NBA Draft lottery could determine whether Blazers rebuild or try to win with Damian Lillard

Tuesday’s NBA Draft lottery has the potential to determine the balance of power in the NBA for the next decade. And with a 10.5% chance of landing the top pick in the draft, the Blazers could earn the right to select giften big man Victor Wembanyama. Longtime NBA writer Howard Beck joins host Bill Oram on this week’s episode of Sports by Northwest to discuss Wembanyama, the Blazers lottery prospects and what it could all mean for Damian Lillard. Here are some highlights from this week’s show: • Why Wembanyama is seen as the best draft prospect since LeBron James. • Should the Blazers consider trading their lottery pick? Beck says they can trade anything but No. 1. • Under what circumstances should the Blazers look to trade Damian Lillard? • Our guest names veteran players he thinks the Blazers could potentially target in trades. • Breaking down these playoffs, especially the Lakers/Warriors series Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices