The Minnesota Timberwolves have secured their first-round draft selection by officially signing center Joan Beringer to his rookie-scale contract. Beringer, a French center, was chosen with the 17th overall pick during last month’s draft. At just 18 years old, he showcased his potential last season, averaging 4.7 points and 4.6 rebounds in 47 games playing in both the A-B-A and EuroCup.
As the team gears up for the upcoming 2025 NBA Las Vegas Summer League, Beringer, along with his fellow young teammates, is currently practicing at the Timberwolves’ headquarters in downtown Minneapolis. The Wolves’ summer league campaign will kick off this Thursday, starting with a game against the New Orleans Pelicans.
The Timberwolves’ preliminary schedule for the N-B-A Las Vegas Summer League includes the following matchups:
– Thursday, July 10: vs. New Orleans at 2:30 PM
– Saturday, July 12: vs. Denver at 9:00 PM
– Tuesday, July 15: vs. Detroit at 3:30 PM
– Wednesday, July 16: vs. Phoenix at 4:00 PM
This signing marks an exciting step for the Timberwolves as they continue to develop their young roster and look forward to showcasing their talent in Las Vegas. There’s a palpable optimism surrounding Beringer’s potential impact on the team’s future, and fans are eager to see how he performs on the court in the upcoming summer league.