Portland Trail Blazers decision makers are going to be put to the test in the coming weeks as they look to navigate the Feb. 5 trade deadline. Portland is in a unique spot in its rebuild, as you could make a case for them to either buy or sell at the deadline. With Deni Avdija's All-Star play and their 9th-place standing in the Western Conference, we lean towards the former.
But could Portland somehow accomplish both?
Even if the Blazers potentially accelerate their rebuild, Jerami Grant's contract still makes him a questionable fit. Grant is on the books through the 2027-28 season, when he has a massive $36.