Trail Blazers sign Trendon Watford to standard contract, and waive Dennis Smith Jr.

The Trail Blazers have signed forward Trendon Watford to a standard NBA contract. In a related move, Portland has waived guard Dennis Smith Jr. Watford, 21, has appeared in 33 games for the Trail Blazers this season, averaging 4.5 points (59.0% FG, 68.6% FT), 3.2 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 0.45 blocks in 12.6 minutes per …