On Wednesday evening, the Portland Trail Blazers lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers by a score of 109-95.
Rayan Rupert played three minutes in the game, and on Thursday, he was assigned to the G League.
Via Trail Blazers PR: "OFFICIAL: The @trailblazers have assigned guard/forward Rayan Rupert to the @ripcityremix."
OFFICIAL: The @trailblazers have assigned guard/forward Rayan Rupert to the @ripcityremix.
— Trail Blazers PR (@TrailBlazersPR) November 16, 2023
Casey Holdahl reported more details on the move.
Via Holdahl: "This would seem to indicate Rupert will be available to play in Friday’s Remix home opener but not in the tournament game versus the Lakers, both of which are on Friday"
This would seem to indicate Rupert will be available to play in Friday’s Remix home opener but not in the tournament game versus the Lakers, both of which are on Friday https://t.co/jxugCJ9OKZ
— Casey Holdahl (@CHold) November 16, 2023
Rupert was the 43rd pick in the 2023 NBA Draft and has played in four games so far this season.
Last year, he played in 20 games for the New Zealand Breakers and averaged 6.6 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.1 assists per contest while shooting 36.4% from the field and 25.0% from the three-point range.
The 19-year-old will likely spend a lot of time in the G League this season.
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