Blazers exercise Rayan Rupert’s 2025-26 option

Rupert’s $2.22MM salary for next season will technically remain non-guaranteed for a couple more days, but will become fully guaranteed as long as he remains under contract through Tuesday (July 1). It sounds like that will happen.

A 6’6″ wing from France, Rupert has been with Portland since being selected 43rd overall in the 2023 draft. He has appeared in 91 NBA games during his first two NBA seasons, but has seen a limited role, with averages of 3.4 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 1.0 assist in 12.0 minutes per game and a shooting line of .370/.321/.764.

The 21-year-old has been more of a go-to option during stints with the Rip City Remix, Portland’s G League affiliate. In 11 games with the Remix this past season, he put up 18.9 PPG, 5.9 RPG, and 3.7 APG on .497/.229/.692 shooting.

With his option exercised, Rupert will be extension-eligible beginning in July, though a new deal seems unlikely unless he moves up on the depth chart this season. Assuming he plays out his current contract, he’ll be eligible for restricted free agency in the summer of 2026.