Trail Blazers Secure Toumani Camara with Shocking $82 Million Deal — What’s Next for the Rising Star?

As the curtain rises on the 2025-26 NBA season, the Portland Trail Blazers are making a bold statement by securing one of their brightest young talents. Toumani Camara, the Belgium-born forward who’s quickly emerged as a cornerstone for Portland, has inked a hefty four-year, $82 million deal to stay put — a move his camp confirmed through ESPN’s Shams Charania. It’s remarkable to see Camara’s rise from a second-round pick in 2023 to an NBA All-Defensive second team member who anchored the Blazers’ lineup last season, starting 77 games and showcasing resilient defense and undeniable grit. Despite a rough rookie campaign cut short by injury, Camara bounced back with gusto, logging substantial minutes and making a significant impact on both ends of the floor. With the Trail Blazers primed to kick off at home against the Timberwolves, the buzz around Camara’s extension only heightens the excitement — even as questions linger about his early-season availability. It’s a savvy move by Portland, doubling down on a player whose value extends well beyond the stat sheet. LEARN MORE

With the 2025-26 NBA season set to tip off this week, the Portland Trail Blazers are locking up one of their most promising players. Blazers forward Toumani Camara has agreed to a four-year, $82 million extension to stay with the team, his agent told ESPN’s Shams Charania.

Camara, who was drafted in the second round of the 2023 NBA Draft, has grown into a bigger role for Portland across his first two seasons. The Belgium-born forward started in 77 games for the Blazers last season and was named as a member of the NBA All-Defensive second team.

Portland Trail Blazers All-Defensive forward Toumani Camara has agreed on a four-year, $82 million contract extension with the franchise, agent Dave Putterie tells ESPN. Camara has blossomed into a vital and durable two-way player after being picked No. 52 in the 2023 NBA draft. pic.twitter.com/w26EMi6V8N

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) October 19, 2025

Camara’s rookie season came to an early end after he suffered a rib fracture and kidney laceration in March 2024. But he returned to full form last year, averaging 32 minutes per game and only missing five games during the season.

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Camara averaged 11.3 points, 5.8 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game in the 2024-25 season. But his defensive strength has been a major boost for Portland, as the 6-7 forward picked up 116 steals — the ninth-most in the NBA — and 50 blocks last year.

The Trail Blazers will kick off the regular season by hosting the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday. It’s unclear if Camara, who has been day-to-day with a knee injury, will get the start. The Blazers also reportedly signed guard Shaedon Sharpe to a four-year, $90 million contract extension on Sunday.