Korean forward Lee Hyun-jung signs Exhibit 10 deal with NBA's Portland
Korean sharpshooter Lee Hyun-jung signed a non-guaranteed contract with the Portland Trail Blazers with an invite to training camp, the player's agency said Monday, giving himself a shot at reaching the National Basketball Association (NBA). Epic Sports said Lee, 25, agreed to the Exhibit 10 deal, a one-year, non-guaranteed pact that offers a minimum salary, with the Trail Blazers. Lee will be…
Korean basketball player Lee Hyun-jung, 25, has signed a non-guaranteed contract with the Portland Trail Blazers, according to his agency. The deal, classified as an Exhibit 10 contract, provides the forward with a minimum salary and an opportunity to earn a spot on the Trail Blazers' roster during training camp in the fall. Should Lee not make it to the NBA, he will receive a bonus for participating in the Trail Blazers' G League affiliate, Rip City Remix.
An Exhibit 10 contract can also be transformed into a two-way deal, allowing the player to divide their time between the NBA and the G League. Initially, Lee had hoped to secure a two-way contract; however, he considers the Exhibit 10 deal a crucial starting point in his potential NBA career. Lee, a graduate of Davidson College, entered the 2022 NBA draft but suffered a foot injury just days before the draft. Since then, he has been focusing on improving his skills and preparing for a possible career in the league.
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