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Why The Portland Trail Blazers Do The Deal 

If you want to take this proposal as an indictment on Jusuf Nurkic, you’re entitled to do so. 

We’re not saying the Bosnian bruiser is devoid of talent. On the other hand, he’s limited. Nurkic’s slow feet can make him a liability on the defensive end of the floor. If the Blazers want to seriously compete this year, they could use a defensive upgrade at the 5. 

Mitchell Robinson would surely qualify. In fact, he’s one of the best drop-coverage big men in the NBA. Moreover, adding him could allow the Blazers to use Nurkic as a sixth man. In all likelihood, he’d feast on reserve bigs on a nightly basis. 

Furthermore, having two quality bigs would offset Robinson’s unfortunate tendency to foul. If he can shed that trait in 2022-23, this deal would be huge for the Blazers.

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Still, even if he can’t, the Blazers would have one of the best backup bigs in the NBA behind him to sub in. Can the Knicks afford to lose this quality defensive big? 

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James Piercey

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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