John Tonje signs two-way contract with Portland Trail Blazers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 12:35 PM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
John Tonje, formerly of the Wisconsin Badgers, has signed a two-way contract with the Portland Trail Blazers, as reported on July 24, 2026. Tonje left the Boston Celtics after they did not extend a qualifying offer following a rookie season where he averaged 15 points and 6 rebounds across 42 minutes. He had a standout performance in the NBA Summer League, averaging 14.8 points and 3.4 rebounds over five games. The Blazers, who reached the playoffs with a 42-40 record last season, welcome Tonje as they look to build on their success.
- •Tonje averaged 14.8 points in the NBA Summer League.
- •He previously played six games for the Boston Celtics last season.
- •Tonje averaged 18.1 points in the G-League this past season.
- •The Blazers reached the playoffs for the first time since 2020-21.
- •Tonje's contract is a two-way deal, allowing time in both NBA and G-League.
- 12:35 PMYahoo Sports — Former Badgers star joins Micah Potter with Portland Trail Blazers
"Former Wisconsin Badgers guard John Tonje has signed with a new NBA team.
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