The Portland Trail Blazers recently waived former NBA first-rounder MarJon Beauchamp. The 25-year-old was expected to see his release as he joined the team on an Exhibit 10 deal. If all went as planned, Beauchamp would return to the Blazers’ organization to become a member of their NBA G League affiliate. However, the Blazers have competition in this case. Beauchamp garnered attention from the Philadelphia 76ers. The Eastern Conference hopefuls are looking to potentially add the veteran forward, according to The Philadelphia Inquirer. via Keith Pompey: “If everything goes as expected, MarJon Beauchamp will sign a contract with the 76ers. Sources have said the 6-foot-6 small forward has agreed to an Exhibit 10 contract with the Sixers. However, a team source said it is not official yet. The source said the Portland Trail Blazers are still involved. The Blazers waived Beauchamp on Tuesday, one week after signing him to an Exhibit 10 deal, and the franchise could be trying to negotiate a better deal.” The Sixer
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