Blazers to re-sign forward to two-way contract

Justin Minaya, who spent last season in Portland on a two-way contract, is returning to the Trail Blazers on a new two-way deal, reports Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.

Minaya, 25, appeared in 34 games for the Blazers last season but played a very limited role. He averaged 1.8 points and 1.6 rebounds in 11.2 minutes per contest, shooting just 29.7 percent from the field and 24.5 percent from beyond the three-point line.

The 6-foot-5 forward, known more as a defender than a scorer, was more effective in the G League for the Rip City Remix. He appeared in 20 Showcase Cup and regular-season games and averaged 13.7 PPG, 6.4 RPG, 4.0 APG and 1.5 SPG with a .438/.336/.606 shooting line.

The Blazers didn’t issue Minaya a qualifying offer before Saturday’s deadline but still want him in the organization going forward. He’ll fill one of Portland’s three two-way slots.

Sean Highkin of Rose Garden Report says he wouldn’t be surprised if big man Ibou Badji ends up filling one of the other two-way openings.