Grade the Trade: Blazers package Brogdon and Williams for underrated forward

Blazers rearrange their roster in this mock deal involving Malcolm Brogdon and Robert Williams III.

By Reese Kunz | Jun 7, 2024

Jan 23, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Malcolm Brogdon (11) looks down the court at the scoreboard during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports / Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

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The Portland Trail Blazers need to make a trade this summer to improve their murky financial situation. Malcolm Brogdon, former Sixth Man of the Year, is the most obvious trade candidate. At 31, Brogdon doesn’t fit Portland’s rebuilding timeline. He’s also on an expiring deal, and the Blazers shouldn’t have much incentive to bring him back, given his expected contract size and their excess guard depth.

Mock trade sends Malcolm Brogdon and Robert Williams III to San Antonio Spurs

Bleacher Report’s Dan Favale and Grant Hughes recently published an article proposing one trade idea for every team not in the 2024 NBA Finals. It makes sense, given the Dallas Mavericks and Boston Celtics are the only teams that should be content with their roster. Everyone else should be looking to upgrade some aspect of their team this offseason to get back to Finals contention, whether that means trying to contend immediately or rebuilding to get there eventually.

In the piece, Hughes proposes a trade scenario in which the Blazers send Malcolm Brogdon and Robert Williams III to the Spurs; this move would finally pair Rookie of the Year Victor Wembanyama with an established veteran point guard in Brogdon.

Here are the full details of the mock trade offer:

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