By DavidKaye
The Portland Trail Blazers are determined to trade beleaguered star Zack Randolph before this months NBA draft.
General manager Kevin Pritchard has been searching for buyers since his team secured the number one pick in the draft last month. Boston, Chicago and several other teams have distinguished themselves as front runners to acquire the 25-year old forward.
Randolph, who averaged 23.7 ppg and 10.1 rpb last season, has been the leader on the court for the Blazers since 2001. Unfortunately, his numerous off the court incidents and managements displeasure with his attitude has placed him on the trading block.
When you break down Portland's roster it makes sense for them to deal Randolph. Power forward LaMarcus Aldridge proved last season that he has a bright future, Brandon Roy won Rookie of the Year, point guard Jarrett Jack continued to improve and various bench players displayed their skills.
The key to Randolph's departure will be how much GM Kevin Pritchard is able to receive in exchange for their best player. In a perfect world he would like to acquire a top ten pick in the upcoming draft, specifically Greg Oden's teammate Mike Conley Jr.
Randolph recently told The Oregonian "I'd like the chance to compete for a championship, and if I was able to be with the Bulls, I think I would be able to compete for a championship,"
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