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Miami Herald
7 days ago
- Sport
- Miami Herald
Trail Blazers sign former first-round G Blake Wesley
The Portland Trail Blazers signed guard Blake Wesley on Tuesday. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Wesley, 22, averaged 3.7 points and 2.0 assists in 58 games off the San Antonio Spurs' bench last season. He has averaged 4.3 points and 2.4 assists in 156 career games (four starts) since the Spurs drafted him in the first round (25th overall) in 2022. Wesley shot 36.1 percent from 3-point range in 26 games after the All-Star break last season. --Field Level Media Field Level Media 2023 - All Rights Reserved
Yahoo
23-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Blazers sign former Spurs guard Blake Wesley to 1-year deal
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The Portland Trail Blazers announced Tuesday that they are adding to their young core by signing former San Antonio Spurs guard Blake Wesley to a one-year contract. Wesley was a star at Notre Dame until he was drafted No. 25 overall in the 2022 NBA Draft by the Spurs, where he has spent the last three seasons. He's played in 156 games and is averaging 4.3 points, 2.4 assists and 1.5 rebounds in 14.3 minutes per game. As a high schooler, he was a 2021 McDonald's All-America Game Nominee, Indiana All-Star Selection, and 2020 Associated Press All-State High Honorable Mention. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Reuters
22-07-2025
- Sport
- Reuters
Trail Blazers sign former first-round G Blake Wesley
July 22 - The Portland Trail Blazers signed guard Blake Wesley on Tuesday. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Wesley, 22, averaged 3.7 points and 2.0 assists in 58 games off the San Antonio Spurs' bench last season. He has averaged 4.3 points and 2.4 assists in 156 career games (four starts) since the Spurs drafted him in the first round (25th overall) in 2022. Wesley shot 36.1 percent from 3-point range in 26 games after the All-Star break last season. --Field Level Media
Time of India
22-07-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Blake Wesley signs with Portland Trail Blazers as sharpshooting guard gets fresh start
Blake Wesley signed with Portland Trail Blazers (Image via Instagram / @theblakewesley) According to league sources who spoke to Hoops Hype, Blake Wesley and the Portland Trail Blazers have reached an agreement on a one-year contract. In exchange for versatile big man Kelly Olynyk, the San Antonio Spurs traded the player to the Washington Wizards. To enter free agency before his fourth professional season, he later negotiated a buyout with the team. When guard depth and long-range scoring are top concerns, Blake Wesley, a versatile wing, can offer tenacious defense and intermittent perimeter sparks. On a team that also features veterans like Damian Lillard and Jrue Holiday, he brings a youthful energy. Portland adds depth and youth to backcourt with Blake Wesley signing The Portland Trail Blazers have signed a free agent shooting guard who finished the previous season with a strong 3-point game to add depth to their backcourt in 2025-2026. Shortly after this, the ESPN insider, Shams Charania , took to X to announce the news. He wrote on July 22: 'Free agent guard Blake Wesley has agreed to a one-year deal with the Portland Trail Blazers, sources tell ESPN. The former Spurs first-round pick shot 37% on 3s in the second half of last season and now lands a new role in Portland…' With his buyout and new contract with the team, Blake Wesley will now reportedly make more money overall this season. Additionally, the ESPN insider also mentioned in another X post that he scored on 37% of his triple tries for the San Antonio Spurs in the second half of 2024-25. However, throughout his career, he has only shot 29.7 percent from long range on 1.1 triple tries. He only made an above-average number of triples once, in 2022–2023, when he made 38.5 percent of his 1.4 takes from a distance as a rookie. Blake Wesley was in San Antonio Spurs (Image via Instagram / @theblakewesley) Blake Wesley's new contract with Portland Trail Blazers has not yet been revealed, but it seems likely to be a veteran's minimum deal worth $2.38 million. One of the fifteen regular roster spots is filled by the signing. The NBA player also adds perimeter shooting and defensive toughness to the team's guard rotation. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Urologists: Enlarged Prostate? Every Man Should Stop This 1 Habit! Prostate Health Journal Click Here Undo The basketball player is primed to make a big impact in Portland Trail Blazers' backcourt given his age and potential. He will probably earn role minutes behind the starters. Additionally, he is given a fresh start, as the team provides athletic wing depth. Also read: Is DeAndre Ayton leaving Portland Trail Blazers? His agent approached the team about a buy-out Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Forbes
20-07-2025
- Sport
- Forbes
Blake Wesley Should Get Another Shot At Making An NBA Roster
INGLEWOOD, CA - APRIL 08: San Antonio Spurs guard Blake Wesley (14) dunks during the San Antonio ... More Spurs vs Los Angeles Clippers NBA game on April 08, 2025, at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, CA. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) After getting traded to the Washington Wizards via way of the San Antonio Spurs, Blake Wesley has been waived, and is now a free agent. The 6'5 combo guard has three years of NBA experience, but is only 22 years old which means teams should be giving him a look. Athletic firecracker While Wesley never carved out a real role in San Antonio, there's no questioning his athletic ability, or aggressive playing style. The Notre Dame product is relentless in attacking the rim, and putting pressure on defenders who are back-peddling to get in position. One would think the Wizards, who are rebuilding, could use a player like him, but given how they're committed to the development of Bub Carrington and Tre Johnson, clearly the organization felt as though they couldn't juggle more projects. Because at the end of the day, Wesley is a project, three years of experience or not. He's yet to string together long stretches of consistent production, even despite his aforementioned athletic prowess. Finding a new home Given the 22-year-old's pressing need for development minutes, he and his representation should clearly seek opportunities with teams that are both young, and somewhat low on guards. The Charlotte Hornets would make some sense, especially as LaMelo Ball is often injured, and recently-acquired Collin Sexton is more of a scorer. The Phoenix Suns, while not a team that's rebuilding, is short on point guards - and plenty heavy on off-guards - which could be another interesting situation, assuming Wesley can even crack the rotation on a team that's clearly trying to be competitive. Finally, there are the Brooklyn Nets. The organization is currently relying on two international rookie point guards, so to have Wesley around in their back pocket wouldn't be the worst idea in the world. Wesley does offer 156 games of experience, and on the Nets he should be able to get minutes. The team is clearly rebuilding, meaning a 22-year-old should be right within their wheelhouse. Regardless of the destination, Wesley is too intriguing to not get one more crack at the big stage. Unless noted otherwise, all stats via PBPStats, Cleaning the Glass or Basketball-Reference. All salary information via Spotrac. All odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook.
