Portland Trail Blazers Embrace Radical NBA Strategy Centered on Multiple Ball-Handlers
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First reported by N12 · Jul 2, 2026
What happened
The Portland Trail Blazers are adopting a radical NBA strategy focusing on multiple ball-handlers driving aggressively to the basket rather than relying on three-point shooting. After acquiring Ja Morant and adding Brendan Carlson, Portland plans to use a "drive and drive" offense led by Damian Lillard, Morant, and Danny Abdiya. This approach aims to increase shots at the rim and create a unique playoff challenge, despite uncertainties about its effectiveness in the league.
- 01Portland acquired Ja Morant and built a roster with six primary ball-handlers for the 2026-27 NBA season.
- 02The team plans a "drive and drive" offense focusing on aggressive drives rather than three-point shooting.
- 03Portland ranked fourth last season in shots at the rim and aims to increase that number this year.
- 04Center Brendan Carlson’s shooting style supports a fast-paced defense and transition game.
- 05Lillard and Morant’s minutes may be limited due to injury recovery, with Sharpe and Henderson maintaining intensity.
- 06Success depends on role players hitting open shots to prevent defensive collapses inside.
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