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Trail Blazers to Sign Chris Youngblood to Two-Way Contract

The move fills Portland’s final two-way slot, completing an 18-player roster.

Overview

  • ESPN’s Shams Charania reported the agreement, with HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto also relaying the deal.
  • Youngblood, 24, appeared in 32 games for the Thunder this season, averaging 5.4 minutes and 2.0 points.
  • He was waived in February after reaching the 50-game active limit for two-way players and then starred with the OKC Blue, averaging 23.7 points, 6.8 rebounds and 3.6 assists in 10 G League games.
  • Portland’s other two-way spots are held by Javonte Cooke and Caleb Love, who has five NBA games left before hitting his own limit, and Sidy Cissoko’s deal was converted to a standard contract in February.
  • The signing comes after a 135-101 loss to the Hawks that dropped the Blazers to 29-33 as they continue to chase a play-in berth.