The Portland Trail Blazers already started their roster retooling by trading away Norman Powell and Robert Covington. There's some thought that long-time Blazer C.J. McCollum could be next.

The New Orleans Pelicans are a known suiter for McCollum, but the Dallas Mavericks could also be in the mix as well. Dallas reportedly likes the idea of pairing McCollum with Luka Doncic in an offensively-charged backcourt.

Matching salary in a deal for McCollum's $30.8 could be problematic for the Mavs. Dallas doesn't appear to have the combination of short-term salary, plus young prospects to put together a deal for McCollum. The Mavs have also been reluctant to part with either Jalen Brunson or Dorian Finney-Smith in trades before next week's deadline.