The 2024-25 season counts as a successful one for a Portland Trail Blazers team that fully committed to the rebuild during the 2023-24 campaign when they traded franchise cornerstone Damian Lillard after a few tumultuous seasons. The turnaround hasn't been as swift as the most optimistic fan would expect, but last year, the Blazers won 36 games and even challenged for a play-in spot at one point.

Now, the expectations for the Blazers this season is that they continue on the upward trajectory they're in. The front office certainly expects that they will be playing winning basketball next year, with general manager Joe Cronin declaring that it's “winning time” for the squad in Portland.

Their moves this offseason indicate that the Blazers are leaning towards an identity of defense; the

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