Portland Trail Blazers
While it is unlikely that the Trail Blazers will use their limited cap space in the offseason to invest in someone like Mitchell Robinson long-term, they could be in the market for a new big man.
Jusuf Nurkic has been with Portland since the 2016-17 season, but he is in the final year of his contract and there have been no discussions about a possible contract extension between Nurkic and the Blazers.
Set to become an unrestricted free agent, Jusuf Nurkic’s time with the Blazers could be coming to an end, which is why Mitchell Robinson could be a potential target for them.
Portland is rebuilding right now and looking to surround Damian Lillard with young, dynamic talents. Addressing Anfernee Simons’ pending extension is priority No. 1 for this Blazers franchise, but going out and committing to a young big man like Mitchell Robinson could also be a priority for them.
LATEST NBA NEWS & RUMORS: Knicks Lose 28-Point Lead vs Nets; Time To Fire Thibodeau?
Not only would he cost a little less than Nurkic on a new deal, but Robinson is only 23-years-old and has shown flashes of being a consistent double-double threat in this league.
The Portland Trail Blazers really need to find ways to get better defensively moving forward as well, which is an area Robinson can aid them in. For his career, Mitchell Robinson has averaged 2.0 blocks per game, making him the avid rim-protector Portland needs as the anchor in their frontcourt.
