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South Korean ace Lee Hyun-jung accepts near-minimum deal to keep NBA dream alive

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

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  • Lee Hyun-jung signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Portland Trail Blazers ahead of the 2026-27 season, his agency said.
  • The South Korean guard accepted a deal at roughly the minimum salary level as he continues his bid to reach the NBA.

South Korean basketball ace Lee Hyun-jung is continuing his NBA challenge, even at roughly the minimum salary level. His agency, Epic Sports, said on the 7th that he had signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Portland Trail Blazers ahead of the 2026-27 season.

The agreement gives Lee another opportunity to pursue an NBA career. The source describes the contract as a willingness to accept near-minimum pay in order to continue that challenge.

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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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