The Minnesota Timberwolves have agreed to a deal with free agent big man Drew Timme, adding frontcourt depth after a major offseason.
Drew Timme joins the Timberwolves after two NBA seasons split between the Brooklyn Nets and Los Angeles Lakers. He holds career averages of 5.6 points and 2.7 rebounds per game. The former Gonzaga star was with the Lakers last season, initially securing a two-way contract spot over Christian Koloko. His path to the playoff roster was blocked when Los Angeles chose guard Jalen Smith instead, making Timme ineligible for postseason play. Now, he gets a fresh chance to compete for a regular season role in Minnesota.
Minnesota's frontcourt rotation looks very different after the departures of Naz Reid and Julius Randle. Reid was a key floor-spacing offensive weapon, while Randle provided physical scoring and playmaking. Their exits created a clear need for reliable depth behind the new core. The Wolves have young size in Joan Beringer and the 7-foot-3 Rocco Zikarsky, but together they possess only 350 minutes of NBA experience. Timme enters training camp with a direct opportunity to fill that experience gap in a reshaped frontcourt.
This signing is part of a larger roster overhaul aimed at elevating Minnesota into a stronger contender. The biggest move was acquiring All-Star guard LaMelo Ball to share playmaking duties with Anthony Edwards. The team also finally secured forward Jonathan Kuminga after a prolonged pursuit, adding a versatile defender and rim attacker. These changes shift the team's identity away from the groups that competed near the top of the Western Conference in recent years. Depth players like Timme become more important as the roster evolves around its new stars.
Timme will battle for a roster spot during training camp, with direct competition expected from veteran forward KJ Martin. Martin has five years of NBA experience, averaging 8.6 points and 4.0 rebounds on 54.5% shooting. The Wolves' need for dependable backups is real, and camp performance will decide if Timme can turn this chance into a permanent place. Fans can track the team's progress and upcoming schedule on our schedule page.
