2026 should signal a year of change for the Portland Trail Blazers. Tom Dundon is set to take over as owner, and Damian Lillard will even be suiting up this year. It's an exciting time for Blazers fans eager to see their team return to the postseason. But before the Blazers' sale becomes official and Lillard makes his storybook return, the first order of business is the Feb. 5 trade deadline.
Portland was only one of a few teams to sit out last season, but is expected to be a potential buyer this time around. Robert Williams III should be considered the most likely trade candidate given his expiring contract, among other factors.