Anthony Davis future with the Washington Wizards is in question after offseason rumblings quickly shifted to doubt surrounding the big man's fit in D.C.
The future Hall of Famer wants to play for a playoff team, and with the Wizards set to select at the top of the 2026 NBA Draft, it's clear Washington is still a few seasons away.
Davis may want out of Washington, but if the Wizards are forced to part ways with their trade deadline addition this soon, there's no doubt that general manager Will Dawkins will do right by his team rather than sending AD to his preferred destination.
And based on the recent reports of the Portland Trail Blazers' pursuit of the two-way forward before he was ultimately dealt to Washington, the Wizards may have a trade suitor already lined up to solve their offseason problem.
Trail Blazers have several intriguing trade chips
There's no denying that of the rebuilding teams in the league, the Trail Blazers may be among the most talented.
Portland has assembled a talented young roster, filled with prospects such as Scoot Henderson, Shadeon Sharpe, Donovan Clingan, and even Yang Hansen.
Beyond that, the Blazers also have veteran trade chips that could entice the Wizards, with athletic forward Jerami Grant coming to mind.
Not to mention, the draft capital general manager Joe Cronin has stacked up over the last few seasons, which could be enough to entice Washington, especially considering the assets they sent to the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for Davis ahead of the deadline.
There's no telling exactly what the Trail Blazers would be willing to offer Washington, but considering they're fresh off a postseason appearance with the return of Damian Lillard on the horizon, a win-now move for AD could persuade Portland to be aggressive on the trade front, especially if they miss out on Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Wizards fans may not want to deal with the Trail Blazers again
Deni Avdija's emergence in Portland has certainly left a bad taste in some fans' mouths, even if the Wizards executives claim there are no regrets about trading the former lottery pick to the Western Conference.
While the Trail Blazers may have made it out on the winning side of their previous trade, fans may not want to hold a grudge, at least when it comes to a 33-year-old star, who's already said the quiet part out loud about his commitment to Washington being strictly financial.
If the Wizards want to salvage a bad situation, they may be forced to listen to all offers, and considering what the Blazers could offer, Washington might have to pick up the phone when Cronin comes calling.
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