How Can The Trail Blazers Improve?
Portland likely plans on building around Shaedon Sharpe, Clingan, and Avidija. But the Blazers have some movable pieces in Grant, Jrue Holiday, and either Scoot Henderson or Sharpe. Speaking of Holiday, Yahoo Sports insider Jake Fischer says the Trail Blazers expect to field plenty of calls for the 35-year-old point guard in the coming weeks and throughout the summer. Fischer added that Holiday, who is signed through 2027-28 and has $72 million on his deal, wants to stay with the Blazers.
“Word is that Portland fully expects Lillard to return next season from the Achilles tear he sustained in April 2025 to join Jrue Holiday in its starting backcourt, potentially… With [Scoot] Henderson in the mix as well,” Fischer said. “How all the pieces fit together remains to be seen.”
Krejci, who can play the 1-3, has demonstrated that he deserves minutes, and Cissoko is coming off a career season. So, the Blazers will need to move someone.
Holiday had an outstanding season with 16.3 points, 6.1 assists, 4.6 rebounds, and 1.0 steals. The 6-4 guard knocked down a career-high 2.6 threes with shooting splits of 45.1/37.8/83.8. He recorded nine double-doubles in 53 appearances.
“I don’t like being traded. I like being a part of something and building,” Holiday said via Sam Amico of Hoops Wire (h/t MSN).
Holiday will make $34.8 million this coming season. He has a player’s option of $37.2 million for 2027-28.
There are two realistic scenarios for the Trail Blazers if they choose to trade him. The Blazers could package him as part of a bigger trade for Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, who they’re rumored to have their eyes on. Or, they could potentially deal him for a wing upgrade.
“There’s quite a bit of detail in here on Atlanta, Houston and Washington, but the item you’re going to see aggregated — and want to read more about — is the belief that Portland, sources say, wants to get back into this summer’s Giannis Antetokounmpo sweepstakes,” Fischer tweeted.
Besides the three teams that Fisher mentioned, the New York Knicks, Utah Jazz, and perhaps the Miami Heat could be interested. Here is a look at potential offers that the Blazers could receive in a potential trade for Holiday.
