Portland Trail Blazers 2015 NBA Season Preview

Apr 27, 2015; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) reacts after making a 3 point basket against the Memphis Grizzlies during the fourth quarter in game four of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at the Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Mitchelldyer-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 27, 2015; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) reacts after making a 3 point basket against the Memphis Grizzlies during the fourth quarter in game four of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at the Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Mitchelldyer-USA TODAY Sports
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Sep 28, 2015; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Pat Connaughton (5) poses during media day at the Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Mitchelldyer-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 28, 2015; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Pat Connaughton (5) poses during media day at the Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Mitchelldyer-USA TODAY Sports

Draft Picks

The Trail Blazers had the 23rd overall pick in this draft, but they ultimately traded away that pick, which became Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, to the Brooklyn Nets along with Steve Blake in exchange for Mason Plumlee and the rights to the 41st overall pick.

That 41st pick wound up being the dynamic wing Pat Connaughton out of Notre Dame.

Portland also acquired the 54th overall pick in a trade with the Jazz for cash. They used that on 22-year-old Spainish forward Daniel Diez, who has not yet come to Portland.

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