The Minnesota Timberwolves are saying goodbye to Julius Randle after sending him to the Brooklyn Nets in a three-team trade with the Chicago Bulls.
They are also opening the door for point guard Ayo Dosunmu to make himself a long-term piece of the puzzle with the Wolves. According to ESPN insider Shams Charania, Dosunmu is set to sign a five-year deal with the Wolves.
“Free agent guard Ayo Dosunmu intends to sign a five-year, $112 million contract to return to the Minnesota Timberwolves, with a player
option in the fifth season, sources tell ESPN. Timberwolves made it a major priority to lock in Dosunmu after his tremendous postseason,” Charania tweeted.
Dosunmu was expected to have a lot of interest in free agency, but the Wolves wanted to bring him back into the fold, even if it meant trading Randle. The Wolves now have their point guard of the future that can play alongside Anthony Edwards in the backcourt.
In 24 games with Minnesota last season, Dosunmu averaged 14.4 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game while shooting 41.4 percent from beyond the three-point line. The hope is that his numbers can grow with a full year in Minneapolis working with Chris Finch and the coaching staff over the course of the offseason.
Canis Hoopus community, what do you make of Dosunmu’s new contract extension? Should he have been paid more or less, or is his value exactly where it’s supposed to be? Let us know in the comments section below.
