Portland Trail Blazers

What the Portland Trail Blazers elect to do this offseason could alter the course of their franchise for years to come. So no pressure Portland. Firing Terry Stotts was a move that the Trail Blazers felt was needed after the team was ousted in the first round of the playoffs for the fifth time in seven years.

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Damian Lillard remains the focal point of the roster, but what can Portland put around him that convinces him to stay a member of the Trail Blazers long-term?

CJ McCollum has been his running mate for the past six seasons, but there are rumors that McCollum could be on his way out. With Portland hoping for a positive turn of events this summer, they should be among the teams who look into trading for Ingram. Pairing Ingram with Lillard would knock two birds out with one stone.

First and foremost, getting Ingram would give the Trail Blazers a budding star that is on the cusp of becoming one of the elite scorers in the NBA, allowing them to have a long-term cornerstone on the roster. At the same time, Ingram helps fill the team’s glaring need at small forward immediately. Above all, Ingram would be a perfect fit in Portland’s offense, especially with his ability to create on his own, and his ability to score in a variety of ways.