The Trail Blazers’ injury woes have captured the attention of both fans and pundits. Following the news regarding CJ McCollum (foot fracture) and Jusuf Nurkic (wrist fracture), ESPN NBA analyst Kevin Pelton detailed the free agent and trade options that Portland could turn to in the coming weeks.
After highlighting the hurdles that the Blazers must navigate, Pelton touched on Cavaliers center JaVale McGee. While admitting that McGee makes sense for Portland, Pelton explained that the cap implications attached to a potential trade with Cleveland presents a clear obstacle. Instead, Pelton suggested that the Blazers address their frontcourt depth by utilizing a two-way contract (a subject that Blazer’s Edge contributor Steve Dewald touched on earlier this week).