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The 30-team NBA mega-trade that solves nothing and makes everyone mad

By Ian Levy

Jan 22, 2017; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Tyus Jones (1) dribbles in the fourth quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Target Center. The Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Denver Nuggets 111-108. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 22, 2017; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Tyus Jones (1) dribbles in the fourth quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Target Center. The Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Denver Nuggets 111-108. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 24, 2017; Orlando, FL, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Taj Gibson (22) drives to the basket against the Orlando Magic during the second half at Amway Center. Chicago Bulls defeated the Orlando Magic 100-92. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 24, 2017; Orlando, FL, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Taj Gibson (22) drives to the basket against the Orlando Magic during the second half at Amway Center. Chicago Bulls defeated the Orlando Magic 100-92. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

Portland Trail Blazers

Sending out: CJ McCollum (PHI), Ed Davis (PHX), Al-Farouq Aminu (MIA), Festus Ezeli (ATL)

Bringing in: Taj Gibson (CHI), Greg Monroe (MIL), 2017 first round pick (DAL)

Admittedly, the Trail Blazers would probably like to unload a lot more of their dead weight salary, but I’m not a miracle worker. I’m just a basketball blogger.

Giving up McCollum is tough to stomach but they get rewarded with Dallas’ unprotected first round pick this season which gives them another shot at an elite guard to pair with Lillard. In addition Taj Gibson is a nice athletic defensive-minded big who might be resigned to a reasonable deal and made part of their core as they try to improve next season.

Greg Monroe is an albatross but he has only one year left on his deal and it’s a player option. Maybe the Blazers could spend the rest of this season trying the Phil Jackson strategy of antagonism to see if they can get him to waive that last year of his deal.

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