Here is the latest news you need to know about the Portland Trail Blazers, including an interesting Anfernee Simons trade idea.
Los Angeles Clippers guard Norman Powell (24) tries to get around the defense of Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (1) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane) AP AP
The Portland Trail Blazers fit that bill. This trade proposal would unload one of those assets for a hefty haul. Portland Trail Blazers receive: Tim Hardaway Jr., Wendell More Jr., 2026 first-round pick Detroit Pistons receive: Anfernee Simons Portland is looking to re-tool their roster and get some more young guys and draft capital.
The road from now until the All-Star break in four weeks is treacherous. The Blazers conclude their home stand with Houston (27-13) on Saturday night, followed by a Sunday game against the Chicago Bulls (18-23).
The Trail Blazers have been predicted to trade away one of their stars to an East contender in a new proposal.
Players like Scoot Henderson and Shaedon Sharpe carried the Trail Blazers on offense, but Simons still struggled badly and posted a woeful shooting line after making just 25 percent of his 12 attempts from the field.
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Norman Powell scored 23 points, James Harden had 19 points and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Portland Trail Blazers 118-89 on Thursday night.
Portland looks to stop its three-game slide when the Portland Trail Blazers play Los Angeles. Thursday's matchup is the first this season between the two teams.
Simons had a woeful showing Thursday and finished scoreless for the first time this season, although it's worth noting this was his eighth game with single-digit points. His shooting woes have been impossible to hide lately,