While the Portland Trail Blazers’ recent winning streak could throw a wrinkle into their ultimate 2022 NBA Draft plans, they still have an opportunity at a pair of lottery selections this summer.
They keep their own pick if they fail to make the playoffs, and will also get the New Orleans Pelicans’ first rounder this season if it falls between the 5th and 14th overall selection. With that in mind,
The Athletic’s Sam Vecenie has identified a pair of candidates for the team in his latest mock draft (subscription needed)—Memphis center Jalen Duren and Arizona guard Bennedict Mathurin.