The Portland Trail Blazers are starting their offseason a little later than they have during the past few years, but it's still earlier than they had hoped after losing in the first round to the San Antonio Spurs in five games.

This should be a dynamic offseason for the Blazers as they look to take that next step as a team into the contender conversation in the Western Conference.

Here's a look at key things to know as the offseason begins:

Free Agents

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic controls the ball as Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams III guards. | Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Robert Williams III, Matisse Thybulle, Blake Wesley, Caleb Love (RFA)

The Blazers enter the summer with a focus on interior depth and perimeter shooting consistency.…