The Trail Blazers’ slow start and possession of expiring contracts have placed them at the center of the NBA trade universe. With Dec. 15 approaching, Portland’s place in the market is garnering plenty of attention.
Earlier in the week, HoopsHype writer Bryan Kalbrosky examined how Thunder forward Danilo Gallinari would fit inside the Blazers’ offense if a hypothetical trade occurred. Citing Gallinari’s stellar points per possession figure to start the year, Kalbrosky pointed to Portland’s methodical offense as an ideal pairing for both sides.
When identifying the market for Gallinari, however, one of the traits to look for is teams’ tempo.