2013-2014 PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS ROSTER
PG Damian Lillard, 6'3-195, 2nd yr, 79
PG Andre Miller, 6'2-200, 15th yr, 71
SG Michael Redd, 6'6-215, 13th yr, 71
SG Will Barton, 6'5-170, 2nd yr, 66
SF Nic Batum, 6'8-200, 6th yr, 83 (Starting at SG)
SF Brendan Dawson, 6'8-240, R, 80
SF Chase Budinger, 6'7-218, 5th yr, 72
PF LaMarcus Aldridge, 6'11-240, 8th yr, 88
PF Omer Ozat, 6'11-236, R, 68
C Sam Dalemburt, 6'11-250, 13th yr, 72
C Robin Lopez, 7'0-255, 6th yr, 68
C Meyers Leonard, 7'1 245, 2nd yr, 66
Losses- Wesley Matthews traded to Hornets, Elliot Williams traded to Denver, Greg Oden signed with Charlotte, Luke Babbitt traded to Denver
Additions- Robin Lopez Signed as a free agent, Andre Miller traded for, Sam Dalemburt signed as a free agent, Chase Budinger signed as a free agent, Michael Redd signed as a free agent, Omer Ozat drafted in the 1st round pick #12 overall (portlands pick), Brendan Dawson picked in the 1st round #4 overall (traded for NO's pick).
The Blazers for sure have a bench this season, All 5 main bench players at one point have started for other teams, Miller, Budinger, Dalemburt, Redd and Lopez, The question is who will win the battle for the 9th 10th spot for minutes Redd or rookie Ozat, you would figure Redd since Ozat plays PF and their is already Aldridge, Lopez,Dalemburt and Leonard as big men.. The Blazers are looking at mainly a 9 player rotation, Andre Miller, Budinger and Dalemburt look to be the main 3 off the bench, with Lopez and Ozat or Redd getting the rest... Barton may seem some time here and there...
Depth Chart
PG-Lillard
SG-Batum
SF-Dawson
PF-Aldridge
C-Leonard
C-Dalemburt
PG-Miller
C-Lopez
PF-Ozat mainly playing due to injury to budinger*
SG-Redd
SG-Barton
Injured-Budinger as of 10/31/13- Strained Hamstring 2-4 weeks
First 5 games
10/31 @ Knicks
11/2 @ Wizards
11/3 @ Orlando
11/6 Vs Pacers (home opener)
11/7 @ Memphis
* I dont think the schedule maker likes Portland, 4 road games and 2 back to backs*
** I will probably do 5 games at a time and then do a recap on the games and around the league**
10/31