A blockbuster trade with Utah meant the Wolves gave up five players, including three who were regulars in the rotation, opening up some prominent roster spots. Here's a look at veterans joining the team this season.
Timberwolves restock their roster with veteran faces
Kyle Anderson, Austin Rivers and Bryn Forbes joined the biggest acquisition, Rudy Gobert.
October 16, 2022 at 1:38AM
Rudy Gobert, 30
The Wolves sent Patrick Beverley, Jared Vanderbilt, Malik Beasley, Leandro Bolmaro and first-round pick Walker Kessler to the Jazz — along with first-round picks in 2023, 2025, 2027 and 2029 and a 2026 first-round swap of picks — to get Gobert.
A three-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year, the 7-1 center is shooting 65.3% from the floor over his nine-year career. Gobert led the NBA in rebounding last season (14.7 per game) and will make $38.1 million this season.
Kyle Anderson, 29
An eight-year NBA veteran — four with San Antonio and four with Memphis — the 6-9 forward averaged 21.5 minutes and 7.9 points per game for the Grizzlies last season. He signed a two-year, $18 million deal.
Austin Rivers, 30
In his 10th NBA season, Rivers played for Denver and Tim Connelly, who is now the Wolves president of basketball operations. The 6-4 guard started 18 of the 67 games in which he appeared, and is set for a prominent backup role in Minnesota after signing for the veteran minimum.
Bryn Forbes, 28
The former Michigan State standout was a two-year starter for the Spurs (2018-20). A sharpshooter (41.3% from three-point range), the 6-2 guard is another new arrival from Denver; Connelly traded for him in January.
Luka Garza, 23
Signed to a two-way deal Friday, the former Big Ten and national Player of the Year at Iowa is a 6-11 center who played his rookie year in Detroit.
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