Grade the trade: Bucks break up decade-long partnership in bonkers proposal

The Blazers' POV: A rebuild with potential

The Trail Blazers are in a rebuilding phase, and this trade aligns with their long-term strategy.

Acquiring Moses Moody and Andrew Wiggins provides them with young, athletic players who can develop into core pieces. However, they sacrifice immediate talent and salary relief in the process, while also settling for a deal that only lands you slightly young players who have already maxed out their potential in this league.

The Trail Blazers' acquisition of Moses Moody and Andrew Wiggins is a clear indication of their commitment to rebuilding. Moody's potential and Wiggins' versatility provide them with valuable young assets to build around. However, the trade also signifies a step back in the win-now column.

The Trail Blazers must be patient with the development of Moody and Wiggins. While both players have shown flashes of brilliance, they need time to mature into consistent contributors. In the meantime, the team will likely face challenges in the competitive Western Conference.

The success of this trade depends on the growth of Moody and Wiggins, as well as the Trail Blazers' ability to find complementary pieces around them. If these young players develop into stars, the trade could be a major win for Portland. However, there's a risk of them stagnating, leaving the Trail Blazers in a prolonged rebuilding process.

The success of this trade for Portland hinges on the development of Moody and Wiggins. If they can fulfill their potential, the Trail Blazers could build a promising young core. However, there's a risk of these players not reaching their expectations, leaving Portland in a state of limbo.

At best, the Trail Blazers make slight strides in their rebuilding process with the acquisition of Moses Moody and Andrew Wiggins. At this point, the team needs to continue developing its young talent while also finding complementary pieces to support its core.

The addition of Moody and Wiggins provides a solid starting point but doesn't really do that as much as you would hope. Ultimately, the Trail Blazers will face challenges in building a competitive team in the long term if they aren't able to deal those players for more draft compensation.

Grade: B-