NBA Trades: 3 trades for the Portland Trail Blazers with the 7th pick

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NBA Trades: 3 trades for the Portland Trail Blazers with the 7th pick: Houston Rockets

Trail Blazers receive: Christian Wood, Eric Gordon

Rockets receive: #7 Pick, #36 Pick, Eric Bledsoe

This trade is fairly simple, but it would help both teams involved commit to their current direction. The Blazers would get a new starting big man, while the Houston Rockets would get more pieces to help with their rebuild.

Recent reports have hinted that Christian Wood and the Rockets have discussed a contract extension, but if Houston got the opportunity to land a top-10 pick in the draft, they might have to jump at it.

However, conflicting rumors have emerged via HoopsHype that “rival executives who’ve spoken with HoopsHype expect the Rockets to gauge the trade market on Wood’s value this summer.”

This deal would see them net a top-10 pick and a pick just outside of the first round. They would have to take on Eric Bledsoe’s contract, but he’ll be off the books after one season.

Meanwhile, the Blazers would be getting their second star to pair alongside Lillard. Wood would provide them with a new look, allowing Lillard to fully control the backcourt.

Eric Gordon would also be an underrated pickup in this deal, as he could be one of the league’s best sixth men in Portland. He’s an efficient scorer who the Blazers could run their offense through off the bench.

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