If you believe the rumors, General Manager Joe Cronin has been busy since the Portland Trail Blazers season came to an end two months ago. According to multiple sources, the newly-minted GM has been actively calling about the availability of players he hopes will complement Damian Lillard and likely free agent returnees Anfernee Simons and Jusuf Nurkic.
Portland’s first-round draft pick will be Cronin’s best lever to secure his dream additions. Two trade targets mentioned repeatedly in recent weeks have been Toronto Raptors wing OG Anunoby and Atlanta Hawks big man John Collins.