Portland Trail Blazers may make a big move this year

It was a fantastic season for the Portland Trail Blazers.

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The Blazers went 54-28 and advanced to the second round after defeating the Houston Rockets in the first round. This year, they are looking to build on their success.

Lang Greene of Basketball Insiders believes that if the Blazers struggle, they may have to pull off a trade this season.

"The Portland Trail Blazers were one of the league’s surprising teams in 2014 and should once again flirt with 50 victories and a playoff berth. At the top of the lineup are All-Stars Damian Lillard and LaMarcus Aldridge driving the success. Aldridge was nearly out of the door a year ago, but the team’s direction has the veteran forward saying he’d like to retire with the organization. The 2014-15 campaign will be a big one for the franchise in regards to its future makeup. Aldridge, center Robin Lopez and guard Wesley Matthews will all be unrestricted free agents next summer. Forward Nicolas Batum will be a free agent in 2016. So while the club is basking in its recent success, if the team struggles you have to keep in mind their front office might have to pull off some moves to prevent a mass exodus."

Both Aldridge and Lillard are obviously going to command top dollar once they are due extensions (Aldridge is set to become an unrestricted free agent following this season) so they obviously have to keep that in mind as well.

Be sure to check FanSided’s official NBA page to keep up to date on the latest news and rumors from around the league as we get you ready for the start of the 2014-2015 season.

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