Golden State Warriors Receive: C Jusuf Nurkic, 2026 First-Round Pick (POR), 2028 First-Round Pick (GSW)
Portland Trail Blazers Receive: G/F Andrew Wiggins
That said, this isn’t the direction everyone would take with the Blazers. Some people think it should be Lillard that they’re shopping.
Fair enough. The Blazers could draft a young star with this pick. By now, it may feel like they’ll never get over the hump with Lillard.
Nobody could say they haven’t been trying. The Blazers have been dark horse contenders for a long time.
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Still, something has been stopping them from getting over the hump.
Often, that “something” was the Golden State Warriors. The Blazers put competitive teams together amid a dynasty. They were good, but they weren’t good enough.
Does this deal get them there?