Blazers Notes: Trade Proposal With Lakers, Link to $196M All-Star, Forward Joins 76ers

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Jan 23, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; Portland Trail Blazers forward Jabari Walker (34) defends Orlando Magic guard Anthony Black (0) during the second half at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images
Jan 23, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; Portland Trail Blazers forward Jabari Walker (34) defends Orlando Magic guard Anthony Black (0) during the second half at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images | Mike Watters-Imagn Images

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ESPN's Bobby Marks proposed that the Los Angeles Lakers should trade for Portland TrailBlazers center Robert Williams III in exchange for Gabe Vincent, Jordan Goodwin and a second-round pick. Williams is entering the final season of his contract, and Marks believes the Blazers could strike a deal to capitalize on the big man despite their offseason loss of DeAndre Ayton.

The Blazers were also linked to Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen, who could bolster their ranks and greatly improve their shooting ability in a potential blockbuster trade.

Finally, former Blazers forward Jabari Walker moved on from his time in Rip City, joining the Philadelphia 76ers in the Eastern Conference. Walker had played 188 games over the last three seasons for Portland.

Here’s more information on these stories and all the latest Trail Blazers news (click the headline for the full article):

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Blazers Linked to $196 Million All-Star Big in Potential Blockbuster Trade

Former Blazers Center Deandre Ayton Breaks Silence on Portland Exit Following Lakers Signing

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Blazers Lose Forward to East Squad in Free Agency

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Aaron Coloma is a contributing writer for On SI based in Los Angeles. A 2024 graduate of Cal Poly Pomona, he previously covered collegiate and high school sports for The Poly Post and Valley Sports Telegram, respectively.

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