The Trailblazers are looking for a starting center but they are finding the cost to be high as most of the teams want 24-year old shooting guard Rudy Fernandez as part of the return.  Fernandez has played in 34 games (0 starts) for the Blazers this season and he is averaging 23.1 minutes, 8.9 points, 2.8 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.2 steals per game.  Fernandez is only shooting 39.7% from the floor this season but he has the potential to be a star and that is why the Blazers are reluctant to trade him.

With all of the injuries the Trailblazers have suffered lately it was a breath of fresh air for them to get back. The 21-year old small forward has played in 5 games (0 starts) for the Blazers this season and he is averaging 23.2 minutes, 10.2 points, 5.2 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game. Batum is shooting 63.6% from the floor this season for the Blazers. Look for the Trailblazers to give Batum more minutes after he gets his legs back under him.