Before we begin, let me set the record straight: I do not think that Trevor Ariza is a better player than Kent Bazemore, at least not at this moment in time. However, whether or not he is a better fit for the Portland Trail Blazers remains to be seen.
Last Saturday, the Portland Trail Blazers and the Sacramento Kings made a somewhat surprising trade. Although five players were involved, the trade was primarily made to save Portland $12.3 million in luxury taxes at the bittersweet price of two second-round picks.
Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN first broke the news, here’s a look at how the exchange shook out:
Sadly to say, most Blazers fans are probably not very fond of Trevor Ariza.