Portland Trail Blazers general manager Joe Cronin made surprising, yet calculated moves this offseason. Trading Anfernee Simons was the one decision that felt inevitable as Portland needed to clear the path for Scoot Henderson, who had an encouraging second season.
Portland will now rely on Henderson as one of its primary playmakers this upcoming season, giving him an opportunity for a breakout season and the Blazers a chance to evaluate him in an increased role. But the question remains, who is behind Henderson at point guard?
Bobby Marks of ESPN noted in his offseason preview that one of the Blazers' needs to address was finding a "reserve veteran lead guard who can mentor Henderson.