​The Minnesota Timberwolves have signed former Duke guard Isaiah Evans, the 33rd overall pick in the 2026 NBA draft, to a contract, the team announced on Sunday. Evans earned third-team All-ACC honors last season, posting averages of 15 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.3 assists over 38 games, while shooting 36.1 percent from three-point range. He finished third in the Atlantic Coast Conference in made three-pointers with 101, leading the Blue Devils in that category.
Reports indicate that the 6-foot-6 guard agreed to a four-year, $9.3 million deal with the Timberwolves, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. The contract’s first three years are fully guaranteed, with a team option for the fourth season.
Evans joined the Timberwolves as part of a four-team trade that sent Julius Randle, a three-time All-Star, to another destination. The trade, agreed to on June 22, was officially completed on Friday, paving the way for Evans to sign his second-round contract. The 20-year-old did not participate in the Timberwolves’ summer league opener on Friday while the trade was being finalized, but made his debut with the team on Saturday. In that appearance, he tallied four points, five rebounds, one assist and one blocked shot across 26 minutes.
With the trade finalized, Evans is set to receive more minutes as the Timberwolves continue their Las Vegas schedule. The team’s remaining games include a matchup against Portland on Monday at 11 p.m. EDT, broadcast on ESPN2, where Evans will have opportunities to showcase his skill set and contribute in larger minutes.
This report originated on Rookie Wire, detailing the Timberwolves’ signing of Isaiah Evans and the contract specifics for the 33rd overall pick. The story provides context around Evans’ college accomplishments, the nature of his rookie-scale deal, and the potential role he could play on a Timberwolves club looking to maximize contributions from its loaded, young roster.