Hassan Whiteside Addresses The Kevin Love Trade Rumors

Although the Trailblazers may deal for Love, it would be Anthony’s position at power forward that he would be taking. However, it would be Whiteside’s contract that would serve as the base salary to anchor the trade.

Whiteside does make a valid point as the Blazers have struggled defensively and bringing along a subpar defensive player does them no favors in that area.

The Blazers are also expecting center Jusuf Nurkic back from a leg fracture in February, but it’s unlikely he will be able to make that much of an impact on the floor after being absent from basketball for a full year.