Portland Trail Blazers’ shooting guard CJ McCollum has missed play in recent weeks due to a collapsed lung, yet despite missing time, the rumors regarding a possible trade for Ben Simmons of the Philadelphia 76ers have quieted but not abated. Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report breaks down the possibilities for the various teams gunning for Simmons, and his look at McCollum notes that the Sixers would still prefer Lillard.
Does Cronin have the power to trade All-Star Damian Lillard? The consensus is no, and there’s no expectation Portland will move Lillard.