Pre-Draft Outlook
Portland has a promising roster but finished 28th in 3-point shooting percentage, and the Trail Blazers are navigating a future under new owner Tom Dundon who wants to make even more progress after Portland went from 36 victories in 2024-25 to 42 in 2025-26. Portland’s coaching situation remains in flux after interim coach Tiago Splitter moved on to fill Chicago’s vacancy.
The Way To Go
The Trail Blazers could purchase a draft pick or make a trade that includes a 2026 pick, but going through the draft without a pick might just be the path. Finding shooters in free agency is another option.
— Jeff Zillgitt
Under Contract
G: Sidy Cissoko
G: Scoot Henderson
G: Jrue Holiday
G: Vit Krejci
G: Damian Lillard
G: Shaedon Sharpe
G: Chris Youngblood
F: Deni Avdija
F: Toumani Camara
F: Jerami Grant
F: Jayson Kent
F: Kris Murray
C: Donovan Clingan
C: Yang Hansen
Free agents
G: Blake Wesley
G/F: Matisse Thybulle
C/F: Robert Williams III