The Los Angeles Clippers could improve their title odds by making a trade with the Portland Trail Blazers for their young guard ahead of the Feb. 6 trade deadline.

Norman Powell scores 23 points and James Harden finishes with 19 points to lead the Clippers to a dominant, 118-89 win over the Portland Trail Blazers.

The Trail Blazers have already fielded many calls about the guys they have on their roster. Jerami Grant and Robert Williams III have been the two players generating the most buzz. Another player who opposing teams have been interested in is Anfernee Simons, The young guard has been looked at as a target for multiple other teams.

Norman Powell scores 23 points, James Harden adds 19 and the Clippers follow up their 59-point blowout win by holding Portland to 37% shooting in a 118-89 road win.

Opponents paint a portrait of one of the NBA’s up-and-coming defenders so convincing that they are open about wanting him on their team.

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Norman Powell scored 23 points, James Harden had 19 points and six assists and the Clippers routed the Portland Trail Blazers, 118-89, on Thursday night to complete an impressive two-night showing.

Harden currently occupies the second spot on the NBA 's list for all-time made 3-point shots. After accomplishing the feat, the former MVP made sure to shout out two players with whom his NBA journey started, Durant and Russell Westbrook.

While Amen Thompson played hero with his game-winner that capped off a 33-point night for the second-year pro, the Rockets cannot forget the impact Dillon Brooks had on the game.

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The NBA will announce the 2025 All-Star reserves on Thursday. Both conferences will have seven players named — two backcourt players, three frontcourt players and two wildcard selections. They will join the five starters to create a 12-player roster for each conference.