Shooting Hoops

Dia and Adam are back after a brief hiatus and there’s so much to cover. The two talk about the current state of the Blazers— will they tank? Will they make the play in? Then the conversation turns to Damian Lillard and the narratives circulating him once again. What is his legacy? What should that conversation even include? And what comes next? Lots of good conversation on this week’s episode of “Shooting Hoops”  

Dia and Adam are back during this All-Star break, and there's a lot to dissect. The co-hosts break down the trade deadline and the Gary Payton II debacle. They look at the new players and where the team currently stands heading out of the All-Star break. There's also a lot to talk about All-Star weekend - the contests, Damian Lillard's excellence, the lack of All-Star defense. Plus, the duo discusses what changes could be made to make the game more competitive. Dia offers one solution that Adam can get on board with. The two end the show with more Damian Lillard talk -  because once again the media can't seem to accept that Dame wants to be a Blazer.

It’s trade deadline week and Dia and Adam are back with episode 11. The Blazers are still fighting for position in the stacked Western Conference. Damian Lillard has been player of the week two weeks in a row going into All Star weekend—should he replace Steph Curry as a starter? His half court shot sure seems to think so. The co-hosts discuss the upcoming trade deadline, who stays and who goes? Also Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant… could KD be destined for Portland? Dia is keeping hope alive. Plus the two talk about Nassir Little and Chauncey Billups not so traditional coaching ways. Lots to unpack on this week’s episode of Shooting Hoops

The Trail Blazers are struggling but Dia and Adam are remaining optimistic. Adam talks about why this team is still competitive and what he expects in the coming weeks. Dia brings up the trade deadline and the possibility of change. The two discuss how the team is currently playing, Damian Lillard’s incredible point streak and where he ranks as a PG in the NBA. Adam talks about Jerami Grant and his extension and Dia brings up the Josh Hart and Jusuf Nurkic trade rumors. All of this plus some personal stories about working in sports (including the Dime Magazine shoot with Anfernee Simons) on this week’s episode of Shooting Hoops.

Dia and Adam are back after a couple weeks away, and there's a lot to discuss. Since they last spoke, Twitter lost its mind over Clyde Drexler not attending Dame's ceremony and Adam gives insight on where Clyde has been all these years. Damian Lillard in on quite a streak an finally has "almost" his whole team healthy again. Gary Payton II is finally healthy and making a huge difference for the team. Dia and Adam discuss Jusuf Nurkic, Nassir Little, Josh Hart and the trade rumors. Should the team be looking to make a move before the deadline? Also, how many of the Blazers' losses fall on Chauncey Billups?

In this week’s episode, Dia and Adam talk about Damian Lillard breaking a franchise record— and Adam has some unique insight since that record was previously held by his father, Clyde Drexler. Adam talks about watching the game with his dad, and how it feels To see Dame break the record. Plus the two discuss what it means To be an all time great Trail Blazer. 

It’s another good week in Blazers basketball with the team picking up two more great wins, while Damian Lillard flirts with breaking records. Dia and Adam discuss Damian Lillard’s hot streak, Anfernee Simons insanely high ceiling, Greg Brown III playing in the G-League, and Jusuf Nurkic quietly making waves. Plus, JJ Redick’s comments about Lillard as a champion even without a ring, and Zion’s wild dunk and the unspoken rules in the NBA (are they reasonable?). The co-hosts also discuss the huge Drexler record that is about to get broken, and how that feels to a Drexler.

Dia and Adam are back again and they aren't the only ones! Damian Lillard finally returns to the Blazers starting lineup. Anfernee Simons and Jerami Grant held it down while he was gone - so well in fact that they were both nominated for NBA Player of the Week! Adam and Dia let out a collective sigh of relief as the team comes down from a really tough schedule start, and they discuss Gary Payton II's imminent return and where he fits in on the team. The two offer some fun insight only they can - Adam talks about his time with the Celtics and Dia recounts some stories from this weekend in Portland shooting the team.

The Blazers have cooled off a little, and are dealing with, once again, a lot of injuries. But how bad is it really? Dia and Adam break down the current state of the team, and it might actually surprise you. Also, Anfernee Simons and Jerami Grant are on fire once again. Should these two be in consideration for the all-star game? Plus, Greg Brown III is back with the team, and Dia shares a little from his time in the G-League

Dia and Adam are back with episode number 4 of “Shooting Hoops”. There’s a lot to discuss this week about the Portland Trail Blazers— wins and losses but more importantly how the team looks. The two discuss the last set of games, what’s working and what needs fixing, and should we be worried?  Adam talks about the state of the league and the teams that started out slow, Dia talks about carpet jerseys and the co-hosts discuss everything in between.  Plus Adam shares some unique insight, and Dia shares photos she took of Greg Brown III and gives an update on his time so far in the G-League.  There’s a lot to talk about this week on “Shooting Hoops”

On this week's episode, Dia and Adam are joined by Hall of Fame Trail Blazers legend (and Adam's dad) Clyde Drexler.  Clyde talks to us about the Trail Blazers exciting start to the season, Damian Lillard approaching his franchise points record (and tying his season opener record), the players he thinks are most crucial on the current team, loyalty and being a franchise player, what it was like to be a Trail Blazer in the 80's and 90's, and he answers listener questions.  We couldn't let the episode end without talking about Michael Jordan, playing against him on the court, their history and rivalry, the "Last Dance" response and what if the Trail Blazers had drafted MJ?

Adam and Dia are back with another episode of shooting hoops. The Trail Blazers had a slow week but it didn’t slow down the co-hosts excitement about the start of the season. Shaedon Sharpe is the talk of the town, and twitter, and this podcast. Adam and Dia answer listener questions and talk about the comparisons being made to a certain 90s Blazer who may or may not be related to one of the hosts. Also on this episode— Josh Hart and his versatility, Dame for MVP (but seriously, could it happen??), a new era of the NBA, injuries and what to expect of the near future. Also, you’re going to want to stay tuned until the end because an exciting announcement is made!

In the inaugural episode of Shooting Hoops, meet your hosts - photographer and writer Dia Miller and professional basketball player Adam Drexler (yes, that Drexler). The two introduce themselves and talk a little about their hopes for this new project. But you can't have a Trail Blazers podcast without talking Trail Blazers! Adam and Dia discuss the teams 4-1 season so far and what they expect to see this season.

Introducing "Shooting Hoops" hosted by Dia Miller and Adam Drexler!