Jul 29, 2021; Brooklyn, New York, USA; James Bouknight (Connecticut) poses with NBA commissioner Adam Silver after being selected as the number eleven overall pick by the Charlotte Hornets in the first round of the 2021 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Portland Trail Blazers Sign Recent NBA 1st-Round Pick

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated 10/15/24

James Bouknight is coming off a season where he appeared in 14 games for the Charlotte Hornets.

The 24-year-old averaged 3.6 points per contest while shooting 43.9% from the field and 43.3% from the three-point range before getting waived.

On Tuesday, the Portland Trail Blazers announced that they have signed Bouknight.

Via The Trail Blazers : ": Trail Blazers Sign James Bouknight To An Exhibit-10 Contract."

: Trail Blazers Sign James Bouknight To An Exhibit-10 Contract. pic.twitter.com/ZaBkfzsvta
— Portland Trail Blazers (@trailblazers) October 15, 2024

Bouknight was the 11th pick in the 2021 NBA Draft out of UConn.

He has spent three seasons in the NBA (all with the Hornets).

His career averages are 4.8 points and 1.7 rebounds per contest while shooting 36.3% from the field and 33.5% from the three-point range in 79 games.

The Portland Trail Blazers have signed guard James Bouknight to an Exhibit-10 contract, team says. Bouknight was the 11th overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft. He spent three seasons with the Charlotte Hornets and averaged 4.8 points in 79 games played. pic.twitter.com/Fk5DEiIdgQ
— Michael Scotto (@MikeAScotto) October 15, 2024