With Hassan Whiteside most likely seeking a lucrative contract, the Portland Trail Blazers need to search for a backup center behind Jusuf Nurkic. Whiteside gave the Blazers a serviceable backup option once Nurkic returned and kept the flow of the game going with tremendous rebounding and shot-blocking abilities. Proceeding forward, the Blazers must use their discretion in whether they want to go the experimental or experienced route.

There are a several options that the Blazers could obtain via the free agent market.

Young Centers With Potential

The former third-overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft hasn’t been given much of an opportunity to showcase his skill set, and to many looks like a disappointment.