Oklahoma City Thunder evaluate Chris Youngblood's performance for 2025-26 season

As the NBA offseason continues, the Oklahoma City Thunder reflect on Chris Youngblood's season. Youngblood, who averaged 2.0 points in limited NBA action, was characterized by a strong Summer League showing that led to a two-way contract. Despite initial promise, he struggled to maintain that performance in the NBA, resulting in his release in February 2026. He later signed with the Portland Trail Blazers on a new two-way deal, where he aims to find a more significant role and regain momentum in his career. His final grade for the Thunder is a C-minus.

• 12:03 PMYahoo Sports — 2025-26 Thunder player grades: Chris Youngblood