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Summary
Chriss had a bit of a revival in the '19-'20 season, playing over 19 minutes per game with the Warriors. He showed some improved playmaking and decision-making on both ends. However, Chriss broke his fibula in December and missed the remainder of this past season. Although Chriss came into the league hoping to be a versatile big that was more of a power forward than a center, Chriss is clearly a center in today's NBA.

His best option at sticking in the league would be as a lob threat at the offensive end and a rim protector at the defensive end. Chriss has the length and athleticism to do that, even if he's not quite as big as some of the elite rim protectors. If he can set solid screens, making the simple plays out of the pick-and-roll when the defense collapses, and improve his positional awareness on defense, he could be a solid backup center.
 
Cap Considerations
Chriss was waived by the Spurs this season after being traded from Golden State, and has yet to be signed by an NBA team. Teams will have multiple ways to sign Chriss as even teams without cap space could possibly use any of the Non-Taxpayer MLE, Taxpayer MLE, or possibly even the Room MLE or Bi-Annual Exception to sign him. However, I don't expect any offers for Chriss to be above the minimum.

Potential Teams: Hornets, Thunder, Warriors, Clippers, Bucks

Predicted Contract: 1-year, $1.9 million (non-guaranteed) with the Hornets

Actual Contract: 1-year, $1.9 million (non-guaranteed) with the Trailblazers

Chriss signed a non-guaranteed contract with Portland, but has a legitimate shot at making the roster considering they have some open spots available.

Last updated: 9/4/2021

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