Jeff Ayres

In addition to Andersen, this hypothetical depth chart will also feature a forgotten man - Jeff Pendergraph. Pendergraph missed all of last season with a torn ACL, and although the Blazers did not want to lose him, they had to waive him in order to open up a roster spot.³⁷ Pendergraph was billed as a first rounder only two years ago, and although last year was a washout, he showed in his rookie season that he was an NBA player. Pendergraph can finish from mid-range and within like a middle-aged Joe Smith, and take a charge like a thinner Glen Davis. And in such a small role, it needn't matter how much he fouls.

Players who would otherwise be listed, but who are not due to long term injury, include Mike Taylor, Jeff Pendergraph, Darington Hobson, Da'Sean Butler, Stephane Lasme, Brian Butch, Chris Hunter and Magnum Rolle.

Jeff Pendergraph

Pendergraph had only conditional guarantees on his contract for this season, yet he met them when he appeared in his tenth game last season. So he shall be back. Due to all of Portland's injuries last year, Pendergraph got plenty of chances to play - once he'd recovered from his own, that is - and he did fairly well. He did not rebound well, and his defense was limited to taking charges and fouling people, but he shot a ridiculously good 66% from the field, and could have been allowed more shots. With Juwan Howard seemingly leaving, the backup power forward spot should be his. No one on this list will challenge him for it, at least.