How did you find out about the extension? What was your reaction? Toumani Camara: My agent—I was talking with my agent. I think it was something that he was working on with Joe at the time. I was jumping around, to be honest, for maybe the next 20 minutes after that call. I just couldn't really believe the situation. I think it's a blessing that I'm able to feel comfortable with this team and build something big out here. That's the biggest positive for me, for sure.

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Toumani Camara signed a $81 million contract extension with the Portland Trail Blazers. He'll earn $18,080,358 in 2026-27, $19,526,786 in 2027-28, $20,973,214 in 2028-29, and $22,419,642 in 2029-30. HoopsHype | Oct. 20, 2025

Sean Highkin: Toumani Camara, Deni Avdija, Matisse Thybulle and Robert Williams III were all full-contact participants in practice today. Chauncey Billups doesn’t know who will or will not be available opening night but obviously an encouraging sign. x.com | Oct. 20, 2025

But Camara also showed growth on the other side of the ball, shooting 37.5% from three-point range and increasing his scoring average by nearly four points from his rookie season. Team insiders have been touting Camara’s offseason development since September and his “3-and-D” ability is a linchpin to the future of the franchise. In just two seasons, he has become one of the most respected and well-liked Blazers, in part because of how hard he works and how much intensity and effort he plays with. Oregonian | Oct. 20, 2025

The two franchise pillars may have been rewarded with long-term contracts and lifetime financial stability over the weekend, but the work, they say, is only just beginning. So there wasn’t much to celebrate. “Celebrating?” Camara said. “I was just telling my people I was ready to get in the gym yesterday. It makes me more hungry. It’s something that pushes me to do more.” Oregonian | Oct. 20, 2025

Bobby Marks: Toumani Camara had a $2.4M team option in 2026-27 that is now replaced with year 1 of the extension. He was eligible for up to 4 years and $87M. Twitter @BobbyMarks42 | Oct. 19, 2025

Shams Charania: 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. Twitter @ShamsCharania | Oct. 19, 2025

Joe Freeman: Toumani Camara will not play in the Blazers' exhibition finale tonight vs. the Jazz, skipping his second consecutive game with right knee soreness. x.com | Oct. 16, 2025

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