The NBA just experienced one of the most active trade deadlines in league history. Luka Doncic, Jimmy Butler, Anthony Davis, De’Aaron Fox, Zach LaVine and a host of others were traded — in some cases, for each other. But the Portland Trail Blazers sat out the frenzy, which came to a halt at noon Thursday.

With L.A. eyeing Williams to fill the void left by Anthony Davis, Portland must decide whether to cash in on their veterans or continue their recent momentum.

NBA teams and players’ names are being tossed around the airwaves and social media ahead of Thursday’s noon trade deadline. Very little chatter, however, has included the Portland Trail Blazers or their players.

The Portland Trail Blazers' defense has reached a level of excellence that should concern all future opponents.