The Portland Trail Blazers made headlines by opting not to trade any of their players during the trade deadline, a stark contrast to the flurry of moves made by other teams like the Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Lakers. General manager Joe Cronin expressed confidence in the current roster, hoping for continued growth as they chase a play-in spot. Coming off a two-game losing streak, the Blazers need to regain their winning form.

Despite being a trade candidate, Robert Williams III remains with the Blazers, likely due to his injury history affecting trade interest. Williams is currently sidelined, and rookie Donovan Clingan is expected to see increased minutes in his absence. The 27-year-old center has seen a dip in his performance this season, averaging 5.7 points and 5.9 rebounds, but teams are still intrigued by his defensive capabilities.