Timberwolves forward Juancho Hernangomez won't be present at the team's voluntary group workouts the next two weeks. But Hernangomez isn't injured, nor he is staying away because he's a restricted free agent. Instead, he's filming a movie.
Hernangomez away from Wolves as he shoots Adam Sandler movie
Juancho Hernangomez won't be a part of the team's group workouts, which start next week, because he had committed to filming "Hustle."
September 17, 2020 at 7:51PM
![Minnesota Timberwolves forward Juan Hernangomez (41) celebrated a 3-pointer scored against the LA Clippers in the second half. ] Aaron Lavinsky • aaron.lavinsky@startribune.com The Minnesota Timberwolves played the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn.](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/7SUEULZNZT76SJXA6ATEVDO2BA.jpg?&w=712)
President Gersson Rosas said Hernangomez committed to the project before he or the team knew the NBA would allow them to hold group workouts at this time of year.
"He's chomping at the bit to be here," Rosas said. "He didn't realize when he signed up for the movie that we were going to have the bubble. So, we hear from him often that he would prefer to be here."
Hernangomez isn't doing some obscure independent movie, either. A team spokesperson said Hernangomez is filming Adam Sandler's latest project in Philadelphia.
Netflix is producing the film, called "Hustle." It revolves around a basketball scout who searches for talent overseas. Hernangomez is from Spain. Lakers forward LeBron James is also listed as a producer on the movie.
Despite so-so record, Wolves have improved at crunch time.
