The Portland Trail Blazers currently have 13 players and one two-way contract locked in for next season. Failing a trade for Ben Simmons — cough, cough — using CJ McCollum and pieces, this team is essentially what it will be on opening night with one minor addition required to meet league requirements.
Over the past two weeks, former lottery picks Dennis Smith Jr., Marquese Chriss and Patrick Patterson have signed training camp deals in the hope they can be that minor addition.
Now, Portland President of Basketball Operations Neil Olshey rarely goes into a season with the maximum 15 players on the roster as he likes the flexibility.