Why The Portland Trail Blazers Do The Deal
Of course, Portland would need to reach an understanding with Brown and his people first. It would need to be understood that he intended on staying in Rip City.
Let’s assume that the two sides are able to reach that conclusion. In that event, we only need to ask ourselves if flipping Lillard for Brown is the right move for Portland.
We believe that it is. Brown is 8 years younger than Lillard. With the Blazers set to miss the playoffs for the second consecutive season, it feels like it’s time to put an end to the Lillard era. Moving him for a younger star is a sensible move.
Meanwhile, Williams is a nice addition here too. He’d be coming to Portland by way of sign and trade.
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All told this deal makes Portland much younger without forcing them into a multiyear tank.
What does it do for Boston?