Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant expressed surprise at the prospect of coming off the bench, highlighting a potential lineup dilemma for head coach Chauncey Billups. With the absence of Scoot Henderson, Jrue Holiday and Donovan Clingan are expected to secure starting positions, leaving Grant, Toumani Camara, Deni Avdija, and Shaedon Sharpe contending for the remaining spots. The Blazers’ preseason opener on October 8 may offer insights into Billups’ strategy, though the starting lineup for the regular season remains uncertain.