The Portland Trail Blazers brought in polarizing Center Hassan Whiteside this offseason in a move most likely designed to be a stopgap until Jusuf Nurkic is able to return from injury. While Whiteside may not be long for Portland he could prove to be one of the more interesting free agents in next year’s weak market.
Whiteside is an unquestioned talent but concerns about his attitude and overall basketball IQ have plagued him throughout his career, at one point, forcing him out of the league. The fact that he was not only able to fight his way back into the league, but was also able to secure a massive four year $98 million contract from the Miami Heat speaks to that talent
However, that contract has been heavily panned more and more each year as the Heat appeared to sour on Whiteside, decreasing his minutes year by year in favor of a younger, cheaper option in Bam Adebayo.