The Trail Blazers are almost certainly done making major changes to their roster ahead of the 2026-27 season, but that doesn’t mean they should stop looking for ways to get better. With 18 total players on the team, they still have two spots they can use to bring more talent in the door with Exhibit 10 contracts. There are some intriguing names out there on the margins who are worthy of preseason auditions.
Here are three players Portland should consider inviting to training camp, or at least secure for their G League system:
1. Antonio Reeves
Reeves was the 47th pick in the 2024 draft, but after playing for two teams in two years, he’s already on the brink of falling out of the league. If the Blazers throw him a life vest, they could be rewarded.
The Kentucky product averaged 6.8 minutes per game across 10 games on a two-way contract with the Charlotte Hornets in 2025-26. For a larger sample size, you have to flip back to Reeves’ rookie year with the New Orleans Pelicans. As a freshman, he totaled 6.9 points per game on 39.5% from three in 44 appearances.
If there’s one thing Reeves can do on the basketball court, it’s knock down triples at a high rate. It’s no secret that Portland could still use more shooting around their stars, so starting a Reeves reclamation project could pay off for them. The 25-year-old might not have much more untapped potential, but he’s already shown with the Pelicans that he’s a viable NBA player. His elevated floor makes him a higher-upside signing from an Exhibit 10 signing than many of his peers would be.
2. Wooga Poplar
Poplar went undrafted in 2025, and after playing Summer League with the Chicago Bulls, he joined their G League affiliate for his rookie campaign. With Windy City, he played a bench rotation role (15.4 MPG), but he put some intriguing stuff on tape in that time.
The hallmark of Poplar’s value proposition is his offensive dynamism. He’s a quality shooter who went 37.3% from deep for his college career and drilled 50.0% of his catch-and-shoot treys in the G last season.
He’s also an athletic finisher who can do damage on fast breaks and as a closeout attacker. He registered 1.06 points per possession in transition in 2025-26, per Synergy.
Unlike Reeves, Poplar doesn’t have any proof of real NBA capability yet, but his skillset matches what clubs want from their wings. He could be a snug fit with the Blazers, who, again, need shooting, but also have stars who like to play an uptempo, downhill style of hoops.
3. Brice Williams
If you know anything about Brice Williams, you’re probably sensing a theme here. The former Nebraska Cornhusker was an elite scorer during his time in college, and his attack is centered around the three-ball. The 6’7” forward is a smooth assassin from downtown.
With the Motor City Cruise last season, Williams shot a sizzling 42.7% on catch-and-shoot threes on high volume, and he also connected on 40.7% of his off-the-dribble threes. He isn’t a liability in other areas, but most of his impact comes from his spacing.
Luckily, just to hammer it home a little harder, the Blazers are a bit devoid of perimeter prowess. Williams would definitely help fix that.
Overall, any of Reeves, Poplar, and Williams would be mighty fine additions to the Rip City Remix, and are also worth keeping an eye on for the big-league Blazers.
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