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Branden Carlson agrees to one-year deal with Trail Blazers

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 11:43 PM

Last updated Jun 30, 2026

Branden Carlson agrees to one-year deal with Trail Blazers
Summary

Branden Carlson has signed a one-year, $2.5 million contract with the Portland Trail Blazers. The 7-foot center moves to Portland after developing in the Oklahoma City Thunder system over the past two seasons. The deal was finalized with agents from Priority Sports. Carlson is expected to add depth to the Blazers' frontcourt.

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  • •Branden Carlson signs with the Portland Trail Blazers.
  • •The contract is for one year at $2.5 million.
  • •Carlson has spent the last two seasons with the Oklahoma City Thunder.
  • •Deal finalized with agents Ross Aroyo and Mark Bartelstein.
  • •Portland adds a 7-foot big man to their lineup.
Latest Updates
  • 11:51 PMYahoo Sports — Branden Carlson leaving OKC Thunder for Portland Trail Blazers in NBA free agency
  • 11:45 PMYahoo Sports — Report: Branden Carlson leaves Thunder to join Trail Blazers on 1-year deal
  • 11:43 PMYahoo Sports — Branden Carlson signs with Blazers
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Branden Carlson is leaving the OKC Thunder to join the Portland Trail Blazers on a one-year contract.

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Report: Branden Carlson leaves Oklahoma City Thunder to join Portland Trail Blazers on 1-year deal.

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