Apr 29, 2015; Memphis, TN, USA; Portland Trailblazers guard Damian Lillard (0) during the final seconds against the Memphis Grizzlies in game five of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at FedExForum. Memphis defeated Portland 99-93. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
Portland Trail Blazers
Question: Are the Trail Blazers automatically a lottery team?
Losing four starters (five if you count Afflalo) hurts. But they still have their centerpiece Damian Lillard, who just signed a lengthy extension.
They can hit the reset button and change their style of play or they can try to overachieve with their acquisitions this offseason like Gerald Henderson and Al-Farouq Aminu. Which path they choose is the question. Neither look too promising, though. At least not immediately.
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