While Greg Oden isn't expected to resume basketball activities until November or December, the Blazers expect to extend the $8.8 million qualifying offer to him.

Regardless, Oden will still be a restricted free agent, but the Blazers would then have the opportunity to match any offer sheet he should sign.

“As long as Greg’s rehab is coming along well and he is working hard, I think we’ll extend the offer,” GM Rich Cho said.

Oden will spend most of his rehab time in Portland.

“I feel it’s important that he be here, rehab with our training staff and stay connected to the team,” Cho said.