Overview

• Full guarantee of Reath’s contract locks him in as a reserve center for 2025-26.
• Reath’s minutes and production fell in 2024-25 after a strong rookie campaign that saw him average 9.1 points and 3.7 rebounds in 17.9 minutes per game.
• The additions of Deandre Ayton and Donovan Clingan have intensified competition for frontcourt minutes.
• The qualifying-offer option gives Portland control of Reath’s negotiating rights through next summer’s restricted free agency period.
• The decision underscores Portland’s strategy to blend veteran depth and develop recent draft pick Yang Hansen.