The 2026 offseason has arrived , and for the Portland Trail Blazers, the vibes are a complicated mix of old and new. Coming off a 42-40 season and a first-round exit at the hands of the San Antonio Spurs, general manager Joe Cronin is standing at a crossroads, but there’s a storyline bubbling under the surface that has the Rose City buzzing. With Damian Lillard already back in town working his way back from a torn Achilles , the possibility of a reunion with his former backcourt buddy CJ McCollum should be something the Blazers consider. Could Blazers Sign CJ McCollum? Portland Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollum dribbles the ball during the second half against the Boston Celtics. | Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images When Portland traded McCollum to the New Orleans Pelicans in 2022, the goal was to break the defensive ceiling that a Lillard-McCollum pairing inherently created. Fast forward to 2026, and the Blazers' roster is actually more guard-heavy than before.…