Portland Trail Blazers Exercise Rayan Rupert Team Option for 2025-26 Season

The Portland Trail Blazers have exercised their $2.2 million team option on guard/forward Rayan Rupert for the 2025-26 NBA season, securing his contract through that year. Rupert, a 21-year-old from France drafted 43rd overall in 2023, appeared in 52 games last season, averaging 3.0 points and 1.3 rebounds in about 8.8 minutes per game, while also showing strong performance in the G League with the Rip City Remix. This move demonstrates the Blazers' commitment to his development, as Rupert remains a versatile prospect with potential to earn a larger role. His contract will become fully guaranteed if he remains with the team through the July 1 deadline, and he is expected to enter restricted free agency in 2026. Although Rupert has yet to crack the regular rotation consistently, his extended tenure with Portland indicates the team’s interest in his continued growth. The Blazers also face upcoming free agency decisions involving other players like Jabari Walker and Dalano Banton.