Meyers Leonard has entered the Blazers' rotation for the first time this season, The Columbian reports.

Leonard has entered the Blazers' rotation for the first time this season, The Columbian reports.

Analysis:

During practice last Friday, coach Terry Stotts informed Leonard that he would be in the rotation for Saturday's game, and the second-year center responded by tallying two points (1-1 FG), four rebounds, and one block in 10 minutes. The hope is that Leonard will supply more offense than the previous reserve frontcourt tandem of Thomas Robinson and Joel Freeland, which had been below average offensively and absolutely brutal on the defensive end. For now, Leonard should garner the 11.1 minutes per game that was allotted Robinson during the first 27 games of the season.