One NBA writer is proposing that the Portland Trail Blazers acquire Scottie Barnes from the Toronto Raptors in a blockbuster trade. Zach Buckley of Bleacher Report proposed the following trade idea between the Raptors and Blazers:
Toronto Raptors receive: Damian Lillard
Portland Trail Blazers receive: Scottie Barnes, Gradey Dick, Dennis Schröder, Chris Boucher, Thaddeus Young and 2028 first-round pick
“The Blazers, meanwhile, would significantly brighten their future with Barnes, a jumbo playmaker, all-purpose defender and athletic finisher who would be an effortless fit alongside Scoot Henderson and Shaedon Sharpe,” Buckley wrote in his latest NBA trade column. “Dick might hold building-block status in Portland, too, since his fiery outside shot would open things up for the young Blazers to attack.”
NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Scottie Barnes, Toronto Raptors, Portland Trail Blazers Updates
Lillard has requested a trade from the Blazers and wants to get traded to the Miami Heat. However, Portland and Miami haven’t made progress on a deal. The Blazers can trade Lillard anywhere since the NBA star doesn’t have a no-trade clause in his contract.
Barnes appeared in 77 games for the Raptors last season. He averaged 15.3 points, 6.6 rebounds and 4.8 assists while shooting 45.6% from the field, 28.1% from beyond the arc and 77.2% from the free-throw line.
The Raptors drafted Barnes with the fourth overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft out of Florida State. Barnes, who won the 2021-22 Rookie of the Year Award, has career averages of 15.3 points, 7.1 rebounds and 4.2 assists.
NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Scottie Barnes, Toronto Raptors, Portland Trail Blazers Updates
The Blazers are seeking four first-round picks and two quality players in return for Lillard, sources told NBA Analysis Network. It will be interesting to see if Portland and Toronto talk about a potential Lillard trade.
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