Portland Trail Blazers Rumors: 3 Free Agent point guards that Portland could sign

The Portland Trail Blazers boast one of the best backcourts in the NBA, and the team enters the 2019-20 season with championship aspirations. Following on from their impressive run to the 2019 Western Conference Finals, the Trail Blazers have strengthened by signing big names such as Hassan Whiteside, although the team remains short on cover for Damian Lillard.

Seth Curry's decision to walk in free agency has left Lillard as Portland's only senior point guard, and this should be a cause for concern entering the new season. However, there are still several notable free-agent point guards available, and here we will take a look at three who could join the Trail Blazers ahead of the new season.

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#3 Raymond Felton

Raymond Felton has spent the past two seasons playing for the Oklahoma City Thunder

Despite turning 35 earlier this year, Raymond Felton is yet to announce his retirement, and the veteran point guard proved that he can still make an impact during his recent two-year spell with the Oklahoma City Thunder.

During the 17-18 season, Felton played backup to Russell Westbrook, and while he fell to third in the depth chart following the arrival of Dennis Schroder - Felton played a surprisingly prominent role in the postseason. In total, Felton made 115 appearances for OKC, averaging a respectable 6.1 points, 2.2 assists and 1.7 rebounds in just over 15 minutes per contest.

Felton isn't going to put up huge numbers while Lillard rests, but he has the ability to find open teammates and can develop his own looks on the offensive end. As a well-liked veteran, Felton won't cause any problems in the Portland locker room, and he is a viable option to add depth to the backcourt.

#2 Jamal Crawford

Jamal Crawford wants to extend his career into his 40s

Jamal Crawford has been mostly used as a shooting guard over the past decade, although the veteran also has plenty of experience at point guard. The 3-time Sixth Man of the Year spent a season playing as the reserve point guard for the Portland Trail Blazers during the 2010-11, and it makes a lot of sense to bring Crawford back in the same role.

Despite turning 39 earlier this year, Crawford continued to perform well with the Phoenix Suns last season, averaging 7.9 points and 3.6 assists in 18.9 minutes per contest. Crawford also demonstrated his ability to deliver special performances when he dropped 51 points on the Dallas Mavericks back in April.

Ultimately, it is surprising that Crawford is still on the market this deep into the summer, and the Trail Blazers could do a lot worse.

#1 Shaun Livingston

Shaun Livingston enjoyed a memorable five-year spell with the Golden State Warriors

Shaun Livingston has enjoyed a lengthy career with the NBA, and the veteran is coming off an incredibly successful five-year spell with the Golden State Warriors.

After being waived by Steve Kerr's team earlier this summer, Livingston flirted with retirement, although the former Clippers man has since stated his intentions to return for at least one more season.

Admittedly, Livingston's performances were below-par during the 2019 postseason, although he still managed 4.0 points and 1.8 assists while shooting 54% from the field during the regular season.

The 33-year-old won't offer the perimeter shooting that Seth Curry contributed from the bench last season, although Livingston is a proven winner, and his experience will have a positive effect on a roster lacking a title-winner. A move to Los Angeles has been speculated, although Livingston's talents may be better suited for a contending Portland team.