The Portland Trail Blazers invested in Iowa forward Kris Murray with the No. 23 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. So far, Portland's investment has not paid off, and it's hard to imagine that changing anytime soon.
Murray is only entering his third season, but given his apparent lack of fit, the Blazers should already be exploring trade options to see if there's any market out there at all.
Murray is a versatile wing defender who can guard multiple positions with his 6-foot-8 frame. From that standpoint, he aligns with what Portland wants to accomplish defensively as a team that constantly picks up teams full court, forcing turnovers or getting them late into the shot clock with their sets.