Why The Portland Trail Blazers Do The Deal
Frankly, this isn’t necessarily the route we’d take as the Blazers.
This team is in the middle – again. It’s probably time to move Lillard, and start thinking about the future. Still, something tells us the Blazers won’t do it.
With that in mind, adding Turner will make them considerably better. Yes, the Blazers have been starting Nurkic at the 5 for a long time. This will look better.
After all, Turner spaces the floor and defends the rim. His quicker feet and longer arms make him a generally better defender than Nurkic.
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If the Blazers are set on staying competitive, this is a good deal for them. Sometimes, you buy even when you shouldn’t.
