Why The Portland Trail Blazers Do The Deal
We’re not sure. Honestly, if the Blazers are having an existential crisis, we couldn’t blame them.
The safest course of action may be to move on from Lillard. That route becomes especially appealing if Scoot Henderson is on the board at three. The Blazers could instantly land their new franchise point guard.
On the other hand, there’s merit in sticking with what you have. When Lillard was healthy this season, he still looked the part of an All-NBA player. That’s not a player you quit on easily.
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Why not pair him with George? Suppose the Blazers make this move, and they’re able to retain Jerami Grant in free agency.
Now, they’ve got a trio that should at least be able to make a solid playoff run with good health.
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