Ryan Mandel

Ryan Mandel

Joined: Dec 11, 2019

My name is Ryan Mandel and I am a die-hard Portland Trail Blazers fan! I am currently a senior at Gonzaga University studying Business/Computer Science, but love watching and writing about basketball in my free time. I am always open to talk NBA with anyone that wants to!

PORTLAND, OREGON - MARCH 10: Trevor Ariza #8 of the Portland Trail Blazers warms up before the game against the Phoenix Suns at the Moda Center on March 10, 2020 in Portland, Oregon. The Portland Trail Blazers topped the Phoenix Suns, 121-105. 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 Alika Jenner/Getty Images)

Can Trevor Ariza Still Join the Portland Trail Blazers for Series vs. Lakers?

Damian Lillard, Jusuf Nurkic, Portland Trail Blazers (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)

3 Takeaways: Blazers come up short after soaring comeback vs. Celtics

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK- OCTOBER 30: Mario Hezonja #44 of the Portland Trail Blazers goes up for a dunk against the Oklahoma City Thunder on October 30, 2019 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Zach Beeker/NBAE via Getty Images)

3 Takeaways from Trail Blazers’ Final Scrimmage with Oklahoma City

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 3: Gary Trent Jr. #2 of the Portland Trail Blazers looks on during the game against the Washington Wizards on January 3, 2020 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2020 NBAE (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)

3 takeaways from Portland Trail Blazers scrimmage with Indiana Pacers

CJ McCollum, Portland Trail Blazers. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images)

Here’s why Barkley is right about Portland Trail Blazers beating the Lakers

CJ McCollum, Carmelo Anthony, Portland Trail Blazers (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)

Breaking down the Portland Trail Blazers restart schedule in a unique way

DENVER, CO - NOVEMBER 01: LaMarcus Aldridge #12 of the Portland Trail Blazers controls the ball against J.J. Hickson #7 of the Denver Nuggets at Pepsi Center on November 1, 2013 in Denver, Colorado. The Trail Blazers defeated the Nuggets 113-98. 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 Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Portland Trail Blazers: The Easiest Way to Bring LaMarcus Aldridge back

AAron Ontiveroz/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty ImagesDENVER, CO - MAY 7: Al-Farouq Aminu (8) of the Portland Trail Blazers after being called for a foul during the third quarter on Tuesday, May 7, 2019. The Denver Nuggets versus the Portland Trail Blazers in game five of the teams' second round NBA playoff series at the Pepsi Center in Denver. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Portland Trail Blazers: We miss you, Al-Farouq Aminu

PORTLAND, OREGON - NOVEMBER 29: Rodney Hood #5 of the Portland Trail Blazers looks to move the ball against Lauri Markkanen #24 of the Chicago Bulls during the first half of the game at the Moda Center on November 29, 2019 in Portland, Oregon. The Trail Blazers won 107-103. 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 Alika Jenner/Getty Images)

Fixing the NBA season, and how it affects the Portland Trail Blazers

Washington Wizards, Portland Trail Blazers, Damian Lillard, Gary Payton II, 2022 NBA free agency (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Trail Blazers knocking on playoff door after solid performance vs. Wizards

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Portland Trail Blazers: Neil Olshey’s biggest mistake

SACRAMENTO, CA - OCTOBER 25: Jusuf Nurkic #27 and Hassan Whiteside #21 of the Portland Trail Blazers talk during a game against the Sacramento Kings on October 25, 2019 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)

Trail Blazers: Jusuf Nurkic hints at return as Blazers hold on vs. Pistons

CHARLOTTE, NC - FEBRUARY 17: Damian Lillard #0 of Team Lebron dribbles up the court during the 2019 NBA All-Star Game on February 17, 2019 at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images)

Trail Blazers: Damian Lillard to miss All-Star game, 3PT shootout

PORTLAND, OREGON - OCTOBER 08: Nassir Little #9 of the Portland Trail Blazers looks on against the Denver Nuggets in the fourth quarter during their preseason game at Veterans Memorial Coliseum on October 08, 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)

Portland Trail Blazers: Nassir Little goes down with ankle sprain

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Trail Blazers: “This is where I want to retire,” says Carmelo Anthony

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 11: Trevor Ariza #0 of the Sacramento Kings looks on in the first half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Golden 1 Center on December 11, 2019 in Sacramento, 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. 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 Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)

How Trevor Ariza can help the Portland Trail Blazers make a playoff push