After officially acquiring Rodney Hood in a trade with Cleveland earlier today, the Trail Blazers may not be done dealing, writes Sean Deveney of Sporting News. According to Deveney, some executives around the NBA have suggested that Portland regretted its relative inactivity at last season’s deadline and is more willing to make moves this time around.
Whether the Trail Blazers do anything drastic may hinge on their willingness to move second-year big man Zach Collins, according to Deveney, who says that the team has “resisted inquiries” on Collins so far.
Maurice Harkless is among the Trail Blazers who could be had though, and the team is open to moving its first-round pick as well, per Deveney. Harkless has one more year on his contract after this season, which figures to limit his value — teams like the Knicks and Nets have had interest in him in the past, but won’t want to compromise their 2019 cap flexibility by acquiring him now, Deveney observes.
Here’s more on the Blazers, plus a couple other notes from Deveney on the trade market:
- Nikola Mirotic (Pelicans), Jeremy Lin (Hawks), Evan Fournier (Magic), and JaMychal Green (Grizzlies) are among the players the Trail Blazers have expressed interest in, sources tell Deveney.
- Dario Saric‘s production and playing time has dipped since Ryan Saunders took over as the Timberwolves‘ head coach, and Deveney suggests that it wouldn’t be a shock to see Saric back on the trade block in the offseason, or even this week. “He could be had for a decent offer, a first-rounder and a player,” one league executive told Deveney.
- Deveney reiterates that the Raptors and Rockets are expected to be among the favorites for Wesley Matthews if he’s bought out, as we heard earlier today. The Bucks wouldn’t be among Matthews’ suitors, per Deveney, though Milwaukee hopes to add one more frontcourt piece via trade or free agency.
Bring Dario Saric back to Sixers…
said it before i could. amen!
Korkmaz and a 1st? lol. Passes thru the trade machine.
well it has been past 60 days but I don’t think Minny would help us out again lol
How about Fultz straight up for Dario. Would that get it done? Throw in a pick if you have too.
Nobody wants Fultz. The timberwolves have no use for another pg that just gets hurt time and time again and has no jumpshot
Korkmaz is worthless. No one wants him but if they can get it done, do it. Totally worth giving up a 1st rounder and a bum.
Yo, that’s the first thing that popped into my head too.
Saric to Boston for Rozier and Boston’s first? Maybe top 20 protected in case Boston continues to be middle of the pack this year.
Horrible trade, especially for Boston
You mean Minny, right?
If both sides hate it, then it’s probably fair
Is D.Rose also available?
DRose to Chicago for Denzel Valentine