07-02-2026, 02:49 PM
The direction the Trail blazers go is almost as interesting in the direction Dallas goes. They had their taste of the playoffs last year and no doubt want to improve on that. That is a tough ask in the west.
Holiday is excellent. 36 years old though. He has one more year left on his contract and then a player option. Is he looking for a new contract? He would seem to be the most fitable with different parts. Throw him with another point guard. Have him defend wings. Have him handle the ball. Have him off the ball. I think he fits with a lot of lineups and probably the easiest to get minutes.
Ja and franchise hero Dame will get minutes until they prove they can't play or don't fit. It will take some time.
Sharpe is looking at a crowded backcourt and wing scenario. Their best player, Deni, and Camara will get most of the 3 minutes. Jrue will get some. Deni will also get minutes at the 4, but there is a hole behind him. Tough to find a ton of minutes for Sharpe. The previous coach lost faith in him and he didn't play much in the playoffs. This with a new 4 year contract, may make him moveable.
Lastly Scoot is entering a crucial year. He wants a extension. It will be hard for him to get a lot of minutes. Unlike Jrue, it will be tough or him to play with Ja and Dame.
I think one of Sharpe or Scoot is moved before the season. I am leaning towards Sharpe.
Holiday is excellent. 36 years old though. He has one more year left on his contract and then a player option. Is he looking for a new contract? He would seem to be the most fitable with different parts. Throw him with another point guard. Have him defend wings. Have him handle the ball. Have him off the ball. I think he fits with a lot of lineups and probably the easiest to get minutes.
Ja and franchise hero Dame will get minutes until they prove they can't play or don't fit. It will take some time.
Sharpe is looking at a crowded backcourt and wing scenario. Their best player, Deni, and Camara will get most of the 3 minutes. Jrue will get some. Deni will also get minutes at the 4, but there is a hole behind him. Tough to find a ton of minutes for Sharpe. The previous coach lost faith in him and he didn't play much in the playoffs. This with a new 4 year contract, may make him moveable.
Lastly Scoot is entering a crucial year. He wants a extension. It will be hard for him to get a lot of minutes. Unlike Jrue, it will be tough or him to play with Ja and Dame.
I think one of Sharpe or Scoot is moved before the season. I am leaning towards Sharpe.