Mar 4, 2025; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Blake Wesley (14) and San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) celebrate on the sideline in the second half against the Brooklyn Nets at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images

Recent Spurs Player Signs One-Year Deal With New Team

Originally posted on San Antonio Spurs on SI
By Logan Struck | Last updated Jul 22, 2025 11:23 AM ET

The San Antonio Spurs have not had as impactful a 2025 offseason as many were expecting, but they have still made some improvements. Of course, the Spurs drafted Dylan Harper and Carter Bryant to add two of the most promising rookies in this year's class, but they also signed backup center Luke Kornet and made a single trade with the Washington Wizards.

The Spurs' lone trade this summer was sending Malaki Branham, Blake Wesley, and a 2026 second-round pick to the Wizards in exchange for Kelly Olynyk.

The Washington Wizards are trading Kelly Olynyk to the San Antonio Spurs for Malaki Branham, Blake Wesley and a 2026 second-round pick (least favorable of Dallas, Philadelphia, Oklahoma City), sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/JWiOF2nzq2
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 8, 2025

However, the Wizards must have felt that their guard room was already too busy, so they did not need both Branham and Wesley. Subsequently, the Wizards agreed to a buyout with Wesley, allowing him to sign with a new team.

On Tuesday, ESPN's Shams Charania reported that Wesley has found his new home, signing a one-year deal with the Portland Trail Blazers.

"Free agent guard Blake Wesley has agreed to a one-year deal with the Portland Trail Blazers, sources tell ESPN," Charania posted. "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, 22, spent the first three years of his career in San Antonio after the franchise selected him 25th overall in 2022. However, his opportunity with the Spurs has decreased every year. His minutes and points per game have each taken a dip year-to-year, as the young guard is likely relieved that he gets to start fresh with a new franchise.

This article first appeared on San Antonio Spurs on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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