NBA: Grading every team’s 2019 offseason after the draft and free agency

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Miami Heat Hassan Whiteside (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Portland Trail Blazers

Key additions: Hassan Whiteside, Kent Bazemore

Key subtractions: Seth Curry, Enes Kanter, Al-Farouq Aminu, Mo Harkless, Myers Leonard 

The Portland Trail Blazers have had a busy summer and made to big trades that will hopefully help take this team to the next level – and transform this team into legit contenders in the Western Conference.

They took the chance on Hassan Whiteside and Kent Bazemore, two players that are on expiring contracts. So, if it doesn’t work out for them this season, it’s not a huge risk. The hope is that Jusuf Nurkic returns at some point this season, so there is a chance that this team is better equipped for more postseason success this season.

Grade: B