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Portland Trail Blazers Hold Rare NBA Salary Exceptions Amid Active Free Agency
The Portland Trail Blazers hold rare NBA salary cap exceptions allowing them to sign players without luxury tax penalties. After trading for Ja Morant, they still seek depth at forward positions amid a slow free agency market.
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What happened
- 01Portland holds two rare NBA salary cap exceptions totaling over $20 million.
- 02They traded for Ja Morant but lost forwards Jerami Grant and Kris Murray without adding replacements.
- 03Portland's roster lacks depth at forward positions behind Danny Abdiya and Tommie Kamara.
- 04Potential free-agent targets include Jonathan Kuminga, Peyton Watson, and Bruce Brown.
- 05The team may wait for buyout signings like Klay Thompson later in the season.
- 06Portland's current lineup features Damian Lillard, Ja Morant, and Jrue Holiday in the backcourt.
Portland may pursue several free agents or wait for buyout opportunities to strengthen their roster for the upcoming season.
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