Truth be told, this won’t be the most exciting draft of all-time for the Northwest Division. Between the five teams, there are only a collective five draft picks on the table. It appears there won’t be much room to maneuver for the Portland Trail Blazers and their longtime rivals.
However, that doesn’t mean there aren’t still big implications for next season in play tonight. Big trades will be made. Some teams will sacrifice assets in the pursuit of a championship ring next year while others patiently wait out the storm, waiting until the moment comes where they’ve collected enough talent to strike.