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Blazers reach deal with No. 1 pick Oden
Jul 3, 2007, 11:40 GMT
Portland, OR - The Portland Trail Blazers announced they have agreed to terms with Greg Oden, the first overall selection of last week's NBA Draft.
Terms of Oden's deal were not released by the Trail Blazers, but under the NBA's collective bargaining agreement, his contract will be for two years, with Portland holding options for years three and four.
Oden played just one season for the Ohio State Buckeyes, who were defeated by the Florida Gators in the championship game of the NCAA Tournament. The seven- foot center averaged 15.7 points, 9.6 rebounds and 3.3 blocks in 32 games.
The Trail Blazers also announced the signings of their other draft picks, guards Petteri Koponen and Taurean Green, and forward Josh McRoberts.
Oden, along with Koponen, Green and McRoberts will all participate on Portland's summer league team that will begin play Friday.
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