Timberwolves Agree to 3-Year Deal with Jaylen Clark
Clark, 24, has emerged as a reliable perimeter defender and will compete for bench minutes as Minnesota reshapes its backcourt.
- On Friday, the Minnesota Timberwolves agreed to a three-year, $10 million contract extension with reserve guard Jaylen Clark, securing the defensive stalwart for the long term.
- Minnesota selected Clark with the 53rd pick in the 2023 NBA Draft out of UCLA; after rehabbing a torn Achilles, he established himself as a reliable defensive contributor.
- Opponents shot just 43.3% while being guarded by Clark this past season, the best mark in Minnesota among players who logged 20-plus games; he averaged 13.1 minutes per game.
- Clark will compete for bench minutes against Terrence Shannon, Josh Green, and rookie Isaiah Evans while Donte DiVincenzo recovers from a torn Achilles, creating a challenging path to regular rotation time.
- To evolve into a full-time 3&D weapon, Clark must improve his shooting efficiency after posting 32.7% from distance last season, a figure he needs to increase to secure a larger role.
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Timberwolves agree to 3-year deal with Jaylen Clark
MINNEAPOLIS — One of the Timberwolves’ high-end defensive stalwarts is staying in Minnesota for the long haul. Defensive reserve guard Jaylen Clark has agreed to a three-year, $10 million deal to remain with the Wolves, a source told the Pioneer Press. Clark was set to enter restricted free agency this summer, but he worked with Minnesota to find a deal before testing the market next week. Clark is a success story for the Wolves, who drafted the…
Jaylen Clark's Return Gives Timberwolves Exactly What Anthony Edwards Needs - Last Word On Basketball
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jaylen Clark (22) shoots the ball against the New Orleans Pelicans in the second half at Target Center. | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Daniel Benjamin, Editor Minnesota’s latest offseason move may not have gotten as much attention as the LaMelo Ball trade, but it could be just as significant in the next three seasons. Jaylen Clark has agreed to return on a three-year, $10 million contract. This gives the Timberwol…
NBA – The Wolves have reached an agreement with their young outsiders through a three-year contract and $10 million. The Wolves continue to reorganize, but Jaylen Clark will still be part of the set. According to the Star-Tribune, Minnesota has reached an agreement with its 24-year-old winger for three years and $10 million. A logical choice for a franchise in full transition after the transfer that sent Julius Randle to the Nets and Naz Reid to…
Jaylen Clark, Timberwolves Agree To Three-Year, $10M Contract
The Minnesota Timberwolves have agreed to a three-year, $10 million contract with Jaylen Clark. The Wolves will now keep Clark in the fold, as they continue their roster transition in the wake of acquiring LaMelo Ball and Josh Green for Julius Randle and Naz Reid. Clark averaged 4.0 points and 1.8 rebounds in 13.1 minutes per game over 68 appearances. The 6-foot-5 wing has shown 3&D potential for Minnesota. As the Timberwolves retool their rotat…
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