Chad FordofESPN.com writesthat Portland Trail Blazers forward Gerald Wallace is the No. 6 impact player likely to be moved in advance of next week's trade deadline. ------------------------------ The Blazers balked a bit at moving Wallace at the start of the season, but they seem more open to it now. Nicolas Batum is their long-term answer at the small forward position, and they aren't really competing for a title. A few long-term assets might be all that's required to pry Wallace from Portland. I could see the Magic making a big push in this direction. ------------------------------ He also writes the following regarding Boston Celtics guard Rajon Rondo. ------------------------------ If [Celtics president Danny] Ainge waits and does nothing, the Celtics will be a middling lottery team without much hope next season -- in the same spot where Ainge inherited them a few years ago. He doesn't want to go back there. If he can get two pieces back for Rondo, I think he'll do it. Atlanta, Portland and Indiana are interesting destinations if they are willing to pay. ------------------------------ -- Ben Golliver | benjamin.golliver@gmail.com |Twitter