Portland Trail Blazers: Looking at Possible Free Agents
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Forwards
Bobby Portis would bring a championship-winning pedigree. Montrezl Harrell is the classic old-school big man who can only play on the block. He’s a good rebounder, can score a bit, as well as block some shots, and brings a physical presence.
Centers
Naz Reid, Minnesota has a club option on him. If they don’t exercise it, then Reid should move up the list. Is anyone up for a getting back together with Hassan Whiteside? I’m sure he’d like to start for a team. Deandre Ayton is another one to keep an eye on. Phoenix most likely won’t let him leave. However, if he costs too much, they may choose to let him go and pursue one of the above options.
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None of these guys should break the bank. Jalen Smith and Chris Boucher are the two players Portland should pursue the heaviest. Landing one of them will help stretch the floor and provide rim protection.
Next, they should land Isaiah Hartenstein. His skill set resembles Nikola Jokic; just switch Jokic’s three-point shooting for shot-blocking. Hartenstein’s passing isn’t too far away from what Jokic does either.
Smith and Hartenstein are also young players the team can pair with Simons and Nassir Little to be the Portland Trail Blazers’ next core. Add in this year’s lottery pick, and Portland is able to compete this upcoming season at a high level. While at the same time positioning themselves for when Damian Lillard is gone.
What free agents do you think the Portland Trail Blazers should go after? Let us know in the comments section below.