The activity at the Trail Blazers’ practice facility is starting to heat up, as summer mainstays Zach Collins and Gary Trent Jr. now have company.



All of the Trail Blazers have flown into town and have started playing pickup games at the team’s facility in Tualatin, Ore., all in preparation for media day on Sept. 30 and the first day of practice on Oct. 1.



With that in mind, it’s time to jump back into the season and what promises to be an intriguing, if not successful, campaign in the franchise’s 50th season. And what better way to start than to answer some of your questions before training camp starts with seven new players and three new starters.



What’s the team’s expectation from (Mario) Hezonja for the upcoming season? Will he have a role considering they pursued him last summer as well? — Edin M.



If I had to choose a player who will surprise the fanbase, and perhaps even become a fan favorite,...