The Feel-Good Surprises of the Blazers' and Jazz's Seasons (with Sarah Todd)

The Rose Garden Report: A Portland Trail Blazers and NBA Podcast

Sean Highkin (@highkin) breaks down recent Blazers news including a Gary Payton II injury update (1:20) and the signing of Ibou Badji to a two-way contract (5:55). Then, Utah Jazz beat writer Sarah Todd (@NBASarah) of the Deseret News joins to discuss the Jazz's surprising hot start to the season (13:30), whether Jazz fans want the team to tank or go for the playoffs (22:55), why Will Hardy is having immediate success as a head coach (35:45), Lauri Markkanen's breakout (42:30), the Jazz and Blazers getting national attention for their hot starts (46:00), and fun rookies (52:15).Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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