The Portland Trail Blazers have found a replacement for Josh Hart in Kris Murray, the twenty-third overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. Murray, now in his third year, is showing significant improvement as a role player, averaging 5.6 points, 3.8 rebounds, 1.1 assists, and 1.1 steals per game. His offensive rebounding, in particular, has been a standout, with 32 of his 69 total rebounds coming on the offensive end. Despite inconsistent scoring and three-point shooting, Murrays ability to play bigger than his size and anticipate plays has earned him significant playing time, helping the Blazers secure extra possessions and align with their desired identity of creating an advantage through turnovers and offensive rebounds.
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