Trail Blazers Draft

CHICAGO, IL - MAY 15: NBA Draft Prospect, Gary Trent Jr. poses for a portrait during the 2018 NBA Combine circuit on May 15, 2018 at the Intercontinental Hotel Magnificent Mile in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images)

NBA Draft 2018: Portland Trail Blazers’ Gary Trent Jr. could fill hole left by Allen Crabbe

What is the IMG Academy, and why did Blazers draft pick Anfernee Simons go there?

NBA Draft Presser: How does Olshey think Thursday night went?

NBA Draft: Breaking down Blazers pick Gary Trent Jr.

PORTLAND, OR - MARCH 20: Shabazz Napier #6 of the Portland Trail Blazers against the Houston Rockets at Moda Center on March 20, 2018 in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)

NBA Draft: What Simons selection means for Trail Blazers, CJ McCollum, Shabazz Napier

SPRINGFIELD, MA - JANUARY 14: IMG Academy Ascenders guard Anfernee Simons (3) shoots the ball during the first half of the Spalding Hoophall Classic high school basketball game between the Vermont Academy Wildcats and the IMG Academy Post Grad Ascenders on January 14, 2018, at the Blake Arena in Springfield, MA .(Photo by John Jones/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

NBA Draft 2018 review: Are Simons and Trent Jr. right for the Portland Trail Blazers?

SPRINGFIELD, MA - JANUARY 14: IMG Academy Ascenders guard Anfernee Simons (3) shoots the ball during the first half of the Spalding Hoophall Classic high school basketball game between the Vermont Academy Wildcats and the IMG Academy Post Grad Ascenders on January 14, 2018, at the Blake Arena in Springfield, MA .(Photo by John Jones/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

NBA Draft: Trail Blazers select Anfernee Simons. A project or a game changer?

PORTLAND, OR - JULY 8: General Manager Neil Olshey (left) of the Portland Trail Blazers poses for a photo with NBA draft pick C.J. McCollum of the Portland Trail Blazers (Photo by Sam Forencich/NBAE via Getty Images)

Blazers should consider trading CJ McCollum

NEW YORK - JUNE 26: Then-NBA Deputy Commissioner Adam Silver announces the Portland Trail Blazers' second round pick during the 2008 NBA Draft at the WaMu Theatre at Madison Square Garden June 26, 2008 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2008 NBAE (Photo by David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images)

NBA Draft 2018 is on the way. What will the Portland Trail Blazers do … ?

PORTLAND, OR - DECEMBER 21: Predrag Drobnjak #14 of the Seattle Sonics covered by Arvydas Sabonis #11 of the Portland Trail Blazers looks to pass during the game at The Rose Garden on December 21, 2002 in Portland, Oregon. The Blazers defeated the Sonics 81-80. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory copyright notice: Copyright NBAE 2002 (Photo: by Sam Forencich/NBAE/Getty Images)

Portland Trail Blazers have done quite well with the No. 24 pick in the NBA draft

BROOKLYN, NY - JUNE 22: Zach Collins speaks with the media after being selected tenth overall by the Portland Trail Blazers at the 2017 NBA Draft on June 22, 2017 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Stephen Pellegrino/NBAE via Getty Images)

Potential outcomes of the 2018 NBA Draft for Blazers

NEW YORK, NY - MAY 21: Damian Lillard of the Portland Trail Blazers looks on during the 2013 NBA Draft Lottery on May 21, 2013 at the ABC News' "Good Morning America" Times Square Studio in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2013 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

Getting ready for the NBA Draft? So is Rip City Project. Here’s what to expect …

CHICAGO, IL - MAY 17: A close up shot of a player participating in the vertical jump during the NBA Draft Combine Day 1 at the Quest Multisport Center on May 17, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Jeff Haynes/NBAE via Getty Images)

‘One-and-done’ done by ’21? NBA notifies teams that draft eligibility rules may change

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - FEBRUARY 21: Ben Lammers #44 of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the second half during a game against the Virginia Cavaliers at John Paul Jones Arena on February 21, 2018 in Charlottesville, Virginia. Virginia defeated Georgia Tech 65-54. (Photo by Ryan M. Kelly/Getty Images)

Why are the Blazers working out potentially undrafted forwards?

TEMPE, AZ - JANUARY 11: Troy Brown #0 of the Oregon Ducks reacts with teammate Mikyle McIntosh #22 after a defensive stop during the second half of the college basketball game against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Wells Fargo Arena on January 11, 2018 in Tempe, Arizona. The Ducks beat the Sun Devils 76-72. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images)

Couple of Oregon Ducks among players working out for the Portland Trail Blazers

PORTLAND, OR - APRIL 1: Jusuf Nurkic

Trading the No. 24 pick is likely only way to re-sign Jusuf Nurkic

LAS VEGAS, NV - MARCH 10: USC forward Chimezie Metu (4) cheers on from the bench during the championship game of the mens Pac-12 Tournament between the USC Trojans and the Arizona Wildcats on March 10, 2018, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV. (Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

NBA Draft: Chimezie Metu is the best choice if Blazers draft a big man

WICHITA, KS - MARCH 04: Wichita State Shockers guard Landry Shamet (11) in the first half of an American Athletic Conference matchup between the 10th ranked Cincinnati Bearcats and 11th ranked Wichita State Shockers on March 4, 2018 at Charles Koch Arena in Wichita, KS. (Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

NBA Draft: Landry Shamet’s three-point shooting enticing to Blazers

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Some choice quotes from players working out for the Portland Trail Blazers

TULSA, OK - MARCH 19: De'Anthony Melton #22 of the USC Trojans reacts against the Baylor Bears during the second round of the 2017 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at BOK Center on March 19, 2017 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Blazers: De’Anthony Melton might be best guard available in NBA Draft

LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 30: Chandler Hutchison #15 of the Boise State Broncos looks on against the UNLV Rebels during the second half of the game at the Thomas & Mack Center on December 30, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Boise State won 83-74. (Photo by David J. Becker/Getty Images)

Portland Trail Blazers to start pre-draft workouts Friday

NASHVILLE, TN - MARCH 18: Cody Martin #11 of the Nevada Wolf Pack plays against Jacob Evans #1 of the Cincinnati Bearcats during the second round of the 2018 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Bridgestone Arena on March 18, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images)

Jacob Evans one of few forwards Trail Blazers are looking at

CHARLOTTE, NC - MARCH 16: Barry Brown Jr. #5 of the Kansas State Wildcats looks to make a pass against Khyri Thomas #2 of the Creighton Bluejays during the first round of the 2018 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Spectrum Center on March 16, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

Blazers might take Khyri Thomas and his “Khyrifense” at No. 24

PORTLAND, OR - JUNE 26: General Manager Neil Olshey and Head Coach Terry Stotts of the Portland Trail Blazers introduce Zach Collins and Caleb Swanigan to the media during a press conference on June 26, 2017 at the Trail Blazer Practice Facility in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Sam Forencich/NBAE via Getty Images)

Neil Olshey says Blazers involved in ‘big trade’ talks before 2017 Draft

SAN ANTONIO, TX - APRIL 02: Donte DiVincenzo #10 of the Villanova Wildcats celewbrates with a piece of the net after the 2018 NCAA Men's Final Four National Championship game against the Michigan Wolverines at the Alamodome on April 2, 2018 in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo by Jamie Schwaberow/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

Donte DiVincenzo not the right fit for Portland Trail Blazers at #24

PORTLAND, OR - JUNE 26: General Manager Neil Olshey of the Portland Trail Blazers introduces Zach Collins and Caleb Swanigan to the media during a press conference on June 26, 2017 at the Trail Blazer Practice Facility in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Sam Forencich/NBAE via Getty Images)

Potential draft picks for the Portland Trail Blazers at each position

BROOKLYN, NY - MARCH 08: Boston College Eagles guard Jerome Robinson (1) during the ACC Tournament College Basketball Game between the Clemson Tigers and the Boston College Eagles on March 8, 2018, at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Jerome Robinson’s 3pt shooting could land him on Blazers

LAS VEGAS, NV - MARCH 08: Troy Brown #0 of the Oregon Ducks laughs after he was called for a foul during a quarterfinal game of the Pac-12 basketball tournament against the Utah Utes at T-Mobile Arena on March 8, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Ducks won 68-66. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Troy Brown offers cheap alternative to Evan Turner in this year’s draft