The Portland Trail Blazers are currently the only team in the league without a single selection in the NBA Draft.

A pair of 2021 trades involving Larry Nance Jr. and Greg Brown III stripped the cupboard bare , leaving general manager Joe Cronin with no organic way to add young prospects in the draft.

However, Portland should not settle for a silent draft night. The front office must aggressively trade back into the second round to maximize roster flexibility and tap into a surging global talent pool.

Targeting Perfect Role Players

Portland Trail Blazers forward Toumani Camara drives to the basket against San Antonio Spurs guard De'Aaron Fox | Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images

While first-rounders often focus on high-upside projects, the second round is a goldmine for high-floor upperclassmen.…