Austin Carroll

Austin Carroll

Joined: Feb 25, 2019

Currently covering the best team in the NBA and your Chicago Bulls as a Contributor for Pippen Ain't Easy. You can email me for direct inquiries at amcw1997@gmail.com.

PORTLAND, OREGON - FEBRUARY 09: Carmelo Anthony #00 of the Portland Trail Blazers and Andre Iguodala #28 of the Miami Heat have a conversation in the second quarter during their game at Moda Center on February 09, 2020 in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)

Portland Trail Blazers way-too-early 2020 free agency wishlist

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 08: Trae Young #11 of the Atlanta Hawks passes the ball as Wade Baldwin IV #2 of the Portland Trail Blazers looks on during the 2018 NBA Summer League at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 8, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sam Wasson/Getty Images)

Trail Blazers could really use pick-me-up win in Atlanta

Portland Trail Blazers, Neil Olshey, Damian Lillard (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images)

Dissecting what next year’s Trail Blazers will look like when healthy

PORTLAND, OREGON - FEBRUARY 25: Damian Lillard #0 reacts alongside CJ McCollum #3 of the Portland Trail Blazers in the first quarter against the Boston Celtics during their game at Moda Center on February 25, 2020 in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)

Analyzing the Trail Blazers’ remaining schedule (and playoff chances)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 22: Kent Bazemore #26 of the Sacramento Kings reacts after making a three point basket during the second quarter in a game against the LA Clippers at Staples Center on February 22, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)

Why did the Trail Blazers fail to make the most of Kent Bazemore?

PORTLAND, OREGON - JANUARY 26: CJ McCollum #3 of the Portland Trail Blazers dribbles with the ball against Jeremy Lamb #26 of the Indiana Pacers in the first quarter during their game at Moda Center on January 26, 2020 in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)

Trail Blazers travel to Indiana with heavy playoff implications on the line

PORTLAND, OREGON - DECEMBER 18: Jusuf Nurkic #27 (L) and Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers have a conversation on the bench in the second quarter against the Golden State Warriors during their game at Moda Center on December 18, 2019 in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)

Don’t worry Trail Blazers fans, it will all get better soon

BOSTON, MA - FEBRUARY 27: Marcus Smart #36 of the Boston Celtics is defended by CJ McCollum #3 of the Portland Trail Blazers at TD Garden on February 27, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kathryn Riley/Getty Images)

Trail Blazers face daunting challenge as the Boston Celtics come to town

PORTLAND, OREGON - FEBRUARY 23: CJ McCollum #3 of the Portland Trail Blazers takes a shot against Christian Wood #35 of the Detroit Pistons in the fourth quarter during their game at Moda Center on February 23, 2020 in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)

Trail Blazers: CJ and Carmelo step up to deliver decisive victory over… Detroit?

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 06: Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk #19 of the Detroit Pistons passes against Nassir Little #6 the Portland Trail Blazers during the 2019 NBA Summer League at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 6, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Pistons defeated the Trail Blazers 93-73. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Trail Blazers must pick up win against the floundering Pistons

PORTLAND, OREGON - DECEMBER 23: Jrue Holiday #11 of the New Orleans Pelicans handles the ball against CJ McCollum #3 of the Portland Trail Blazers in the third quarter during their game at Moda Center on December 23, 2019 in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)

Trail Blazers look to make playoff push starting against Pelicans

PORTLAND, OREGON - FEBRUARY 09: Damian Lillard #0 looks on alongside head coach Terry Stotts of the Portland Trail Blazers prior to beginning the second half against the Miami Heat during their game at Moda Center on February 09, 2020 in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)

3 adjustments the Trail Blazers need to make to close out the season

Portland Trail Blazers Damian Lillard Evan Turner (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

5 players the Trail Blazers must target if they want to make the playoffs

MIAMI, FLORIDA - JANUARY 05: Gary Trent Jr. #2 of the Portland Trail Blazers looks on against the Miami Heat during the first half at American Airlines Arena on January 05, 2020 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Trail Blazers: Watch out, Gary Trent Jr. is on a rampage

PORTLAND, OREGON - FEBRUARY 06: Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers looks on prior to taking on the San Antonio Spurs at Moda Center on February 06, 2020 in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)

Damian Lillard set to suit up for Team LeBron at the 2020 NBA All-Star Game

PORTLAND, OREGON - JANUARY 23: Hassan Whiteside #21 of the Portland Trail Blazers handles the ball in the first quarter against the Dallas Mavericks during their game at Moda Center on January 23, 2020 in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)

What would happen if the Trail Blazers traded Hassan Whiteside? A 2K20 experiment