Why The Portland Trail Blazers Do The Deal 

On the other hand, perhaps it shouldn’t come as a shock if the Blazers trade Lillard. Fans have been calling for them to do so for a long time. 

The Blazers don’t seem to want to. This small market team may simply be opposed to tanking. In that event, they may be happy to do this deal. 

After all, it doesn’t require them to bottom out. This isn’t you’re typical modern star trade – the Blazers only get one first-round pick here. On the other hand, they’re getting two players who are ready to contribute now. 

One of them could be their next franchise player. Between Maxey, Shaedon Sharpe and Anfernee Simons, the Blazers would have enough young talent to rebuild.

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Meanwhile, with Jerami Grant and Harris on the roster, they may be able to stay competitive. 

If not, perhaps they’ll make another deal that shocks the world.