5 Early-Season Trade Targets For The Portland Trail Blazers
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The Portland Trail Blazers are unexpectedly a half game out of the top spot in the Western Conference. They must continue to improve their roster if they want a chance to make a deep playoff run. Here is who they should target.
5. Amar'e Stoudemire
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5. Amar'e Stoudemire
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Portland needs to find more big men. Stoudemire would be an asset to come off the bench for them.
4. Javale McGee
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4. Javale McGee
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There is no denying his talent, but McGee has never been able to put it all together. Maybe a chance of scenery will do some good.
3. David West
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3. David West
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It will be interesting if Indiana sells any of its players. If so, Portland needs to be on the phone with the Pacers.
2. Brook Lopez
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2. Brook Lopez
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He would join his brother in Portland and help make a dynamic frontcourt.
1. Roy Ribbert
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1. Roy Ribbert
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Portland tried to sign him a few years ago. Now they should look to trade for him.
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