07-16-2021, 04:20 PM
Looking at Portland, they need a good wing. Since Lillard was clear only best ones are good enough, there are only so many options that could be available. Portland is in a good position as far as assets go, as they have all the picks after 2021 draft and some interesting young players. So no problem to do a trade if the player is available. I guess CJ is the outgoing salary. These guys could be:
- Kawhi (problem is he is perhaps out for season)
- Siakam (not sure how he would fit with Nurkic - difficult to play two non shooters)
- Grant
- Simmons (a lot of question marks)
I don't think there is anyone else that is realistically available. I would be all over Grant if I was Portland. Another alternative could be Wood instead of Nurkic, keep CJ. Go a little bit smaller with five out and Wood PnR.
- Kawhi (problem is he is perhaps out for season)
- Siakam (not sure how he would fit with Nurkic - difficult to play two non shooters)
- Grant
- Simmons (a lot of question marks)
I don't think there is anyone else that is realistically available. I would be all over Grant if I was Portland. Another alternative could be Wood instead of Nurkic, keep CJ. Go a little bit smaller with five out and Wood PnR.