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Moda Center, Portland, OR
An Interview with Donovan "Cling Kong" Clingan, Preseason Done and New Starters On Brief Case Ep 113
7 hours ago
Trail Blazers' Donovan Clingan flashes dominanceThe rookie center had 14 points and 20 rebounds in 24 minutes against the Utah Jazz.
Kris Murray - Team option picked upThe Trail Blazers exercised Murray's third-year team option for 2025-26 on Saturday, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.
ImpactMurray averaged 6.1 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 21.7 minutes across 62 regular-season appearances, including 29 starts, as a rookie for Portland. The 24-year-old forward is now set to spend at least two more seasons with the team. In 2024-25, Murray will likely receive depth minutes in the Trail Blazers' forward rotation.
13 HOURS AGO•ROTOWIRE
Scoot Henderson - Option picked upThe Trail Blazers picked up Henderson's third-year team option Saturday, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.
ImpactNo surprise here, as the No. 3 pick in last year's NBA Draft remains a pillar in Portland's plans going forward. However, he did struggle during his rookie campaign, shooting below 39 percent from the field and committing 3.4 turnovers per game. Still, the point guard flashed promising signs as the season progressed, averaging 18.9 points, 3.6 rebounds, 7.9 assists, 1.4 steals and 2.3 triples across the final 14 games of the regular season. He is expected to start alongside Anfernee Simons in the backcourt this season.
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Shaedon Sharpe - Team option exercisedThe Trail Blazers exercised their fourth-year team option on Sharpe (shoulder) on Saturday, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.
ImpactSharpe suffered a small posterior labral tear in his left shoulder that is expected to keep him sidelined a few weeks into the regular season. Still, his option being picked up indicates Portland views him in its plans going forward. When healthy, he is expected to provide depth on the wing this season.
13 HOURS AGO•ROTOWIRE
Jabari Walker - Doesn't play FridayWalker (ankle) didn't play in Friday's 124-86 preseason loss to the Jazz.
ImpactWalker missed his second straight preseason contest Friday due to right ankle soreness. The 22-year-old forward's next chance to suit up is Portland's regular-season opener against Golden State on Wednesday.
14 HOURS AGO•ROTOWIRE
Jerami Grant - Pops for 18 against UtahGrant scored 18 points (7-11 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT) while adding seven assists, three rebounds, three steals and three assists in 23 minutes during Friday's 124-86 preseason win over...
ImpactUtah didn't play any of its starters more than 19 minutes, so a lot of Grant's production came against bench players, but it was still an impressive finish to the preseason for the veteran forward. Grant will have a key role on a rebuilding Blazers squad, and usage alone should allow him to post his third straight season averaging at least 20 points and two three-pointers a game.
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