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sports23h ago

Portland signs two-way guard Chris Youngblood to bolster depth amid injuries.
Youngblood, 24, played 32 NBA games with the Thunder and starred in the G League for OKC Blue.
The move follows the Blazers’ conversion of Sidy Cissoko’s contract to a standard deal.
Rayan Rupert was waived as part of the corresponding roster update.
Youngblood gives Portland added guard depth with Shaedon Sharpe sidelined by injury.
The Blazers already utilize two-way contracts for Cissoko and Caleb Love this season.
Youngblood impressed with the Thunder in the G League and earned a two-way invite to training camp.
The Blazers expect Youngblood to potentially debut in the next game against the Grizzlies.
Tip-off is set for 5 p.m. PT at the FedEx Forum in Memphis.

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sports19h ago

Chris Youngblood signs a two-way contract with Portland, expanding the Blazers' young-talent pool as they near the end of the season.
Youngblood, 24, arrived in the NBA after a standout G-League stint with Oklahoma City Blue, where he posted strong all-around numbers.
Portland already added Caleb Love on a two-way deal, and Youngblood's arrival gives the Blazers more late-season depth.
Javonte Cooke was waived after contributing in 19 Blazers games, paving the way for Youngblood's two-way role.
Cooke's G League production with Rip City Remix helped raise his stock before the waiver, while Youngblood provides an immediate two-way option for Portland.
The two-way deals for Youngblood and Love reflect Portland's aim to bolster developmental depth during a tight playoff push.
Youngblood's growth path includes an NBA two-way stint with OKC before transitioning to Portland, highlighting his versatility and readiness.
Portland’s move aligns with its broader strategy of evaluating younger talent as it competes for a late-season playoff spot.
Youngblood's G-League starter role and 20-point average signal potential for immediate contributor minutes in Portland’s system.
ESPN’s Shams Charania was first to report Youngblood’s two-way signing with Portland, confirming league-wide attention to the move.

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