The Portland Trail Blazers signed rookie forward Jeff Pendergraph, General Manager Kevin Pritchard announced Tuesday.

Also announced on Tuesday, 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.?

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.