The Portland Trail Blazers are keeping one of their core defensive anchors long-term. According to NBA insider Shams Charania, forward Toumani Camara has agreed to a four-year, $82 million contract extension with the franchise, securing his place in Portland through the 2029–30 season.
Camara, 25, earned the deal after a breakout 2024–25 campaign in which he started all 77 games, averaging 11.3 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 1.5 steals, and 0.6 blocks per contest. His shooting efficiency improved notably, hitting 45.6% from the field and 37.0% from three-point range in 32.8 minutes per game.
A second-round pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, selected 52nd overall, Camara has developed into one of the league’s most reliable two-way forwards. He ranked ninth in total steals last season and was one of just seven players to record at least 100 steals and 50 blocks. His defensive versatility allowed him to guard multiple positions while contributing consistently on the offensive end.
Over his first two NBA seasons, Camara has appeared in 147 games, starting 126 of them. He has averaged 9.5 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 1.8 assists while shooting 45.3% from the floor and 35.9% from deep. His steady growth and durability made him a key piece of Portland’s rebuilding core alongside Scoot Henderson and Shaedon Sharpe.
Camara’s new deal replaces the final years of his rookie-scale contract, which was initially valued at $7.6 million over four seasons.
His ability to generate turnovers, contest shots, and switch across all frontcourt matchups has drawn league-wide recognition, earning him All-Defensive consideration in just his second season. Offensively, his improved perimeter shooting and transition finishing made him one of Portland’s most dependable two-way players.
With the extension finalized, Camara becomes one of the highest-paid second-round picks in recent history.
