Lillard and McCollum Aren’t Shy About who They Want to Help

Jan 13, 2017; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers head coach Terry Stotts talks with Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) and guard C.J. McCollum (3) during a break in the action against the Orlando Magic at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 13, 2017; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers head coach Terry Stotts talks with Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) and guard C.J. McCollum (3) during a break in the action against the Orlando Magic at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-USA TODAY Sports
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Dec 10, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (13) celebrates in front of Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) after a dunk in the fourth quarter to defeat the Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 10, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (13) celebrates in front of Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) after a dunk in the fourth quarter to defeat the Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

Is help even possible?

George or Porzingis could be the player(s) to get the Blazers to the next level and be a contender.

But how could Portland acquire one of these guys and how would they fit the Blazers?

The easier fit would be Porzingis, just the fact that he has two more years on his rookie deal. The Blazers would have to move more guys to bring in Paul George and his 39 million dollar contract the next 2 years. (Via Basketball Reference)

Luckily the Blazers have equipped themselves nicely to make moves. They have 3 first round picks in this Junes NBA Draft. Olshey in his exit meeting said that “The 3 draft picks give us a lot of flexibility,not just in acquiring players through the draft. But as tools to get deals done” 

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They also signed their young guys to bigger deals. It’s easier to get trades done when more money is being moved. Allen CrabbeMeyers LeonardEvan TurnerMoe Harkless are all possible trade assets this summer.

President of Operations, Neil Olshey and Owner Paul Allen should be paying attention to their two franchise guys. It should send a message to management that this team is ready to win now.

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