Teams like the Utah Jazz, Golden State Warriors, and Memphis Grizzlies are off to fast starts during the new 2021-22 NBA season, but they are currently leaving the Portland Trail Blazers behind in the dust. Damian Lillard and the Blazers have not begun the year they would have liked and as a result, change could be coming rather soon for this organization.
After changing head coaches in the offseason and dealing with all the drama surrounding Lillard’s future in Portland, GM Neil Olshey has had his hands full, but the job is not done yet.
Right now, this team is not going to make it out of the first round of the playoffs, that is if they even make the playoffs at this rate, so what does Portland need to do?
Damian Lillard has really struggled to begin the season, as he is -9.3 in points, -9.8% in field goal percentage and -15.7% in three-point shooting percentage compared to a season ago, and through his team’s first eight games, Lillard has had two games without making a three-point shot after recording three such games all of last season!
LATEST NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Inside Portland Trail Blazers’ Slow Start To 2021-22 Season
Until their MVP-level point guard gets back on track, the Portland Trail Blazers could continue struggling this season. They have not won a game on the road, as they are currently 0-4 away from the Moda Center, and four of their next six games are on the road.
Portland has a lot to figure out over the next month or so if they are to be a real threat in the Western Conference this season and as a result, they could wind up looking to the trade market for answers.
LATEST NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Inside Portland Trail Blazers’ Slow Start To 2021-22 Season
With Nurkic struggling to play big minutes due to fatigue and Robert Covington struggling to get anything going on offense, could the Blazers look to replace one or both of these guys ahead of the trade deadline this season?
Here are three trade targets for the Trail Blazers to consider in order to not just get Damian Lillard more help, but to make this team a real playoff threat this season in a critical year for the franchise.
