The Portland Trail Blazers have signed Barry Dunning Jr. and Mark Sears for training camp; they release Mark Armstrong and Samson Johnson
The Portland Trail Blazers hired winger Barry Dunning Jr. and point guard Mark Sears with Exhibit 10 contracts for training camp, dispensing Mark Armstrong and Samson Johnson.[1] The trend is that the reinforcements play on Rip City Remix, the franchise's team in the G League.[2] Dunning comes from 12.5 points per game at Pittsburgh, while Sears had stints with the Milwaukee Bucks and averages of 18.1 points with the Wisconsin Herd.[3]
== sync, corrected by elderman == @elder_man
The Portland Trail Blazers moved to the edge of the roster and closed with two new names: winger Barry Dunning Jr. and point guard Mark Sears, both on Exhibit 10 contracts.
Movement of the team
Exhibit 10s are training camp contracts, with no warranty, much used by the league as a bridge to the G League. In practice, Portland gains flexibility in evaluating players at training and still keeps the next two from Remix if they don't make the final roster a common path for youngsters trying for NBA space.
Who is Barry Dunning Jr.
Dunning went undrafted in 2026, coming out of the University of Pittsburgh.[1] The 6-foot-6-inch (1.98 m) winger closed his final season for the Panthers with averages of 12.5 points and 5.9 rebounds per game.[2] It is the physical profile that the Blazers usually value at outside positions.
Who is Mark Sears?
Sears comes with NBA experience: last year, he had part of the season on a two-way contract with the Milwaukee Bucks. In the G League, defending the Wisconsin Herd, the 6-foot (1.83 m) point guard played 37 games and averaged 18.1 points, 3.6 rebounds and 5.4 assists offensive leadership numbers that explain Portland's interest.
Cutting to make room
To accommodate hiring, the Blazers waived point guard Mark Armstrong and winger/forward Samson Johnson. Relevant detail: both had been signed with Exhibit 10 earlier in the week itself, which shows the fast pace of job management at this pre-season stage.
Where does it all stop
Portland is in the process of assembling and adjusting its roster: The two reinforcements are expected to perform at Rip City Remix in the G League, while Armstrong and Johnson remain free on the market.
Warning
The content of sports predictions and analysis presented in this article exclusively reflects the editorial opinion, elaborated based on publicly available information and data. Nothing herein guarantees or ensures any result. This website does not offer, disclose NEM recommends any form of betting or gambling. Participation in betting is prohibited for persons under 18 years old. Play responsibly.
Source: RealGM Basketball Wiretap
Comments (0)