House of StraussNarrated: Two Theories on Why Portland Would Lose the Blazers0:00Current time: 0:00 / Total time: -9:40-9:40Paid episodeThe full episode is only available to paid subscribers of House of StraussSubscribe to listenNarrated: Two Theories on Why Portland Would Lose the BlazersEthan StraussJul 24, 2026∙ PaidShareAudio version of this article is up.This post is for paid subscribersSubscribeAlready a paid subscriber? Sign inHouse of StraussA podcast about sports, politics, the future and technology. A podcast about sports, politics, the future and technology. SubscribeListen onSubstack AppSpotifyRSS FeedAppears in episodeEthan StraussRecent EpisodesJack Mac on Gender Wars, WNBA Fandom, Political Vibes3 hrs ago • Ethan StraussNarrated: How Sophie Cunningham Became the Non-Left's New Hero18 hrs ago • Ethan StraussNarrated: Tom Dundon's Real Leverage Play: The NBA's Cheapest Owner Has Portland Right Where He Wants ItJul 23 • Ethan StraussRyan Glasspiegel on ESPN Layoffs, Ryan Clark, Sophie Cunningham, Tom DundonJul 22 • Ethan StraussNarrated: How Ryan Clark Really Got Fired from ESPNJul 21 • Ethan StraussNarrated: The Bill James Theory That Keeps Me Believing in Caitlin ClarkJul 20 • Ethan StraussNarrated: Are the NFL Stat Geeks Actually Arrogant?Jul 17 • Ethan Strauss