The Portland Trail Blazers have a vested interest in the hearings taking place about Bird Rights and whether they still apply to players that have been released or waived. J.J. Hickson got released by the Sacramento Kings this past season, giving the Blazers the chance to scoop him up and have him play heavy minutes for the team down the stretch. I thought he was a nice boost to the roster and that the energy he provided is something that the team should try to hold onto moving forward.
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