Blazers Notes: Free Agent Leaves for Magic, Damian Lillard Bleak Outlook, Do or Die Season for Cronin?

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Mar 8, 2023; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) reacts during a break in the action against the Boston Celtics in the second quarter at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images
Mar 8, 2023; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) reacts during a break in the action against the Boston Celtics in the second quarter at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images | David Butler II-Imagn Images

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Former Portland Trail Blazers forward Justin Minaya signed with the Orlando Magic after spending the last three years in Rip City.

Minaya played just 57 games across three seasons with the Blazers.

Mike Vorkunov of Athletic had a pessimistic take on Blazers All-Star Damian Lillard, who suffered an Achilles injury during the 2024-25 playoffs and is set to miss next season.

Vorkunov said it seems "unlikely he'll make an All-NBA team again."

Blazers general manager Joe Cronin could be in trouble this season, as he is yet to lead the team to a playoff berth since his attempted rebuild.

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

Insider Claims Blazers Star Has 'Bubble' Shot at Hall of Fame

Blazers’ Damian Lillard Gets Bleak Outlook Following Achilles Tear

Blazers All-Star Considered Hall of Fame 'Lock'

Former Blazers Forward Says He Refused To Be 'Fourth Option' With LeBron James

Blazers Ranked Among NBA's Worst Teams in Preseason Power Rankings

Former Blazers Wing Leaves Portland to Sign with East Contender

Blazers' Joe Cronin Should Be Facing Do-or-Die Season in Portland

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Aaron Coloma
AARON COLOMA

Aaron Coloma is a contributing writer for On SI based in Los Angeles. A 2024 graduate of Cal Poly Pomona, he previously covered collegiate and high school sports for The Poly Post and Valley Sports Telegram, respectively.

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