The Trail Blazers appear to be close to bringing

back to Portland.

Blake would be part of a three-way deal with Minnesota and the Los Angeles Lakers that would send Jamal Crawford from Portland to the Lakers and Blake to the Blazers. Other components of the deal have not been confirmed by The Oregonian. Various websites have said the Lakers want Michael Beasley from Minnesota and that the three-way deal probably would include draft picks.

Crawford's agent, Andy Miller, confirmed that the deal is close to being done. Steve Blake told The Oregonian he has not been informed of a trade. Crawford also said via text that he has not been notified.

Crawford has not played in tonight's game against the Knicks and is not in uniform. Blake is playing for the Lakers in New Orleans, however.

The

is noon Thursday.

More on this as it develops.