November has been good to the Portland Trail Blazers so far. But counting Blazers wins is not the only late-fall ritual we celebrate this month. Thanksgiving will be a natural, given the team’s record. But right after Thanksgiving comes Black Friday, the day for deals that anticipate the holiday season.
Portland prospering early has highlighted players that nearly everyone loves on this roster. That same promotion has also left a few potential candidates available for trade. The Blazers also have
a future draft pick or two to dangle.
With a little talent, a bit of salary ballast, draft capital to offer, and an open path ahead of them to Western Conference success, it’d be reasonable to assume Portland as potential players in this year’s NBA trade market. That’s why we’re asking you right now, who’s your personal favorite trade target for the Blazers at this stage of the season? Which player would allow the Blazers to solidify the hot start and become actual contenders in the West?
Let’s contain this discussion to players who might actually be available. Who wouldn’t want to trade for Nikola Jokic? I don’t think Denver will let him go for anything the Blazers could offer. That’s not a realistic candidate. If you think the door is open a crack, though, go ahead and burst through it. Has the player been rumored on the market? Is a team falling short and needs to rebuild, jettisoning veterans? By all means, trade away!
Pretend the front office is listening. Clue in them, and us, to your magical ingredient to turn this team from a nice oddity to a real threat. Black Friday awaits and the comments section is open now!
