U.S. report: The star being linked to Portland

U.S. report: The star being linked to Portland. The NBA writer said, "The fit is very good, he will help the Blazers and Avdija improve." Sports 5 published: 10.06.26, 17:28

A new candidate: Portland finished its most successful NBA season in more than a month, as it returned to the playoffs after five years away. Since then, the team has begun preparing for next season, when it hopes to take a step forward and win a playoff round for the first time since 2018/19.

The Blazers will hope to strengthen over the summer and improve ahead of next season, and Sports Illustrated has revealed a new candidate. Domantas Sabonis, who has played in Sacramento for the past four years and has been selected to the All-Star Game three times, could join Avdija and his teammates.

NBA writer Will Zimmerrle said, "The Blazers have been in a positive process in recent years, and with Damian Lillard returning from injury they will aim to take a step forward. Their defense is excellent, but they need to add offensive firepower. Lillard will help with that, but they need another upgrade."

Zimmerrle also explained the Kings' side of a trade: "Sacramento is in rebuilding mode. The team will try to move all of its veteran players. Sabonis is still one of the best centers in the league, but he cannot help a team in rebuilding. I think he will be traded."

In addition, the writer addressed the possible partnership between Sabonis and the Israeli star: "Avdija could flourish because of the space the Lithuanian would create for him. The fit is not perfect because Donovan Clingan, one of the most promising centers in the league, is in the Blazers, but it could help the team a great deal." NBA Found a language error?