Jun 23, 2022; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Blake Wesley (Notre Dame) poses for photos on the red carpet before the 2022 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Portland Trail Blazers Reportedly Sign Former NBA 1st-Round Pick

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Jul 22, 2025 5:38 PM ET

Blake Wesley spent the first three seasons of his NBA career playing for the San Antonio Spurs.

He finished this past year with averages of 3.7 points, 1.1 rebounds and 2.0 assists per contest while shooting 43.5% from the field and 29.3% from the three-point range in 58 games.

On Tuesday, ESPN's Shams Charania reported the news that Wesley will now sign a deal with the Portland Trail Blazers.

Via Charania: "Free agent guard Blake Wesley has agreed to a one-year deal with the Portland Trail Blazers, sources tell ESPN. The former Spurs first-round pick shot 37% on 3s in second half of last season and now lands a new role in Portland."

Free agent guard Blake Wesley has agreed to a one-year deal with the Portland Trail Blazers, sources tell ESPN. The former Spurs first-round pick shot 37% on 3s in second half of last season and now lands a new role in Portland. pic.twitter.com/hzEoXlPHAU
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 22, 2025

Wesley was the 25th pick in the 2022 NBA Draft out of Norte Dame.

Over the offseason, had been traded to the Washington Wizards (and then bought out of his contract).

Via Keith Smith of Spotrac: "Marcus Smart gave back $6.8M in his buyout with the Washington Wizards.

Blake Wesley gave back $1.4M in his buyout with the Washington Wizards."

Marcus Smart gave back $6.8M in his buyout with the Washington Wizards.

Blake Wesley gave back $1.4M in his buyout with the Washington Wizards.
— Keith Smith (@KeithSmithNBA) July 21, 2025

The Trail Blazers have a young roster, so Wesley likely have a chance to earn minutes next season.

They finished last year as the 12th seed in the Western Conference with a 36-46 record.

Via Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints: "It did not take long for Blake Wesley to find a new home.

The former 25th pick in the 2022 NBA Draft lands a deal with Portland after his buyout with the Wizards.

Wesley will slide into the Blazers' final roster spot."

It did not take long for Blake Wesley to find a new home.

The former 25th pick in the 2022 NBA Draft lands a deal with Portland after his buyout with the Wizards.

Wesley will slide into the Blazers' final roster spot. https://t.co/cQ80mJz6k0
— Brett Siegel (@BrettSiegelNBA) July 22, 2025

This article first appeared on Fastbreak on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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