Blazers sign Barron

The Portland Trail Blazers announced today that they have signed center Earl Barron for the rest of the season.

The 29-year-old has played parts of five seasons with Miami(2005-08), New York (2009-10), Phoenix (2010-11) and Milwaukee (2010-11), averaging 5.2 points and 3.6 rebounds per game over that span.

The 7-foot Memphis product averaged 3.8 points and 3.3 rebounds with the Suns and Bucks this season.

He will wear No. 40. The Trail Blazers roster now stands at 15 players.