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Trail Blazers Named as Buyers in NBA Trade Market
- Portland Trail Blazers are viewed as buyers at the start of NBA Trade Season, with a 10-16 record and 11th-place in the West.
- Analyst Zach Harper of The Athletic views Portland as a 'buyer' near the start of trade season.
- Portland could add outside shooting without increasing salary, avoiding windfall tax penalties.
- Shooting improvements could come from a consistently healthy roster, per the analysis.
- The analysis notes Portland is near the Play-In race but faces a crowded Western Conference.
- Portland’s luxury tax position is a consideration in any trade talks.
- The piece outlines a potential path of a few moves rather than a massive swing.
- The article highlights outside shooting as the key missing element for Portland.
- Portland’s 3-point shooting rank is among the worst in the league, highlighting a concrete need.
- The piece cites national attention as part of Portland’s growing profile in trade chatter.
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