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Sean Highkin @highkin.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Joe Cronin on his own job status: "Tom is so transparent that I feel like if I was at risk, I'd probably know it."

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Chris Burkhardt @chrisjburkhardt.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Cronin says the team will look for that big splash, but it has to come at the right price. "Not going to sacrifice our future for a short-term swing."

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Chris Burkhardt @chrisjburkhardt.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Cronin says he has the budget to sign a coach. Adds lots of the reporting on that has been misleading. "Not concerned about the number at all."

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Sean Highkin @highkin.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Joe Cronin on coaching search: "Tiago is a candidate, but we're going to talk to other candidates. We decided early on we were going to cast a wide net."

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Sean Highkin @highkin.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Scoot on his fit with Dame: "I've been playing off the ball more. It'll be special to see how that pans out. Dame was one of my favorite players growing up. I used to play 2K and have 50 or 60 with him. It'll be special for Rip City to see that."

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Chris Burkhardt @chrisjburkhardt.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Scoot says Toumani doesn't want a vacation. He just wants to get to work and get ready for next season. "I love that"

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Sean Highkin @highkin.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Scoot Henderson: "As a team, we were very resilient. The way we approached every game, we had ups and downs, injuries, but everybody came the next day prepared. For me, overcoming a long-term injury that I had never experienced. It was tough, but my faith in the man above will always help me."

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Sean Highkin @highkin.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Scoot Henderson on Tiago Splitter: "He was amazing. Having to be put in that role and lead a team to the playoffs, it was special that a former player took that role and didn't second-guess it. He stepped up and put his chest out."

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Sean Highkin @highkin.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Deni Avdija on next season: "I'd like to see the progress, to get better every season. Last year, we didn't make the playoffs. This year, we had more wins and made the playoffs. Next year, I want to do some damage in the playoffs and get further."

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Sean Highkin @highkin.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Deni Avdija: "Joining the Blazers last year, we didn't make the playoffs. This year, everything we had in the beginning of the season, it wasn't a smooth ride. But we managed to stay connected through the roller-coaster. We made a lot of progress. A lot of guys got better."

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Sean Highkin @highkin.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Deni Avdija on playing next to Damian Lillard next year: "Me and Dame had conversations throughout the year. He has a lot of things we need. We both have mutual goals and we love each other's games. I think we can do great things together, for sure."

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Sean Highkin @highkin.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Deni Avdija on back issues: "I can say it's behind me. It was frustrating because it was lingering. You have to reinvent yourself and understand how you move more efficiently."

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Sean Highkin @highkin.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Deni Avdija on Tiago Splitter: "I think Tiago did a great job. He got thrown in not an easy situation. He did a great job of connecting this group and getting the best out of all of us. Credit to the assistants, too. I definitely love Tiago and love playing for him."

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Chris Burkhardt @chrisjburkhardt.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Dame on what the team needs, "No.1, think for me is that getting the experience we got will help us a lot moving forward." Adds, "We just need to be a better shooting team."

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Sean Highkin @highkin.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Damian Lillard: "We need to be a better shooting team. When you've got a guy like Deni who's getting downhill, that's going to generate good shots."

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Sean Highkin @highkin.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Damian Lillard on Tiago Splitter: "I thought he did well. Being launched into that seat out of nowhere, unexpected, having to be a leader of men in this league is tough. Having to deal with minutes and managing personalities and rotations is tough. He did a great job on the fly."

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Sean Highkin @highkin.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Toumani Camara on Tiago Splitter: "I think he did a great job. He got us where we wanted to be. Everybody could have done better. But through the situation he was put in, he was very successful."

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Sean Highkin @highkin.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Toumani Camara: "I think it was a very positive season in a lot of ways. You look at the big picture and how we stuck together, I really enjoyed this year. Being able to play in the postseason and having everybody on the same wavelength. We showed a lot of progress."

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Chris Burkhardt @chrisjburkhardt.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

One thing is CLEAR so far. Every single player asked about Tiago, has been very complimentary of Tiago. Feels like a team who has his back and wants to play with him moving forward.

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Sean Highkin @highkin.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Jerami Grant on Tiago Splitter: "I think he did a good job. A lot going on this season. We had to deal with a lot of adversity. For him to come in and take the reins and be able to adjust and help us get 40+ wins, it's big."

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Sean Highkin @highkin.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Jerami Grant on if he sees himself being back in Portland next year: "It's not really up to me, but hope so."

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Sean Highkin @highkin.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Matisse Thybulle on Tiago: "On the court, if they throw you the ball with no time in the shot clock and you have to shoot it, that's called a 'grenade.' And I think that's what Tiago got thrown this season. ... As far as I'm concerned, Tiago did an amazing job. He knocked it out of the park."

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Sean Highkin @highkin.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

About halfway through exit interviews, so far there hasn't been one player that hasn't given a very strong endorsement of Tiago Splitter.

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Sean Highkin @highkin.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Tiago Splitter: "I'm still learning. I'm still a young coach. I'm not saying I'm Phil Jackson. But I've gotten better as a coach for sure, from last summer."

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Sean Highkin @highkin.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Tiago Splitter says he and the team are going to talk about his future. "I've already told you guys I want to stay. But we've got to go through some things. I think there are some things that are exaggerations and clickbait. I have a good relationship with Tom and with Joe."

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Sean Highkin @highkin.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Kris Murray on Tiago Splitter: "You can ask any player. They love him. They love playing for him."

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Chris Burkhardt @chrisjburkhardt.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Rob Williams on upcoming Free Agency, "I love Portland. If I can be back with my dogs, i'll for sure do that."

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Chris Burkhardt @chrisjburkhardt.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Robert Williams on Tiago Splitter, "I think he came in aggressive and we needed it. He let us know no one was gonna feel sorry for us... I think he did such a great job coaching us."

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Sean Highkin @highkin.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Robert Williams III on Tiago Splitter: "He came in aggressively and we needed that. He let us know nobody is gonna feel sorry for us. I think he did such a great job coaching us and motivating us and letting us know he was in it with us. We were ready to go to war with him."

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Sean Highkin @highkin.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Robert Williams III says now that he's gotten through a full season healthy, his next goal is getting off the minutes restriction and not being able to play back-to-backs.

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Sean Highkin @highkin.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Jrue Holiday: "I loved the season. I don't think a lot of people expected us to get to where we got to. All in all, through all the ups and downs and the way the season started, I think we did a great job."

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Chris Burkhardt @chrisjburkhardt.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Jrue when asked if he sees himself with the team next season: "I hope so. I don't like being traded." #RipCity

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Sean Highkin @highkin.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Jrue Holiday, asked if he sees himself being here next year: "I hope so. I don't like being traded and moved. I like being a part of something and building."

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Sean Highkin @highkin.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Jrue Holiday: "I love Tiago. Him being able to step into a role with big shoes to fill, being able to rally us together and push through a season and make the 7 seed has been great. He's exceeded people's expectations."

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Sean Highkin @highkin.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Jrue Holiday on Scoot Henderson: "I think when Scoot got comfortable, you saw what he's capable of and that's the tip of the iceberg. Him getting a full season of being healthy ... I think he has a bright future."

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Sean Highkin @highkin.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Shaedon Sharpe: "Me personally, pretty good year except for the injury. I think we're growing as a team. Happy where we're going. Excited for the future."

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Sean Highkin @highkin.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Shaedon Sharpe says he was fully physically healthy in the playoffs and feels good.

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Sean Highkin @highkin.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Shaedon Sharpe on his reduced minutes in the playoffs: "It was frustrating." Says Tiago told him his reasoning for that during their exit meeting but declined to share with us what he said.

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Chris Burkhardt @chrisjburkhardt.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Shaedon Sharpe says he was a little frustrated with his playing time in the playoffs. Adds Tiago told him why it happened, but he wouldn't share it. Just said he is focused on working on those things and getting better for next season.

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Chris Burkhardt @chrisjburkhardt.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

It's Gameday! I'll have you covered with Blazers Gameday at 3pm on @RipCityRadio620, getting you ready for the massive game against the Spurs! Join the chat on YouTube, our hit us up on the Text line - 88528. See you later today! #RipCity

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Sean Highkin @highkin.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Deni Avdija on being named a finalist for Most Improved Player: “Excited. It’s good to have your name up there and show your progress. But we have bigger things to focus on right now.”

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Rip City Radio @ripcityradio620.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

Will Tom Dundon replace Trail Blazers radio broadcasts with a TV simulcast? @highkin.bsky.social joined Chad Doing on @ripcityradio620.bsky.social to discuss his deep dive into the Blazers new owner. youtu.be/WivgIw3lKMU?...

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Rip City Radio @ripcityradio620.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

🚨 SPECIAL GUEST 🚨 CLING KONG! @trailblazers.bsky.social big man Donovan Clingan joins the Rip City Drive with Chad Doing today at 3pm! You don't want to miss it! Listen live on the @iHeartRadio app. #RipCity

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Rip City Radio @ripcityradio620.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Another night. Another @trailblazers.bsky.social legend in the house! 👋, Buck Williams! #RipCity

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Rip City Radio @ripcityradio620.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Game 54 of 82: @trailblazers.bsky.social vs 76ers Coverage begins at 5pm with Blazers Gameday hosted by @chrisjburkhardt.bsky.social, followed by the Blazers pregame show with Chad Doing. Tipoff at 7pm with @travisdemers.bsky.social on the call! All here on Rip City Radio #RipCity

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Rip City Radio @ripcityradio620.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

It was closer than it needed to be, but the @trailblazers.bsky.social pull off the victory, 122-115 over Memphis. @highkin.bsky.social breaks it down with his postgame recap. #ripcity

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