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ThePortland Trail Blazerswill retain shooting guardPat Connaughtonfor the 2017-18 season, according to Jason Quick of CSNNW.
Blazers just informed G Pat Connaughton they are picking up his $1.4 million option for 2017-2018 season.
— Jason Quick (@jwquick)August 31, 2017
TechnicallyConnaughton’s contract was not structured with an “option”, but a non-guaranteed season. By not cutting him, the Trail Blazers will be obligated to $1.47 million in salary, bringing their roster to 14 players and their cap total to $125.7 million.
Selected 41st overall in the 2015 NBA Draft, Connaughton has played two seasons in Portland, averaging 1.8 points and 1.2 rebounds in 6.3 minutes per game with 73 total appearances.
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