Blazers Notes: Award Prediction, Ex-Blazer Joins Wizards, Major Schedule Advantage for Portland

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Dec 26, 2019; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz forward Joe Ingles (2) tries to dribble around Portland Trail Blazers forward Skal Labissiere (17) during the fourth quarter at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Utah Jazz won 121-115. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-Imagn Images
Dec 26, 2019; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz forward Joe Ingles (2) tries to dribble around Portland Trail Blazers forward Skal Labissiere (17) during the fourth quarter at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Utah Jazz won 121-115. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-Imagn Images | Chris Nicoll-Imagn Images

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Portland Trail Blazers

The Portland Trail Blazers have a young forward who is predicted to be in contention for a major award at the end of the season. The 25-year-old has already taken a large jump since joining the squad, but his sixth season might just get him some massive recognition around the league.

Additionally, a former Blazers forward has signed with the Washington Wizards. The 29-year-old was traded to Portland ahead of the 2019 NBA trade deadline and spent 42 games as a trusted player down low.

Finally, the Trail Blazers appear to have a major scheduling advantage. going into this upcoming season. The outlook will involve patience, but can potentially lead to a promising future for Portland.

Here’s more information on these stories and all the latest Trail Blazers news (click the headline for the full article):

Blazers Forward Predicted to Be In Contention For Major End of Season Award

Former Blazers Forward Signs With East Squad in Free Agency

Blazers Already Have Massive Advantage Heading Into Next Season

Blazers Insider Has Surprising Reaction to Season Schedule Announcement

NBA Insider Identifies Key Weakness as Trail Blazers Potential Achilles Heel This Season

Did Blazers Coach Chauncey Billups Calling Out NBA Fix This Year’s Schedule?

Former NBA Guard Responds to Possible 'Adidas Curse' Causing Damian Lillard's Achilles Tear

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For more news and notes on the Portland Trail Blazers, visit Portland Trail Blazers on SI.

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