Oct 18, 2015; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) celebrates with C.J. McCollum (3) after making a free-throw to cut the Utah Jazz lead to one point during the fourth quarter of the NBA preseason game at Moda Center at the Rose Quarter. The Blazers won 116-111. Mandatory Credit: Godofredo Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
The Untouchables
After the massive turnover on the Trail Blazers roster one thing has become clear: Damian Lillard and C.J. McCollum are a dangerous tandem. It would be hard to imagine a circumstance in which Neil Olshey would break these guys up. It doesn’t mean it couldn’t happen though.
Big names have already surfaced in the trade market this year (mainly DeMarcus Cousins). It would likely take a combination of assets from all these slides to bring back a talent like Cousins. The backlash from moving either one of these guys would be massive right now. Breathe easy Rip City, these two aren’t going anywhere. Asset Grade: A