The basketball-watching world is staring and pointing at the Portland Trail Blazers as one of the league’s likely sellers in lead up to the February 6 NBA Trade Deadline. The status is a pretty safe bet given the Blazers’ 13-27 record, currently good enough for third worst in the Western Conference.
But while parting with vets should be a priority, General Manager Joe Cronin has also shown a willingness to window shop himself, putting down assets to secure Deni Avdija in June.
Could he do it again?
I present 24-year-old Zion Williamson, whose manic narrative with the New Orleans Pelicans could be coming to an end, if the rumors are to be believed.