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Terrence Shannon Jr. showing he belongs among NBA's rising stars
Terrence Shannon Jr., the dynamic guard who starred at Texas Tech and later the University of Illinois, is making serious waves this summer as he prepares for his second NBA season with the Minnesota Timberwolves. MORE: Latest details on federal gambling investigation into Terry Rozier Advertisement Shannon has emerged as one of the top performers in the NBA 2K26 Summer League, averaging an impressive 22.6 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists over his last three outings. His scoring surge has vaulted him to seventh among all players in the league, just behind top names like Kyle Filipowski, who leads the pack with 29.3 points per game, and Drew Timme. Timberwolves Take Notice of Sophomore Breakout The Timberwolves highlighted Shannon's breakout game on Tuesday following their 89–73 victory over the Detroit Pistons, posting about their second-year guard's impact on social media. His high-energy play and consistent scoring have drawn attention from fans and analysts alike. During his rookie season last year, Shannon appeared in 32 games and made one start. He averaged 10.6 minutes per contest and contributed 4.3 points per game. In the postseason, he was used in nine games, where he slightly upped his output to 4.6 points per game. Advertisement From College Star to NBA Contributor Shannon's current momentum stems from a standout collegiate career that earned him Third Team All-American honors and a spot on the All-Big Ten First Team in 2024. He was selected 27th overall in the 2024 NBA Draft by Minnesota, and he's quickly proving that he's ready for a bigger role. If his Summer League performance is any indication, Terrence Shannon Jr. may soon carve out more meaningful minutes in the Timberwolves rotation, and possibly make a leap in Year Two. The Timberwolves are one of eight teams that went 3-0 in NBA Summer League action. More NBA News:
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Rob Dillingham On Adjusting To Being An NBA Point Guard
Rob Dillingham On Adjusting To Being An NBA Point Guard originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Minnesota Timberwolves have a stacked roster, but they are lacking in the point guard department. Mike Conley Jr. is a fantastic player, but his age has become a detriment to the team because he doesn't play as fast as they would like. Conley is still a magnificent playmaker and leader, but Father Time is always undefeated in professional sports. Advertisement Tim Connelly and the front office aim to future-proof the team, which is why they selected Joan Beringer as a potential successor to Rudy Gobert in 2025, while selecting Rob Dillingham as the long-term point guard in 2024. He might not have played heavy minutes, but Dillingham is glad to learn behind the scenes. Feb 6, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Rob Dillingham (4) works around Houston Rockets forward Cam Whitmore (7) during the third quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn ImagesCredit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images After a standout freshman year at Kentucky, Dillingham only played 49 games in his first NBA season. It was an underwhelming rookie campaign, but it was clear that the Timberwolves had big plans for him. Conley was his mentor, while assistant coach and former NBA guard Pablo Prigioni helped him behind the scenes. Dillingham entered the 2025 NBA Summer League extremely motivated. He wanted to prove that the Timberwolves need to play him in the regular season. The former Kentucky Wildcat is doing well, as he is a standout for the Timberwolves in the Summer League alongside fellow incoming sophomore Terrence Shannon Jr. Advertisement Dillingham Feels He Has Grown Up Since He Entered The League Across NBA circles, it is well known that the point guard position is the hardest to acclimate to in the NBA. The Timberwolves knew that, so they wanted Dillingham to improve behind the scenes while getting stronger physically. The young guard also needed to adjust to the intense NBA pace and physicality. He has done well in that department, as he understands what he needs to do, and he is actively looking for ways to improve. The hard work is showing with the diversity of his performances during the 2025 NBA Summer League. "It's a whole new game for me, honestly, whether people see it or not, it's a way new whole game for me," Dillingham said after Tuesday's Summer League game. "Learning like this is like a whole new aspect of basketball for me, once I learn this at a high right, I can play from anywhere." Advertisement Dillingham is growing as a leader for the Timberwolves While he is still a young player in the primary Timberwolves lineup, the 2025 NBA Summer League has been important for Dillingham's growth as a leader. Considering he will be the team's long-term point guard, this is an awesome development for the young point guard. Anthony Edwards is the team's superstar and leader, but having someone like Dillingham alongside him will be great. The Timberwolves have all the talent on their roster; they need to keep pushing and improving the young core. "It's new for sure, I've always just been a scorer. Joan is a great player, so I guide him and get him in the right spots to put him in the best position to play his best game. It makes it easier for all of us," Dillingham continued in his interview. Advertisement Since Dillingham has always been a score-first point guard, improving as a playmaker and leader is a good sign for the future. He could be the dynamic point guard the Timberwolves need alongside Edwards, as they aim for glory in the NBA Playoffs. This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 16, 2025, where it first appeared.
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Alex Rodriguez Opens Up About Ownership Plans for Minnesota Lynx
Alex Rodriguez Opens Up About Ownership Plans for Minnesota Lynx originally appeared on Athlon Sports. With his ownership team's purchase of the NBA's Minnesota Timberwolves, Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore also will have their hands involved in the WNBA's Minnesota Lynx. Rodriguez, who made a name for himself in the MLB world, has been involved in getting him and Lore in position to become owners of both pro sports organizations. Advertisement While Rodriguez might see a need to have more of a hands-on approach with the Timberwolves, that's not the case with the Lynx. The Timberwolves are still seeking their first NBA title while the Lynx have racked up four WNBA crowns with head coach Cheryl Reeve at the helm. Rodriguez, in an interview with The Athletic, talked about plans and strategy for running the Lynx operations. He and Lore have been owners-in-waiting for a period of time. Now, the shackles have been taken off of them, so to speak. 'Cheryl's done an incredible job,' Rodriguez said. 'I mean, she's really built a dynasty there. So our job is to give her budgets and let her run as fast as she can.' Advertisement Getting more fans interested in Lynx, Timberwolves at same time might deserve focus from Rodriguez, Lore One area of focus that Rodriguez and Lore might look at is improving overlap attention between Timberwolves and Lynx fans. According to The Athletic story, there's only a nine percent overlap in following how both teams are performing on the court. 'With the W, it's been running full speed ahead,' Rodriguez said. 'So our job is to really kind of just get out of the way. Then the business is gonna have a lot more of our hands. "We're gonna roll up our sleeves, hire a CEO, bring in a person that Marc and I feel has the same capability as (Timberwolves president of basketball operations) Tim (Connelly), so we can copy and paste what we've done in basketball and do it in business, and then we should be off to the races.' Advertisement It's been a banner season for the Lynx, who are 19-4 at this time. Reeve keeps pushing the right buttons for her team and Napheesa Collier is in position to pick up a WNBA MVP award at season's end. When looking at the WNBA franchise at this point, it's hard to find too many weaknesses on the team. 'We're very excited about this year right now, where we have an opportunity to win a title,' Rodriguez said. 'Napheesa Collier is a front-runner to be MVP, and we have a fan base that's been embedded there for years and years with four titles. Cheryl has been there for about 16 years, and she's one of one. She's a Hall of Famer. She's a proven winner.' Rodriguez and Lore don't expect to be sitting on their hands with the Lynx. They'll look to make sure, as owners, that the team has what it needs to compete now and into the future. This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 15, 2025, where it first appeared.
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Timberwolves 94, Nuggets 83: Terrence Shannon Jr. Throws Down Another Monster Dunk
With yesterday's focus on Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez's press conference to officially announce them as the controlling owners of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx, the attention shifts back to the court as the Wolves took on the Denver Nuggets for their second game in the 2K26 NBA Summer League. There were a lot of notable Timberwolves people in the building for the game. Lore, Rodriguez, Chris Finch, and Micah Nori were all sitting outside. Naz Reid was greeted with a chant of 'five more years,' with the crowd exploding when Anthony Edwards sat down on the right baseline. Advertisement Even Nickeil Alexander-Walker came by to say hello to his former teammates. The Wolves rolled with the same starting five as their first game, including the four players from last year's team along with rookie Joan Beringer. The Timberwolves took a double-digit lead in the first half and never looked back. Terrence Shannon Jr. yet again had the exclamation point on the game with a monster slam late in the fourth quarter that got the entire crowd excited, including Edwards sitting right behind the basket. Shannon spoke to the media after the game and talked about the dunk and the love he got from Edwards sitting behind the basket. 'Ant is always brining the energy. But I didn't think it was that crazy. That's why I just started laughing, I didn't really show no emotion like that. But that's good though, Ant's my boy.' Rob Dillingham was also asked what he thought of Shannon's dunk and said, 'Ain't nothing to think about. Who else is doing that? And he got me an assist.' Advertisement Those assists were a big part of Dillingham's game in this one, as he dished out nine assists while turning it over just two times. He did a great job controlling the Wolves' offense, using his excellent handles to get to advantageous spots on the floor. Add in the 15 points, only behind Shannon's 24, and it was a solid outing for Rob, who struggled with both turnovers and shooting efficiency in Thursday's game. The Wolves won by a score of 94-83 to bring their Summer League record to 2-0. Along with Shannon and Dillingham's 39 combined points, Tristen Newton finished with 12 points off the bench, and Jaylen Clark scored six points on a pair of 3-pointers, along with two steals and a block. Up Next The Wolves continue their Summer League journey on Tuesday against the Detroit Pistons. The game starts at 3:30 PM CT. Fans can watch the game on NBA TV. Highlights
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Timberwolves' Joan Beringer resembles Rudy Gobert at Summer League
The post Timberwolves' Joan Beringer resembles Rudy Gobert at Summer League appeared first on ClutchPoints. As Rudy Gobert nears the end of his athletic prime, the Minnesota Timberwolves might already have another future Defensive Player of the Year on their roster. If his 2025 NBA Summer League performances are any indication, Timberwolves rookie Joan Beringer is ready to anchor the paint. Advertisement Beringer started the game at center and immediately showed off his defensive instincts. The Frenchman racked up five blocks in the first three quarters, including two on one possession. He elevated to reject New Orleans Pelicans center Yves Missi's post-up attempt before swatting Jeremiah Fears' driving layup. Beringer added another block in the fourth quarter to end the game with seven swats. Beringer did not do much offensively in his NBA Summer League debut, scoring just 11 points on 5-for-6 from the floor. However, he was a constant physical presence down low, recording eight rebounds on top of his seven blocks in just 23 minutes. Beringer started the contest alongside Summer League veterans Rob Dillingham, Leonard Miller, Terrence Shannon Jr. and Jaylen Clark. Minnesota held on for a 98-91 victory to begin their 2025 Summer League at 1-0. Advertisement Timberwolves hope Joan Beringer will succeed Rudy Gobert David Gonzales-Imagn Images Once the Timberwolves took Beringer with the No. 17 pick of the 2025 NBA Draft, fans immediately drew comparisons to Gobert. Not only do the two share French origins, but they have similar play styles at the center position. As an international prospect, Beringer is still just 18 years old as he makes his unofficial debut with the Timberwolves. While he will definitely take time to develop, Minnesota can afford to wait. Gobert is still under contract for three more seasons and is signed through the 2027-2028 season. If all goes according to plan, Beringer, who will still just be 21 once Gobert's contract expires, will be ready to take the reins in 2028. Advertisement Following Naz Reid and Julius Randle's extensions, Minnesota's frontcourt is loaded up for the foreseeable future. Gobert, Reid and Randle are all locked in for the next three seasons. Beringer joined them by signing his rookie deal just days before the Timberwolves' first 2025 NBA Summer League game against the Pelicans. Related: Was Rob Dillingham Timberwolves' bench MVP in rookie season? Related: Timberwolves 1st round pick ties Summer League blocks record
