After one season at St. John's, three seasons in Orlando, and one playoff run with Portland, forward Maurice Harkless has cashed in with his first major NBA contract extension. The 15th overall selection in the 2012 NBA Draft re-signed with the Trail Blazers, 4 years, $40 million-plus, after a period of uncertainty as a restricted free agent.
Other teams were interested in Harkless' services, but the Blazers had the right to match any offer, making his options truly limited.
The Queens, NY native had one of the best seasons of his pro career last year and rebuilt his value, as he averaged 6.