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The next rebuild: the Portland Trail Blazers story
Franchise era
2021–22—present
The next rebuild
Portland Trail Blazers
The story in one sentence
Portland eventually traded its longtime star and turned toward a young, athletic backcourt and patient asset accumulation.
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A post-Lillard foundation
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Anfernee Simons, Scoot Henderson and Shaedon Sharpe gave the era its recognizable core.
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Its final meaning is still being written.
Timeline
How it unfolded
Before 2021–22
What came before
Lillard became the franchise's defining modern player and led eight straight playoff teams, including the 2019 conference finalists.
2026
Western Conference First Round: Portland Trail Blazers vs San Antonio Spurs
Still unfolding
Where the story stands
This chapter remains active, so its final place in franchise history is still being written.
The core