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Rayan Rupert makes loud statement on future role with Trail Blazers

The Portland Trail Blazers defeated the New Orleans Pelicans in their third summer league game with a final score of 93-87.

Portland was led by the play of third-year player Rayan Rupert, who had yet another dominant performance, this time to the tune of 24 points, three rebounds, one assist, and two steals with a game-high plus/minus of 27. Rupert's efficiency was also encouraging, shooting 9-of-12 from the field and 4-of-6 from beyond the arc.

Chauncey Billups needs to find a rotation spot for Rayan Rupert

The French guard finished his second season in Portland shooting just 27.