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Pau Gasol Signs with Trail Blazers

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The Blazers finally get a coveted forward, albeit at 39 and recovering from foot surgery.

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自由球员向前Pau Gasolhas signed a one-year contract with thePortland Trail Blazers. The news was reported by Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.

The 39-year-old forward has played for five teams over an 18-year career. He suited up for theSan Antonio SpursandMilwaukee Buckslast season, appearing in 30 total games. He averaged 3.9 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 1.7 assists on 44.7% shooting, playing 12 minutes per game. He holds a career three-point average of 36.8%.

Gasolwas hobbled by a foot injury, requiring surgery, from which he says he’s recovering well.

Gasolbecomes the 14th player on Portland’s roster, with forward Jaylen Hoard on a two-way contract.