Patrick Patterson, Damian Lillard, Portland Trail Blazers, Los Angeles Clippers (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)
Just a couple weeks ago, fans were wondering if the Portland Trail Blazers would even fill their remaining two roster spots after signing Tony Snell to be their 13th guaranteed contract for the 2021-2022 season.
Now, after signing Dennis Smith Jr., Marquese Chriss, and Patrick Patterson to participate in their training camp, the Blazers will have to relinquish one of the three mercenaries if they plan to enter the upcoming year with the maximum 15 players.