Trail Blazers Sign Alex Reese and Blake Hinson for G League Development
The Trail Blazers have reached agreements with Alex Reese and Blake Hinson, as reported by Michael Scotto of HoopsHype and Sean Highkin of Rose Garden Report on Twitter. It is anticipated that both players will sign Exhibit 10 contracts and then be waived, allowing them to join the Rip City Remix for the upcoming season.
Reese, a former player at Alabama from 2017-21, went undrafted but managed to secure an Exhibit 10 deal with the Thunder last year after a brief hiatus from basketball. He later earned a spot on the Thunder and Sixers' rosters, averaging 5.1 points and 3.1 rebounds in 15 regular season games before being waived by the Sixers this offseason.
Hinson, who went undrafted after a standout senior season at Pitt, initially signed a two-way deal with the Lakers before joining the Warriors on an Exhibit 10 contract. He showcased his skills in the G League, averaging 17.7 points per game while shooting efficiently from the field and beyond the arc.
With 15 players on guaranteed contracts and two on two-way deals, the Blazers have room to potentially offer Reese and Hinson two-way contracts. However, it appears that both players are being brought in primarily for G League development purposes. The team has also reportedly lined up Exhibit 10 deals with Sean Pedulla and Andrew Carr, pending official confirmation.
In conclusion, the Trail Blazers have added Alex Reese and Blake Hinson to their roster with the intention of utilizing their talents in the G League. These signings provide the team with additional depth and potential for player development in the upcoming season.