Portland Trail Blazers small forward Trevor Ariza made the right decision when it came to opting out of the NBA’s resumption in Orlando in August. Ariza is locked in a custody battle with his ex-partner and has been granted a month’s custody of his son. Family should always come first, so Ariza has made the right choice.
There is a shortage of free-agent options on the wing, but there are a few players who could come in and be robust bench options. The Blazers need size and shooting, with a little bit of scoring.