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Trail Blazers
The Trail Blazers locked in their young core with a pair of major extensions over the weekend.
According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Portland agreed to a four-year, $90 million rookie scale extension with Shaedon Sharpe, keeping the former No. 7 pick in town through 2029.
Sharpe averaged a career-high 18.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 2.8 assists last season, flashing elite scoring ability while still working on consistency and defense. His three-point percentage dipped to 31.1%, and coach Chauncey Billups briefly benched him for defensive lapses.
Still, the Blazers view Sharpe as a long-term cornerstone alongside Scoot Henderson, and adding veterans Jrue Holiday and Damian Lillard was aimed at accelerating his growth.
Portland also finalized an $82 million extension with forward Toumani Camara, per Charania. The 25-year-old was one of the league’s biggest surprises last season, starting all 78 games and earning All-Defensive Second Team honors while averaging 11.3 points and 5.8 boards on 37.5% shooting from deep.
Camara finished top 10 in total steals and became known for his relentless on-ball defense. His new deal replaces his 2026–27 team option and keeps him under contract for five more seasons.
The Blazers capped the busy stretch by signing Javonte Cooke to a two-way contract. The 6-foot-6 guard, who impressed in G League and Canadian Elite League stints, averaged 17.0 points and 5.0 rebounds last year with the OKC Blue. Cooke joins Caleb Love and Sidy Cissoko as Portland’s three two-way players.
Lakers
Jaxson Hayes expects to be ready for opening night despite a mild right wrist sprain suffered Friday, reports Dan Woike of The Athletic.
Hayes, 24, will serve as the primary backup to Deandre Ayton after starting a career-high 35 games last season. He also shared that he’s pursuing Slovenian citizenship in hopes of playing internationally alongside teammate Luka Doncic.
“We have the same agent, and our families have been talking about it for a while,” Hayes said, via ESPN’s Dave McMenamin. “I’d love to play on that stage — whatever it takes to make it happen.”
Heat
Jahmir Young’s strong camp paid off with a two-way contract from the Heat, as his Exhibit 10 deal was converted over the weekend.
“It’s harder to stay than to get here,” Young said, via Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald. “I just want to bring 100 percent every day and help the team.”
Head coach Erik Spoelstra praised the 23-year-old guard for his quickness and shot-making.
“That speed and ability to get in the paint is unique,” Spoelstra said. “He was tough to guard in camp.”
Spoelstra also addressed the team’s decision to waive Precious Achiuwa, calling it “tough” but necessary to stay below the luxury tax threshold. Achiuwa averaged 4.8 points and 5.3 rebounds in preseason and could draw interest elsewhere.
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