The Portland Trail Blazers are sending their front office to Australia's National Basketball League (NBL) this season to scout potential NBA prospects. They'll attend the inaugural HoopsFest event in Perth, highlighting their interest in the NBL's talent pool.

Among the notable players are Rocco Zikarsky, Izan Almansa, and Alex Toohey, all projected to be future NBA draft picks. The Trail Blazers aim to improve their draft stock following a poor 2023 season, searching for ways to enhance their roster for a potentially strong 2025 NBA Draft.