Dennis Smith Jr., CJ McCollum, Damian Lillard, Portland Trail Blazers, Detroit Pistons (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)
The Portland Trail Blazers recently signed former top-10 pick Dennis Smith Jr. to a training camp deal. This is far from a guaranteed roster spot, but more so an extended tryout for the athletic, but troubled guard.
Free agent guard Dennis Smith Jr., has signed a deal to attend training camp with the Portland Trail Blazers, sources tell ESPN. Smith played 23 games between Detroit and New York last season.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) September 2, 2021
It’s clear that the Blazers needs another playmaker on their roster, as Damian Lillard is the only one fully capable of serving as a primary ballhandler.