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OCTOBER 6, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Magic sign former Arkansas G Johnell Davis, waive F Justin Minaya The Orlando Magic signed undrafted free agent guard Johnell Davis and waived small forward Justin Minaya to keep their roster at 21 players...

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • THESTATE.COM

Waived by Orlando The Magic waived Minaya on Sunday, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.

Impact Minaya signed an Exhibit 10 deal with the Magic for training camp, but he will ultimately be waived. The 26-year-old pro will look for a new landing spot after averaging just 5.3 minutes per contest across 19 games last season for the Trail Blazers.

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Waived by Orlando The Magic waived Minaya on Sunday, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Blazers have a painfully obvious Justin Minaya replacement Justin Minaya's departure leaves the Trail Blazers with one final two-way spot left. They should fill it by taking a low-risk flyer on MarJo...

SEPTEMBER 5, 2025 • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM

Blazers wing has signed with a new team to continue his career Former Portland Trail Blazers wing Justin Minaya has agreed to an Exhibit 10 deal to continue his NBA journey.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM

Signing with Magic Minaya has agreed to an Exhibit-10 deal with the Magic, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.

Impact The contract gives Minaya an opportunity to secure a two-way spot with the Magic ahead of the 2025-26 season. The 26-year-old swingman logged a mere 5.3 minutes per game over 19 regular-season appearances with the Trail Blazers a year ago, therefore Minaya likely won't see much playing time with the parent club even if he makes the cut this fall.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Logs season highs in finale 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.

Impact 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.

APRIL 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Logs season-high 14 minutes 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.

Impact Minaya logged double-digit minutes for the second straight game, topping out at 14 minutes during which he scored 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.

APRIL 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Makes return in garbage time 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.

Impact 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 in 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.

MARCH 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed available for Wednesday The Trail Blazers list Minaya (ankle) as available for Wednesday's game against the Celtics.

Impact 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.

MARCH 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Off injury report Minaya (ankle) has been removed from the injury report for the Trail Blazers.

Impact Minaya has missed the last seven games for the Trail Blazers but appears ready to return to the floor for Portland after being removed from the team's injury report ahead of Thursday's game against the Kings. However, whether he'll get on the floor against Sacramento is unclear.

FEBRUARY 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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

JULY 23, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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