The Portland Trail Blazers are struggling through the final months of the 2022-23 season, once again outside the serious playoffs picture, looking at other teams poised to succeed in April and May. As hopes of a serious postseason run get buried under frustrating losses, Portland fans are looking forward to the next step as the Blazers try to build around superstar Damian Lillard.
Over the last couple weeks, one name has appeared more often, and with more energy, than any other: Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid. If the Sixers decide to part with their franchise cornerstone, could the Blazers be poised to snag him?