The Trail Blazers have opened up three spots on their 20-man preseason roster, announcing today in a press release that they’ve waived forward Devontae Cacok, swingman Wes Iwundu, and guard Brandon Williams.
Cacok and Iwundu had been on non-guaranteed training camp contracts, while Williams was on a two-way deal. Portland now has 17 players under contract — 14 on standard guaranteed deals and three on Exhibit 10 pacts. That means both of the Blazers’ two-way slots are now up for grabs.
Cacok, who will celebrate his 26th birthday on Saturday, has appeared in 36 total NBA games, including 15 for the Spurs last season. His contract included Exhibit 10 language, but since Portland doesn’t have a G League team, Cacok won’t have the option of reporting to the Blazers’ affiliate and earning a $50K bonus.
Iwundu, who had been vying for a spot on the Blazers’ 15-man roster, has played in 226 total NBA games, though he only appeared in three last season while on a 10-day contract with Atlanta.
Williams, whose two-year, two-way contract began last February, averaged 12.9 PPG, 3.9 APG, and 3.1 RPG in 24 games (26.7 MPG) for Portland down the stretch. He shot just 37.2% from the field, including 29.2% on threes.
All three players will clear waivers on Sunday, assuming they go unclaimed.
B Will is an impact spark plug scorer
And incredibly skillful at the drop pass
While driving
I liked him a lot in summer league. They have a lot of 4s, and guys that can theoretically play at guard, but I still thought he would have his spot
They must really like Rhoden, which I did coming out of college. Not sure if they give him the last roster spot or if they give him a two way.
I liked him in summer league as well, and they could use someone that could maybe help on the wing, but I consider him more at the 4, with some of their other guys
Rhoden played the 2 and 3 in college. I doubt he plays the 4