Portland Trail Blazers Receive: G/F Ben Simmons, G Cam Thomas, 2023 First-Round Pick (PHX via BKN), 2025 First-Round Pick (PHX via BKN), 2027 First-Round Pick (PHI via BKN), 2029 First-Round Pick (DAL via BKN) 

Brooklyn Nets Receive: G Damian Lillard 

As a matter of fact, there are a number of reasons why a team may draw more attention than the others. 

It is obvious that the size of the team’s biggest stars has a lot to do with the success of the team. It is still important to consider the size of the market as well. 

Is it possible for the Brooklyn Nets to fly under the radar for such a long time? The team plays in the city of New York. In terms of size, this is the largest city in North America. There will be a lot of talk about the professional sports teams that play in this city. 

In contrast, the Blazers tend to fly under the radar most of the time. Portland isn’t exactly a metropolis of the same magnitude that New York is.

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It is also worth noting that aside from Lillard, they haven’t been able to feature a lot of big names over the years. 

Are they willing to trade the only superstar they’ve ever known in this time period for a younger player?