While the Portland Trail Blazers won’t be competing through May and June, the actions taken over the next few months will likely determine the franchise’s fate over next few years.
On May 16, the Blazers will eagerly by watching ping pong balls at the NBA Draft Lottery, which will dictate their success at June 22nd’s NBA Draft before free agency kicks off in July.
General Manager Joe Cronin spoke to media on Sunday, re-emphasising his drive to build a competitive roster around Damian Lillard and put the past two years in the rearview mirror.