On a blisteringly hot Saturday night in Las Vegas, the Minnesota Timberwolves took on the Denver Nuggets for their second game of 2026 Summer League.
The Wolves were a bit shorthanded in this one. Joan Beringer did not play in the game as he was out due to back tightness. Trey Kaufmann-Renn also left the game in the first half with what the Wolves called a mouth contusion and did not return. Enrique Freeman also left the game for some time after hitting his head on the floor, but eventually returned.
With the LaMelo Ball trade getting finalized on Friday, Timberwolves second-round pick Isaiah Evans made his Summer League debut. He struggled to get his shot to fall, making just two of his 15 shots. While he did take some good shots, he was not able to get a 3-pointer to fall, missing all nine attempts.
Zyon Pullin was great again for the Wolves, leading them with 24 points, five rebounds, and three assists. He went 8-16 from the field while knocking down a pair of 3-pointers.
Rocco Zikarsky struggled again offensively, putting in just three of his 11 shots, including four misses from beyond the arc. Zikarsky did utilize his size to protect the rim with five blocks in the game.
Jaylen Clark, newly signed to a three-year contract, was one of the Timberwolves players in attendance for the game and spoke to Chris Hine of the Star Tribune about his new deal, among other topics.
The Wolves eventually fell 101-82 for their first loss out in Vegas. For those interested in the Summer League playoffs, the Wolves will likely need to win both of their remaining games by a wide margin to make the semifinals.
Up Next
The Timberwolves continue their Summer League journey on Monday against the Portland Trail Blazers. It’s a late-night tip-off in Vegas with the game beginning at 10 PM CT.
