The Timberwolves have signed free agent forward Nate Santos, the team announced in a press release.
Santos earned second-team All-Atlantic 10 honors last season at Dayton, averaging 14.3 points, 5.6 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 34 games while shooting 44% from the field and 41.8% from three-point range. He transferred to Dayton in 2023 after playing his first two collegiate seasons at Pittsburgh.
After going undrafted in June, Santos joined the Magic for Summer League. He appeared in four games in Las Vegas with a total of five points, six rebounds and three steals.
Santos likely received an Exhibit 10 contract that will make him eligible for a bonus worth up to $85,300 if he gets waived and spends at least 60 days with Minnesota’s G League affiliate, the Iowa Wolves.
Santos was one of 44 players invited to participate in the G League Elite Camp in May.
The team’s press release also confirms the signing of guard CJ Fulton, bringing the Timberwolves to 20 players on their preseason roster.