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Javonte Cooke and the road less traveled path to the NBA

Javonte Cooke and the road less traveled path to the NBA

When the Portland Trail Blazers signed Javonte Cooke before the start of the regular season, he became only the second active NBA player to have played all four years of college basketball at a Division 2 school.

Portland Trail Blazers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 19
Trail Blazers final roster addition before 2025-26 season opener

Trail Blazers final roster addition before 2025-26 season opener

The Portland Trail Blazers had a busy weekend leading up to the 2025-26 season opener. They locked in a couple of key members of their core on contract extensions with Shaedon Sharpe and Toumani Carmara.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / October 19
Blazers Signing Rookie Free Agent Days Ahead of Season

Blazers Signing Rookie Free Agent Days Ahead of Season

The Portland Trail Blazers are bringing in reinforcements to shore up their depth this season, even along the periphery of their roster. Per Shams Charania of ESPN, Portland is inking guard Javonte Cooke to a two-way deal.

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Blazers Waive Javonte Cooke

The Portland Trail Blazers have waived guard Javonte Cooke, the organization announced on Friday. Cooke is still under consideration for the Blazers’ third and final two-way roster spot, a league source told Blazer’s Edge.

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