(2:29 - 27:38) Erik Garcia Gundersen, Trail Blazers writer for BlazerBanter, joins The Rose Garden Report with Sean Highkin. Erik and Sean discuss the shift in national attention away from the Portland Trail Blazers trade situation with Damian Lillard to Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers. They also discuss the Tyler Herro speculation and the discrepancy of his perceived value by the Blazers and Heat, as well as why it may benefit the Blazers to wait until the season to trade Lillard.
(27:41 - 52:06) Erik and Sean also break down the Portland Trail Blazers depth chart heading into the 2023 NBA season, and debate what areas they may struggle in next season. The also discuss the performance of some of the NBA's top prospects at Summer League.
(52:09 - 1:08:43) In the final segment, Erik and Sean discuss who the Trail Blazers could target to fill out the remainder of their roster before next season.

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