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Potential landing spots for Serge Ibaka

By Ryan Doyle

Oct 18, 2016; Miami, FL, USA; Orlando Magic forward Serge Ibaka (7) warms up prior to the game against the Orlando Magic at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 18, 2016; Miami, FL, USA; Orlando Magic forward Serge Ibaka (7) warms up prior to the game against the Orlando Magic at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 4, 2017; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic forward Serge Ibaka (7) against the Atlanta Hawks during the second half at Amway Center. Atlanta Hawks defeated the Orlando Magic 111-92. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 4, 2017; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic forward Serge Ibaka (7) against the Atlanta Hawks during the second half at Amway Center. Atlanta Hawks defeated the Orlando Magic 111-92. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

Portland Trail Blazers

The Portland Trail Blazers need some help.

After a tremendous 2016 campaign, they are currently well worse than .500 and sit in the eighth seed in the West. Still, with a star in Damian Lillard, the odds of the Blazers completely blowing their roster up are slim. They just need a tweak to get over that hump.

This is where the addition of Ibaka could push the Blazers toward the success they had last season. With the duo of Lillard and C.J. McCollum on the perimeter, Ibaka can easily slide in and become their rim protector.

Portland’s biggest issue has been the team’s defense. If the Trail Blazers are willing to sacrifice perimeter defense to keep McCollum and Lillard together, they should probably invest in interior defense. Ibaka can provide that as well as a spark on the offensive end.

If Portland and Orlando are willing, they should be able to pull this trade off. Portland has the young assets the Magic need and have players like Allen Crabbe that could have a long-term future with Orlando.