Overview
- The guarantee ensures Reath’s full $2.22 million salary in the final year of his three-year, $6.22 million contract
- The move locks him into Portland’s rotation and provides roster security under coach Chauncey Billups
- Over two seasons the 29-year-old has averaged 7.1 points and 3.0 rebounds in 14.8 minutes per game while shooting 35% from three
- Reath credited Billups’s mentorship and strong player relationships for his development and confidence on the court
- He joins a retooled young core facing increased competition for minutes after the Blazers’ offseason moves aimed at bolstering depth for a playoff push