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Blazers Sign Center Carlson Amidst Busy Offseason
1 Jul
Summary
- Portland signs Branden Carlson to a one-year, $2.5 million deal.
- The move adds depth to the Blazers' center rotation.
- Carlson's signing may offer flexibility for potential trades.
The Portland Trail Blazers have significantly strengthened their frontcourt depth by signing center Branden Carlson to a one-year deal valued at $2.5 million. This acquisition follows closely on the heels of the team re-signing Robert Williams III to a three-year, $44 million contract.
Carlson, who previously played for the Oklahoma City Thunder on a two-way contract, averaged 4.9 points and 2.4 rebounds over 74 games during his tenure. His move to Portland appears to place him on the active roster, joining a crowded center group that includes Williams, rookie Donovan Clingan, and Yang Hansen.
This addition of Carlson could signal further strategic moves by the Blazers. It might offer them added flexibility, potentially serving as a replacement piece in a trade scenario involving Donovan Clingan, who has been linked to the Boston Celtics.
