Northwest Notes: Lillard, Deck, Wolves Sale, Jazz

The Trail Blazers are hoping to maximize the rest of 30-year-old All-Star point guard Damian Lillard's prime years, per Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report. Fischer notes that team president Neil Oshley consulted with Lillard during the offseason to discuss good wing fits. Aaron Gordon, recently traded to another West contender in the Nuggets, was considered, though the team ultimately opted to trade for the cheaper Robert Covington. New addition Norman Powell may become tough to retain in restricted free agency, though Fischer wonders if keeping Powell means the club may be willing to move CJ McCollum.