John Tonje signs two-way contract with Portland Trail Blazers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 11:02 AM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
John Tonje has become the second former Wisconsin Badgers player to sign an NBA contract, recently joining the Portland Trail Blazers. Tonje's two-way deal may lead him to significant time in the G-League, following a strong Summer League showing. He joins fellow Badgers alumnus Micah Potter on the Blazers, though their paths may differ this season. The details of Tonje's contract have not been disclosed, and he is expected to compete for playing time during the 2026-27 season.
- •John Tonje signs a two-way contract with the Portland Trail Blazers.
- •Tonje is a former Wisconsin Badgers player.
- •Micah Potter is also on the Trail Blazers roster.
- •Tonje hopes to appear in more than six NBA games this season.
- •Contract terms for Tonje were not disclosed.
- 11:02 AMYahoo Sports — Every former Wisconsin Badgers player currently under NBA contract
"John Tonje became the second Wisconsin Badgers alumnus to currently be under an NBA contract.
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