The Thunder showed last season that veteran know-how isn’t necessarily a requirement to win an NBA championship — with an average of 25.6 years, Oklahoma City became the second-youngest champion in league history, according to Curtis Rowser III of Slam, who spoke to 24-year-old star Jalen Williams about that subject within the magazine’s latest cover story. “I don’t think you … [Read more...] about Western Notes: Thunder, Biyombo, Hyland, Wolves, M. Williams
Timberwolves Sign Nojel Eastern
The Timberwolves have signed free agent guard Nojel Eastern, the team announced today in a press release. Details of the agreement weren’t revealed, but it’s almost certainly a non-guaranteed Exhibit 10 contract. Eastern, a former Purdue standout, has spent the past two seasons playing for the Iowa Wolves, Minnesota’s G League affiliate. In 29 games in 2024/25, he averaged 12.9 … [Read more...] about Timberwolves Sign Nojel Eastern
Timberwolves Re-Sign Bones Hyland
The Timberwolves have re-signed free agent guard Bones Hyland, according to NBA.com’s transaction log. Hyland, who turned 25 on Sunday, finished last season on a two-way contract with the Timberwolves after being waived by Atlanta. The 6’2″ combo guard made just four NBA appearances for Minnesota after seeing action in 20 games for the Clippers earlier in the season. In total, … [Read more...] about Timberwolves Re-Sign Bones Hyland
NBA 2025 Offseason Check-In: Minnesota Timberwolves
Hoops Rumors is checking in on the 2025 offseason for all 30 NBA teams, recapping the summer’s free agent signings, trades, draft picks, departures, and more. We’ll take a look at each team’s offseason moves and consider what might still be coming before the regular season begins. Today, we’re focusing on the Minnesota Timberwolves. Free agent signings Naz Reid: Five years, … [Read more...] about NBA 2025 Offseason Check-In: Minnesota Timberwolves
Western Notes: Gobert, Abdelfattah, Sengun, Durant
The Timberwolves paid a hefty price to the Jazz to acquire Rudy Gobert. Minnesota was heavily criticized for giving up five players and a package of first-rounders for the defensive stalwart after Gobert’s first season in the organization. However, the trade can now be considered a resounding win for the Timberwolves, Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic opines. Krawczynski cites … [Read more...] about Western Notes: Gobert, Abdelfattah, Sengun, Durant