The idea - This gives Portland a low-usage, high-efficiency scorer who doesn't need to dominate the ball to give you 20+ PPG — and who can also slide to center when Clingan or Hansen are off the floor. Projected Rotation (2025–26) Starters:

Scoot Henderson – 30 min | 16 PPG

Toumani Camara – 35 min | 14 PPG

Deni Avdija – 35 min | 21 PPG

Lauri Markkanen – 32 min | 20 PPG

Donovan Clingan – 28 min | 10 PPG

Bench:

Shaedon Sharpe – 30 min | 22 PPG

Jrue Holiday – 25 min | 10 PPG

Matisse Thybulle – 10 min | 5 PPG

Yang Hansen – 15 min | 8 PPG

My optimistic expectations? That Portland finishes the season as a Top 7 defense, with an offense ranking somewhere between 12th and 15th. If that holds, I believe we can fight our way into a high play-in spot — and maybe even sneak into the playoffs outright if everything clicks. I believe in the Blazers' young core — and the future feels genuinely promising. Would love to hear what you think — realistic plan or overly optimistic?