It’s tough as a fan to sit by and see this Trail Blazers team flounder around below .500. After making the playoffs for six straight seasons that included an amazing trip to the western conference finals last season, this has been a tough pill to swallow.
With the trade deadline pending, there are a few different scenarios on the table. Which moves are they likely to make at the deadline and what would influence these decisions?
Expiring Salaries
The first and most important thing to consider is the two expiring salaries of Hassan Whiteside and Kent Bazemore.