After nearly a five-month break in the middle of the 2019-20 season, the Portland Trail Blazers roster will be almost completely healthy for the NBA’s abbreviated finish in Orlando. Only Rodney Hood, who The Athletic’s Jason Quick stated would not come back this year under any circumstance, will remain in street clothes.
The two previously injured players rejoining Portland’s roster are Zach Collins and Jusuf Nurkic. Both are undeniably starters given comments from General Manager Neil Olshey, so the lineup from earlier in the season requires adjustment.
It’s important to note that Nurkic – and potentially Collins – will likely have a minute restriction.