Former Trail Blazers Guard Justin Minaya Signs With Barcelona

FC Barcelona has signed American basketball player Justin Minaya, marking his first foray into European competition. The 27-year-old guard, who stands at 1.93 meters, joins Barcelona as their eleventh acquisition of the summer as the club aims to improve its performance in the 2026/2027 season.

Minaya brings NBA experience, having played 57 games for the Portland Trail Blazers between 2022 and 2025, where he was a teammate of Israeli player Deni Avdija. In the 2024/2025 NBA season, Minaya averaged 0.9 points, 0.5 rebounds, and 0.4 assists in just over five minutes per game. He also played for the Orlando Magic's G League affiliate in the 2025/2026 season, averaging 9.1 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game.

Prior to his professional career, Minaya spent five years playing college basketball for the University of South Carolina. His move to Barcelona signifies a significant change in his career, transitioning from the NBA and G League to the EuroLeague.

Minaya is the eleventh player to join Barcelona this summer, following previous signings such as Josh Nebo, Justin Robinson, and Tyres Martin. The club is undergoing a major roster overhaul in preparation for the upcoming season.