NBA rumors: Blazers discussing OG Anunoby, Pascal Siakam; Clippers mulling Chris Paul-Russell Westbrook duo

rewrite this content material with complete period and stay HTML tags It’s formally the week of the 2023 NBA Draft, and with 3 days closing till the clock begins, we nonetheless know little or no about what’s going to occur after San Antonio selects Victor Wembanyama No. 1 total. The rumor mill is warmer than ever on each the draft and unfastened company fronts, so let’s check out a few of the freshest rumors of the day and what they might imply for the offseason.Blazers eyeing Raptors forwards?The Portland Trail Blazers are racing towards the clock so as to add veteran assist. They’ve been looking to deal the No. 3 total pick out for instant upgrades to assist put a winner round Damian Lillard, however so far, they have been not able to discover a deal. Two early objectives—Mikal Bridges and Jaylen Brown—don’t seem to be to be had, and whilst a Pelicans package deal constructed round Zion Williamson or Brandon Ingram cannot be dominated out, one of these deal would rely on Scoot Henderson, no longer Brandon Miller, being to be had at No. 3.Here are two extra names to regulate, in line with Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated: Pascal Siakam and OG Anunoby of the Toronto Raptors. Trading certainly one of them is smart for the Raptors. Both can turn into unfastened brokers subsequent offseason. Both play ahead, and one Toronto ahead slot shifting ahead is earmarked for Scottie Barnes. Nick Nurse performed a number of forwards at a time, however he’s not Toronto’s trainer. However, in line with Mannix, the Blazers, so far, have no longer been keen to surrender that No. 3 total pick out in one of these deal. Plenty can trade between now and draft now, even though, and the Blazers will almost definitely want to surrender No. 3 in the event that they hope to make a considerable improve. One of the principle seats to be had on this offseason’s recreation of level guard musical chairs is in Los Angeles, the place the Clippers are proceeding their apparently endless seek for a ground common. Their newest goal seems to be an outdated pal: Chris Paul, whom the Wizards are looking to reroute to a contender after their blockbuster acquisition of Bradley Beal. In idea, Paul’s arrival will have to dislodge the incumbent Clippers level guard, Russell Westbrook, however that does not essentially want to be the case, as The Athletic’s Law Murray reviews that the Clippers would not shut the door on bringing again the 2017 MVP even though they did achieve Paul. Paul and Westbrook almost definitely are not making sense enjoying in combination, however their wildly differing talent units may just give the Clippers other seems in several portions of the sport. Westbrook injects a component of tempo and rim power into video games that Paul merely can not anymore. The Clippers want any individual to do this, even though Terence Mann additionally supplies somewhat of it. Paul is a lot more measured, a steadier hand and extra dependable shooter, playmaker and total offensive presence. Both Paul and Westbrook are close to the top in their Hall of Fame careers, and neither will have to be enjoying half-hour each and every evening anymore. In idea, a timeshare between the 2 makes some sense.Harden headed again to Philly?A month in the past, James Harden’s go back to Houston felt like a lock. Now? It’s no longer so sure. “I bet if you poll 50 front office executives, the majority of them would guess he’s going back to Philly,” ESPN’s Zach Lowe stated on his podcast Monday. Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer added that the Sixers are extra constructive that he’ll re-sign, even though that trust varies relying on who you communicate to. If Harden’s purpose is to win a championship, Philadelphia is a greater wager than Houston. If Harden’s priorities lie off of the courtroom somewhat than on it, Houston has the merit. It may just in the long run come right down to who’s keen to pay him probably the most cash. Philadelphia has the merit on that entrance because of his Bird Rights, however at this level, it is any person’s wager. 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