{
  "id": 6108452,
  "title": "Korean forward Lee Hyun-jung signs Exhibit 10 deal with NBA's Portland",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/korean-forward-lee-hyun-jung-signs-exhibit-10-deal-with-nbas-portland",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-07T06:37:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/sports/20260907/korean-forward-lee-hyun-jung-signs-exhibit-10-deal-with-nbas-portland"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.\n\nAn 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.",
  "summary": "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…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yonhap News",
        "title": "S. Korean forward Lee Hyun-jung signs Exhibit 10 deal with NBA's Portland",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/s-korean-forward-lee-hyun-jung-signs-exhibit-10-deal-with-nbas",
        "published": "2026-09-07T05:36:17.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Korean forward Lee Hyun-jung signs Exhibit 10 deal with NBA's Portland",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/korean-forward-lee-hyun-jung-signs-exhibit-10-deal-with-nbas-portland-6110233",
        "published": "2026-09-07T06:52:03.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}