Justin Minaya Nears Deal With FC Barcelona
Free agent Justin Minaya is reportedly close to signing with Spain's FC Barcelona. The 27-year-old NBA veteran played last season in the G League.
Free agent wing Justin Minaya is nearing a deal with Spanish powerhouse FC Barcelona. The 27-year-old is a three-year NBA veteran who most recently played for the Osceola Magic in the G League.
Minaya, a 6'5" small forward, has averaged 1.7 points and 1.4 rebounds in 10.0 minutes per game across 57 career NBA appearances, all with the Portland Trail Blazers. He first joined Portland on a 10-day contract in April 2023 and remained with the team for the next two seasons on two-way contracts.
He signed an Exhibit 10 deal with the Orlando Magic last fall but was waived before the 2025/26 season began. His subsequent performance in the G League can be explored in our stats section.
Defensive Specialist's G League Stint
Known primarily for his defensive abilities, Minaya posted specific averages during his 45 games with Osceola last season. His offensive output and shooting percentages are detailed below.
| Statistic | Average |
|---|---|
| Points Per Game | 9.1 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 4.1 |
| Assists Per Game | 2.2 |
| Steals Per Game | 1.5 |
| Blocks Per Game | 0.9 |
| Field Goal % | .443 |
| Three-Point % | .282 |
| Free Throw % | .622 |
He also represents the Dominican Republic in international competition.
Barcelona's Recent Season
The reported move would send Minaya to a Barcelona squad that had a mixed 2025/26 campaign. The team performed well in the regular season but fell short in the playoffs. You can see how they stack up against other European clubs in our standings area.
In the EuroLeague, Barcelona finished with a 21-17 record. Domestically in Spain's Liga ACB, they posted a 24-10 mark and advanced to the league finals. There, they lost the championship series to Valencia Basket. Their EuroLeague season ended earlier, with an elimination in the play-in tournament that kept them out of the playoffs entirely.
Barça's NBA Connections
Should he join, Minaya would become part of a Barcelona roster with several former NBA players. That group includes Tosan Evbuomwan and Tyrese Martin, who both concluded the most recent NBA season with the Charlotte Hornets and Philadelphia 76ers, respectively. Fans can track the careers of all former NBA players abroad through our comprehensive squad pages.
The potential signing highlights the ongoing flow of talent between the NBA and top European clubs like Barcelona.
Source: Hoops Rumors