JUSTIN MINAYA NEWS

Rachel Minaya, mother of Trail Blazers' Justin Minaya, found dead Rachel Minaya was found unconscious and unresponsive, according to reports.

JULY 23 • OREGONLIVE.COM

Returning to Portland Minaya and the Trail Blazers agreed to a two-way contract Monday, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reports.

Impact Minaya had a two-way contract with the Trail Blazers last season as well, and he ended up making 34 appearances in the NBA. In those games, Minaya averaged 1.8 points and 1.6 rebounds in 11.2 minutes.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Justin Minaya faces uphill challenge: Trail Blazers season review, look ahead The guard/forward didn't show very well during the limited playing time he saw with the Blazers.

APRIL 27 • OREGONLIVE.COM

Available Friday Minaya (finger) has been cleared to play Friday against the Rockets.

Impact 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.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy against Houston Minaya is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Rockets due to a left index finger sprain.

Impact Minaya presumably injured his finger during Thursday's matchup with Golden State. If Minaya is ruled out against Houston, Dalana Banton (ankle), Rayan Rupert and Kris Murray are candidates to receive increased playing time.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Available Friday Minaya (back) is available for Friday's game against the Wizards.

Impact 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.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Friday Minaya (back) is questionable for Friday's game against the Wizards.

Impact 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.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Officially ruled out Minaya (back) won't play in Wednesday's game versus the Hornets.

Impact Minaya will miss his second straight game Wednesday after being downgraded from questionable to out with a back contusion. His next chance to suit up is Friday's matchup with Washington.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Not expected to play Wednesday Minaya (back) is listed as doubtful for Wednesday's game versus the Hornets.

Impact 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.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Officially ruled out Minaya (back) has been ruled out for Monday's game against Orlando, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.

Impact 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.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to play Monday Minaya (back) is doubtful for Monday's game against the Magic.

Impact 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.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Will not return Minaya will not return to Friday's game against the Heat due to a lower back injury.

Impact 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.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Out Friday Minaya will not play in Friday's matchup with the Clippers due to an undisclosed issue, available for Friday's matchup with the Clippers.

Impact Minaya was questionable for the Trail Blazers game on Wednesday, but he ultimately played through it. The depth 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.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Wednesday MInaya (illness) will play in Wednesday's game against the Hawks.

Impact 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.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to play Wednesday Minaya (illness) is listed as probable for Wednesday's game versus the Hawks.

Impact 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 when available.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Out Monday Minaya (illness) is out Monday versus Boston.

Impact Minaya will be sidelined Monday due to an ailment. His next opportunity to take the court comes Wednesday versus Atlanta.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Monday Minaya is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Celtics due to an illness.

Impact Minaya has not been a regular part of the rotation, so a potential absence does not figure to affect anyone else's workload. More clarity on his status should come closer to tipoff.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Available Monday Minaya (G League) is available for Monday's game against Minnesota.

Impact Deandre Ayton (hand), Jerami Grant (quadriceps), Matisse Thybulle and Toumani Camara (illness) have all been downgraded to out and will join Scoot Hender (thigh), Malcolm Brogdon (elbow), Shaedon Sharpe (abdomen) and Robert Williams (knee) on the sidelines. Given that list of absences, Minaya has a chance to play bench minutes against Minnesota, but Anfernee Simons, Dalano Banton and Jabari Walker will likely lead the team in usage.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Logs 10 minutes in narrow win Minaya tallied zero points (0-1 FG), two rebounds and one assist across 10 minutes in Sunday's 112-103 loss to the Nuggets.

Impact Most of Minaya's appearances this season have come in garbage time at the tail end of blowouts, but the two-way player saw nearly all of his minutes before the fourth quarter of a competitive contest largely due to the Trail Blazers being without five players due to injury. If any of Jerami Grant (back), Malcolm Brogdon (knee) and Shaedon Sharpe (abdomen) are back in action Thursday versus the Pistons, Minaya is likely to find himself outside of the rotation.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Not listed on injury report Minaya (illness) isn't listed on the injury report for Sunday's game against the Bucks.

Impact Minaya missed Wednesday's win over Utah due to an illness but appears to have cleared the aliment. However, he's played double-digit minutes just once this season, averaging 1.4 points and 1.0 rebounds in 6.4 minutes per game across five appearances.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Wednesday Minaya is out for Wednesday's game versus the Jazz due to an illness.

Impact Minaya is averaging just 6.0 minutes across his five appearances this season, so his absence shouldn't affect Portland's rotation. His next chance to suit up is Sunday's matchup with Milwaukee.

NOVEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Inks two-way deal The Trail Blazers signed Minaya to a two-way contract Friday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

Impact Minaya averaged 12.7 points, 4.4 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 2.1 steals and 1.4 blocks in 35.1 minutes across 27 appearances for the Mexico City Capitanes of the G League in 2022-23. This season, he will split time between the Trail Blazers and their G League affiliate, the Rip City Remix.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Portland Minaya signed a training camp contract with the Trail Blazers on Monday, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports.

Impact Minaya joined the Trail Blazers on a 10-day deal to close out last season and averaged 4.3 points and 3.8 rebounds in 22.3 minutes per game over four appearances. He'll attempt to earn a roster spot during training camp this year.

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE