Why The Portland Trail Blazers Do The Deal
Well, this deal would give the Blazers a fighting chance. Perhaps that’s all they’re looking for.
After all, Lillard evidently wants to stay in Portland. Meanwhile, this front office evidently wants to keep him there.
Both parties must realize that they’re not going to build a superteam in this small market.
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Still, Bridges is one of the best 3-and-D wings in the NBA. He can also create his own shot when needed. In some respects, he’s the perfect co-star for Lillard.
The Blazers also have Anfernee Simons. He’s a dynamic scorer. If they can retain Jerami Grant in free agency, who knows? This core could actually make a deep playoff run in 2023-24.
Should the Nets put them in that position?