PORTLAND, Ore. — The Portland Trail Blazers have agreed to terms with free agent Evan Turner on a four-year, $70 million contract.

Turner’s agent, Kevin Bradbury, confirmed the deal first reported by Yahoo Sports. The former Ohio State star drew interest from several teams.

Turner, who was drafted No. 2 overall by the 76ers in 2010, spent the last two seasons with the Boston Celtics. Last year, the 6-foot-7 wing averaged 10.5 points, 4.9 rebounds and 4.4 assists as Boston’s sixth man. It was his best season since 2013-14.

Turner thanked Celtics fans on Instagram on Friday.

“Boston, this was definitely one of the toughest decisions I’ve ever made. I can’t say enough how appreciative I am for all the love and support. Every night I played at TD garden was like a dream come through. Thank you for showing me how a REAL sports city does things! You’ll forever be in my heart!! C’s up,” he wrote.

Turner spent his first three seasons in Philadelphia before spending a season with the Pacers. He’s averaged 10.7 points, 3.8 assists and 4.9 rebounds per game over his career.

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The Blazers can come to terms with free agents but can’t sign them until July 7 after the NBA moratorium.

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