Rudy Gobert recognized that if he picked up his 2025/26 player option that would have been worth close to $47MM, it would have hindered the chances of the Timberwolves re-signing key pieces, including Naz Reid, Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Julius Randle. That’s why, according to The Athletic’s Jon Krawczynski, he sought after a “win-win” deal in re-signing for the three-year, … [Read more...] about Northwest Notes: Gobert, Reid, Braun, Jokic, Blazers
Western Notes: Wolves, Blazers, Jazz, Spurs, Missi
It came against an injury-depleted Raptors team, but the Timberwolves‘ new starting lineup had some encouraging moments in Saturday’s wire-to-wire home victory, according to Chris Hine of The Star Tribune. “It looks like it’s starting to come together,” head coach Chris Finch said. “Things that I can see that maybe we can lean into are starting to form a little bit. We got to … [Read more...] about Western Notes: Wolves, Blazers, Jazz, Spurs, Missi
G League Notes: Knicks, Shamet, Ryan, Bronny, Knox, More
The Cleveland Charge, the Cavaliers‘ G League affiliate, announced on Friday (via Twitter) that they’ve traded the No. 2 pick in Saturday’s NBAGL draft to the Westchester Knicks in exchange for the No. 3 pick and the returning rights to two players (forwards Troy Baxter Jr. and Milhan Charles). As a result of the deal, the Knicks’ G League team now holds the top two picks in … [Read more...] about G League Notes: Knicks, Shamet, Ryan, Bronny, Knox, More
Julius Randle Puts Up 33 Points In Second Game
After looking tentative in his Timberwolves debut, Julius Randle was back in All-Star form Thursday night with 33 points, five rebounds and four assists in a win at Sacramento, per Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic. It was only Randle’s second game since injuring his shoulder last winter, and that type of production shows why the Wolves were willing to part with Karl-Anthony … [Read more...] about Julius Randle Puts Up 33 Points In Second Game
Rudy Gobert Signs Three-Year Extension With Timberwolves
OCTOBER 25: Gobert’s extension with the Timberwolves is now official, the team announced today in a press release. Gobert was permitted to sign the contract after the regular season began because it’s a veteran extension and he declined his 2025/26 player option as part of the agreement. The deal begins at $35MM in 2025/26 and increases to $36.5MM in ’26/27, with a $38MM player … [Read more...] about Rudy Gobert Signs Three-Year Extension With Timberwolves