{
  "id": 6110233,
  "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",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-07T06:52:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/sports/20260907/korean-forward-lee-hyun-jung-signs-exhibit-10-deal-with-nbas-portland"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "South Korean basketball player Lee Hyun-jung, known for his sharpshooting skills, has signed a non-guaranteed contract with the Portland Trail Blazers, according to his agency. The 25-year-old forward has been invited to participate in the NBA's training camp, providing him with an opportunity to secure a spot on the team. The contract, classified as an Exhibit 10 deal, is a one-year, non-guaranteed pact that includes a minimum salary. Lee will have the chance to prove himself during training camp in the fall and earn a spot on Portland's roster. Should he not make it to the NBA, he will receive a bonus for his time with the Trail Blazers' G League affiliate, Rip City Remix. The player had initially hoped to sign a two-way contract, which would allow him to split his time between the NBA and the G League, but the Exhibit 10 deal serves as a crucial first step towards potentially launching his NBA career. Lee, who graduated from Davidson College, entered the 2022 NBA draft but suffered a foot injury just days before it took place. Since then, he has been focusing on his recovery and basketball development.",
  "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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      {
        "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",
        "published": "2026-09-07T06:37:02.000Z"
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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."
}