The trade season has officially opened up in the NBA. Eyes are on the Portland Trail Blazers as potential buyers as they look to upgrade their roster to end a four-year postseason drought. Deni Avdija is playing at a legitimate All-Star level, which could also make Portland more inclined to make a trade.
While the Blazers should look to make a move by the February trade deadline to address roster weaknesses, particularly in the shooting department, they may not need to make as drastic a move as some may expect. Not only have the Blazers emphasized a long-term approach to their rebuild, but they may already have Avdija's co-star on their roster in Shaedon Sharpe.