The Portland Trail Blazers have been the topic of conversation for weeks now and that is not going to change. It is only going to intensify as Damian Lillard remains in the organization ahead of the 2021-22 NBA season.

This is where CJ McCollum can come into play. Now, there is no guarantee that Portland even decides to make this blockbuster move that everyone is waiting for. They could decide to hang onto their duo and continue to have one of the best backcourts in the league.

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These NBA trade rumors have begun with the anticipation that Lillard requests a trade out of town. If that does not happen, the Blazers could either keep both of their cars or decide to move McCollum in a splash deal.

There will be plenty of teams interested if McCollum is available. The San Antonio Spurs could be an intriguing destination for the guard. They are a strong core with young players to build with.

McCollum would bring leadership and experience to a young lineup. The Spurs need to do what it takes to get back to the postseason after a two-year drought.

This is one of the biggest trades we could see this offseason. Let’s take a closer look at what a trade between the Blazers and Spurs could look like moving forward.

San Antonio Spurs Receive: G CJ McCollum

Portland Trail Blazers: F/C Thaddeus Young, G Derrick White, F Lonnie Walker IV, 2021 First Round Pick, 2024 First Round Pick

The Portland Trail Blazers have a chance to make a big blockbuster trade this offseason. If Damian Lillard is not at the forefront as CJ McCollum could be the name sent away. He will be a hot commodity on the NBA trade block and warrant a big return to Portland. 

The Spurs would be an intriguing destination for McCollum. The team lost top scorer DeMar DeRozan in free agency as he was sent in a sign-and-trade to the Chicago Bulls. Now, there isn’t a clear-cut top threat to take over that role.

As a secondary scorer alongside Lillard, McCollum has managed to showcase impressive results. It would be intriguing to see him as the top option in a half-court offense, particularly for the Spurs.

Thaddeus Young and Derrick White would begin the return. Lonnie Walker IV and some first-round draft capital would round out the deal for San Antonio.