Portland Trail Blazers Receive: G Jrue Holiday, F Jordan Nwora, 2022 First-Round Pick (MIL), 2028 First-Round Pick (MIL)

Milwaukee Bucks Receive: G Damian Lillard

This is probably not the first trade most Portland Trail Blazers fans would hope to see. It may appeal to the organization.

After all, the Blazers are often opposed to a full-scale rebuild as a small market team. Acquiring Holiday allows them to at least attempt to stay competitive.

They could even look to acquire his co-star with the assets they accumulated at the deadline, along with the ones they’re receiving in this package.

To some, that may seem backward. Why trade a star for a lesser star? If the Blazers determine that they’re forced to move Dame, shouldn’t they opt for more of a rebuilding package?

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Those complaints do not fall on deaf ears. Frankly, we agree. This package is only defensible if bottoming out is not an option for the Trail Blazers.

If it is, these sides could enlist a third team to satisfy Portland’s needs.