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Purpose of the temporary extension of the transaction: to maintain spatial flexibility to correct one of the cores of Simmons

Purpose of the temporary extension of the transaction: to maintain spatial flexibility to correct one of the cores of Simmons

Live Bar Feb. 5 Today, the Blazers sent Powell and Covington to get Bledsoe, Winslow, 2021 No. 21 Keane Johnson and a 2025 second-round pick (from the Pistons) from the Clippers.

Subsequently, the Trail Blazers temporary GM Cronin explained the deal. "It's mainly about keeping the space flexible," he says. This deal gives us the opportunity to clear up the salary space and create more opportunities for the next trade deadlines, including future drafts and free agents. ”

Speaking about whether the deal represents Simmons as one of the cores of the team, he said: "Of course, he is one of our cores. We wanted to create a take-off runway for him. ”

Speaking about whether it was difficult to send Powell away, he said: "Of course, he's a really good player and had some good moments here. We will miss him. But sometimes you have to send some contracts somewhere else, to hold the balance of the lineup. ”

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