Tarczewski will likely open in D League

Kaleb Tarczewski played just one minute in Oklahoma City’s first two NBA exhibition games last week, which strongly suggests he’ll open the season in the D League. Odd, but Grant Jerrett, who played just one season at Arizona, entering the UA program at the same time Tarczewski did, played 13 minutes in Portland’s first exhibition game, burying two 3-pointers. He was the first man off the bench in Friday’s game against Phoenix. Jerrett signed a $970,000, make-good contract with Portland and is probably vying for the Blazers’ final roster spot.