Welcome to the 2018-19 Portland Trail Blazers season preview at Blazer’s Edge! We’re going to have several pieces today taking a look at the upcoming year, including some from authors you’re less familiar with. This one is written by staffer Kody Tarbell. Enjoy!
When the Portland Trail Blazers begin their 2018-19 season against the Los Angeles Lakers, three names will take center stage: Damian Lillard, CJ McCollum, and Jusuf Nurkic. During the off-season, analysts have the luxury of pointing to mid-rotation players and rookies. Once the ball goes up in the air for real, most NBA teams—including the Blazers—live by their stars.