The Portland Trail Blazers have done a decent job building out their depth over the past three seasons. While lacking a real star, the franchise does boast talented players across the roster with versatility at each position.

Former first round pick Kris Murray is anticipated to start the season playing few, if any, minutes with the wing and forward positions already manned by players with a better claim to court time. Deni Avdija, Toumani Camara, Shaedon Sharpe, Jerami Grant and Matisse Thybulle are all expected to get burn before Murray.

But the third-year Blazer, who turns 25 later this month, did show positive signs last season. Though the progress didn’t necessarily reflect on the stat sheet, Murray showed he could move without the ball, finish around the rim and guard multiple po

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