In the summer of 2016, Blazers President of Basketball Operations Neil Olshey committed to spending big money in order to retain his talent. While the contracts handed out to Allen Crabbe and Meyers Leonard seemed like overpays from the time the deals were announced, the four year/$40 million deal given to Maurice Harkless that summer seemed somewhat reasonable, and even a potential bargain if Harkless turned his flashes of potential into consistent production.
Unfortunately for all parties involved, Harkless hasn’t quite put it all together to this point. But don’t be surprised if this is the season that Moe Harkless breaks out.