What happened: Portland announced the transaction Saturday, with financial terms kept private under team policy. Tonje, 25, entered the NBA as the No. 53 pick in the 2025 draft after playing at Colorado State, Missouri and Wisconsin.
Why it matters: The two-way slot gives Portland flexibility to move Tonje between its NBA roster and G League affiliate. It also gives the guard a path to compete for a larger role in 2026-27 after a six-game NBA stint.
By the numbers: Tonje averaged 2.5 points and 1.0 rebound in 7.0 minutes across six NBA games in 2025-26. He started 29 G League games, averaging 18.1 points, 4.5 rebounds and 1.7 assists while shooting 44.0% from the field, 35.4% from three and 88.8% at the line.
What to watch: Training camp will show whether Tonje can turn the two-way slot into regular NBA minutes during the 2026-27 season.