The Portland Trail Blazers were one of only a few teams that sat out last year's historically chaotic trade deadline. If that changes this season, look for center Robert Williams III to be traded by Feb. 5.
NBA insider Jake Fischer recently reported via The Stein Line on Substack (subscription required) that Portland is likely more willing to trade its big man this time around.
"I've also been told that Portland is forecasted to be more willing to move Robert Williams III this season compared to last season, when the Trail Blazers maintained a high asking price for the oft-injured big man," Fischer writes.