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The Score with a pretty positive take on the Blazers:

> There's a world in which the Blazers get stuck in the middle, but there's also a real possibility Portland could emerge as a contender.

> Deni Avdija is an All-Star set to earn just 8% and 6.9% of the cap over the next two years. Donovan Clingan has the makings of a franchise center. Rising star Shaedon Sharpe and all-world defender Toumani Camara have already been secured on team-friendly deals. Scoot Henderson showed some flashes in the playoffs. Jrue Holiday and Jerami Grant are great vets on big contracts who boosted their trade value this year. And Damian Lillard will return to the court next season.

> There are a lot of moving parts, but the Blazers have enough to compete for another West playoff berth next season as is, and Portland has the goods to take a big swing if it wants to. This is sneakily one of the most fascinating teams of the offseason.