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Blazers Pick Up 2026–27 Options on Henderson, Clingan and Murray

The move locks in 2026–27 salaries to preserve future rookie‑extension leverage.

Overview

  • Scoot Henderson, Donovan Clingan and Kris Murray had their rookie‑scale team options exercised for 2026–27.
  • Henderson’s salary is $13,585,523, Clingan’s is $7,519,920 and Murray’s is $5,315,004, per the team announcement.
  • Henderson and Murray become eligible for rookie‑scale extensions in the 2026 offseason, and Portland must decide on Clingan’s 2027–28 option ($9,550,298) by Oct. 31, 2026.
  • Henderson is recovering from a hamstring tear and will miss the start of the season, while Clingan is positioned for a larger role after Deandre Ayton’s offseason exit.
  • Portland also finalized four‑year extensions for Toumani Camara and Shaedon Sharpe this week, keeping key young pieces under contract for at least the next two seasons.