Why The Portland Trail Blazers Do The Deal
As a matter of fact, the Blazers already have a head start over their opponents. This is not a team that was in contention for the title at the time. Despite a series of win-now moves from the Blazers, they have not moved any of their assets.
In all honesty, they already look like a team in the process of rebuilding. It seems that they have found their franchise player in Scoot Henderson if all goes well. Both Shaedon Sharpe and Anfernee Simons are also capable of becoming stars in the near future.
There are a lot of guards in that team. On the other hand, Portland has a dearth of wings. Would it be possible for them to prioritize landing one as part of a trade for Lillard?
In that case, Anunoby would be the perfect candidate. There is no doubt that he is one of the best 3-and-D wings in the NBA, and he is young enough to be part of a rebuilding process.
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If you add an intriguing young player like Achiuwa to the deal, along with three unprotected first-round picks, then Portland should at the very least be interested in this deal.
Should it interest the Raptors?
