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Portland Trail Blazers: Trade targets

By Ty Delbridge

May 9, 2016; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers
May 9, 2016; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers /
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Dec 5, 2015; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Gorgui Dieng (5) shoots around Portland Trail Blazers center Ed Davis (17) during the fourth quarter at Target Center. The Trail Blazers defeated the Timberwolves 109-103. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 5, 2015; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Gorgui Dieng (5) . Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports /

#4: Gorgui Dieng

Gorgui Dieng is scoring 10.8 points a game, grabbing 8 boards a game, and he is blocking 1.3 shots. Through 28 games this season he is shooting 28% from the 3pt line, but he is showing he has the ability to step out and hit shots. He would be a nice fit for Stott’s system. He’s a 6″11 center who blocks shots, runs the floor, passes well, and can score all around the floor. Imagine Dieng and Lillard or CJ  running the pick and roll, as well as Dieng making up for the weaknesses that Dame and CJ have on the defensive side.  This season, Dieng has been playing a larger role in Minnesota, but if they can find the right deal I’m sure the Blazers could snag him.