Portland's Draft Trade: A Year Later

Portlands 2022 Draft Trade: A Year in Review The Portland Trail Blazers 2022 draft trade, trading back from the eleventh pick to the sixteenth with Memphis, has raised eyebrows. They selected Yang Hansen while passing on Cedric Coward, and acquired an extra first-rounder for 2028 from Orlando. Coward had a standout rookie season, earning fifth place in Rookie of the Year voting, while Hansen struggled, barely playing for the Blazers. Orlandos young core is shining in the playoffs, holding a three-to-one lead over Detroit, challenging the notion that the Blazers made the right call in the trade. The deal is looking less favorable for Portland, with Hansens development being a work in progress, but the absence of a two-way wing like Coward hurts as they rebuild. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a1e79dd158f92ad6