Trail Blazers' Rayan Rupert: Goes off in 2025 SL debut
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Rupert generated 23 points (5-8 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 11-11 FT), nine rebounds, four assists and two steals over 23 minutes of Friday's 106-73 Summer League win over the Warriors.
Rupert was unstoppable in Friday's rout of Golden State, falling one rebound shy of a double-double while logging a game-high 23 points. Rupert appeared in 52 regular-season games with the Trail Blazers last season and will remain with the team again in 2025-26 after Portland exercised its team option.
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Trail Blazers' Rayan Rupert: Team option picked up
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The Trail Blazers exercised their $2.22 million team option in Rupert's contract Saturday.
Rupert will return to Portland for a third season after appearing in a career-high 52 regular-season games in 2024-25. The 21-year-old averaged 3.0 points and 1.3 rebounds in 8.8 minutes per contest last season.
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Trail Blazers' Rayan Rupert: Logs first career double-double
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Rupert posted 13 points (5-10 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 28 minutes during Sunday's 109-81 win over the Lakers.
Rupert recorded his first career double-double in the regular-season finale. The second-year guard will be a restricted free agent ahead of the 2025-26 season, and he finished the 2024-25 campaign with averages of 3.0 points, 1.3 rebounds, 0.5 assists and 0.3 steals across only 8.8 minutes per game in 52 regular-season appearances.
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Trail Blazers' Rayan Rupert: Logs 15 points from bench
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Rupert posted 15 points (6-12 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds and one assist over 25 minutes during Friday's 103-86 loss to Golden State.
Rupert followed up a decent 19-point effort in Wednesday's overtime loss with another encouraging total. Rupert's contributions were scant this season, but he could see more minutes next season if the Trail Blazers make significant moves during the offseason.
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Trail Blazers' Rayan Rupert: Headed back to G League
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The Trail Blazers assigned Rupert to the G league's Rip City Remix on Saturday.
Rupert continues to bounce back and forth between the NBA and the G League. Rupert is averaging 19.8 points, 5.8 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.1 steals in 35.3 minutes across his nine appearances for the Remix this season.
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Trail Blazers' Rayan Rupert: Plays garbage time in blowout win
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Rupert tallied zero points (0-1 FG) and one rebound while playing the final 2:23 of Tuesday's 112-89 win over the Pacers.
After suiting up for the G League's Rip City Remix on Monday, Rupert rejoined the parent club Tuesday but once again found himself outside of the rotation. Rupert is averaging just 7.9 minutes over 35 appearances with Portland on the season.
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Trail Blazers' Rayan Rupert: Available vs. Phoenix
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Rupert has been recalled from the G League's Rip City Remix and made available for Saturday's game against the Suns.
Rupert will get a shot at some playing time for the Trail Blazers on Saturday against Phoenix. In 33 appearances for Portland this season, the 20-year-old is averaging 2.6 points and 1.2 rebounds in 8.2 minutes per game.
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Trail Blazers' Rayan Rupert: Headed back to G League
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The Trail Blazers assigned Rupert to the G League's Rip City Remix on Friday.
Rupert will return to the G League after a brief stint in the NBA. Rupert is averaging 15.0 points, 6.3 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 1.7 blocks in 36.4 minutes across his three appearances for the Remix in 2024-25.
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Trail Blazers' Rayan Rupert: Headed back to G League
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The Trail Blazers assigned Rupert to the G League's Rip City Remix on Wednesday.
Rupert logged just one minute in Tuesday's NBA outing against the Bucks before being sent back to the G League. The 20-year-old should continue to receive increased playing time with the Remix.
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Trail Blazers' Rayan Rupert: Big night from downtown
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Rupert recorded 14 points (5-9 FG, 4-7 3Pt), two rebounds, one block and one steal across 23 minutes off the bench during Friday's 137-114 loss to the Thunder.
The 2023 second-round pick saw his biggest workload of the season as coach Chauncey Billups stuck with the hot hand from beyond the arc. Rupert had only 17 points combined in his four prior appearances, but he could see an uptick in minutes in the short term if Anfernee Simons (arm) is forced to miss any time after leaving Friday's contest midway through the fourth quarter after a hard fall following a dunk attempt.
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Trail Blazers' Rayan Rupert: Deemed probable for Saturday
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Rupert is probable for Saturday's game against the Pelicans.
Rupert continues to battle a minor right ankle sprain. Despite being cleared for action, Rupert hasn't appeared in either of Portland's last two games.
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Trail Blazers' Rayan Rupert: Available for Thursday
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Rupert (ankle) is available for Thursday's game against New York.
This is good news for Portland, as they will be without Anfernee Simons (knee) on Thursday. However, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports that Rupert may not see the floor, as the Trail Blazers are going to be cautious with his ankle.
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Trail Blazers' Rayan Rupert: Available to play
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Rupert (ankle) is available for Tuesday's game versus Miami.
Rupert has yet to see the floor in February, and he's been held to single-digit minutes in his last three appearances.
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Trail Blazers' Rayan Rupert: Probable for Tuesday
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Rupert (ankle) is expected to play Tuesday against the Heat.
Rupert has missed his team's last three games while dealing with a right ankle sprain, but he's on track to return Tuesday evening. He hasn't been much of a factor for the Blazers so far this season, averaging 2.6 points and 1.3 rebounds in 7.4 minutes (16 appearances). Expect confirmation on Rupert's availability closer to tipoff.
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Trail Blazers' Rayan Rupert: Out for Sunday
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Rupert (ankle) will not play Sunday against the Hornets.
The rookie guard will sit out for a third straight game, and he currently doesn't have a timetable for a return.
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Trail Blazers' Rayan Rupert: Remains out Friday
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Rupert (ankle) won't play in Friday's game versus the Nuggets.
Rupert will miss his second straight contest due to a right ankle sprain. The rookie guard's next chance to suit up is Sunday's matchup with Charlotte.
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Trail Blazers' Rayan Rupert: Recalled to Portland
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Portland recalled Rupert from the G League's Rip City Remix on Saturday.
Rupert averaged 4.6 points and 2.5 rebounds in 10.4 minutes of action during eight appearances with the Trail Blazers in January. The 19-year-old has compiled 119 total minutes across 16 appearances with Portland this season.
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Trail Blazers' Rayan Rupert: Returns to NBA
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The Trail Blazers recalled Rupert from the G League's Rip City Remix on Friday.
Rupert will be available for Friday's game versus the Mavericks. However, the rookie guard is averaging just 4.5 minutes across his eight NBA appearances this season.
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Trail Blazers' Rayan Rupert: Recalled to NBA club
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Portland recalled Rupert from the G League's Rip City Remix on Friday.
Rupert has been recalled following the G League's Winter Showcase. He's been solid in the G League this season, averaging 13.7 points while shooting 44.3 percent from deep across 15 appearances, but he was a non-factor during the Showcase and is unlikely to play meaningful minutes with the NBA club.
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Trail Blazers' Rayan Rupert: Back with Portland
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The Trail Blazers recalled Rupert from the G League's Rip City Remix on Friday.
A day after being sent to the G League, Rupert will rejoin the parent club. Over seven appearances with the Trail Blazers this year, he's averaged just 0.7 points in 4.4 minutes per game.
