Zion Williamson is among multiple trade targets the Portland Trail Blazers discussed in pre-draft meetings this week with NBA free agency right around the corner.
Portland owns the third overall pick in the draft on Thursday and interest in the selection has been “high as expected,” ESPN reported.
According to reports, the internal discussions involving trade offers and potential targets included Williamson, the No. 1 pick in the 2019 NBA Draft. He turns 24 in July, but he finished last season watching from the sideline while dealing with a hamstring injury that originated in January. He played in only 29 games in 2022-23 and has just 114 games played in his career.
When Williamson is on the floor, he routinely dominates, averaging 25.8 points, 7.0 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game with a few highlight-reel dunks thrown in for good measure.