Around The NBA: With Chris and Eric

It's Season 6 Episode 6! The Blazers' three game winning streak has come to an end to the no longer winless Grizzlies. The Blazers won their first in season tournament game and head back on the road. The guys talk Blazers and their chances with the upcoming schedule.  Wembanyama sets a record not seen since Shaq in 1992. Irving surpasses Schrempf with his own record. We say goodbye to Former…

The Blazers have two games and two losses under their belt. Patience is a virtue. It's episode 3, and the guys are here to fill you in on the Blazers current state, including Anfernee Simons injury and how it will affect the team. NBA things you probably didn't know, the NBA's shortest players, Amazon wants in on TNT'S Thursday night basketball...a turf war in the making? Zach Collins gets paid,…

Welcome to Season 6,  Episode 2, as we look forward to the start of the 2023-24 season. Wembanyama mania abounds after his preseason showing. The guys talk his phenomenal potential. The Blazers waive several players and claim another off of waivers. A look at the Blazers roster headed into the season. Terry Stotts resigned as assistant coach of the Bucks. What that could mean for Milwaukee. The…

It's a new era of Blazers basketball and a new season of Around the NBA with Chris and Eric. Welcome to season 6, episode 1! The guys went to fan fest and discuss what they gleaned from watching Portland's young talent. The Damian Lillard trade, what Miami not getting him means, and what the new era of Blazers basketball will look like. Portland might be getting another WNBA Team, San Francisco…

The Blazers finish summer league and look to resolve the Damian Lillard trade saga. The guys will break it all down in Season 5 Episode 21. Where will Dame end up? How has it all been handled? What will the Blazers look like with Scoot and Shaedon running the show? New NBA rules on flopping and coaching challenges. How will they affect the season? Are they worth adding? Will they be effective?…

The NBA draft is Thursday, just a few days away. We will finally learn what the Blazers decide to do regarding their picks this year, and what trades might happen. Zion? Anunoby/Siakam? Porzingis? Bridges? Brown? A Damian Lillard trade, subtance or garbage? The guys talk it out and set the record straight on Season 5 Episode 20.  Plus, Beal traded to the Suns. Are they a super team? Miami misses…

The NBA Finals are here and the draft is around the corner. The guys dissect the Denver/Miami matchup following a Game 1 victory for the Nuggets. Who will be the next champion, Cinderella, or the team that's never been to the ball? Has an 8th seed ever even been to the Finals? Won a championship? Tune in to find out! Also, Ja Morant fate to be announced following the Finals. The Sixers, Bucks,…

The draft order for the lottery is in. The Blazers miss out on Wembanyama, but net the #3 pick. Join the guys as they break down what it could mean for the Blazers. Will the Blazers draft Brandon Miller, Scoot Henderson, or a surprise pick in Amen Thompson? Will they trade it? Trade down? Listen in to Episode 19 to find out! Also, another two coaches fired, who is being sought after for the 4…

The second round of the 2023 playoffs. Chris and Eric follow along with the Lakers/Warriors game 4 live in the background. The guys talk the playoffs thus far....will a 7th/8th seed make the finals? Can the Knicks and Warriors cone back? The Blazers have parted ways with much of their broadcast team including lead producer Jeff Curtain. The guys share memories and say goodbye. Bucks fired Mike…

The first week of the playoffs is in full swing. The Sixers are the first to win a series, sweeping Brooklyn 4-0. The Warriors went down 0-2 for the first time ever with Curry on the team. Injuries have changed the face of several series. Join the guys and special guest Taran. There has been an epidemic of punches, kicks, and elbows to the groin. Giannis, Kawhi, Embiid, Morant, and Oladipo all…