The Portland Trail Blazers acquired Rodney Hood in a trade with the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday. As part of the deal, they shipped out Nik Stauskas and Wade Baldwin IV. All of a sudden, the Blazers have an open roster spot available.
The Blazers are having a fantastic regular season, but many fans and analysts are skeptical of their chances in the playoffs. The front office could take advantage of the newly open roster spot to really elevate this roster. Boris Diaw was bought out by Charlotte in 2012 and became a key piece during the NBA Finals for San Antonio.