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Why The Portland Trail Blazers Do The Deal 

The Blazers could take two routes following this deal. 

They could do the same thing they did last season. The Blazers acquired as many future-focused assets as they could at the deadline, and flipped them for Jerami Grant in the summer. They could retool again. 

At the same time, this deal could portend another deal. The Blazers could blow it up and join the Victor Wembanyama sweepstakes.

In other words, they could trade Damian Lillard. 

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In either case, making a change would be sensible. This team is going nowhere – they might as well change directions. 

Should the Lakers do the same? 

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James Piercey

James Piercey

When it comes to exploring the endless possibilities of NBA trades, there's no one quite like James Piercey. With a keen eye for player dynamics, salary cap intricacies, and a knack for discovering uncharted trade territory, James has risen to prominence as the preeminent expert in the realm of hypothetical NBA trades. James is also known for his work covering the Houston Rockets for SB Nation's The Dream Shake — a blog that gives a daily, comprehensive look at the team. He has written for various outlets, including FanSided and Last Word on Sports, among others.

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