His explanation:
“One problem: If I’m Portland, I want a little more. McCollum is one of the NBA’s 25 to 30 best players. Last season, he scored 23 a game and sniffed the 50-40-90 Club. Last June, maybe you’d flip him for Fultz at one-third the cost without blinking. What about now? Would they worry that Boston AND Philly gave up on Fultz for different reasons? Does he have the yips? Was he really hurt? Was this too big of a spotlight for him? Would a change of scenery help?
If I’m Portland, I counter with this idea …”76ers get: CJ McCollum
Blazers get: Markelle Fultz , Amir Johnson, Dario Saric
Explanation for trade No.