The Portland Trail Blazers have opened up their 2021 NBA Free Agent signing period by inking center Cody Zeller to a one-year deal. The news was reported by Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The eight-year veteran has spent his entire career with the Charlotte Hornets after being selected 4th overall in the 2013 NBA Draft.
The 6’11, 240 lb pivot has averaged 8.7 points and 6.0 rebounds in 22.7 minutes per game for his career. Last year he appeared 48 times for the Hornets, starting 21 games. He averaged 20.9 minutes, 9.4 points, and 6.