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Portland is probably looking to further grow their surplus of first-round picks. Brogdon’s nixed trade to the Clippers in June showed he could still net a first-round pick, albeit one that is projected to be low. It’s possible that interested teams offer packages featuring multiple second-round picks instead.
Another thing the Blazers could prioritize is expiring contracts. So far, they haven’t created any cap flexibility for the 2024-25 season since all the players they’ve acquired over the past week have multiple years left on their contracts. Brogdon has two years, $45 million remaining on his deal where he will earn $22.5 million in each one. Clearing his $22.5 million salary won’t make them a cap space team, but they could become one if they clear another significant salary later, like Jerami Grant or Deandre Ayton.
Unlike the Lillard and Holiday situations, there isn’t as much urgency to move Brogdon and he could start the season in Portland. The Blazers still project to be in the bottom of the Western Conference with their current roster and he could serve as a good veteran presence for their young backcourt. If no sufficient deal appears before the start of the season, they could wait until more teams can enter the trade market closer to the trade deadline.
Below is a list of several teams that could use Brogdon and make a reasonable offer for him.
