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Timberwolves' LaMelo Ball: Solid in preseason debut
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Ball supplied 11 points (3-6 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds, three assists and one steal across 17 minutes in Monday's 116-97 preseason win over the Bucks.
Ball drew the start alongside Anthony Edwards in the Timberwolves' backcourt in his first preseason appearance and turned in an efficient performance despite the limited playing time. Perhaps the most encouraging part of this outing is that he complemented Edwards well while committing just one turnover and dishing out three dimes. Ball's arrival gives Minnesota another high-level creator alongside Edwards, and his ability to facilitate while shooting from the perimeter should make him a key part of the offense in the regular season.
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Timberwolves' Jonathan Kuminga: Scores eight points in preseason debut
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Kuminga contributed eight points (2-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-4 FT) and two rebounds across 14 minutes in Monday's 116-97 preseason win over the Bucks.
Kuminga started at power forward and scored Minnesota's first points of the game, finishing a drive off a feed from Ball. He didn't see much offensive volume after that but was efficient when called upon, making both of his attempts inside the arc and all four of his free throws while committing no turnovers. Kuminga's place in the starting five is particularly notable as Minnesota begins evaluating how its revamped frontcourt will fit together during the preseason, and it wouldn't be surprising if he opens the 2026-27 regular season in a starting role.
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Timberwolves' Rudy Gobert: Grabs seven boards in win
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Gobert registered six points (3-4 FG) and seven rebounds across 17 minutes in Monday's 116-97 preseason win over the Bucks.
Gobert handled his customary starting role at center and did exactly what was expected during his limited preseason workload, converting three of four attempts around the basket and grabbing a team-high seven rebounds among Minnesota's starters. The veteran center didn't record a block, but his fantasy appeal has long been driven primarily by elite rebounding, field-goal percentage and rim protection. With Minnesota changing several pieces around him this offseason, Gobert remains the established anchor of the team's frontcourt. His playing time in the preseason might be limited, but that's only because he's set to open the regular season as a key piece in the frontcourt.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Nets 14 points with two blocks
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Edwards notched 14 points (4-13 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 5-5 FT), four rebounds, two assists and two swats over 18 minutes in Monday's 116-97 preseason win over the Bucks.
Edwards was a bit rusty in his preseason debut, converting just one of his seven three-point attempts while also coughing up two turnovers, but he did a nice job of getting to the line and he was locked in on defense. Edwards was a top-15 player last season with averages of 28.8 points, 5.0 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 3.4 triples, 1.4 steals and 0.8 swats per contest, and he could be even better coming into his age-25 season.
DiVincenzo (Achilles) remains confident that he'll return during the 2026-27 season, Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic reports.
DiVincenzo is approaching six months since tearing his right Achilles during the first round of the playoffs and has been rehabbing with the expectation that he'll play at some point this season. The veteran guard has sought advice from Jayson Tatum, Tyrese Haliburton and Damian Lillard during his recovery, though Minnesota has yet to establish a timetable for his return.
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Timberwolves' Rudy Gobert: Expanding his range
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Gobert continues to work on expanding his offensive game, including participating in three-point drills with his teammates, Andrew Dukowitz of ZoneCoverage.com reports.
Gobert said shooting was an area of emphasis during the offseason and noted that competing with teammates in drills has helped make taking jumpers feel more natural in game-like situations. While it's unclear whether three-pointers will become a meaningful part of his offensive role, Gobert has worked on his perimeter shooting in previous offseasons as well.
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Timberwolves' Antonio Reeves: Signs with Minnesota
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Reeves signed a contract with the Timberwolves on Sunday.
The exact terms of the deal are unclear, but it's presumably a training camp invite for Reeves. Minnesota now owns his G League rights, so the 25-year-old is likely to join the Iowa Wolves if he's waived by the parent club.
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Timberwolves' Trey Lyles: Eyeing leadership role
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Lyles said Monday that he hopes to provide veteran leadership and confidence to Minnesota's locker room during the 2026-27 season, Andrew Dukowitz of ZoneCoverage.com reports.
The 30-year-old forward returns to the NBA after spending last season with Real Madrid, where he averaged 13.5 points and 4.5 rebounds in EuroLeague competition. Lyles signed a one-year deal with Minnesota in July and appears willing to embrace a mentorship role, though he could also contribute to the Timberwolves' frontcourt rotation following the offseason departures of Julius Randle and Naz Reid.
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Timberwolves' Ayo Dosunmu: In Minnesota for the long run
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Dosunmu reiterated Monday that he views Minnesota as his long-term home after re-signing with the Timberwolves during the offseason, Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic reports.
"I felt at home. That was the most important part," Dosunmu said, adding that he can envision starting a family in Minnesota and pointing to the area's public schools as another factor in his desire to stay. The 26-year-old signed a five-year, $112 million deal this summer after averaging 14.4 points, 4.2 rebounds and 3.5 assists across 24 regular-season appearances for Minnesota following his midseason arrival from Chicago.
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Timberwolves' Donte DiVincenzo: Optimism for late-season return
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Team president Tim Connelly believes DiVincenzo (Achilles) will return at some point this season, Jack Borman of the Locked On Wolves Podcast reports.
DiVincenzo underwent surgery to repair a ruptured Achilles in late April, but there's optimism he'll be able to contribute for the Timberwolves later this year. Although the door is open for the sharpshooter to make a late-season return, he's highly unlikely to be a factor in fantasy leagues in 2026-27.
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Timberwolves' Drew Timme: Signs with Minnesota
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Timme signed a training camp contract with the Timberwolves on Friday, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.com reports.
Timme was a two-way player for the Lakers in 2025-26, though Los Angeles declined to tender him a qualifying offer this offseason. He'll now compete for a spot on Minnesota's regular-season roster. The big man appeared in 27 regular-season games (one start) last season, averaging 3.4 points, 1.2 rebounds and 0.9 assists in 8.7 minutes per tilt.
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Timberwolves' Norchad Omier: Finds work with Minnesota
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Omier signed a training camp contract with the Timberwolves on Friday, Paul Garcia of The Spot Up Shot reports.
Omier spent part of the 2025-26 season on a two-way deal with the Clippers and is now set to compete for a spot on Minnesota's regular-season roster. The 25-year-old appeared in 38 G League games between the San Diego Clippers and Cleveland Charge last season, averaging 18.3 points, 11.5 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.8 combined steals-plus-blocks in 29.3 minutes per contest.
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Timberwolves' KJ Martin: Signs with Minnesota
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Martin signed a training camp contract with the Timberwolves on Friday, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.com reports.
Martin will compete for a spot on the Timberwolves' regular-season roster after spending the 2025-26 season overseas. In 22 regular-season games with the Ningbo Rockets in China last season, he averaged 7.9 points and 3.7 rebounds in 13.1 minutes per game.
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Timberwolves' Nate Santos: Agrees to training camp deal
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Santos agreed to a training camp deal with Minnesota on Wednesday, Paul Garcia of The Spot Up Shot reports.
Santos appeared in 27 regular-season games (five starts) for the G League's Iowa Wolves in 2025-26, averaging 10.6 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.0 assists over 24.8 minutes per contest. The 24-year-old could compete for a spot on the regular-season roster, though he'll likely return to Iowa for the 2026-27 campaign.
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Timberwolves' Payton Sandfort: Signs training camp deal with Minnesota
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Sandfort agreed to a training camp contract with the Timberwolves on Wednesday, Paul Garcia of The Spot Up Shot reports.
Sandfort could compete for a spot on Minnesota's regular-season roster, though it's possible he'll be waived before training camp begins since the organization now owns his G League rights. The 24-year-old appeared in 25 outings with the G League's Oklahoma City Blue in 2025-26, averaging 10.9 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 0.6 steals and 0.6 blocks in 27.4 minutes per showing.
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Timberwolves' Rudy Gobert: Getting ready for 2026-27
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Gobert sat out France's 84-69 win over Sweden in Sunday's FIBA World Cup qualifier.
Gobert did suit up for France's victory over Slovenia on Thursday, so Sunday appeared to be a maintenance-related absence. The veteran center is getting ready for his fifth season with the Timberwolves in 2026-27, and it's plausible that Minnesota will rely even more on Gobert now that big man Naz Reid has been sent to Charlotte in exchange for star point guard LaMelo Ball. Gobert has averaged a double-double and at least one block while shooting no lower than 62 percent from the field in 10 consecutive seasons.
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Timberwolves' John Konchar: Sent to Minnesota
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The Jazz traded Konchar and Cody Williams to the Timberwolves on Friday in exchange for Josh Green and cash considerations, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Konchar was traded from Memphis to Utah ahead of last season's trade deadline, finishing the campaign with averages of 4.4 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 1.5 steals and 0.7 blocks in 19.9 minutes per tilt across 56 regular-season games (eight starts) between the two clubs. According to Charania, the Timberwolves are expected to waive-and-stretch Konchar.
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Timberwolves' Cody Williams: Headed to Minnesota
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The Jazz traded Williams and John Konchar to the Timberwolves on Friday in exchange for Josh Green and cash considerations, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Williams will get a fresh start in Minnesota after taking a bit of a leap in his sophomore season. The 21-year-old wing played in 67 regular-season games (41 starts) last season, averaging 8.8 points, 3.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 0.8 steals while shooting 46.8 percent from the field in 24.3 minutes per showing. However, the Colorado product faces plenty of competition for minutes in Minnesota and isn't guaranteed meaningful burn.
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Timberwolves' Josh Green: Unlikely to crack rotation
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Green's future with Minnesota is uncertain following the team's agreement with Jonathan Kuminga.
Green currently sits near the bottom of the depth chart at both forward positions, and the Timberwolves reportedly need to create additional room below the second-apron hard cap before finalizing Kuminga's contract. Minnesota is expected to explore trades involving Green and could waive and stretch his expiring contract if it can't find a deal, making his eventual landing spot more important than his current place in the Timberwolves' rotation.
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Timberwolves' Jaylen Clark: Role now unclear
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Clark faces a more difficult path to consistent minutes following Minnesota's addition of Jonathan Kuminga.
Clark currently provides depth at shooting guard and small forward, but Kuminga's expected starting role might push Ayo Dosunmu into a more prominent reserve role while occupying substantial minutes at the forward spots. Clark's defensive ability should keep him in consideration for situational minutes, though he's unlikely to enter the season with a significant fantasy role.
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