18. Justin Minaya, G/F
Can Minaya become a better three-point shooter?
Usually, in the NBA, a "tweener" is used to describe someone who is stuck in between the forward and center positions. But in Minaya's case, he's a "tweener" as a guard-forward hybrid who isn't elite at one particular trait.
It's hard to justify having Minaya on the roster if you can't envision what role he would serve better than another player. But his lack of shooting doesn't help his case even more. Minaya has played 38 games total with the Blazers the past two seasons, shooting just 24.6 percent from beyond the arc.
17. Bryce McGowens, G
Can McGowens improve his shot selection and efficiency?
McGowens showed flashes of his three-level scoring ability in the Summer League. But he's also one of those players who is most effective with the ball in his hands and not quite good enough to justify running an offense through. He must show that he can still be impactful playing around a higher level of competition.
The good news is that he won't have to carry as much of the offensive burden as other guards can help generate looks for McGowens. But if he can't improve his efficiency, which was tied mainly to his questionable shot selection, it will be difficult to see enough value to make it worth keeping him around.