com

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Portland Trail Blazers @trailblazers.bsky.social · Sep 12

Rip City Runs Deep

Let's rally Rip City and celebrate our hometown and home team. Dame will be there...will you

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Sean Highkin @highkin.bsky.social · Sep 12

The Paul G. Allen Estate and Tom Dundon’s group have entered into a formal sale agreement for the Trail Blazers. I’m told the sale is expected to officially close before the end of the 2025-26 NBA season.

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Rip City Radio @ripcityradio620.bsky.social · Aug 20

We're lucky to have him! 🐐

Rip City Radio @ripcityradio620.bsky.social · Aug 20

Also included are a few new shows!

Trail Blazers Insider Report, hosted by Sean @highkin.bsky.social. Airing live on Tuesdays from 2:00-3:00pm

The Blazers Wrap Up, a weekly recap of all the Trail Blazers News, hosted by Brenden Slaughter. Airing live on Thursdays from 6:00-7:00pm

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Rip City Radio @ripcityradio620.bsky.social · Aug 20

Portland Trail Blazers and iHeartMedia Portland Extend Longstanding Radio Partnership

READ MORE: www.nba.com/blazers/news...

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