Trail Blazers Sign Chris Youngblood to Two-Way Contract

0:00For the NBA, it's March 2nd. Here's what's happening. The Portland Trail Blazers just filled an open roster spot by signing Guard Chris Youngblood to a two-way contract. This move came after they upgraded forward, City Sisoko, from a two-way deal to a standard NBA contract. Youngblood, a 24-year-old from the Oklahoma City Thunder's G-League affiliate O.K.C. Blue, brings fresh depth to the back court. Youngblood went undrafted last summer after college stops at Kennesaw State South Florida and Alabama. During his rookie year on a two-way with the Thunder, he played in 32 games, scoring two points per game in five-and-a-half minutes of action. He flashed potential with the nine-point albers from three-pointers in one-sten. In the G-League with O.K.C. Blue, he looked sharper over 10 regular season games, averaging 23-and-a-half points, six-and-a-tenths, rebounds, three-and-a-tenths assists, and one-and-nine-tenths steals. He shot 46 percent from the field there. Portland sees this as a solid, low-risk addition. Youngblood joins fellow two-way players,

1:05Caleb Love, also 24, and 26-year-old Javante Cook. Analysts give the signing of B-grade, noting the team passed on younger options but gains a high effort wing. As the Blazers chase a play-in spot, Youngblood likely sticks to G-League reps for now. This gives him a better shot at NBA Time next season on a less crowded roster. A quick thank you to our sponsor of today's episode. When you need a moment alone, just lay back and listen. S-O-L-L-I, solelypillow.com.