The Portland Trail Blazers have signed free agent Wes Iundu to a training camp agreement. This is a one year non-guaranteed contract.
Iwundu was selected 33rd overall by the Orlando Magic in the 2017 NBA Draft. In 62 games and 12 starts for the Magic during the 2017-18 season, the wing averaged 3.7 points and 2.2 rebounds.
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In 226 career games, the five-year NBA veteran averaged 4.4 points and 2.5 rebounds per contest.
Based on a minimum of 20 games, Yundu averaged a career-high 5.8 points per contest during the 2019-20 season with Orlando. In 52 games and 21 starts, the forward shot 41.6% from the field and 34.1% from 3-point range.
In the Magic’s 119-118 win over Los Angeles on January 15, 2020, the native Texan scored a career-high 19 points in 32 minutes of action. He finished 5-of-9 (55.6%) from the floor and 1-of-1 (100%) shooting from downtown.
On December 1, 2020, Yundu signed with the Dallas Mavericks as a free agent. During the 2020-21 season, in 23 games with the Mavericks, the Kansas State product averaged 2.1 points and 1.9 rebounds per contest.
Trail Blazers paint free agent guard Wes Iwundu to training camp agreement
Then, on March 25, 2021, the wing was traded by the Mavericks to the New Orleans Pelicans, along with James Johnson, cash and a 2021 second-round draft pick. In exchange, the Pelicans received Niccolò Melli and JJ Riddick.
Additionally, as part of a 3-team trade on August 7, 2021, the Pelicans acquired Yundu, cash and a 2022 first-round draft pick to the Charlotte Hornets.
The Hornets then traded Devonte Graham to the Pelicans. The Memphis Grizzlies traded Tyler Harvey to the Hornets; And the Grizzlies traded Trey Murphy III, Jonas Valaciunas, and Brandon Boston Jr. to the Pelicans.
The Pelicans also traded Steven Adams, Eric Bledsoe, Jared Butler, Zaire Williams, a 2022 second-round draft pick, and a 2025 second-round draft pick to the Grizzlies.
However, after not appearing in a single game, Eundu was waived by the Hornets on October 18, 2021.
Two months later, the forward signed a 10-day contract with the Atlanta Hawks. Through three games, the fifth-year player averaged 9.7 points and 5.7 rebounds.
The Trail Blazers have signed 14 players to guaranteed contracts. Guard Brandon Williams occupies one of the two-way spots on Portland’s roster.
Exhibit 10 Agreement may be converted into a two-way contract. While Yundu is not eligible for a two-way contract, the Trail Blazers still have an open roster spot.
In late January, Yundu was released on waivers by the NBA G League’s Cleveland Chargers. He averaged 7.9 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1 steal in 14 games.
The lawsuit acquitted him in late April after an injury. Will Wes Iwundu play with the Trail Blazers next season? Only time will tell. The 27-year-old player excels in defense.
