The Portland Trail Blazers are gearing up to be active sellers as the NBA trade deadline draws near, with plans to reshape their roster for a more promising future. A potential trade scenario is emerging that involves sending defensive standout Robert Williams III to the Phoenix Suns in exchange for former player Jusuf Nurkic and two second-round draft picks in 2031.

This trade could provide the Blazers with valuable assets to aid their rebuilding efforts, particularly as they aim for a higher draft pick in the upcoming talent-rich draft. Nurkic, now with the Suns, could serve as a temporary solution, while Williams’s defensive prowess makes him a sought-after commodity on the trade market.