BJ Matthews is a credential NBA creator covering the LA Clippers for thePeachBasket.net. He is also a host of the Pull Up! Basketball Podcast. In this article he makes a compelling All Star case for Norman Powell!

Grading a mock trade proposal where the Portland Trail Blazers send guard Anfernee Simons to another team in the Western Conference.

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.

(AP Photo/Jenny Kane) Los Angeles Clippers guard Norman Powell (24) tries to get around the defense of Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (1) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo ...

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.

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.

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.

The Portland Trail Blazers fell behind by double digits in the first quarter and never challenged during a 118-89 home loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on Thurs

The road from now until the All-Star break in four weeks is treacherous. The Blazers conclude their home stand with Houston (27-13) on Saturday night, followed by a Sunday game against the Chicago Bulls (18-23).

Norman Powell scored 23 points, James Harden had 19 points and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Portland Trail Blazers 118-89 on Thursday night.

Los Angeles Clippers guard Norman Powell (24) tries to get around the defense of Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (1) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane) AP AP

During a recent appearance on NBA Today, Powell was asked by host Malika Andrews if he ever doubted his ability to perform consistently at his current level. Powell responded confidently, stating, “I never doubted it. For me, I’m a winning player.”