On this edition of the Brief Case podcast, Casey Holdahl discusses...

• The Trail Blazers seemingly putting some issues behind them heading into their longest homestand of the season

• Nassir Little and Gary Payton II becoming regular parts of the rotation after missing time due to injury

• The recent impressive play from Damian Lillard, the way he's changed his approach to games as of late and whether there is such a thing as the "Brief Case bump"

• The Trail Blazers almost always covering the spread in wins and almost always failing to cover in losses 

• And an extended interview with Gary Payton II in which he discusses his health, his role on the team, being a leader in the second unit, taking Shaedon Sharpe under his wing, the science of setting screens, his on-court demeanor and what kind of team he hopes the Trail Blazers can be this season