The Wolves secured depth at point guard Thursday night with restricted free agent Jordan McLaughlin agreeing to sign a two-way contract with the team, a source said.
Jordan McLaughlin agrees to two-way contract with Timberwolves
Jordan McLaughlin, a restricted free agent, was a staple of the Wolves' rotation late last season and averaged 7.6 points in 30 games.
December 18, 2020 at 1:11PM
By signing his qualifying offer, McLaughlin is betting on himself now and taking less money than he might have been able to secure now in exchange for a potentially bigger payday down the line in free agency.
He is likely to get playing time as the Wolves' third option at point guard behind D'Angelo Russell and Ricky Rubio.
McLaughlin was a staple of the Wolves' rotation late last season and averaged 7.6 points in 30 games. He was a restricted free agent, and the process that led to him signing his qualifying offer wasn't an easy one that bled into the start of training camp, but he is back with the Wolves for this season.
The Vikings let go of one of the few remaining players from their 2022 NFL draft class on Saturday morning, cutting cornerback Akayleb Evans after his role on defense had dissolved. He could return to the practice squad.
