Trail Blazers' Justin Minaya: Logs season highs in finale
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Minaya produced five points (2-5 FG, 1-3 3Pt), three rebounds, two assists and one steal in 18 minutes during Sunday's 109-81 victory over the Lakers.
Minaya received fairly significant playing time during the club's regular-season finale, posting season-high marks in rebounds, assists and minutes. He also tied his season highs in points and steals. The 26-year-old two-way player will be a restricted free agent ahead of the 2025-26 season following a career-worst campaign in which he finished with averages of 0.9 points, 0.5 rebounds, 0.4 assists and 0.3 steals across 5.3 minutes per game in 19 regular-season appearances.
Minaya logged five points (2-4 FG, 1-3 3Pt), one assist, one block and one steal in 14 minutes during Sunday's 120-109 win over the Spurs.
Minaya logged double-digit minutes for the second straight game while scoring a season-high five points. The Trail Blazers have won three of their past four games, ending what has been a disappointing season on a positive note. It wouldn't be surprising to see Minaya stick in the rotation the rest of the way.
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Trail Blazers' Justin Minaya: Makes return in garbage time
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Minaya (ankle) played the final 1:25 of Friday's 109-89 loss to the Thunder, scoring zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and recording no other statistics during his time on the court.
The two-way player made his first appearance at either the NBA or G League level since Jan. 29 after he had been sidelined for more than a month with a right ankle injury. Minaya was previously cleared to play Wednesday against the Celtics, but he went unused in the 10-point loss. Most of the third-year player's opportunities to see the court for Portland will likely come in garbage-time scenarios like Friday.
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Trail Blazers' Justin Minaya: Deemed available for Wednesday
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The Trail Blazers list Minaya (ankle) as available for Wednesday's game against the Celtics.
One of Portland's two-way players, Minaya hasn't played at the NBA or G League level since Jan. 29 due to a right ankle injury. The Trail Blazers seem to be comfortable with Minaya's health, as the team is listing him as active for the contest over fellow two-way player Sidy Cissoko, who hasn't been nursing an injury. Minaya is unlikely to be included in head coach Chauncey Billups' rotation, with any minutes the 25-year-old receives likely to come in a garbage-time scenario.
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Trail Blazers' Justin Minaya: Cleared for Thursday
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Minaya (ankle) is not included on the Trail Blazers' injury report for Thursday's game against the Kings.
The two-way player didn't appear in either of the G League Rip City Remix's last two games due to a right ankle injury, but he's apparently healthy enough to rejoin the parent club for Thursday's contest. Minaya has logged just 18 total minutes across six appearances with Portland this season and is unlikely to be featured in the rotation Thursday.
Trail Blazers' Justin Minaya: Returning to Portland
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Minaya and the Trail Blazers agreed to a two-way contract Monday, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reports.
Minaya had a two-way contract with the Trail Blazers last season and made 34 appearances in the NBA. In those games, Minaya averaged 1.8 points and 1.6 rebounds in 11.2 minutes.
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Trail Blazers' Justin Minaya: Available Friday
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Minaya (finger) has been cleared to play Friday against the Rockets.
Minaya has been given the green light after being added to the injury report as a game-time decision due to a left index finger sprain. He's averaging 4.3 points, 3.5 rebounds and 2.0 assists over his last four matchups.
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Trail Blazers' Justin Minaya: Iffy against Houston
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Minaya is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Rockets due to a left index finger sprain.
Minaya presumably injured his finger during Thursday's matchup with Golden State. If Minaya is ruled out against Houston, Dalano Banton (ankle), Rayan Rupert and Kris Murray are candidates to receive increased playing time.
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Trail Blazers' Justin Minaya: Available Friday
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Minaya (back) is available for Friday's game against the Wizards.
Minaya is cleared to return following a two-game absence due to a back contusion. However, he is an inconsistent part of the rotation and isn't guaranteed playing time, even with all of Portland's injuries.
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Trail Blazers' Justin Minaya: Questionable for Friday
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Minaya (back) is questionable for Friday's game against the Wizards.
Minaya has missed the last two games due to a back contusion, and it's unclear whether he'll be able to return to action Friday. However, his status shouldn't significantly impact the Trail Blazers' rotation.
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Trail Blazers' Justin Minaya: Officially ruled out
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Minaya (back) won't play in Wednesday's game versus the Hornets.
Minaya will miss his second straight game after being downgraded from questionable to out with a back contusion. His next chance to suit up is Friday's matchup with Washington.
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Trail Blazers' Justin Minaya: Not expected to play Wednesday
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Minaya (back) is listed as doubtful for Wednesday's game versus the Hornets.
Minaya will likely miss his second straight contest Wednesday due to a back contusion. The 24-year-old forward has seen inconsistent playing time for Portland, even when available.
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Trail Blazers' Justin Minaya: Officially ruled out
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Minaya (back) has been ruled out for Monday's game against Orlando, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.
Minaya sustained a back injury Friday against the Heat and was considered doubtful for Monday's matchup. He'll officially be out for at least one game, and his next chance to return will be Wednesday against Charlotte.
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Trail Blazers' Justin Minaya: Unlikely to play Monday
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Minaya (back) is doubtful for Monday's game against the Magic.
Minaya left Friday's blowout loss to the Heat due to a lower back injury and will likely miss at least one additional game. The severity of the issue remains unclear.
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Trail Blazers' Justin Minaya: Exits with back injury
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Minaya won't return to Friday's game against the Heat due to a lower-back injury.
Minaya accumulated two points (1-2 FG), two rebounds and one block across 11 minutes before exiting. The severity of his back injury is unknown at this time, but Portland could provide an update on his condition after the game concludes.
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Trail Blazers' Justin Minaya: Out Friday
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Minaya will not play in Friday's matchup with the Clippers due to an undisclosed issue.
Minaya was questionable for the Trail Blazers' previous game Wednesday, but he ultimately played. The forward was not on Portland's injury report for Friday's game before getting ruled out. His next chance to suit up will come Saturday against the Nuggets.
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Trail Blazers' Justin Minaya: Good to go Wednesday
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MInaya (illness) will play in Wednesday's game against the Hawks.
Minaya was initially tabbed probable for the contest with an illness. As a fringe rotation piece for Portland, Minaya shouldn't be in fantasy consideration Wednesday.
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Trail Blazers' Justin Minaya: Likely to play Wednesday
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Minaya (illness) is listed as probable for Wednesday's game versus the Hawks.
Minaya is expected to return to action Wednesday after missing Portland's previous contest with an illness. However, Minaya has been an inconsistent part of the Trail Blazers' rotation.
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Trail Blazers' Justin Minaya: Out Monday
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Minaya (illness) is listed as out for Monday's game versus Boston.
The two-way player hasn't been a regular member of the Portland rotation this season and was unlikely to see minutes Monday while the game is competitive.
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