Rayan Rupert News, Rumors, Updates - Portland Trail Blazers

Gets opportunity with Memphis The Grizzlies signed Rupert to a 10-day contract Sunday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Impact Rupert was waived by the Trail Blazers on Friday, but the 2023 second-rounder will get another chance with the Grizzlies for at least the next 10 days. Before being let go by Portland, Rupert was averaging 2.9 points, 1.8 rebounds and 0.7 assists over 12.0 minutes per game. He gives Memphis depth in the backcourt but faces stiff competition for playing time off the bench.

42 MINS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Waived by Portland The Trail Blazers waived Rupert on Friday, Sean Highkin of Rip City Radio 620 Portland reports.

Impact The Trail Blazers needed a roster spot after agreeing to a two-year deal with Sidy Cissoko. Rupert made 48 appearances for Portland with averages of 2.9 points and 1.8 rebounds.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

The clock is ticking for Rayan Rupert on the Trail Blazers Portland is improving quickly, and Rayan Rupert is struggling to keep up.

FEBRUARY 3 • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM

Records five steals in loss Rupert amassed 10 points (4-6 FG, 2-2 3Pt), six rebounds, one assist and five steals over 19 minutes during Tuesday's 115-111 loss to the Wizards.

Impact Rupert recorded a career-high five steals in the loss. This performance certainly has the look an outlier, so fantasy managers probably shouldn't chase this line -- he's been limited to minutes in the teens for five straight games.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Trail Blazers overcame Avdija's absence to beat the Hawks 117-101

Shaedon Sharpe scored 24 points and the Portland Trail Blazers overcame high-scoring Deni Avdija’s absence to beat the Atlanta Hawks 117-101 on Thursday night

JANUARY 16 • Associated Press

Wakes up with 13-point effort Rupert totaled 13 points (5-9 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, two assists and one steal in 27 minutes during Tuesday's 119-97 loss to the Warriors.

Impact The 21-year-old Frenchman is a key development player for the Trail Blazers, and he's been a fixture on the bench for most of the season despite short stints in the G League. His 13 -point showing marked his second-best showing of the season and his third consecutive double-digit finish. Although his performances have been encouraging, his usefulness may be coming to an end with Jrue Holiday close to 100 percent.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled by Portland Rupert has been recalled by the Trail Blazers on Monday.

Impact Rupert played for the Rip City Remix in the G League on Monday, tallying 12 points (5-15 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 0-2 FT), 14 rebounds, six assists, three steals and a block across 32 minutes. He'll add depth to the Blazers on the wings, but it's unclear if he'll see any meaningful minutes. The Blazers' next game will be against the Kings on Thursday.

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Assigned to G League Rupert has been assigned to the Rip City Remix of the G League on Monday.

Impact Rupert played just six minutes Sunday after logging a 14-point performance in 24 minutes this past Thursday, and will now play with Portland's G League affiliate team. In 19 games this season, Rupert averages 2.0 points, 1.7 rebounds, 0.4 assists, 0.4 steals and 0.1 blocks across 8.5 minutes.

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled to NBA Rupert notched 22 points (8-11 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-4 FT), nine rebounds, five assists, one steal and one block in 37 minutes of Tuesday's 133-122 G League win over the Salt Lake Stars....

Impact Rupert hasn't seen much action at the NBA level this season. Through 17 NBA appearances, he's averaging a mere 7.7 minutes per contest.

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Trail Blazers made their stance on Rayan Rupert crystal clear The Portland Trail Blazers have assigned Rayan Rupert to their G League affiliate, the Rip City Remix.

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM

Blazers have no choice but to give up on second-round pick after concerning start Rayan Rupert's slow start with the Trail Blazers signals it's time for Portland to move on from their former second-round pick.

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM

Scores in double digits Rupert recorded 10 points (4-7 FG, 2-2 3Pt), five rebounds and one steal in 16 minutes during Sunday's 122-95 loss to Oklahoma City.

Impact The Trail Blazers struggled on offense throughout the game, but Rupert had a solid performance after scoring in double digits for the first time this season. He enjoyed an uptick in minutes due to the blowout nature of this game, but fantasy managers need to be cautious with what he might bring to the table. He's buried on the depth chart and at the end of the bench, so he's not expected to play regularly going forward. After all, this was his first outing of the season in which he played 10 or more minutes.

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 37 points, Thunder rout Blazers to avenge only loss

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 37 points in three quarters and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Portland Trail Blazers 122-95 on Sunday night to avenge their only loss of the sea...

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Rare appearance in loss Rupert had one point (1-2 FT) in five minutes during Friday's 140-116 loss to Houston.

Impact Rupert appeared for just the sixth time this season, continuing what has been a quiet start to the campaign. He has played double-digit minutes only once, and figures to be utilized as nothing more than a depth piece moving forward.

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Countdown to Portland Trail Blazers' training camp: Rayan Rupert The rebuilding Blazers return most of the key young pieces from a roster that overachieved in the second half of last season.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • OREGONLIVE.COM

Blazers discovered a hidden gem that may become their next Nicolas Batum Rayan Rupert is ready to step up for the Portland Trail Blazers, finally filling the void of Nicolas Batum.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM

Scores 14 in SL finale Rupert contributed 14 points (6-12 FG, 2-4 3Pt), eight rebounds and four assists across 25 minutes in Saturday's 111-87 Summer League loss to the Suns.

Impact Rupert wrapped up a strong Summer League showing with a more modest outing Saturday, though his 14 points still led the team. The guard appeared in 52 regular-season games for the Trail Blazers during the 2024-25 campaign, averaging 3.0 points and 1.3 rebounds on 40.8 percent shooting in 8.8 minutes per game. His best performance came in the season finale against the Lakers on April 13, when he recorded a double-double.

JULY 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Game-high 24 points in SL win Rupert recorded 24 points (9-12 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, two steals and one assist across 28 minutes in Tuesday's 93-87 Summer League win over the Pelicans.

Impact Rupert torched the nets Tuesday, logging game highs in both points and three-pointers. The 21-year-old bounced back from a three-point performance during Saturday's loss to the Grizzlies, when he shot 1-for-4 from the field in 25 minutes. Rupert has now posted at least 23 points in two of his three Summer League appearances.

JULY 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

It took just one quarter for Rayan Rupert to prove he doesn't belong in Summer League Rayan Rupert's first quarter in the Summer League already proved to the Trail Blazers that he's too talented to be there.

JULY 13, 2025 • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM

NBA 2K26 Summer League: Trail Blazers surge past Warriors from the tip The Blazers race out to a 34-13 lead after the 1st quarter, as Rayan Rupert scores a game-high 23 points (5-8 FGs, 11-11 FTs).

JULY 12, 2025 • NBA.COM

Goes off in 2025 SL debut 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.

Impact 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 be with the team again in 2025-26 after Portland picked up his team option.

JULY 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Blazers exercise team option for G Rayan Rupert The Portland Trail Blazers exercised the 2025-26 team option for guard Rayan Rupert.Rupert was selected by the Blazers with the 43rd overall...

JUNE 28, 2025 • THESTATE.COM

Team option picked up The Trail Blazers exercised their $2.22 million team option in Rupert's contract Saturday.

Impact 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.

JUNE 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Logs first career double-double 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.

Impact 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.

APRIL 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Logs 155 points from bench 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.

Impact 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 break.

APRIL 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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