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Lakers trade rumors: Five players that could change Los Angeles

By Keith Rivas

Jan 1, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (13) is guarded by Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon (00) at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (13) is guarded by Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon (00) at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 29, 2015; Memphis, TN, USA; Portland Trailblazers guard CJ McCollum (3) looks toward the Memphis Grizzlies bench in the first half during game five of the first round of the NBA Playoffs. at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 29, 2015; Memphis, TN, USA; Portland Trailblazers guard CJ McCollum (3) looks toward the Memphis Grizzlies bench in the first half during game five of the first round of the NBA Playoffs. at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports /

C.J. McCollum

Portland’s Cinderella season last year exceeded expectations — this year, it’s been just the opposite. Instead of proving to be a competitor in the Western Conference, the Trail Blazers have been trash.

Fighting for an eighth spot in the playoff picture, the Blazers have run into a big problem on offense.

Damian Lillard and C.J. McCollum went from explosive, interesting, and capable of working together to being predictable, shallow, and inconsistent.

You can’t expect that to get you very far if you’re Portland.

This won’t happen though because of the fact that McCollum’s contract keeps him in Portland.

The energy that McCollum brings to the table is one of the main reasons he has a Most Improved Player award under his belt.

If this trade ever did happen in the future, it would be the opportunity for the Lakers to deal talented sixth man Lou Williams.

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