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Is Jake Layman a primed to capture a new role for Portland next season?

The Portland Trail Blazers have 15 players under contract for the 2018-19 season after Wade Baldwin IV’s contract became guaranteed last month. Unlike last season’s roster, Portland’s current squad is bursting at the seams with perimeter players, but they’re light on big men. Ed Davis, a staple in the Blazers’ post rotation for the past three seasons, will be suiting up for the Brooklyn Nets next year. Given the roster’s current construction, Davis’ role will be filled by a relatively unproven frontcourt player.

Zach Collins will undoubtedly be featured more often this coming season.