Report: Trail Blazers tried to engage in talks with Clippers for Jordan

The Portland Trail Blazers may be in the market for another center.

Portland is reportedly among a group of teams that attempted to engage the Los Angeles Clippers in trade talks for DeAndre Jordan, according to Marc Stein of The New York Times.

Though the Trail Blazers appear to have interest in the big man, Stein adds the Clippers have yet to receive a "seriously tempting" offer from any team, including the Milwaukee Bucks and the Cleveland Cavaliers, with the latter reportedly holding an interest in acquiring Clippers teammate Lou Williams as well.

Jordan has emerged as one of the most enticing trade targets around the league in recent weeks thanks in part to the Clippers' struggles this season. Though they currently sit in the final playoff spot in the Western Conference, Los Angeles is only safe by a half-game margin over the Denver Nuggets.

Jordan is earning $22.64 million this season and holds a $24.12 million player option for 2018-19. His salary will rise by 15 percent if he's dealt, however, thanks to a trade kicker clause in his contract, courtesy of Spotrac.