Minnesota Timberwolves Sign Trey Lyles To A 1-Year Deal
The Minnesota Timberwolves are bringing Trey Lyles back to the NBA. According to Michael Scotto, Lyles has agreed to a one-year contract with Minnesota after spending the 2025-26 season with Real Madrid.
HoopsHype analyst Cyro Asseo breaks down why the Timberwolves targeted Lyles, how he fits into Chris Finch’s frontcourt, and why this signing could quietly become one of the better value additions of the offseason.
Lyles returns to the NBA after an impressive season overseas, averaging 11.7 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 1.8 assists while shooting 43% from three-point range in 25 games for Real Madrid. His ability to stretch the floor, play multiple frontcourt positions, and space the offense gives Minnesota another versatile big man who complements its core.
Cyro examines how Lyles fits alongside Anthony Edwards, LaMelo Ball, Naz Reid, Jaden McDaniels, and the rest of the Timberwolves’ roster. His shooting and versatility provide another frontcourt option while helping replace some of the spacing lost during the offseason.
The video also discusses Minnesota’s continued pursuit of LeBron James in free agency. League sources indicate the Timberwolves are still hoping James chooses Minnesota and are intentionally keeping a roster spot open while adding Lyles as a low-risk, floor-spacing veteran.
Can Trey Lyles carve out a meaningful role after returning from Europe? Is Minnesota building one of the deepest frontcourts in the NBA? And could LeBron James still be the Timberwolves’ next blockbuster addition?
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Thank you for the updated information. I think it's a good signing, he can hold down the spot off the bench without leaving a liability. We still don't have a true starting lineup, with a bit of a hole at the 4. I can't say that I don't want Lebron, I just wish that we could have built our roster without the elephant in the room.
I would have preferred Batum. Hopefully we can still find a starter at PF, but it's becoming slim pickins.
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