3 Trade Packages To Send D’Angelo Russell To Portland Trail Blazers

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Utah Jazz Receive: G Eric Bledsoe, 2022 First-Round Pick (No. 7 – POR)
Portland Trail Blazers Receive: G D’Angelo Russell, 2022 First-Round Pick (No. 19 – MIN)
Minnesota Timberwolves Receive: G Mike Conley, F Royce O’Neale

If the Portland Trail Blazers are acquiring D’Angelo Russell to pair with Damian Lillard, that naturally begs a question:

Are Russell and Lillard a good fit together?

There are reasons to say no. They’ll be challenged defensively to be sure. On the other hand, they could make for an explosive offensive combination. In today’s positionless league, we’re not concerned with them both being point guards. Lillard’s off-ball gravity is certainly substantial enough to complement another ball-handler.

Alongside Anfernee Simons, the Blazers would boast one of the best guard rotations in the league following this deal. They could run three-guard lineups featuring all of them. Granted, those formations would struggle on defense, but opponents would struggle to guard them in at least equal measure.

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Meanwhile, the Minnesota Timberwolves clearly improve following this trade. Realistically, everything here hinges on the Jazz rebuilding. If they don’t intend to do so, the Blazers and Wolves will need to find another third team to facilitate a similar deal.

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James Piercey

When it comes to exploring the endless possibilities of NBA trades, there's no one quite like James Piercey. With a keen eye for player dynamics, salary cap intricacies, and a knack for discovering uncharted trade territory, James has risen to prominence as the preeminent expert in the realm of hypothetical NBA trades. James is also known for his work covering the Houston Rockets for SB Nation's The Dream Shake — a blog that gives a daily, comprehensive look at the team. He has written for various outlets, including FanSided and Last Word on Sports, among others.

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