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“He Is Going to America to Chase His NBA Dream”: Lee Hyun-jung Signs Non-Guaranteed Deal With Portland

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

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  • South Korean international Lee Hyun-jung has signed a one-year, non-guaranteed Exhibit 10 contract with the Portland Trail Blazers.
  • The deal gives the 26-year-old another opportunity to pursue an NBA roster place.
  • His agency, Epic Sports, officially announced the agreement on September 7.

Lee Hyun-jung is continuing his pursuit of an NBA career, with Portland now his next destination.

The South Korean national team player, 26, has signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Portland Trail Blazers ahead of the 2026-27 season, his agency Epic Sports announced on September 7.

An Exhibit 10 deal is a one-year, non-guaranteed contract at around the NBA minimum salary level. Lee will now aim to turn the opportunity into a place on Portland’s final roster.

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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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