Portland Trail Blazers forward Derrick Jones Jr. will pick up his $9.7 million player option for the 2021-22 season, sources tell The Athletic and Stadium.

Source: Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter)

ANALYSIS: Derrick Jones Jr. was a key part of Portland's rotation last year, averaging 22.7 minutes per game and starting in 43 of the 58 games he appeared in. The high-flying wing will run it back with the Blazers next season after picking up his player option, setting the stage for the forward to hit free agency in 2022.