The Portland Trail Blazers will host a free-agent mini-camp this week, with veterans like Rodney Stuckey and Marcus Thornton headlining the group. But Majok Deng, a big man who has played two seasons in Australia, is coming into the camp with his own goal: earn a Summer League invite. As Liam Santamaria of NBL.com details, Deng has mini-camp invites from the Blazers and Dallas Mavericks. It’s his chance to earn a return to Summer League:
Speaking with NBL Media before flying to the States, Deng said he’s keen to show both Portland and Dallas that he’s ready to make the leap.