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| === Blazers sign G Matthews to offer sheet === Portland, OR (Sports Network) - The Portland Trail Blazers have signed restricted free agent guard Wesley Matthews to an offer sheet. Financial details were not disclosed, but a report in the Oregonian places the pact at five years and $34 million. Matthews was relied on to start as a rookie last season for the Jazz, averaging 9.4 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 24.7 minutes per game. He played in all 82 games, making 48 starts. Matthews was an undrafted rookie out of Marquette, but proved himself further by posting 13.2 points, 4.4 boards, 1.7 assists and 1.8 steals in starting all 10 of Utah's playoff games in 2009-10. He averaged 37.1 minutes over the stretch and added 15 three-pointers. During the regular season, the 23-year-old connected on 63 three-point attempts, shooting 38.2 percent from long distance. Utah has seven days to match the Blazers' reported offer. 07/10 22:34:14 ET |
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