The Portland Trail Blazers somewhat resolved their center logjam with Deandre Ayton's buyout this summer. But eventually, they will need to decide which recent first-round pick to build around: Donovan Clingan or Yang Hansen?
They have yet to play a game together, but it's already apparent that the two centers can't effectively share the court, diminishing each other's value. To optimize their roster construction, general manager Joe Cronin may be forced into a difficult decision.
Yang Hansen selection could force Donovan Clingan out of Portland
In this trade scenario proposed by Bleacher Reports' Grant Hughes, the Blazers move on from Clingan, electing to go with Hansen's offensive upside.