The Portland Trail Blazers are signing Louisiana State University sophomore Trendon Watford to a two-way contract, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
LSU's Trendon Watford plans to sign a two-way deal with the Portland Trail Blazers, source tells ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 30, 2021
The 6’9 combo forward flirted with last year’s draft but chose to stay in Baton Rouge last season, registering 16.3 points, 7.4 boards, 2.9 assists and 1.1 steals.
Watford’s offensive ability outweighs his defensive prowess. He is described as a natural scorer with good instincts while boasting a 240-pound frame and a 7’2 wingspan.