Gerald Wallace

The Blazers are one of several teams being mentioned as interested in signing Gerald Wallace. Wallace, who turns 25 later this month, has put up tremendous numbers the last two years for the miserable Bobcats, including over 2 steals a game. He can't shoot outside, but he's maniacal attacking the basket. He's missed significant time due to injury in each of the last three seasons. Wallace is likely to command around $10 million a season, and the Bobcats have expressed an intent to re-sign him. The Blazers would have to put together a sign-and-trade package to make anything happen.

Wallace would be a big upgrade for Portland at the small forward spot. A lineup of Jack/Roy/Wallace/Aldridge/Oden could be devastating defensively, but would lack perimeter shooting.

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