The Portland Trail Blazers are back on track, winners of six of their last seven games and sitting at No. 4 in the Western Conference. But earlier this season, the Blazers did see a stretch where the team lost eight of 11 games and tumbled almost entirely out of the playoff picture, exposing a lack of depth and the need for another defensive-minded, or sharp-shooting wing on the perimeter. With the season nearly at the halfway point and Portland still in need of another reliable contributor to help them with a playoff run, there’s only one way to make that happen.

With a trade.

The 2019 NBA trade deadline is February 7, and there are sure to be a slew of options for teams like the Blazers to make changes as players who have proved to be a bad fit or are unhappy on their current squad can be shipped out for a change of scenery.

With that in mind, here’s a look around the league at the players who have been rumored to be available on the NBA trade market, or players who might be a good fit in Portland. Will the Blazers make a move for any of these players? It doesn’t seem likely, but we want to get the discussion started and see what you - the fans - have to say about which players out there might be able to help Portland take the next step towards becoming a serious playoff threat. Is there a deal out there that makes sense? Did we miss someone you think might be a good fit on this team? Sound off in the comments and submit your ideas and we may add them to our post.

Without further ado, here the the candidates:

AARON GORDON (PF, Orlando Magic)

Orlando Magic's Aaron Gordon (00) moves the ball past Portland Trail Blazers' Jake Layman during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)AP

Gordon could be a seamless addition to the Blazers lineup as they are currently constructed, but what would they have to give up to get a player like Gordon? The type of assets Portland would have to put on the table might make this kind of a deal impossible as it could upset the balance that has helped them become one of the most fluid offenses in the league. But if the Magic are really looking to get out of their expensive, long-term commitment to Gordon (4-years, $84 million) they could trade for some of the Blazers bloated deals that will come off the books in the summer of 2020 including Evan Turner, Meyers Leonard and Moe Harkless. Even then, Portland would likely have to give up some combination of young players like Zach Collins and Anfernee Simons as well as any future draft picks to make any deal sweet enough for the Magic.

TERRENCE ROSS (SG, Orlando Magic)

Orlando Magic guard Terrence Ross (31) attempts a shot as Dallas Mavericks forward Dwight Powell (7) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)AP

Ross is having a resurgent season in Orlando where he has solidified himself as the go-to sixth man off the bench for the Magic. But as the Magic may look to re-tool their roster at the trade deadline or in summer free agency, Ross could be a casualty of the rebuild. He’s on an expiring deal and he’s already been mentioned in trade talks recently as the Houston Rockets are reportedly keen to add him to their bench via trade, but Ross could also be a great fit in Portland who are also looking to add depth and scoring to their bench. If the Blazers were able to swing a deal for the Oregon native, Ross would be coming home to provide three-point shooting and the kind of defense on the wing Portland is desperately seeking. While he plays the shooting guard role on the offensive end, Ross is 6-foot-7 with a long wingspan and is quick enough to defend both the guard and small forward positions. If the Blazers could steal him away from Orlando as part of an Aaron Gordon deal, that would be a home run trade for Portland. But the Blazers could also make a play for Ross separately by dangling draft picks or young talent for the former Jefferson High School star.

TOBIAS HARRIS (SF, L.A. Clippers)

Los Angeles Clippers' Tobias Harris (34) drives to the basket against the Portland Trail Blazers during the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Dec. 17, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)AP

Harris hasn’t been rumored to be available so much as he would simply be a perfect fit in Portland. An established scorer and capable defender, who can play at the three and four positions, could slide in and become the third scorer Portland has been desperately seeking for years to pair alongside Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum. If the Clippers are preparing to make a hard push for Kawhi Leonard, or another superstar player next offseason, they will need to make room on the roster to offer a maximum contract, which Harris is certain to command in free agency this summer. NBA talking heads have mentioned that players on the Clippers roster at the guard and forward positions could become available in exchange for expiring contracts or young, talented players who could help them balance the roster. It would be tough for Portland to give up on some of their prized youngsters, but if it netted them a borderline All-Star in Harris, would they pull the trigger?

OTTO PORTER (SF, Washington Wizards)

Washington Wizards forward Otto Porter Jr. (22) dunks the ball during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers, Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018, in Washington. Portland won 119-109. (AP Photo/Al Drago)AP

Porter is clearly overpaid, much like many players who signed big deals in the summer of 2016, but theoretically he would plug two holes the Trail Blazers roster currently has a glaring need for: three-point shooting and defense on the perimeter. If the Wizards are truly looking to shed payroll and rebuild their team, the Blazers could sneak in and pluck Porter away from Washington if they help facilitate a deal to move John Wall, or pounce with an offer as the Wizards go into fire sale mode.

JABARI PARKER (SF, Chicago Bulls)

Forward Jabari Parker attends a Chicago Bulls basketball practice at Mexico City Arena in Mexico City, Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2018. The Bulls will face Orlando Magic on Thursday in the first of two 2018 regular-season NBA games to be played in the high-altitude Mexican capital. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)AP

This one would be a gamble, and there’s no guarantee Parker even gets traded considering his massive $20 million, 1-year deal and lack of production as he has fallen out of favor in Chicago. If the Bulls can’t get anything for him, there are rumors he could be available on the buyout market quickly following the trade deadline. Parker has a history of injury trouble and has been a problem child in both Milwaukee and Chicago, but he is a talented young player and a proven scorer. However, he doesn’t do much else in the way of playing defense or creating for his teammates.

KENTAVIOUS CALDWELL-POPE (SG/SF, Los Angeles Lakers)

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope dunks during the first half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks, Friday, Feb. 23, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)AP

Pope is one of the players on the Los Angeles Lakers roster who could be up for grabs if the Lakers go all in on a trade for Anthony Davis, or in case they want to clear cap space for the summer. He’s on an expiring deal and checks a lot of boxes the Blazers are looking for, most notably as a defender on the wing. At 6-foot-5 with a long wingspan, Caldwell-Pope has been a reliable scorer for the Lakers despite the team’s struggles. He’s currently averaging roughly 10 points, three rebounds and one assist per game on 43% shooting from the field.

BRANDON INGRAM (SF, Los Angeles Lakers)

Los Angeles Lakers forward Brandon Ingram, center, shoots over Portland Trail Blazers forward Maurice Harkless, left, and guard Nik Stauskas, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)AP

Another player up for grabs as the Lakers look to clear space in order to pursue a superstar via trade or in summer free agency could be Ingram. While the Lakers have been unreceptive to trading Ingram in the past, his development hasn’t come quickly enough for the team to consider him a lock to be a part of LeBron James' championship window. Ingram would be a perfect fit for a team like Portland. He’s a versatile forward with length. At 6-foot-9 with a 7-foot-3 wingspan, Ingram can guard at least two positions and doesn’t need shots to be effective. He’s a good facilitator and capable rebounder with an extremely high ceiling at just 21 years old. He’s not a great three-point shooter, but Ingram is having his best season yet averaging roughly 17 points, five rebounds and three assists a game for the Lakers.

WAYNE ELLINGTON (SG, Miami Heat)

Miami Heat's Wayne Ellington (2) reacts after shooting a three point basket during the first half of Game 3 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Philadelphia 76ers, Thursday, April 19, 2018, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)AP

The Heat are struggling and sitting near the bottom of the Eastern Conference playoff picture, which has led many to believe they could be big time sellers at the NBA trade deadline if they decide to blow up the roster. The Heat have several needs and their star center Hassan Whiteside has made no secret of his desire to play elsewhere. While they look for a home for Whiteside, Miami also has a very capable veteran sharp-shooter in Wayne Ellington who could be a serious contributor for a lot of teams poised to contend come playoff time. He was coming off his best season where he led the NBA in three-pointers off the bench, but now can’t seem to crack the rotation as the NBA season reaches the midway point. Ellington has come close to demanding a trade and with Dion Waiters coming back from Injury, it’s likely that Ellington could be expendable with a very attractive expiring contract that comes in at just over $6 million. If the Blazers don’t swoop in and nab him, another team surely will.

BLAKE GRIFFIN (PF, Detroit Pistons)

Pistons forward Blake Griffin is frustrated by the losing but said he's happy in Detroit. (The Associated Press)AP

This one is another long shot for Portland, but it could make a lot of sense for both teams. Griffin is on a massive maximum contract and while he remains one of the best power forwards in the league when he’s healthy, he doesn’t exactly fit the timeline in Detroit. Griffin is 29 and the Pistons are two spots out of the playoffs right now and nowhere near being able to compete for a title. Griffin has denied rumors that he has requested a trade recently, but that hasn’t stopped the NBA rumor mill from swirling around him. If Portland could put together a package of young players and contracts that expire sooner than Griffin’s deal will end, they might be tempted to cut their losses and look to further build around Andre Drummond and Reggie Jackson.

DARIO SARIC (PF, Minnesota Timberwolves)

Minnesota Timberwolves' Dario Saric of Croatia plays against the Boston Celtics in an NBA basketball game Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)AP

While Saric was a big part of the trade that sent Jimmy Butler from Minnesota to Philadelphia, the young forward hasn’t had much of an opportunity to shine with the Timberwolves. In fact, his minutes have decreased in recent weeks leading some to believe he could be available at the deadline if the price is right. Saric came into the league with a lot of buzz as an adept shooter with the ideal NBA frame. At 6-foot-10 he can play the center or forward position, but has been seeing his minutes decrease in favor of 33-year-old veteran Taj Gibson in Minnesota. Saric is another player who could slide in and contribute immediately for a team like Portland who are in need to a starting forward or wing. He is a capable shooter, but an above average facilitator at his position. At just 24 years of age, he still has a lot of room to grow. Keep in mind that big men can take a lot longer to develop than guards.

KEVIN LOVE (PF, Cleveland Cavaliers)

Cleveland Cavaliers' Kevin Love shoots during the first half of Game 3 of basketball's NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors, Wednesday, June 6, 2018, in Cleveland. (Gregory Shamus/Pool Photo via AP)AP

Fans and media members alike have been floating the idea of Kevin Love being traded to Portland for years. Now seems like it makes more sense than ever if the Trail Blazers can get Cleveland to accept a lowball offer. Love is currently injured and will likely be sidelined until some time after the new year. Cleveland are in complete rebuild mode and would love to unload Love’s massive, long-term deal if they can do it for the right mix of young talent and/or expiring contracts. Portland does have a few of those incredibly bloated contracts from the summer of 2016 sitting around, and while they don’t come off the books until the summer of 2020, that’s a shorter commitment than Love’s current deal. Love is injury-prone, but when he is healthy, he’s once of the best passing big men in the league. On paper, he looks like a perfect fit alongside sharp-shooters Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum, so long as you don’t have to give up one of those players to get him.

FRANK NTILIKINA (PG, New York Knicks)

New York Knicks guard Frank Ntilikina (11) dunks over Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside (21) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)AP

The Knicks are a disaster and while everyone knows this team is going nowhere near the playoffs, head coach David Fizdale inexplicably cannot find minutes for Ntilikina, New York’s 2017 lottery pick. Instead, Fizdale has been handing out the the bulk of playing time to players like journeyman Trey Burke, Emmanuel Mudiay and Courtney Lee, who is most certainly a deadline trade or buyout candidate. While Ntilikina is raw and definitely a project, he is incredibly gifted athletically. He has fast feet and ridiculous length that he has used to become one of the better young pick-and-roll defenders in the league. While his offensive game is currently lacking, he could benefit greatly from the Trail Blazers' knack for developing young players. Also, Ntilikina is still just 20 years old and on a favorable rookie deal. If the Knicks decide to unload a Ntilikina in an attempt the clear the way for a John Wall trade, or a push for another star, the Blazers should swoop in and see if they can’t pry him away from the Knicks.

CARMELO ANTHONY (SF, Chicago Bulls)

Houston Rockets forward Carmelo Anthony reacts during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets, Friday, Nov. 2, 2018, in New York. The Rockets won 119-111. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)AP

Anthony has clearly seen better days. His stints in Oklahoma City and with the Houston Rockets were both failures, but could now be the time for a team like the Trail Blazers to buy low on Anthony? It would be a risk, but likely one that wouldn’t cost Portland too much in the way of a financial commitment. The issue would be finding him minutes and a role on the court. While Anthony can still shoot the ball, he doesn’t do much else. He’s not a creator for his teammates and he doesn’t play a lick of defense, so if Portland decides they want to pursue him - either in a trade with Chicago or as a free agent in the buyout market after the deadline passes - they will have to find a way to use him that doesn’t take shots away from Lillard or McCollum and also doesn’t stifle the development of their young talent. It would be a very tough balancing act, and likely not one the Blazers would be willing to gamble on.

JAMYCHAL GREEN (PF, Memphis Grizzlies)

Memphis Grizzlies forward JaMychal Green dribbles against Indiana Pacers forward Myles Turner during an NBA game on Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2018, in Indianapolis.AP

While the big trade rumors circling the Grizzlies have been around Marc Gasol and Mike Conley who Memphis have reportedly been fielding offers on, JaMychal Green and Garrett Temple have been two players garnering interest under the radar. Green is the type of player the Blazers seem to love. A 6-foot-9 staunch defender and capable scorer in a position of need for Portland. While Green has been inconsistent in an up-and-down year for Memphis, the numbers don’t lie. He is averaging 10.5 points and 6.6 rebounds per game this season and doing it on 49% shooting overall and a career-high 40% from three-point range.

ANTHONY DAVIS (PF/C, New Orleans Pelicans)

New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis is introduced before an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks in New Orleans, Friday, Dec. 28, 2018.AP

Davis has requested a trade out of New Orleans and has reportedly said he will not sign an extension with any franchise but the Los Angeles Lakers, but that doesn’t mean other markets won’t make bids and try to convince him to stick around. It worked for Oklahoma City with Paul George. And it looks like it might also work for Toronto who gambled on their trade for Kawhi Leonard. If the Blazers went all in on a once-in-a-generation player like Davis and found success, could they convince him to stay? It’s a longshot, but it’s one the Blazers at least have to make a call to the Pelicans about.

JRUE HOLIDAY (PG, New Orleans Pelicans)

New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday (11) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Friday, Dec. 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman)AP

With Anthony Davis likely on his way out of town and New Orleans considering a rebuild, Jrue Holiday will surely be on the market as well. Holiday, who signed a 5-year, $125 million deal would be a roadblock to a rebuild and is better suited to play for a contender as one of the league’s best defenders at the guard position.In fact, Holiday recently stated that Anthony Davis was 90% of the reason he was willing to sign a long-term deal in New Orleans. If you can’t beat them, trade for them. Holiday destroyed the Blazers' guards in the 2018 NBA playoffs and if Portland wanted to find some balance in their backcourt, or were convinced they couldn’t win long term with both CJ McCollum and Damian Lillard as their backcourt tandem, perhaps they would finally be willing to split them up if it meant getting a playoff-proven veteran in Holiday in return.

So, Blazers fans: Which players do you like best on our list? Which guys would be the best fit in Portland, or which players do you think they could feasibly orchestrate a trade for? Sound off in the comments and submit your ideas and we may add them to our post.