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Evan Turnerhas been traded to theAtlanta HawksforKent Bazemore, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.Turnerstood to make $18.6 million in salary playing for thePortland Trail Blazersin the 2019-20 season;Bazemorehad used his player option with the Hawks for $19.3 million in April.
Portland is trading Evan Turner to Atlanta for Kent Bazemore, league source tells ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn)June 24, 2019
Cap neutral deal for Blazers and Hawks. Portland acquires a wing in Bazemore who'll provide an insurance policy on free agent Rodney Hood. Hood's market value exceeds Portland's ability to keep him using the taxpayer MLE.https://t.co/V1XXBYubmy
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn)June 24, 2019
While Bazemore struggled in the 2018-19 season, averaging 11.6 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 2.3 assists, he only played in 67 games for the Hawks over the season.
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