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STARTER: Josh Hart
DEPTH: Nassir Little, Greg Brown, Didi Louzada
Josh Hart, one of the pieces in the McCollum trade, will be asked to solidify Portland’s defense. The returns have been great for the team so far. In 13 games for the Blazers as a starter, he averaged 19.9 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 4.3 assists. At 6-foot-5, Hart is undersized to play the three, but his defensive prowess should give him ample time on the floor with Lillard.
Nassir Little finally saw playing time open up after the Blazers decided to punt last season. He has shown he is a capable backup as the prototypical 3-and-D wing so many teams covet.
