This is their roster for the upcoming season, 2025-2026.
https://www.espn.com/nba/team/roster/_/name/por/portland-trail-blazersSo it looks like it will not be as competitive as other teams in the West. It's good that they take Dame back and for sure that Dame is happy as he might retire to the City that draft him and where he really become a good player. But to be able to bring this roster to at least in the playoff? It might be a tall order as others have said already, Dame might be in the stage that his body is deteriorating. Although there is some good names in the list, but again, the West is going to be a very competitive conference with everyone improving their line-up.
That looks like a lottery team. With this roster they won't even match last season's 36 wins. If they manage to win 30 games they'll be lucky. Also let's not forget that Lillard won't be playing the whole season.
We can't know what will happen next season. They could make several other trades. Lillard will be much older and after all these injuries, he won't be able to carry the team even if he wants to. So unless a miracle happens, the Trail Blazers' rebuild will take quite a long time.
A young core, they should get a superstar or we might see someone step up, but they might not make it to the playoffs the west is loaded, i don't think they have the chance but the future is bright young talents, its up to the management how to maximize those areas, been a long time since, i hope they make some big moves, is dame will be available mid season or he will sit for the remainder? yea he should retire their good memories in the city.