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Samson Johnson Joins Portland After G League Trade

By Sports Desk · · Updated 2026-09-21 23:47 UTC
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Samson Johnson has officially joined the Portland Trail Blazers after his rights were acquired from the Noblesville Boom in a deal involving Andrew Carr and a 2027 second-round pick. The former UConn star, who led the G League in shooting efficiency last year, will now reunite with teammate Donovan Clingan.

  • According to Yahoo Sports, the trade package that brought Johnson to the Rip City Remix included Andrew Carr, Jamiya Neal, and a 2027 second-round pick. The outlet also highlighted that the 6-foot-10 center led the G League in field-goal percentage at 70.3% while averaging 4.5 rebounds for the Noblesville Boom last season.

    Source: Yahoo Sports

  • The 6-foot-10 center unites with Donovan Clingan in Portland following a trade that secured his rights from the Noblesville Boom.

    Source: CT Insider
Based on reporting by CT Insider and Yahoo Sports, compiled by the Tradingbird desk.

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