NBA: 1 Breakout candidate for every team heading into 2022-23

Boston Celtics Robert Williams (Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports)
Boston Celtics Robert Williams (Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports)
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Sacramento Kings
Sacramento Kings Keegan Murray (Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports)

Portland Trail Blazers – Josh Hart

It’s difficult to predict what the Portland Trail Blazers will be like this upcoming season with the return of Damian Lillard, but one player that looked good in the small amount of time he was in Portland was Josh Hart.

During the 13 games he played in Portland after he was traded there, he averaged 20 points, five rebounds, and four assists per game on 50 percent shooting from the field and 37 percent shooting from 3-point range.

Sacramento Kings – Keegan Murray

Keegan Murray emerged as one of the bigger surprises during the NBA Summer League this offseason. As the No. 4 overall pick, he was the best player of all the young prospects participating in SL. If he can carry that great play into the regular season for the Sacramento Kings, he could emerge as a breakout player this season.