The Portland Trail Blazers have several options, but no clear solutions, as they approach the 2022 NBA Draft. They hold the 7th overall pick, but also face huge roster holes and a need to win now in order to restore the upward arc for the franchise and its superstar, Damian Lillard.
Guesses abound as to the future course of the team, particularly when it comes to utilizing their draft pick. Will they use it to draft an NBA-ready rookie? Might they take a flyer on an unproven franchise-changer? Or do they trade the pick for prepackaged veteran help?