​The Minnesota Timberwolves have quietly locked up their new rookie guard Isaiah Evans, announcing on Sunday that he has signed a four-year contract. A reliable source confirmed the specifics: a four-year, $9.3 million deal in which the first three years are guaranteed and the fourth year carries a team option. Evans, a 6-foot-6 wing out of Duke, was chosen by Minnesota at No. 33 overall in last month’s draft.
Contracts like this are common for second-round picks. They give the player meaningful long-term security while offering the team a cost-efficient arrangement, especially since the annual value of Evans’ deal sits well below what a veteran minimum would command. Evans made his Summer League debut for the Timberwolves on Saturday in Las Vegas, contributing four points on 2-for-15 shooting, while pulling down five rebounds in Minnesota’s defeat to Denver.
Despite the signing, Minnesota still needs to fill at least one more roster spot before Training Camp to reach the league’s minimum of 14 players. The Timberwolves’ Summer League program has showcased a few names, including Joan Beringer as the event’s headliner, and the team’s Summer League schedule and roster have been in focus for fans following the offseason developments.
Looking ahead, questions remain about what a veteran like LeBron James would bring to a team—though in this case, the Timberwolves are concentrating on building with younger pieces. The club has also added a power forward to the mix, a move that reshapes the frontcourt options as Minnesota navigates a market with limited depth at that position. As for other front-office chatter, Kyle Anderson’s signing with Toronto has implications for the Timberwolves’ internal options at the four, narrowing the field and prompting further evaluation of the team’s long-term strategy.