As of May 21, the Portland Trail Blazers are owners of the No. 3 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. That “as of” is a critical qualifier – there’s a decent chance the Blazers trade that selection by the time the draft rolls around.
It sure seems like the franchise is more than ready to deal that pick in exchange for veteran help in a quest to help Damian Lillard win a title in Portland. If the Blazers are still selecting at the third spot, it likely means Dame is chasing a championship elsewhere and the team is kickstarting a complete rebuild.