Blazers Land Jazz’s Lauri Markkanen In Bold NBA Trade Scenario

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Why The Portland Trail Blazers Do The Deal

Perhaps this wasn’t Portland’s vision. That’s fair enough.

After all, the only defensive difference maker they’re landing here is Olynyk. Even then, he won’t be competing for any All-Defensive teams. Is this the right group to put around Lillard?

Sure – if Portland is willing to lean into offense. Lillard and Lauri Markkanen will form one of the more talented offensive duos in the NBA. They should help Portland win a lot more games next season.

So will the other pieces the Blazers are landing here. All told, they’re adding a host of solid rotation players here.

NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Lauri Markkanen, Utah Jazz & Portland Trail Blazers Updates

If they want to build a winner around Lillard, this could be an alternative way to do so. It might just put them in a great position in the process.

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James Piercey

James Piercey, a former writer for NBA Analysis Network, focused on constructing NBA trade ideas. He previously covered the Houston Rockets for SB Nation’s blog The Dream Shake, providing daily in-depth analyses of the team. His work also appeared in FanSided and Last Word on Sports, among other outlets.

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