Mar 17, 2021; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Toronto Raptors guard Norman Powell (24) looks down as he walks to the bench during the third quarter against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
The Portland Trail Blazers have made a move at the deadline, trading Gary Trent Jr and Rodney Hood to the Toronto Raptors for Norman Powell.
With the Blazers’ defensive struggles and their massive pending salary bill, they have sent out two players for one in a deal that partly fixes two problems.
Portland Trail Blazers: Grading the Gary Trent Jr – Norman Powell trade
Though Rodney Hood was also part of the trade, the two main pieces were Norman Powell, and Gary Trent Jr.