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Timberwolves Bench Prospects Stand Out in Las Vegas Summer League
sports1 day ago

Timberwolves Bench Prospects Stand Out in Las Vegas Summer League

With Joan Beringer out with back tightness, Minnesota leaned on a shuffled bench in Las Vegas. Rocco Zikarsky flashed scoring ability—finishing with 18 points on 13 shots—though he struggled defensively and on rebounds. Isaiah Stewart again scuffled from deep, while Zyon Pullin stood out as the Wolves’ best guard option, posting a 16-point double-double and solid defense. Trey Kaufman-Renn impressed with physicality and potential. The Wolves wrap Summer League play against the Indiana Pacers next.

via Canis Hoopus|
#nba#rookies#sports
Pullin Powers Wolves Past Pelicans in Vegas Summer League Opener
sports5 days ago

Pullin Powers Wolves Past Pelicans in Vegas Summer League Opener

In the Las Vegas NBA Summer League opener, the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the New Orleans Pelicans as guard-forward prospect Zyon Pullin posted 24 points, 12 assists and 8 rebounds in a near-triple-double; Joan Beringer impressed as a rebounder and shot blocker and is projected to play the four in defensive lineups, while Rocco Zikarsky started slow but showed flashes. Nate Santos and Donovan Williams boosted roles, Trey Kaufman-Renn logged limited minutes, and Minnesota eyes a Monday matchup with the Nuggets.

via Canis Hoopus|
#basketball#nba#pelicans
LeBron’s Next Chapter? SI Panel Debates Free-Agent Landing
sports5 days ago

LeBron’s Next Chapter? SI Panel Debates Free-Agent Landing

Sports Illustrated's roundtable weighs LeBron James's looming free agency, evaluating Cavaliers, Warriors and several other destinations. While Cleveland and Golden State emerge as the most likely fits, Minnesota and Philadelphia are noted as intriguing dark horses, with the panel's final predictions split but Cavaliers and Warriors most often highlighted.

via Sports Illustrated|
#cavaliers#lebron-james#nba-free-agency
Ball in Minnesota: A High-Stakes Push to Elevate Anthony Edwards
sports18 days ago

Ball in Minnesota: A High-Stakes Push to Elevate Anthony Edwards

MinnPost’s Britt Robson analyzes Minnesota’s blockbuster deal sending Naz Reid and draft assets to Charlotte for LaMelo Ball and Josh Green, arguing Ball could unlock Anthony Edwards by providing elite playmaking and off-ball shooting while Gobert anchors defense. But durability concerns, Ball’s shot selection, and questions about fit and culture make it a high-risk, potentially game-changing move for the Timberwolves’ timeline.

via MinnPost|
#anthony-edwards#lamelo-ball#nba
Celtics’ Jaylen Brown Offer Examined in Timberwolves’ Ball Sweepstakes
sports18 days ago

Celtics’ Jaylen Brown Offer Examined in Timberwolves’ Ball Sweepstakes

Before finalizing the LaMelo Ball deal, Minnesota reportedly discussed a Brown swap with Boston, proposing a Gobert–Naz Reid–plus-picks package that would have sent Brown to Boston in exchange for Ball-related assets; Boston had been shopping Brown after Giannis pursuit, but Minnesota ultimately kept Gobert and moved forward with the Ball trade with Charlotte, reshaping both teams’ futures.

via Sports Illustrated|
#boston-celtics#jaylen-brown#lamelo-ball
Timberwolves go all-in for LaMelo Ball, pairing him with Edwards as Hornets cash out
sports18 days ago

Timberwolves go all-in for LaMelo Ball, pairing him with Edwards as Hornets cash out

Minnesota traded away multiple picks and salaries to land LaMelo Ball, hoping to pair him with Anthony Edwards for a dynamic backcourt while Charlotte cashes in with cap relief and a $40 million trade exception. The deal underscores a high-risk, asset-churn approach that could either unlock Minnesota’s window to win or deepen their long-term draft-pick deficit, depending on Ball’s health and fit.

via The New York Times|
#anthony-edwards#charlotte-hornets#lamelo-ball
Wolves land LaMelo Ball in blockbuster Hornets swap, reshaping their core
nba19 days ago

Wolves land LaMelo Ball in blockbuster Hornets swap, reshaping their core

Minnesota Timberwolves reportedly acquire LaMelo Ball and Josh Green from the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for Naz Reid and multiple draft picks, continuing a years-long Wolves makeover and reshuffling their frontcourt around Gobert while pairing Ball with Anthony Edwards. The Hornets receive Reid and picks, but Ball’s departure tests their offense, with Coby White likely stepping in and Reid providing floor spacing as Charlotte recalibrates its core.

via NBA.com|
#charlotte-hornets#lamelo-ball#naz-reid
Timberwolves land Duke guard Isaiah Evans at No. 33
sports20 days ago

Timberwolves land Duke guard Isaiah Evans at No. 33

The Minnesota Timberwolves drafted Duke guard Isaiah Evans with the 33rd overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, a selection acquired from Brooklyn in a Julius Randle–related trade. Evans, a 6'6" guard known for his deep shooting and off-ball movement, was projected as a first-round talent and attended the green room before slipping to No. 33. He averaged 6.8 ppg as a freshman and 15 ppg as a sophomore at Duke, shooting 41% from three as a freshman and 36% last season, earning All-ACC honors. The pick fits Minnesota’s need for floor spacing with Donte DiVincenzo recovering from an Achilles injury. Evans has elite range and can drive off closeouts, but weighs only about 186 pounds and will need to add strength to defend in the NBA; still, the move is viewed as a strong value at No. 33, with a No. 59 pick later on the Wolves’ slate.

via Sports Illustrated|
#duke#isaiah-evans#nba-draft-2026
Timberwolves Land Duke Guard Isaiah Evans at No. 33 in Randle-Driven Trade
sports20 days ago

Timberwolves Land Duke Guard Isaiah Evans at No. 33 in Randle-Driven Trade

The Minnesota Timberwolves acquired Duke guard Isaiah Evans with the No. 33 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft via a trade with the Brooklyn Nets that also involved Julius Randle, adding a versatile guard who averaged 15.0 points and 3.2 rebounds for Duke and displayed clutch scoring in the NCAA tournament, including 25 points in the Sweet 16 and 32 in the ACC tournament, with scouts noting his off-ball shooting and improving burst as he projects to help Minnesota in its playoff pursuit.

via Bleacher Report|
#duke-blue-devils#isaiah-evans#julius-randle-trade
Wolves trade Julius Randle to unlock cap space for a youth-driven rebuild
sports21 days ago

Wolves trade Julius Randle to unlock cap space for a youth-driven rebuild

Minnesota shipped Julius Randle to Brooklyn to shed his $33 million salary, create space under the first apron, and land a $33.3 million trade exception, all while aligning with a plan to build around Ant Edwards, Naz Reid and Jaden McDaniels. The move paves the way for a major addition in Ayo Dosunmu (five-year, $112 million) and gives the Wolves room to pursue free agents, with Mo Gueye likely waived. In short, the Randle trade is framed as addition by subtraction that accelerates the youth-led core and future roster flexibility.

via MinnPost|
#ayo-dosunmu#julius-randle#nba
Wolves May Gain More Value from No. 33 Pick Than No. 28
sports21 days ago

Wolves May Gain More Value from No. 33 Pick Than No. 28

Minnesota moved down from 28 to 33 in a trade for Julius Randle, gaining cap space to re-sign Ayo Dosunmu and pursue future moves. The 33rd pick, as a second‑round selection, typically carries a cheaper, more flexible contract under the rookie wage scale than the 28th pick, making it potentially more valuable and easier to use in deals. Prospects around 33 are expected to be similar in quality to those at 28, but with the benefit of lower cap impact, enabling the Wolves to draft well on a team‑friendly deal or even package the pick to move up in the first round, though they’ll contend with an agent‑driven second‑round market.

via Sports Illustrated|
#nba#nba-draft#rookie-contracts