“Just one piece away” is a phrase Portland Trail Blazers fans are likely sick and tired of hearing regurgitated year after year. Portland has made six consecutive postseason appearances — winning four playoff series in that time — and always seems right on the brink of true title contention.
It’s time to put that narrative to rest and consider a move that would elevate this team to a new level. A move like, say, trading for Bradley Beal?
While other teams like the Heat and Lakers would also be eager suitors for Beal should he hit the open trade market, the Blazers would have more to offer than either of them.