James Harden will he leave the Houston Rockets? Eager to set sail for the Texan franchise, the rear shows itself ready to accept a trade to many teams over the weeks. Recently, he opened the door to a start for the Portland Trail Blazers. And in absolute terms, CJ McCollum seems essential to a possible movement between the two formations.
Indeed, Damian Lillard will necessarily be untouchable and McCollum would potentially be the best player available. Except that the Oregon team does she want to make such a deal? We are seriously starting to doubt it.
According to information from The Athletic reporter Jason Quick, the Blazers have absolutely no intention of letting McCollum go. Even for Harden, the 29-year-old is still seen as a must-have item in Portland.
CJ McCollum, Channing Frye Believes Its Very High Market Value
If this news is confirmed, it is proof of the Blazers’ enormous confidence in McCollum. For years, Portland executives have relied on his duet with Lillard. But so far, in the Playoffs, this group has reached the Western Conference Finals only once. For a sweep against the Golden State Warriors (0-4) in 2018-2019.
Can this association lead the Blazers to the top of the NBA? The Blazers obviously think so by relying heavily on CJ McCollum …
