Portland Trail Blazers Receive: G Chris Paul, F Jae Crowder, 2023 First-Round Pick (PHO), 2025 First-Round Pick (PHO), 2027 First-Round Pick (PHO)
Phoenix Suns Receive: Damian Lillard
Of course, the decision to quit is usually based on how close you are to success in the first place.
If the goal is in sight, you don’t want to give up. On the other hand, if nobody can really imagine you achieving your goal, it may be time to move the goalpost.
It’s not hard to imagine the Phoenix Suns making a championship run. After all, they were in the NBA Finals just two seasons ago.
Meanwhile, they retain much of the core they had during that season.
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On the other hand, the Blazers haven’t even made the Conference Finals for a few years now. Last year, they missed the playoffs – and they’re on pace to do the same this season.
Is it finally time to move Lillard?