Caleb Houstan is on the Portland Trail Blazers' roster as of Thursday, Oct. 15. The move follows a Monday report that the Pelicans had waived the 23-year-old guard.
The move
Caleb Houstan joins the Trail Blazers' roster, moving from free agency with no roster spot to Portland, detected Thursday, Oct. 15, through the official roster. The move follows a Monday, Oct. 12 report from hoopsrumors, "Pelicans Waive Caleb Houstan; Mavericks Sign Matt Cross," carrying 45% confidence. Houstan is in his fourth NBA season at age 23.
The money
Houstan's 2026-27 deal is on file at $2.6 million. Portland carries $194.5 million in payroll across 16 contracts for 2026-27, over the salary cap but under the luxury tax. The cap sits at $165.0 million, the tax line at $200.4 million, the first apron at $209.0 million and the second apron at $221.7 million this season.
The fit
Houstan averaged 2.3 points, 0.6 rebounds and 0.2 assists in 4.2 minutes across 18 games last season. Portland's backcourt is set with Shaedon Sharpe at 29.4 minutes and 20.8 points, Jrue Holiday at 29.4 minutes and 16.3 points, and Scoot Henderson at 24.9 minutes and 14.2 points. The Trail Blazers now carry 19 players on the roster, against a standard limit of 15 plus three two-way spots.
Is Caleb Houstan under contract for 2026-27?
Yes, his deal for 2026-27 is on file at $2.6 million.
What preceded the move?
A Monday, Oct. 12 report from hoopsrumors said the Pelicans waived Houstan, carrying 45% confidence.