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Portland Trail Blazers sign Lee Hyun-jung on Exhibit 10 contract

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 4:04 AM

Last updated Sep 30, 2026

Portland Trail Blazers sign Lee Hyun-jung on Exhibit 10 contract

Summary

The Portland Trail Blazers have signed Lee Hyun-jung to an Exhibit 10 contract, providing him an opportunity to showcase his skills during training camp. Lee, a 6-foot-7 South Korean wing, has been compared to Stephen Curry due to his shooting ability and is expected to join the Rip City Remix after camp. Previously, he played college basketball at Davidson University, where he excelled in shooting percentages, and has professional experience in the NBL and NBA Summer League. His signing seeks to appeal to the existing South Korean NBA fanbase and could enhance the Trail Blazers' image in Asia.

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By the Numbers

•Lee Hyun-jung joins the Trail Blazers for training camp
•He has drawn comparisons to Steph Curry for shooting skills
•Lee averaged 7.6 points in the NBL with the Illawarra Hawks
•He played for San Antonio in the summer NBA League
•Lee might join the Rip City Remix after camp

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4:04 AMYahoo Sports — Portland Trail Blazers Give ‘Korean Steph Curry’ a New NBA Opportunity

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Lee Hyun-jung gets a chance with the Trail Blazers, bringing a shooting résumé and a notable connection to Steph Curry. The post Portland Trail Blazers Give ‘Korean Steph Curry’ a New NBA Opportunity appeared first on HEAVY.
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