Clutch Points

With the 2023 NBA Draft set to take place next week, many teams around the league are still attempting to figure out what this offseason will look like. The idea of certain teams being “buyers” while others turn into “sellers” is still not clear, and the direction of this NBA offseason could very well be determined with the first few picks in this year’s draft. Victor Wembanyama is going first overall to the San Antonio Spurs, no ifs, ands or buts about that one. However, the Charlotte Hornets face a big decision on who they will be taking second between Brandon Miller and Scoot Henderson. Then the Portland Trail Blazers own the third overall selection and have a lot to sort through this offseason. Superstar point guard Damian Lillard has been vocal recently about what teams draw his interest, yet he insists on remaining loyal to the Trail Blazers. Drafting a young, dynamic talent with this third pick could present a lot of future value to Portland, but winning with Lillard is a priority right now. This is why what happens in the draft and the entire offseason depends on what the Blazers decide to do.