In an outlook on what the 2025 season might bring for the Portland Trail Blazers, Sean Highkin of Rose Garden Report (via Substack) reiterates a point he has previously raised, emphasizing that it’s “difficult to envision” Chauncey Billups remaining the head coach of the Blazers when the 2025-26 season begins.
Highkin suggests that with the team in a period of transition, it seems unlikely that Billups, despite his tenure, will continue in the role given the ongoing struggles and shifting expectations for the franchise.
The analyst delves deeper into several key aspects of the Blazers’ situation, including the status of the team’s top trade candidates.
As Portland navigates a rebuilding phase, several players are reportedly on the trade block, and Highkin provides updates on where those discussions stand.
Given the Blazers’ current roster construction and their long-term goals, the team is expected to explore moves that could reshape the lineup, particularly around players who may not fit into the organization’s plans.
Additionally, Highkin touches on the ownership situation in Portland, a crucial element that could heavily influence the franchise’s direction moving forward.
With uncertainty surrounding ownership and how that might impact decision-making, the Blazers’ management faces a critical period as they balance short-term needs with long-term aspirations.
Highkin’s report highlights how these multiple factors – coaching, player movement, and ownership – could all come to a head shortly, setting the stage for a potentially significant shift in the team’s trajectory as they prepare for the 2025 season and beyond.
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