The Portland Trailblazers could be shopping Jamal Crawford. The Los Angeles Clippers could be the beneficiary.
Ken Berger of CBS Sports has this report.
The Blazers and Clips are discussing a deal that would send Jamal Crawford to L.A. for Eric Bledsoe and Ryan Gomes, sources say.
— Ken Berger (@KBergCBS) March 12, 2012
Crawford would solve a lot of issues for Los Angeles. In crunch-time, only Chris Paul and Mo Williams remain solid contributors. Crawford gives them another option, someone who can create his own shot and doesn't primarily rely on spot ups (like Randy Foye), and in general is very comfortable in crunch time. It covers up Los Angeles's issues at the two (their biggest liability) and gives them a legitimate starting five that can contend with anyone.
Losing Bledsoe is tough sledding, but the Clippers are pretty much set with Paul running the floor for the majority of the game and Williams handling it the rest of the way.
To discuss the thought of Crawford on the Clippers, head on over to Clips Nation. To talk about the possibility of Gomes and Bledsoe on the Blazers, hit up Blazers Edge.