Celtics part ways with John Tonje, signs two-way deal with Trail Blazers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 1:50 AM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
John Tonje has signed a two-way contract with the Portland Trail Blazers after excelling in the Las Vegas Summer League. The 25-year-old guard averaged 14.8 points and shot over 51% from the field in five Summer League games for the Boston Celtics. Despite his strong performance, he faced a crowded roster in Boston with recent draft additions further limiting his chances. In Portland, Tonje is expected to compete in the G League and potentially earn opportunities with the NBA team.
- •Tonje averaged 14.8 points, 3.4 rebounds in Summer League play.
- •He shot 51% from the field and 45% from three-point range.
- •Tonje previously made six appearances for the Celtics last season.
- •He faced competition for a two-way contract with the Maine Celtics.
- •Portland signed Tonje to enhance their roster depth as training camp approaches.
- 4:00 AMYahoo Sports — Celtics Summer League standout John Tonje earns two-way contract with Trail Blazers
- 1:50 AMYahoo Sports — Celtics Lose John Tonje Following Stellar Summer League Showing
"After a stellar showing for the Boston Celtics throughout this year’s Las Vegas Summer League, John Tonje has signed a two-way contract with the Portland Trail Blazers, per ESPN’s Shams Charania.“The Portland Trail Blazers are signing guard John Tonje on a two-way NBA contract, George Roussakis and Mark Bartelstein of @PrioritySports tell ESPN,” Charania reported. “Tonje […] The post Celtics Lose John Tonje Following Stellar Summer League Showing appeared first on HEAVY.
"Former Boston Celtics guard John Tonje has agreed to a two-way contract with the Portland Trail Blazers.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 25, 2026, 4:00 AMCeltics Summer League standout John Tonje earns two-way contract with Trail Blazers
Former Boston Celtics guard John Tonje has agreed to a two-way contract with the Portland Trail Blazers.
- Yahoo SportsJul 25, 2026, 1:50 AMCeltics Lose John Tonje Following Stellar Summer League Showing
After a stellar showing for the Boston Celtics throughout this year’s Las Vegas Summer League, John Tonje has signed a two-way contract with the Portland Trail Blazers, per ESPN’s Shams Charania.“The Portland Trail Blazers are signing guard John Tonje on a two-way NBA contract, George Roussakis and Mark Bartelstein of @PrioritySports tell ESPN,” Charania reported. “Tonje […] The post Celtics Lose John Tonje Following Stellar Summer League Showing appeared first on HEAVY.
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