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Jrue Holiday's versatility has become essential to solving the Trail Blazers' backcourt logjam.

Ja Morant is proving to be an upgrade over Jerami Grant, bailing the Trail Blazers out of his massive contract.

Ja Morant is emerging as a secondary playmaking for the Trail Blazers alongside Deni Avdija.

Sidy Cissoko's continued progress is earning him valuable minutes off the bench at wing for the Trail Blazers.

Shaedon Sharpe's injury has caused him to fall out of the Trail Blazers' backcourt picture.

The elite rim protection provided by the Trail Blazers' bigs is key to making the Ja Morant trade work in Portland.

The Trail Blazers signed Branden Carlson this offseason, adding another big to crowd the frontcourt for Yang Hansen.

Ja Morant's willingness to buy into his lessened role is key to fitting in with the Trail Blazers roster.

Scoot Henderson is proving his value for the Portland Trail Blazers, and should he be extended before the season.

The Trail Blazers are showing improved shooting in the preseason, a promising sign after that roster weaknesses hurt them in the postseason.