Mark Sears is now on the Portland Trail Blazers' roster, moving over from free agency as of Wednesday, Sep 23. The 24-year-old guard's contract is not on file yet, and he joins a crowded Portland backcourt after averaging 3.1 points in 7 games last season.
The move
Mark Sears joins the Portland Trail Blazers, moving from free agency onto the club's roster as of Wednesday, Sep 23, per the official roster listing. The 24-year-old guard enters his second NBA season after appearing in 7 games as a rookie last season. No report preceded the move; it was picked up directly from the roster, with no source or confidence tied to a prior report.
The money
Sears' contract is not on file yet; public salary data can lag a signing by a day. Portland carries a payroll of $194.5M across 16 contracts for 2026-27, above the $165.0M cap but below the $200.4M luxury tax line. The roster sits below both the $209.0M first apron and the $221.7M second apron, leaving the front office some flexibility before those thresholds come into play.
The fit
Sears played 7 games last season, averaging 3.7 minutes, 3.1 points, 0.3 rebounds and 0.3 assists. Portland's backcourt is set with Jrue Holiday at 29.4 minutes and 16.3 points, Shaedon Sharpe at 29.4 minutes and 20.8 points, and Scoot Henderson at 24.9 minutes and 14.2 points last season. He joins a 21-player roster, against the standard limit of 15 plus three two-way spots, putting him behind established guards in the rotation picture.
Was Mark Sears' move to the Trail Blazers preceded by an injury report?
No report is logged for this transaction.
What is Mark Sears' contract with Portland?
Not on file yet; public salary data can lag a signing by a day.
How big is the Trail Blazers' roster now?
21 players, against the standard limit of 15 plus three two-way spots.