Portland Trail Blazers 2026/27 NBA Season Preview: Too Many Guards & Too Much Usage

Portland Trail Blazers face a roster conundrum as Ja Morant joins Damian Lillard and Deni Avdija, creating a crowded backcourt and raising major questions about fit and future direction. Can the Blazers’ unconventional lineup, loaded with guards but thin at forward, actually contend in the Western Conference, or will defensive woes and minute restrictions hold them back? Josh Lloyd and Mike Richman break down the impact of key offseason moves, including Jerami Grant’s exit and the puzzling addition of multiple centers. They also debate Jrue Holiday’s projected role, Scoot Henderson’s limited path to development, and what Shaedon Sharpe’s high-scoring season means for Portland’s future. Is Toumani Camara truly the glue keeping the Blazers’ defensive hopes alive? With new coach Micah Nori facing intense pressure and fans wondering about the franchise’s long-term direction, this episode digs into the biggest Portland Trail Blazers storylines, NBA roster questions, and playoff hopes.   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon.   FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COMto play Daily Dingers and make your free pick on who’s hitting a homer this MLB season.   FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.