Why The Portland Trail Blazers Do The Deal 

For Portland, this may depend on who’s left on the board when they’re drafting third. Their fate may rest in the hands of the Charlotte Hornets. 

If the Hornets take Scoot Henderson, perhaps the Blazers reconsider. They’d be left choosing between Brandon Miller and Amen Thompson.

There are questions about the former’s ceiling and the latter’s floor. 

On the other hand, let’s say Scoot Henderson is left. This is a no-brainer. The Blazers will suddenly have one of the best young cores in the NBA between him, Shaedon Sharpe, and Anfernee Simons.

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They’ll also now have a remarkable collection of first-round picks. This deal puts the Blazers in a better long-term position if they’re selecting Scoot Henderson. 

What does it do for Brooklyn?