The Portland Trail Blazers are bringing back an old face in Moses Brown in order to fill a significant size void on their roster. This move will improve the team’s depth to a good extent, which has been lacking recently.
The Blazers finally have formal word that they have signed 7-foot-2 center Moses Brown. He played for the Blazers briefly as a rookie in the 2019-20 season and is set to return, and his presence and abilities could improve the team’s performance in the upcoming season.
What is partially guaranteed contracts in NBA? Explained
Partially guaranteed salaries are often included in contracts for unproven players or those making a comeback from injuries. In the event of an early termination, the player will get only the guaranteed portion of their compensation. Teams’ bottom lines are protected while players get a second chance to prove their worth or recuperate from injuries under this plan.
Free agent center Moses Brown is signing a partially guaranteed one-year deal with the Portland Trail Blazers, sources tell ESPN.
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Organizations can better manage risk and resources when contracts are structured in this way, allowing for more prudent investments in athletes who show promise or are making strides toward full recovery. It’s a fair system because it benefits both teams and players by giving the former an opportunity to show what they’re made of and the latter more leeway to experiment with different lineups.
Free agent Moses Brown signs one-year partially guaranteed deal with Blazers
According to Adrian Wojnarowski, Moses Brown and the Portland Trail Blazers settled on a partially guaranteed one-year contract on Monday. Brown made his NBA debut with the Blazers in 2019 after going undrafted. In his first year, he played in nine games with Portland but spent most of his time in the G-League.
Moses Brown was spotted in a combined total of 36 games last year, with the Brooklyn Nets and the Los Angeles Clippers. For the Clippers, he averaged 4.3 pts and 3.9 rebs. During the 2020-21 NBA season, he really started to shine with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Brown maintained averages of 8.6 pts, 8.9 rebs, and 1.1 blocks in 43 games.
Brown played in 128 NBA games over the course of four years averaging 5.5 pts and 5.2 rebs per game. He should see significant playing time this upcoming season as Jusuf Nurkic’s backup. Portland supporters are excited not only about the upcoming trade of Damian Lillard but also about the possible breakthrough of young players like Moses Brown. With his 24th birthday coming up in October, Brown may be able to make significant strides in his career if he sees more playing time with the Trail Blazers.
