According to open-air stand reporter Jake Fischer, the Blazers chose to send away Norman Powell and Covington out of consideration for the team's long-term salary space.
The deal would make it difficult for the Blazers to reap more lucrative returns from CJ's deal, which opponents largely believed CJ McCollum was worth less than Norman Powell's.
This season, CJ has played in 36 games for the Trail Blazers, averaging 20.5 points, 4.3 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 1 steal in 35.2 minutes per game.
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