After much speculation the past few months, it seems that Portland is in trade talks with the Philadelphia 76ers. According to Marc Stein of ESPN, Jahlil Okafor was benched in Philly’s recent victory over the Heat because trade talks have heated up to a boiling point. There were rumors that the New Orleans Pelicans were the most interested, as the two clubs talked all week. However, with Stein’s report, it seems that Portland has entered into the mix, along with Chicago.
With Okafor’s benching, it means that a move could happen as early as today.