Justin Minaya joins Barca

FC Barcelona Lassa (Liga Endesa) added 27-year-old Dominican Rep. small forward Justin Minaya (198cm-95kg-1999, college: Providence) to their roster for the new 2026-27 season. He played last season with Osceola Magic (NBA G League) in the U.S. In 48 NBA-G-League games, he averaged 8.9ppg, 4.0rpg, 2.1apg, and 1.5spg. His team reached the NBA G League Semifinals in 2026.
During the 2024-25 season, he played for the Trail Blazers in the NBA. He also played for Remix in the NBA G League. Between the two teams he played for that season, the Trail Blazers in the NBA, but in 19 games he recorded just 0.9ppg.
Minaya has played professionally in the Dominican Republic and the NBA G League (Capitanes de Ciudad de Mexico).
He won the title of The Record Player of the Year in 2017 during his time in high school.
Minaya graduated from Providence College in 2022 and is entering his fifth season as a professional player. His team reached the NBA G League Semifinals in 2026. He also played for the University of South Carolina for four years.


FC Barcelona Lassa roster for 2026-27:

Guards:
Dario Brizuela
Kevin Punter
Justin Robinson
Tyrese Martin
Umoja Gibson
Juan Nunez
Agustin Ubal

Forwards:
Justin Minaya
Joel Parra
Yoan Makoundou
Tosan Evbuomwan
Olivier Nkamhoua

Centers:
Josh Nebo
Aleksander Balcerowski

Coach: Aleksandar Sekulic