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Why the Blazers Should Trade Into NBA Draft

Portland Trail Blazers On SI·Jeremy Brener·19 days ago
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The Portland Trail Blazers are currently the only team in the league without a single selection in the NBA Draft. A pair of 2021 trades involving Larry Nance Jr. and Greg Brown III stripped the cupboard bare , leaving general manager Joe Cronin with no organic way to add young prospects in the draft. However, Portland should not settle for a silent draft night. The front office must aggressively trade back into the second round to maximize roster flexibility and tap into a surging global talent pool. Targeting Perfect Role Players Portland Trail Blazers forward Toumani Camara drives to the basket against San Antonio Spurs guard De'Aaron Fox | Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images While first-rounders often focus on high-upside projects, the second round is a goldmine for high-floor upperclassmen. Portland’s roster needs immediate depth, and trading into the 31-45 range offers access to players who spent four years in college honing specific NBA skills.…

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