Caleb Houstan is off the Portland Trail Blazers roster, a move spotted in the team's official roster on Friday, Oct. 16. A hoopsrumors report on Monday, Oct. 12, headlined "Pelicans Waive Caleb Houstan; Mavericks Sign Matt Cross," had already flagged the move at 45 percent confidence.
The move
Houstan, a 23-year-old guard entering his fourth season, is no longer with the Portland Trail Blazers. The move was spotted in the team's official roster on Friday, Oct. 16. It had been preceded by a report on Monday, Oct. 12, from hoopsrumors, headlined "Pelicans Waive Caleb Houstan; Mavericks Sign Matt Cross," carrying 45 percent confidence. No destination is announced for Houstan.
The money
Houstan carries a $2.6 million cap hit for 2026-27, the only season on file for him. No other years are listed on his contract. The Trail Blazers' payroll stands at $194.5 million across 16 contracts for 2026-27, above the $165.0 million salary cap but below the $200.4 million luxury tax line. Portland is also under the $209.0 million first apron and the $221.7 million second apron.
The fit
Houstan averaged 4.2 minutes, 2.3 points, 0.6 rebounds and 0.2 assists over 18 games last season. The Trail Blazers' rotation last season was led by Deni Avdija (33.3 minutes, 24.2 points), Toumani Camara (33.3 minutes, 13.4 points), Jerami Grant (29.7 minutes, 18.6 points), Jrue Holiday (29.4 minutes, 16.3 points), Shaedon Sharpe (29.4 minutes, 20.8 points), Donovan Clingan (27.2 minutes, 12.1 points), Scoot Henderson (24.9 minutes, 14.2 points) and Kris Murray (23.4 minutes, 5.8 points). Portland's roster now lists 18 players, within the standard limit of 15 plus three two-way spots.
Where does Caleb Houstan go next?
No destination is announced.
What report preceded the move?
A hoopsrumors report on Monday, Oct. 12, headlined "Pelicans Waive Caleb Houstan; Mavericks Sign Matt Cross," carried 45 percent confidence.
What is Houstan's contract situation?
He is listed at a $2.6 million cap hit for 2026-27, the only season on file.