CJ McCollum to New Orleans? Talking Trail Blazers Trades and the Debacle in OKC

The Trail Blazers had perhaps their worst game of the season Monday night in Oklahoma City in an 98-81 loss to the lowly Thunder, who were missing their best player. Yes, the Thunder who had lost seven consecutive games. Yes the Thunder who sport the NBA's worst offense. Yes the Thunder who are in the midst of a multi-season tank and weren't even at full strength. Yes, them. Woof.

Despite the debacle in the plains, Anfernee Simons had a wonderful January. It was a month long performance that deserves some historical context within the Blazers franchise. Spoiler: Anytime you're on a list with just Damian Lillard and Clyde Drexler you're doing well. Simons had a month to remember. Let's remember it together.

Finally, Jake Madison of Locked On Pelicans joins the show to pitch his idea for a CJ McCollum to New Orleans trade, We get into the reasons both teams would do it, what the package would look like and the sticking points for both teams. It's a good exploration of the trade market for CJ McCollum and a oft rumored destination for the Blazers shooting guard.

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