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Shocking offseason moves allow Blazers to pull a forbidden lever

With the additions of Damian Lillard and Jrue Holiday, it's now tempting for Portland to make an all-in move.

Portland Trail Blazers Introduce Damian Lillard | Amanda Loman/GettyImages

The Portland Trail Blazers have an active four-year playoff drought that they want to end. If their 33.5 win total projection is any indication, that's unfortunately unlikely to happen this upcoming season. But for whatever reason -- whether it's their end-of-season hot streak, new ownership looming, impatience, an overly optimistic view of their roster, or some combination of these factors -- Portland is adamant about winning immediately.