Before the Portland Trail Blazers started the 2019-20 season, we ran a list of nine crucial issues they’d face as they attempted to return to the Western Conference Finals and beyond. As we near the quarter-pole of the campaign, let’s take a look back and see how the team is performing in the areas we cited as important (or at least helpful). For each issue, we’ll give a brief explanation and a rating from 0-10.
As we all know, Gasol left the Blazers without ever setting foot on the floor in uniform.