Why The Portland Trail Blazers Do The Deal
We’re not sure. Frankly, we’re not sure what Portland should do.
Nevermind that. Let’s talk about what Portland will do. In all likelihood, they’ll try to put a winning team around Lillard for the 2023-24 season.
Porzingis ought to be helpful in that regard. He had a fantastic 2022-23 season in Washington. This is a dynamic combo big who can space the floor and protect the rim.
Moreover, this allows Portland to keep the assets they’re allegedly shopping. They could simply draft at three and walk a line between the future and the present.
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Alternatively, they could still trade their pick and put a genuine title contender together. In all likelihood, that’s what they’ll want to do.