The Blazer Focused podcast, featuring Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, examines the selection of Donovan Clingan out of Connecticut with the No. 7 pick in the NBA draft. The duo also debates the merits of the team’s acquisition of forward Deni Avdija from the Washington Wizards for Malcolm Brogdon and draft picks.

TOPICS (Listen)

- GM Joe Cronin gets his man with the selection of Clingan at No. 7.

- Does Clingan have star potential or will he be a role player?

- What does the selection mean for current starting center Deandre Ayton?

- Blazers trade a ton of assets for Avdija. Worth it?

- Where does Avdija fit today, tomorrow and down the road?

- Cronin specifically said the goal is to build around Scoot Henderson and Shaedon Sharpe. Does that mean Anfernee Simons is on the move?

- Much more.

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