Somewhat silenced in the hectic shuffle of Portland Trail Blazers franchise star Damian Lillard requesting a trade, the Blazers are reportedly pursuing a center to add to their guard-heavy roster.
The Blazers offered 7-foot-2 Real Madrid center Edy Tavares, 31, of the EuroLeague a multi-year contract, BasketNews’ Donatas Urbonas reported yesterday.
Stipulations in Tavares’ contract with Real Madrid make an immediate move to the NBA costly for the franchise that signs him, Urbonas reported.
The biggest obstacle to the deal is the massive buyout clause imposed by Real Madrid, which was included in a five-year contract signed in 2019.