Although the rest of the league may have their eyes fixated on this year’s highly touted class of free agents, the Portland Trail Blazers can afford no such luxury. While other teams and fans sit anxiously watching the rumor mill, Portland will have already taken the first steps towards planning for free agency in 2020.
The Blazers might not be able to heavily participate in this year’s free agency, but the salary in expiring contracts they are set to shed after next year is in excess of $44 million. With only six active players contracted with the franchise through the 2019-20 season, the Blazers will have plenty of interesting options at their disposal.