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Erik García Gundersen

@erikg503.bsky.social
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Lots of NBA and lots of Blazers. Also lots of WNBA, EuroLeague and the occasional football post. Read more at: theburnernba.substack.com

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Sean Highkin @highkin.bsky.social · 8h
Every player I've ever talked to who's played for the Mexico City G League team has said the arena and fans are great but it's an absolute nightmare logistically and elevation-wise and would never be viable for an NBA team. This is one of Adam's most confusing fixations, to me.
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anniempeterson.bsky.social @anniempeterson.bsky.social · 16/10/2026
The Camas thing has made me so sad. All of the anti-transgender activists disguised as journalists running to both vilify and incite harassment of a KID. It’s immoral. Kids were shot at a Bend school today and it’s not getting half the attention as a freaking high school cross country race.
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Erik García Gundersen @erikg503.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
🤝🤝🤝
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Sean Highkin @highkin.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
Yet again, Tom Dundon's Blazers have stumbled into making the right decision but still managed to alienate and embarrass everyone in the process. buff.ly/qSETQP0
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Trail Blazers Can't Get Out of Their Own Way, Even When They Do the Right Thing
Travis Demers deserves better than calling games on a temporary basis.
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Erik García Gundersen @erikg503.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
Said this on the pod with @highkin.bsky.social last night but all this “trial basis” stuff does is extend the shelf life of a story that highlights their incompetence. Aside from Travis deserving better, if I were them, I’d just want to wash my hands of it and have the story cease being a story.
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Erik García Gundersen @erikg503.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
Smash that like button
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Sean Highkin @highkin.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
New podcast with @erikg503.bsky.social: Preseason takeaways, why Scoot should start, Dame's return to form, latest ownership nonsense and more. I made a thumbnail for YouTube so hopefully that will get us more views. YT: buff.ly/MCoXGCK Apple: buff.ly/BHcsGbV Spotify: buff.ly/XerjcKJ
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Preseason Takeaways: Scoot vs. Ja, Dame is Back, More Ownership Nonsense
Made a thumbnail for this one. Hopefully that brings in more views. Subscribe to The Rose Garden Report newsletter: https://rosegardenreport.com/subscribe Subscribe to The Burner NBA:…
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Erik García Gundersen @erikg503.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
With his increased quickness it’s pretty clear Hansen should be the third big. Carlson’s hustle is notable but he’s not a factor at the rim like Hansen. Throw in the playmaking for Hansen and it’s clear he should be the third center.
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Sean Highkin @highkin.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
Based purely on minutes in preseason games Yang Hansen seems to have the edge over Branden Carlson in the third center battle for the non-Clingan/Timelord minutes. He looks so much more comfortable on the floor against NBA players than he did at any point last season.
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Erik García Gundersen @erikg503.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
Scoot and Dame
Obi Wan Kenobi and Qui Gon Jinn
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Erik García Gundersen @erikg503.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
Yeah I think it’s a great way to get real game reps without having to play a full minutes load, don’t really understand the Kings strategy here.
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Erik García Gundersen @erikg503.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
That Dame And 1. He’s sooooooo back
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Erik García Gundersen @erikg503.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
Ja probably having his best preseason showing while coming off the bench. Just saying.
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Erik García Gundersen @erikg503.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
The Warriors I understood cause they had a back to back but the Kings one I don’t quite get. I suppose they play again next week.
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Erik García Gundersen @erikg503.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
And the fit with Sterling >>>>
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Erik García Gundersen @erikg503.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
Dame-Scoot starting lineup a +9. Granted the Kings aren’t playing any of their top guys other than Keegan Murray.
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mikemo5.bsky.social @mikemo5.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
Sure as hell something the NFL would never do
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Erik García Gundersen @erikg503.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
Would love to know if fans who watched the London Lions and Blazers game in England and elsewhere abroad were also watching the game on the NBA app with no commentary, clock or scorebug. Not a great look for the NBA as a product if you were trying to win new customers.
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Erik García Gundersen @erikg503.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
It’s time to bring Chip home @ Dan Lanning
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Erik García Gundersen @erikg503.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
I better not hear Hey Jude in Autzen Stadium ever again
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Erik García Gundersen @erikg503.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
Ducks just have to hire a real OC from outside the team next season.
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Erik García Gundersen @erikg503.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Atlanta-Golden State should be really fun. Honestly, A’ja has been backpacking a pretty mid supporting cast. These other teams are just so much deeper.
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Erik García Gundersen @erikg503.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Social Reckoning was like a really good episode of The Newsroom
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Erik García Gundersen @erikg503.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Can’t wait to see Social Reckoning tonight and use it as an excuse to talk about Digger
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Erik García Gundersen @erikg503.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
We haven’t seen a Cowboy falter like this on the big stage since the 25th anniversary of Fossil Fools
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Erik García Gundersen @erikg503.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
The Blazers took the lead with Hansen in the game just saying
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Erik García Gundersen @erikg503.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Scoot is everywhere
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Erik García Gundersen @erikg503.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Angel Reese shows up when the lights are brightest.
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Erik García Gundersen @erikg503.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
It’s about the incessant drive for oil and consumption and the environment falling apart and how we are all just letting it happen
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Erik García Gundersen @erikg503.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
I think some people might not like the mirror but it does not lie
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Erik García Gundersen @erikg503.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Other than these reviews I’ve seen quoted, people who have seen it all seem to actually like it so idk what these alleged critics actually saw
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Erik García Gundersen @erikg503.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Digger ruled idc idc idc
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Sheriff of Portland @sheriffofportland.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
On the arena, our focus is the long term. We’re working to make sure Moda Center remains one of the best buildings in the NBA. There’s work ahead, and we’ll keep pushing until we get there.
 
I’m still getting to know Portland and this fanbase. But one thing is already clear: you show up, you care and you expect more than mediocrity. I respect that. I saw the same commitment in Raleigh, where fans just watched their team hoist the Stanley Cup. I don’t believe in making promises I can’t back up. My track record speaks for itself, and my intention here is clear: bring a championship to Portland.
 
Thank you for the commitment you make to this team as Season Ticket Members. You’re a big part of what makes the Trail Blazers special. We’ll see you October 21 against Phoenix.
 
Go Blazers, 
Tom Dundon
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Erik García Gundersen @erikg503.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Care to share?
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evanem @evanempdx.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Hey what a pleasant surprise to wake up and see @erikg503.bsky.social and @highkin.bsky.social back in my podcast feed. Stoked to have The Rose Garden Report returning to my rotation.
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Erik García Gundersen @erikg503.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Shout out to the family
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Sean Highkin @highkin.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Back podcasting with @erikg503.bsky.social, which is going to be happening regularly again. We cover Fan Fest, Ja Morant's role, the Braiden Bell situation, the continued distractions of ownership and more. YouTube: buff.ly/9wAC0Az Apple: buff.ly/O6VGxia Spotify: buff.ly/GVx2rqJ
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We're Back: Ja Morant's Blazers Debut, Broadcaster Controversy and Ownership Drama
Sean Highkin and Erik García Gundersen are back after a long hiatus to discuss the Blazers' annual Fan Fest, the chances Ja Morant comes off the bench, the botched hiring and firing of play-by-play…
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Conor Bergin @cbergin.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Ja Morant was feeling the love after scoring the game-winning half court shot and MVP honors at Trail Blazers Fan Fest. "Everything about today has been perfect." If you missed it, this recap has you covered with the day's biggest scenes and highlights.
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Blazers Fan Fest Officially Brings Ja Mania to Rip City
Ja Morant scored the game-winning shot and Fan Fest MVP honors on Sunday.
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Erik García Gundersen @erikg503.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Fan Fest ended in a tie so Micah Nori had a halfcourt shooting contest to decide who won. Ja Morant swished it to win the scrimmage. And Ja won Fan Fest MVP.
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Erik García Gundersen @erikg503.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Hansen has finished some lobs tonight that I don’t think were in his bag last year. The weight loss is noticeable.
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Erik García Gundersen @erikg503.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Ja Morant has given the people what they want with some acrobatic moves and just finished a two-handed reverse alley-oop jam.
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Erik García Gundersen @erikg503.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Dame definitely looks like he hasn’t missed a beat, especially on his deep 3s.
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Erik García Gundersen @erikg503.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Blazers debuting a new video at Fan Fest with an old speech from Dr. Jack Ramsay about “being a member of the team,” which includes sound bites such as, “being OK with coming off the bench.”
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Erik García Gundersen @erikg503.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
The Heat being significantly underrated is probably my hottest preseason take. The NBA, as many smart people say, is becoming more of a possession game. So a team with Bam and Giannis is gonna be mid???
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Team Mom @tcbbiggs.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
The Dundon Era babyyyyyyyy
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Erik García Gundersen @erikg503.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Every single thing about this is too funny to be mad about
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Erik García Gundersen @erikg503.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Honestly man I can’t even muster the energy to be mad about this Blazers pbp thing. We’ve just entered the comedy zone
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Erik García Gundersen @erikg503.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
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Honest
Future · Honest · Song · 2014
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terry @terenceonline.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
let’s keep it real. they’ve never been good at this lmfao www.blazersedge.com/2021/7/15/22...
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Blazers Part Ways with Investigator After Questionable Tweets Surface
The team distances itself from Adler Group after a problematic Twitter feed comes to light.
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Erik García Gundersen @erikg503.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Kelsey Mitchell! How is this a game right now?
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