Derek Thurston

Derek Thurston

Joined: Aug 23, 2016

Apr 6, 2016; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) and Oklahoma City Thunder center Enes Kanter (11) go after a loose ball during the fourth quarter of the game at the Moda Center at the Rose Quarter. The Blazers won the game 120-115. Mandatory Credit: Steve Dykes-USA TODAY Sports

Northwest Division Outlook: How will the Trail Blazers Finish?

May 1, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Portland Trail Blazers head coach Terry Stotts instructs against the Golden State Warriors during the fourth quarter in game one of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Trail Blazers 118-106. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

How will the Trail Blazers handle their Depth?

Jan 8, 2016; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers forward Allen Crabbe (23) prepares to shoot over Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala (9) during the third quarter at the Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Mitchelldyer-USA TODAY Sports

Trail Blazers: Can Crabbe and Harkless propel Portland to elite status?