Is Portland done making moves this summer?
Portland general manager Joe Cronin offloaded three of the club's four draft picks , and used the No. 7 selection on two-time UConn champion center Donovan Clingan. The top traded pick, the rights to eventual No. 14 selection Carlton Carlington, a combo guard out of Pittsburgh, was shipped out as part of a larger deal to ditch 2023 Sixth Man of the Year point guard Malcolm Brogdon.
Hughes applauds Simons' abilities as a 3-point marksman and as a ball handler and shot creator, noting that Orlando's top signing of the summer, ex-Nuggets shooting guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is more of a catch-and-shoot player than a playmaker. Black had an uneven rookie season start, but the 6-foot-7 former No. 6 draft pick has major defensive upside, a backcourt skill that Portland's own former lottery pick guards, Scoot Henderson and Shaedon Sharpe, currently lack. Anthony is a poorer passer than Simons, but at 24 still has some upside and could slot into more of a sixth man role. Hughes notes that Black, not Anthony, is the main prize in this deal.
Last year, appearing in 81 games , Anthony averaged 11.6 points on .435/.338/.826 shooting splits, 3.8 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 0.8 steals and 0.5 blocks a night. Black, 20, is more of a work-in-progress, but with significantly higher upside. In 69 contests , he posted averages of 4.6 points on a .466/.394/.613 slash line, 2.0 boards, 1.3 dimes, and 0.5 swipes a night.More Trail Blazers:
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
New Blockbuster Trade Proposal Sends Capela to Knicks, Hunter to LA, Hawks RestockCould the Hawks send their longtime center to New York and a rotation wing to LA in exchange for a massive pick haul?
Read more »
Blockbuster New York Mets Trade Proposal Lands Huge Haul for StarThe New York Mets may or may not be willing to move on from their star slugger, this trade package would make their decision easier at the upcoming MLB deadline.
Read more »
Blockbuster Three-Team Trade Proposal Sends Johnson to Rockets, Hunter to NetsCould the Hawks involve themselves in a deal for the Brooklyn Nets forward in order to significantly improve their future outlook?
Read more »
Blockbuster Three-Team Trade Proposal Sends Garland to LA, Cavs Add Size, ATL Get RuiCould the Hawks add help at the wing position in order to reduce the load on Risacher as a rookie?
Read more »
Blockbuster Three-Team Trade Proposal Sends Lauri to GSW, Hawks Gets Backcourt HelpCould the Hawks benefit from Golden State's strong desire to acquire Lauri Markkanen from the Utah Jazz?
Read more »
Blockbuster Three-Team Trade Proposal Sends Brown and Capela to Lakers, Hawks Get BigCould the Hawks be the third team in a Bruce Brown trade to LA by sending Capela to the Western Conference in the deal?
Read more »