Overview
- The Portland Trail Blazers claimed Micah Potter off waivers on Friday, taking on the remainder of his contract under the same non‑guaranteed terms.
- Indiana waived Potter after exercising a $2.8 million team option that remained non‑guaranteed so the club could open first‑apron hard‑cap room to sign veteran Larry Nance Jr.
- Potter earned the claim with a breakout 2025–26 season in which he played a career‑high 47 games and averaged 9.7 points and 5.0 rebounds while shooting 51.5% from the floor and 42.3% from three.
- The addition gives Portland inexpensive frontcourt depth behind Donovan Clingan, Robert Williams III and Yang Hansen and brings the active roster to 14 players not counting two‑ways.
- The move highlights how teams use non‑guaranteed options and waiver claims to manage short‑term salary obligations and preserve tax and roster flexibility for upcoming signings.