In the latest edition of the Rip City Report podcast, The Oregonian's Joe Freeman and the Trail Blazers’ Casey Holdahl touch on a host of topics, including:

• Wesley Matthews’ season-ending injury and its long-term affect on the team.
• The time is now for CJ McCollum.
• Will Barton’s play in Denver.
• Handicapping free agency for LaMarcus Aldridge, Robin Lopez and Matthews.
• Plus, Casey and Joe answer listener questions, delving into topics about Alonzo Gee, Chris Kaman and Meyers Leonard.