The Portland Trail Blazers made incremental changes over the offseason. So, for the team to take another step towards competing this year, they will need to bank on the development of their young players and the contributors they already have in place.
Maurice Harkless fits into both of these categories. At 25-years-old, he has yet to reach his prime but has already become a key member of the Blazers’ rotation over the last few years. His length and ability to defend multiple positions have secured him these minutes, while his offensive production has been altogether streaky throughout his career.