Trae Young has named the Washington Wizards as his preferred landing spot in a trade from the Atlanta Hawks. Meanwhile, NBA insider Marc Stein reports that a trade centered around CJ McCollum's expiring contract has been discussed. It's worth noting that Young, McCollum, and Wizards sharpshooter Corey Kispert are all unavailable for their respective matchups, signaling that our anticipated first move of trade season may be on the horizon.
But what if the Portland Trail Blazers got in on the action?
Portland has historically been quiet in past deadlines, but things could be different this time around.