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UNLEASHED: Rookie Joan Beringer DOMINATES in Timberwolves Debut | TJ Shannon Impresses as Playmaker
LAS VEGAS, JUL 11 – Joan Beringer, the Timberwolves' 17th overall pick, tied the Summer League record with seven blocks while adding 11 points and eight rebounds in his debut, coach said.
- On July 10, 2025, Joan Beringer made his Summer League debut for the Minnesota Timberwolves in Las Vegas, recording seven blocks and 11 points in a 98-91 win over the New Orleans Pelicans.
- Beringer was selected 17th overall in the first round of the June 25, 2025 NBA Draft after playing basketball seriously since 2021 and developing overseas in Slovenia.
- The Timberwolves' coaching staff and teammates praised Beringer's defensive instincts, timing, and quickness, highlighting his early impact in blocking shots and rebounding despite needing further development.
- Beringer had an impressive debut, shooting 5-for-6 and contributing eight rebounds, two steals, and seven blocks—two of which occurred consecutively on one possession—tying a Summer League record.
- The strong defensive showing suggests Beringer could become a long-term defensive anchor for Minnesota, though the team acknowledges he still requires time to develop before joining the regular rotation.
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Wolves take down Pelicans in Summer League opener
The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 98-91 on Thursday afternoon. Minnesota was fueled by their second quarter where the Wolves outscored the Pelicans 31-20. Leonard Miller and Terrance Shannon Jr. dropped 20 points apiece for the Pack. Rob Dillingham dropped 15 points. Joan Beringer added 11 points, eight rebounds and six blocks. The Wolves will now battle the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night. Tip-off is scheduled for 9:…
Wolves’ rookie big Joan Beringer hosts block party in Summer League debut
Hello, Joan Beringer. Fans that were unfamiliar with the No. 17 overall pick in last month’s NBA draft received a quick introduction in the 18-year-old’s Summer League debut Thursday as Minnesota toppled New Orleans 98-91 in Las Vegas. The rookie blocked the Pelicans’ first two shots of the game and swatted five shots over the first eight minutes of the affair while going a perfect 5 for 5 from the field in the first half and he ran to the rim a…
Timberwolves’ Joan Beringer looks ready for NBA already in block-filled Summer League debut
First impressions matter. Joan Beringer made quite the first impression for the Minnesota Timberwolves and to NBA fans everywhere in the opening game of the Las Vegas Summer League. The 6-foot-11 18-year old from France put up 11 points, grabbed eight rebounds, and here's the big one:
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