Oddly enough, in an era where three-future rights and two-swap “blockbuster” trade proposals for superstars have become the norm, the Blazers didn’t hoard draft capital when they made the trade. Damian Lillard Last season, instead, they brought back mostly useful players. Deandre Ayton, Juru HolidayThe latter was changed to: Malcolm Brogdon and Robert Williams, etc. – left himself in an awkward position of hitting the floor or not competing for anything. There are several players on the roster who could be looking to trade for assets in the near future. Ayton, Williams, Jerami Grant – and those who are considered assets in their own right. But for now, Portland will go with its new young core of players. Scoot Henderson, Donovan Clingan and Shaden Sharp The rest is handled flexibly for later.
Exiting internal draft picks: Lottery Protection 1st Place Chicago in debt until 2028; everything but 2 seconds is traded
Outside draft picks are coming in: First in 2029 And 2 exchangeable rights, 5 seconds
Salary cap situation: After 2026, there will be virtually no debt.
Traded Player Exceptions:
$8,778,377 – Expires September 27, 2024 (Damian Lillard)
$862,382 – Expires October 1, 2024 (Jour Holiday)
$6,875,000 – Expires July 6, 2025 (Malcolm Brogdon)
Potentially useful Draft right possession: doesn’t exist
Average age On the list: 24.9 (5th in NBA)
