Trail Blazers Signed Lee Hyun-Jung to Exhibit 10 Deal
The 6-foot-7 forward joins the roster for training camp starting Tuesday before heading to the Rip City Remix.
Updated on Sept. 29, 2026 in Basketball
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Local basketball fans will see a new face at Portland Trail Blazers training camp this week as the team signed Lee Hyun-Jung to a one-year, non-guaranteed Exhibit 10 contract. The forward brings international and collegiate experience to the roster, including a recent gold medal run.
Why it matters
The signing offers a path for Lee to secure a roster spot or transition to the team's G League affiliate, the Rip City Remix. This move is part of a larger front-office strategy, with the organization signing six players to similar contracts in just the last week.
The Blazers have now signed six players to Exhibit 10 deals this week. Lee arrives with a diverse stat sheet, including a 9.2-point per game average in the 2026 NBA Summer League and a recent championship win with the Illawarra Hawks.
The players
Lee Hyun-Jung
A 6-foot-7 forward who previously played at Davidson College and won an NBL championship in Australia.
Portland Trail Blazers
The professional basketball team based in Portland that competes in the NBA.
Rip City Remix
The NBA G League affiliate team associated with the Portland Trail Blazers.
The details
Under the terms of his Exhibit 10 contract, Lee will participate in the team's upcoming training camp beginning Tuesday. The arrangement allows the Blazers to retain his G League rights if he is waived following camp, setting him up for a season with the Rip City Remix. Lee joins the team following three seasons at Davidson College and a gold medal performance with South Korea at the 2026 Asian Games.
Timeline
September 29, 2026: Training camp begins for the team.
2026: Lee helped South Korea win a gold medal at the Asian Games.
July 2026: Lee played for the San Antonio Spurs Summer League team.
2024-25: Lee played for the Illawarra Hawks in the Australia NBL.
2021-22: Lee played his final season at Davidson College.
Beyond the Bridges
This transaction follows the standard NBA Collective Bargaining Agreement Exhibit 10 provision, which allows teams to fill training camp rosters with non-guaranteed, low-risk contracts. The move follows a common league pattern of evaluating talent for the G League affiliate before the regular season begins.
Fans interested in seeing the new roster in action can follow the team's training camp updates starting this Tuesday. Those who follow the Rip City Remix should monitor official announcements for player assignments following the conclusion of camp.
The takeaway
Lee Hyun-Jung will move from training camp to the Rip City Remix for the upcoming G League season. Keep an eye on the official team roster announcements following the end of camp to see which Exhibit 10 players earn permanent spots.
Further reading
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