The 2023 NBA Draft is just around the corner, and the Portland Trail Blazers find themselves in the fortunate position of holding the third overall pick after moving up from the projected fifth overall pick in the NBA lottery. With their star player, Damian Lillard, emphasizing the need for immediate veteran help, the Blazers face a critical decision.
“Dame is on the record saying he doesn’t want to play with young players…He wants veteran help now. I’ve gone back and checked if Dame still feels that way and the answer I received was a forceful ‘yes.'” – Brian Windhorst, ESPN
The Blazers have remained firm that they want to appease Lillard and put a contending team around him.