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Los Angeles Lakers: 5 potential landing spots for Jordan Clarkson

By Kenneth Teape

Mar 3, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Jordan Clarkson (6) is guarded by Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (36) in the first half at Staples Center. The Celtics won 115-95. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 3, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Jordan Clarkson (6) is guarded by Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (36) in the first half at Staples Center. The Celtics won 115-95. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports /
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Los Angeles Lakers: 5 potential landing spots for Jordan Clarkson
Oct 19, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Jordan Clarkson (6) is pursued by Portland Trail Blazers forward Maurice Harkless (4) in a NBA game at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

Portland Trail Blazers

Some people may see the Trail Blazers and say why? They already have one of the best backcourt combinations in the NBA in Damian Lillard and C.J. McCollum. But, beyond Lillard and McCollum, the Blazers have very little.

The Blazers went basically all of the 2016-17 season without a backup point guard. Lillard and McCollum would alternate running the offense. Evan Turner played some point guard as well, and Shabazz Napier appeared in only 53 regular season games.

Clarkson could fill the void at backup point guard, while also giving the Blazers minutes at shooting guard as well. He is a versatile guard capable of filling multiple roles. But what would it cost the Blazers to acquire Clarkson?

The Blazers have three first round draft picks this season, so that would be a good place to start. Portland has no cap space, so they will have to get creative in adding talent to the roster. Clarkson would fit in with what the Blazers are trying to do, but will a late first round pick be enough for the Lakers to engage in discussions?

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