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Blazers Stock Watch: 5 Players Portland should sell high on

The time is right for the Blazers to explore trades for these five players.

By Reese Kunz

Mar 22, 2024; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard Anfernee Simons (1) dribbles the ball while defended by LA Clippers small forward Kawhi Leonard (2) during the first half at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 22, 2024; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard Anfernee Simons (1) dribbles the ball while defended by LA Clippers small forward Kawhi Leonard (2) during the first half at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports / Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
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3. Duop Reath

Blazers center Duop Reath has had an incredible journey to make it to the league after not being selected in the 2018 NBA Draft. After bouncing around multiple leagues, Reath finally landed in the NBA with the Blazers last season (despite initially being waived and re-signed on a two-way contract). He had a productive rookie season, averaging 9.1 points and 3.7 rebounds per game, proving that he belongs in the association for the long haul.

The most impressive facet of Reath's game is his ability to space the floor as a modern-day center, shooting 35.9 percent from beyond the arc last season. If the Blazers' circumstances were different, Reath would be an ideal complementary piece as a backup center. But despite being a rookie last season, Reath is the second oldest player on the Blazers' roster at 28 years old.

He doesn't fit their rebuilding timeline, and to make matters worse, Portland currently has four centers on their roster. Assuming Robert Williams III can stay healthy (granted, a big if), Reath will be the fourth-string center; his minutes could easily decrease from the 17.9 per game he saw last season, causing his stats and trade value to decline.

Like Simons, Reath's contract expires after the 2025-26 season. He's on an extremely team-friendly deal for a backup center at $2 million this upcoming season. While it's unlikely Reath could net a first-round pick, his trade value is the highest it will be. He's already proven he can play a valuable bench role as a stretch five.

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