The Portland Trail Blazers seemed happy with their first pair of picks in the 2023 NBA Draft. Point guard Scoot Henderson grabbed plenty of attention as the third overall selection, while forward Kris Murray was deemed a smart pick at 23.
This week Bleacher Report writer Jonathan Wasserman forecast the immediate future of all 30 first-round draft picks, including Henderson and Murray, tabbing them as immediate starters, bench players, or candidates for the G League.
Unsurprisingly. Wasserman tabbed Henderson for a starting role with the Blazers, though he’s playing in a considerable shadow:
If the Blazers don’t trade [Damian] Lillard by the start of the season, it’s worth wondering if he would suit up for them knowing the front office is actively seeking out trades for an inevitable deal.