Here's the Press Release from the team.
TRAIL BLAZERS SIGN JEFF PENDERGRAPH
Rookie to undergo hip surgery Wednesday
PORTLAND, Ore. - The Portland Trail Blazers signed rookie forward Jeff Pendergraph, General Manager Kevin Pritchard announced today. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Also announced today, Pendergraph will undergo surgery on Wednesday, Sept. 9, to correct a left hip impingement.
"It feels great to officially be a part of the Trail Blazers organization," said Pendergraph. "I'm here to help this team and contribute in any way that I can. While this is a challenging week with my surgery, it doesn't change the fact that I've accomplished a dream and can proudly wear the Blazers logo. I will do all that I can to recover and get back on the floor."
"We're really excited to add Jeff to our team," said Pritchard. "It's a bittersweet day, but Jeff has worked his tail off this summer and we know he's going to put every bit as much into his rehab as he has preparing for the NBA."
Dr. Marc Philippon of Vail, Colo., will perform the surgery. A timetable for Pendergraph's return will be determined upon completion of the procedure.
The Trail Blazers acquired the draft rights to Pendergraph from Sacramento in a draft day trade on June 25 in exchange for Sergio Rodriguez, the draft rights to Jon Brockman and cash considerations.
Pendergraph, 22, played four seasons at Arizona State, where he finished with career averages of 12.6 points, 7.5 rebounds, 1.04 blocked shots and a 58.0 percent shooting percentage. As a senior, Pendergraph averaged 14.5 points and was named to the Pac-10's First Team. His 66.0 percent field goal mark led the nation.
He started all five games for the Trail Blazers in the 2009 NBA Summer League, averaging 10.8 points (55.3% FG), 7.6 rebounds, 0.6 assists and 1.2 blocked shots.
Pendergraph becomes the 13th player on the Trail Blazers' current roster. He will wear jersey number 31.
-- Ben (benjamin.golliver@gmail.com)