9:11pm: The signing under the hardship exception is official, according to a team press release.
8:15pm: The Trail Blazers are signing guard Kris Dunn to a second 10-day contract, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN tweets.
Dunn has appeared in six games with depleted Portland, averaging 7.3 PPG and 5.2 APG in 24.8 MPG. He was added under the injury hardship exception and presumably the Blazers will use the same provision the second time around, since they have a full 15-man roster.
Dunn was playing for the G League’s Agua Caliente Clippers of Ontario prior to getting another opportunity to play in the NBA. The former No. 5 overall pick spent last season with the Hawks, but was limited to four games due to an ankle injury. He was traded from Atlanta to Memphis in the offseason and was subsequently waived.
Portland is scrambling to find bodies to finish out the season.
Drew Eubanks is reportedly signing a fourth 10-day with Portland. The Blazers have seven players who might miss the remainder of the season due to assorted injuries. Additionally, Josh Hart has missed the last two games due to a left knee issue.
damn bro really almost out the league that was fast
Portland is scrambling to find bodies to finish out the season.
If this is truly the case, then what does this say about the Blazers signing and keeping Dunn and giving Smith, Jr. the heave ho?
Kris Dunn looks really good. Easily an nba 7th or 8th man no question