Predicting what Blazers’ starting lineup might realistically look like in 2025-26

The Blazers' 2025-26 starting lineup could (and should) look significantly different.

Mar 25, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson (00) handles the ball against the Houston Rockets during the fourth quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 25, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson (00) handles the ball against the Houston Rockets during the fourth quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-USA TODAY Sports | Erik Williams-USA TODAY Sports
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PF: Toumani Camara

Whether this summer or at the trade deadline, it seems more likely than not that the Trail Blazers will move on from 30-year-old Jerami Grant, who doesn't fit into their rebuilding plans. In a perfect world, the Blazers' power forward spot would be occupied by Duke's Cooper Flagg, the top prospect in the 2025 NBA Draft who stood out amongst NBA competition on the USA Select Team.

Portland will likely do everything in its power to land the No. 1 pick in 2025. However, the three teams that finish with the worst record still only have a 14 percent chance of landing the top pick. Flagg or another draft prospect could fill the power forward spot, but the most likely outcome is Toumani Camara.

Camara showed great promise during his rookie season as a 3-and-D wing and was arguably the Blazers' best defender besides Matisse Thybulle. He'd be an elite role piece who can contribute without needing the ball in his hands, allowing Henderson, Sharpe, and Avdija to take on the majority of the playmaking responsibilities in the starting lineup.

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