This Blazers-Jazz Trade Pairs Donovan Mitchell, Damian Lillard

In the modern NBA, small backcourts can be problematic. Teams with two undersized guards can be exploited on defense, especially in postseason situations.

Just ask the Portland Trail Blazers. That was an issue they ran into consistently with Damian Lillard and C.J. McCollum sharing the backcourt. In 2021-22, they alleviated that issue by trading McCollum to the New Orleans Pelicans.

Meanwhile, the Utah Jazz could speak to the same dilemma. Mike Conley and Donovan Mitchell struggled to hold up on defense due to their collective size. With that in mind, it wouldn’t shock anyone if neither was in a Jazz uniform by the time the 2022-23 season got underway.

Could the Blazers, having learned from the Lillard/McCollum pairing, really be the team to take Mitchell off their hands?

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Size concerns or not, they’d have to be tempted by the possibility. After all, Lillard and Mitchell would combine to make one of the most explosive backcourts in the entire league.

Here’s a deal that has the Blazers taking that risk.

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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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