The Timberwolves officially signed Evans to a four-year, $9.3 million contract.

July 13th - According to reporter Michael Scotto , the Minnesota Timberwolves officially announced the signing of Isaiah Evans , the 33rd overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft . The two sides reached a four- year, $ 9.3 million rookie contract, with the first three years fully guaranteed and the fourth year a team option.

The 20 -year -old Evans played for Duke University last season and was named to the ACC All-Third Team. In 38 games, he averaged 15 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 1.3 assists, shooting 36.1% from three-point range. He made a total of 101 three-pointers that season, ranking third in the ACC .

The 2.01 - meter - tall Evans was previously traded from the Brooklyn Nets to the Minnesota Timberwolves in a four-team trade involving three-time All-Star forward Julius Randle . With the trade now officially completed, the Timberwolves have been able to sign the second-round pick.

Evans missed the Timberwolves' Summer League opener while awaiting the finalization of the trade. However, he subsequently made his NBA debut for the team, playing 26 minutes and contributing 4 points, 5 rebounds, 1 assist, and 1 block, officially beginning his NBA career.

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