The Portland Trail Blazers ended their 2022-23 season on Sunday with a 157-101 loss at home to the Golden State Warriors that left the team’s record at 33-49.
On the latest episode of the Blazer Focused podcast, Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive, and Craig Birnbach discuss what comes next for the Blazers.
Draft lottery. The Draft. Free agency. Trades.
Can the Blazers use all of the above to finally build a contender around Damian Lillard?
They hit on:
– Is there reason for optimism given the assets the Blazers will have including a high lottery pick?
– Lillard claims he knows prominent players who want to be in Portland. Can the Blazers lure one to Rip City?
– What will happen with Shaedon Sharpe and Anfernee Simons? Can they co-exist? Will one be traded for a proven All-Star?
– Blazers can’t afford to let Jerami Grant get away. But what about Jusuf Nurkic?
– Players express support of Chauncey Billups.
– Much more.
— Aaron Fentress | afentress@Oregonian.com | @AaronJFentress (Twitter), @AaronJFentress (Instagram), @AaronFentress (Facebook). Subscribe to Oregonian/OregonLive newsletters and podcasts
