Rayan Rupert needs time to develop: Trail Blazers season review, look ahead

The Oregonian/OregonLive is taking a player-by-player look at the Portland Trail Blazers roster heading into the offseason. Prior posts: Dalano Banton ; Moses Brown ; Justin Minaya ; Ibou badji ; Ashton Hagans . • • • Rayan Rupert Height, position, age: Rayan Rupert, guard/forward, 19. Contract status: Rupert, who signed a three-year $5.2 million contract after the Blazers selected him in the second round of the 2023 NBA draft, will make $1.9 million next season. The Blazers have a club option on Rupert worth $2.2 million for the 2025-26 season. 2023-24 contributions: Rupert appeared in 39 games with 12 starts. He averaged 4.0 points and 2.4 rebounds in 16.2 minutes per game. Rupert shot 33.5%