5 teams that should trade for Brook Lopez

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 08: Brook Lopez #11 of the Brooklyn Nets in action against the Denver Nuggets at the Barclays Center on February 8, 2016 in Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Nets defeated the Nuggets 105-104. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images) /

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Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) makes my DraftKings daily picks again today. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Stewart-USA TODAY Sports /

4) Portland Trail Blazers

The Trail Blazers are as exciting as any team in the NBA, but they are still a piece or two away from competing with the elite of the NBA. Damian Lillard is ready to take this team to another level, but a lot of the role players are still in their younger 20’s and the experience, and talent of some is currently questionable.

The Blazers do have a strong backcourt duo, and with players such as Al-Fariq Aminu and Alan Crabbe, they have some talent at wing. Mason Plumlee has done a strong job at center, but with the addition of Lopez, they can run a two-bigs offense and can rotate the two for a strong and versatile front court. This team then becomes one of the complete squads in the league. They would be deep at every position, they would have big names on the front and backcourt, and would have lineup versatility to go up against any style of basketball.

Meyers Leonard is a stretch five type, but has dealt with injuries and does not seem to be a rotation fit. He is still 24, though, and may be a player that would intrigue the Nets. Adding him with a draft pick or two could spark the Nets interest and could be a huge addition to an already young and talented core.

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