Portland Trail Blazers Rumors: Portland could target LaMarcus Aldridge, a move for Danilo Gallinari is expected and more

After reaching the 2019 Western Conference Finals, the Portland Trail Blazers have made an underwhelming start to the 2019-20 season. Portland opened the season with a 5-12 record, and while the resurgence of Carmelo Anthony coincided with a brief return to form, the Blazers have since slipped to 9-15.

Due to this, the front office is expected active in the trade market in the coming weeks as they look to climb the Western Conference standings, and plenty of changes to the roster could be made come February. So, as the Trail Blazers look to add talent alongside their excellent backcourt pairing of Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum, here are all the latest Portland trade rumors you need to know.

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#1 A move for Danilo Gallinari is expected

Danilo Gallinari joined the Thunder as part of the trade doe Paul George

The Oklahoma City Thunder are currently ahead of Portland in the Western Conference standings, although the team is eager to offload their veteran stars ahead of the deadline, and Danilo Gallinari is among the players expected to be available.

Since heading to OKC as part as the trade for Paul George, Gallinari has further added to his reputation as one of the NBA's best three-point shooters, and Kevin O'Connor of The Ringer believes Portland will pursue the 31-year-old:

Portland is also expected to pursue Oklahoma City’s Danilo Gallinari, according to league sources. The Blazers have options to help save their season following the Carmelo Anthony Band-Aid.

Gallinari has played 22 times for the Thunder this season, averaging 18.3 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 2.1 assists in 30.4 minutes per game. The Italian has also connected with 40% percent of his attempts from beyond the arc and is available on an expiring contract.

#2 A trade for LaMarcus Aldridge is possible

Despite turning 34 earlier this year, LaMarcus Aldridge remains among the NBA's best bigs

The San Antonio Spurs appear to be heading towards a much-needed rebuild after making a 9-14 start to the season, and the likes of DeMar DeRozan, Rudy Gay, and LaMarcus Aldridge could be made available ahead of the trade deadline. Of the mentioned trio, Aldridge is expected to attract the most interest, and a Western Conference executive told HoopsHype that the Trail Blazers are among the teams that could make a move for the veteran star:

The Portland Trail Blazers could make sense. Would Portland give up Hassan Whiteside plus Zach Collins or a pick?

Aldridge spent nine seasons with the Trail Blazers before signing a huge deal with the Spurs as a free agent back in 2016. Despite turning 34 earlier this year, Aldridge remains among the NBA's best bigs and is this season averaging 18.9 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 1.8 blocks per game. The seven-time All-Star has two-years to run on his current contract and will earn $24 million during the 2020-21 season.

#3 Portland could be among the contenders to sign Andre Iguodala

Andre Iguodala has not played since the 2019 NBA Finals

Andre Iguodala was sent to the Memphis Grizzlies during the offseason following six hugely successful seasons with the Golden State Warriors, although the veteran is currently away from the team as the Grizzlies attempt to push through a trade. The Dallas Mavericks are among the teams that are interested in acquiring the 2015 Finals MVP, although David Cobb of the Memphis Commercial Appeal believes that Portland could also be in the mix:

Iguodala would likely be an even bigger boost to a team that has struggled to begin the season after making the Western Conference Finals in May. Portland addressed an offensive need in acquiring Anthony. It could address a defensive need with Iguodala.

Iguodala will turn 36 next month, although the veteran was impressive during Golden State's run to the 2019 NBA Finals. Over 21 appearances, Iguodala contributed 9.8 points, 4.3 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 1.1 steals and 1.1 blocks.