Micah Potter News, Rumors, Updates - Portland Trail Blazers

5 Burning Questions on New Blazers Forward Micah Potter Micah Potter was claimed off waivers by the Portland Trail Blazers after being cut by the Indiana Pacers.

11 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

Blazers' sneaky Micah Potter pickup finally addresses a nagging problem The Portland Trail Blazers claimed Micah Potter off waivers, finally addressing their shooting woes.

2 DAYS AGO • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM

Claimed by Trail Blazers Potter was claimed off waivers by Portland on Friday.

Impact Potter has bounced around the league before spending most of the 2025-26 campaign in Indiana. In 47 regular-season appearances with the Pacers, he averaged 9.7 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 0.3 blocks and 0.5 steals across 19.3 minutes. It's unknown what kind of role Potter will have in Portland, though it's reasonable to assume Portland acquired him for depth purposes.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Instant Grade: Blazers Claim Micah Potter Off Waivers From Pacers Micah Potter is the newest member of the Portland Trail Blazers after spending last season with the Indiana Pacers.

3 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

To be waived by Pacers Potter will be waived by the Pacers, per Alex Golden of SI.com.

Impact The expectation originally was that the Pacers would pick up Potter's team option, but the team has had second thoughts after signing Larry Nance earlier Wednesday. Potter's absence from Indiana's frontcourt will leave Jay Huff and Nance to battle for the backup center role behind Ivica Zubac in 2026-27.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Why it makes sense to bring Micah Potter back Micah Potter was one of the bright spots in a lost season for the Pacers this past year. And now, the contract for the backup big has been e...

JUNE 29 • SI.COM

Pacers Make Roster Decisions on Micah Potter and Jalen Slawson According to multiple reports, the Indiana Pacers plan to exercise the $2.80 million team option on Micah Potter, which is fully non-guarant...

JUNE 29 • SI.COM

Returning to Pacers The Pacers will exercise the team option on Potter's contract for the 2026-27 season, per Tony East of Forbes.com.

Impact The move sets Potter up for his second season with the Pacers. The Wisconsin product enjoyed a career campaign in 2025-26, averaging 9.7 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 19.3 minutes per game over 47 appearances, and he appears to be the early favorite for the backup center role behind Ivica Zubac next year.

JUNE 29 • ROTOWIRE

Micah Potter could be in line for a surprising Pacers role Micah Potter's career with the Indiana Pacers could take an interesting turn following his first season with the team.

APRIL 21 • 8POINTS9SECONDS.COM

Third straight double-double Potter totaled 15 points (6-13 FG, 3-10 3Pt), 11 rebounds, two assists and two steals over 34 minutes during Sunday's 133-121 loss to Detroit.

Impact Potter recorded his third straight double-double, and his fourth in the past five games. After a slow start to the season, Potter was able to carve out a regular spot in the rotation, averaging 11.7 points, 5.5 rebounds and 1.8 three-pointers in 20.0 minutes per contest over his final 25 games of the season.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Obi Toppin Ties Career High for Threes Made with 7 Against the Pistons

APRIL 13 • YOUTUBE

Posts double-double in loss Potter produced 13 points (5-10 FG, 3-6 3Pt), 10 rebounds, one block and one steal in 24 minutes during Friday's 105-94 loss to Philadelphia.

Impact Potter has been limited to just six starts this season, but the former Wisconsin standout is ending the season on a strong note regardless of his role. Potter has three double-doubles over his last four appearances, and he's scored in double digits in six of his last eight contests. Over that eight-game stretch, he's averaging 13.6 points and 7.1 rebounds per game. He's a player to keep close tabs on, because he's likely to have a sizable role in Sunday's season-finale against the Pistons.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Tyrese Maxey scores 32 and Sixers beat Pacers 105-94 to snap 3-game skid

Tyrese Maxey scored 32 points, Paul George had 21 and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Indiana Pacers 105-94 to snap a three-game skid

APRIL 11 • Associated Press

Jarace Walker Leads Team with 17 Points, Micah Potter Adds a Double-Doule Friday Against Philly

APRIL 11 • YOUTUBE

Philadelphia faces Indiana, looks to break 3-game skid

Philadelphia is looking to end its three-game skid with a victory against Indiana

APRIL 10 • Associated Press

Obi Toppin Records Season-High 26 Points in Big Win Over Nets | Full Game Highlights

APRIL 10 • YOUTUBE

Pacers get double-digit scoring from 7 players in a 123-94 win over the Nets

Obi Toppin had 26 points and nine rebounds and seven Indiana players scored in double figures as the Pacers snapped a three-game skid with a 123-94 win over the Brooklyn Nets

APRIL 10 • Associated Press

Running with first unit Potter is in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Nets.

Impact Potter will make his second start in three games as the Pacers are electing to move Jay Huff to a bench role. Potter performed well in his last start Sunday, ending the game with 21 points, 12 rebounds and four assists in 30 minutes.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to bench Potter will come off the bench for Tuesday's game against the Timberwolves, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Impact Potter received a matchup-based start in Sunday's loss to the Cavs, but he'll head back to the second unit for Tuesday's game. As a reserve, Potter owns averages of 8.8 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.4 triples per contest.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Micah Potter continues to prove what the Pacers should already know Indiana Pacers big man Micah Potter is continuing to make his name known and his presence felt with the team this season.

APRIL 6 • 8POINTS9SECONDS.COM

Double-doubles in loss Potter provided 21 points (6-10 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 6-8 FT), 12 rebounds and four assists in 30 minutes during Sunday's 117-108 loss to Cleveland.

Impact Potter had a strong showing for the Pacers with multiple key players sitting out. He's generally a solid streaming option when that is the case. Over his last seven appearances, he's averaging 11.0 points, 5.1 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.9 three-pointers in 19.0 minutes per contest.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Donovan Mitchell scores 38 points, playoff-bound Cavaliers beat Pacers 117-108

Donovan Mitchell scored 23 of his 38 points in the second half, James Harden had 28 points and seven assists and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the injury-plagued Indiana Pacers 117-...

APRIL 6 • Associated Press

Micah Potter has Double-Double & Jalen Slawson's Career Night in Cleveland | Full Game Highlights

APRIL 6 • YOUTUBE

Starting Sunday Potter is in the starting lineup for Sunday's matchup with the Cavs, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.

Impact Potter will replace Jay Huff in the first unit for Sunday's game. Through three starts this season, Potter has posted averages of 12.3 points, 6.0 rebounds, 2.0. assists and 2.3 triples per contest.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Pours in 21 points Potter finished Sunday's 135-118 win over the Heat with 21 points (7-9 FG, 5-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and five rebounds over 20 minutes.

Impact Potter was an obvious standout for the Pacers off the bench, and he continues to trend in the right direction. Over his last five games, he's averaging 10.6 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 1.8 three-pointers on 63.0 percent shooting from the field in 18.5 minutes per contest.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

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Tyrese Maxey scores 32 and Sixers beat Pacers 105-94 to snap 3-game skid

Philadelphia faces Indiana, looks to break 3-game skid

Pacers get double-digit scoring from 7 players in a 123-94 win over the Nets

Donovan Mitchell scores 38 points, playoff-bound Cavaliers beat Pacers 117-108