The Trail Blazers parlayed their trip to the Western Conference Finals into a completely re-tooled roster heading into the 2019-20 season. Despite the significant overhaul, Portland’s talented backcourt of Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum will remain together. The Blazers’ have received both praise and criticism for their transactions over the summer.
Sports Illustrated’s Rob Mahoney took a moment to remind readers that everything starts and ends with the Lillard-McCollum tandem. After outlining the Blazers’ roster moves, Mahoney explained how he views Portland’s busy offseason in front of a postseason backdrop.