RealGM Basketball Wiretap

27 July 2024

• Wolves Re-Sign Daishen Nix To Two-Way Contract

  The Minnesota Timberwolves re-signed Daishen Nix to a two-way contract, reported Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.

  Nix appeared in 15 games last season.

  The Wolves now have Nix, Jaylen Clark, and Jesse Edwards on two-way deals.

• Wolves Promote Matt Lloyd To General Manager

  The Minnesota Timberwolves have promoted Matt Lloyd from Senior Vice President of Basketball Operations to General Manager.

  Lloyd was hired by the Wolves in 2022 to work under Tim Connelly.

  Prior to joining Minnesota, he spent 10 seasons with the Orlando Magic including two as Vice President of Basketball Operations. He also served as Assistant General Manager for the Magic after being hired on June 29, 2012. Lloyd was responsible for overseeing the Magic's professional, college and international scouting departments, as well as assisting with roster management and development. He also served as interim general manager during the 2017 offseason.

  The Chicago native spent 13 seasons with the Chicago Bulls, his last five as the team's Director of College Scouting. As Director of College Scouting for the Bulls, he oversaw the scouting and information compilation of prospects for the NBA Draft, along with statistical analysis of pro and amateur players. Lloyd implemented and maintained a database which organized scouting information.

• Anthony Edwards, Adidas Sign Multiyear Extension Worth More Than $10M Per Year

  Anthony Edwards and Adidas have signed a multiyear contract extension that will pay him more than $10 million per year. Edwards previously joined Adidas after he was the top overall pick in the 2020 NBA draft out of Georgia.

  Adidas previously had signed Damian Lillard, James Harden and Derrick Rose to nine-figure endorsement contracts. Donovan Mitchell and Trae Young are among Edwards' contemporaries with Adidas.

  During the 24-25 season, Edwards will begin Year 1 of a five-year, $245 million extension with the Minnesota Timberwolves.

• Klay Thompson Trade To Mavs Officially Announced, Includes 6 Teams

  The Dallas Mavericks' acquisition of Klay Thompson was officially announced on Saturday in a move that featured six teams.

  The Mavs, Warriors, Sixers, Nuggets, Hornets, and Wolves all were part of the deal.

  The Mavs acquired Thompson and a second-round pick in 2025. The Warriors received Kyle Anderson and Buddy Hield.

  The Wolves received a 2025 second-round pick, 2031 second-round pick swaps, and cash.

  The Hornets received Josh Green, Reggie Jackson, and second-round picks in 2029 and 2030.

  The Sixers received a 2031 second-round pick.

  The Nuggets received cash in the deal.

  Thompson will wear No. 31 with the Mavs.

• PJ Dozier, Wolves Agree To One-Year Deal

  PJ Dozier and the Minnesota Timberwolves have agreed to a one-year deal. Dozier is represented by Kevin Bradbury and Bill Duffy. Tim Connelly previously signed Dozier when he was with the Denver Nuggets.

  Dozier appeared in 16 games during the 22-23 season with the Sacramento Kings, averaging 1.4 points in 5.0 minutes.

  In 66 games last season with KK Partizan in Europe, Dozier averaged 8.6 points, 2.8 rebounds and 3.1 assists in 19.2 minutes.

• Joe Ingles, Wolves Agree To One-Year Deal

  Joe Ingles has agreed to sign with the Minnesota Timberwolves on a one-year deal. Ingles was previously teammates with Rudy Gobert and Mike Conley with the Utah Jazz. Ingles will essentially replace Kyle Anderson in the Minnesota rotation, but as a better spot-up shooter.

  Last week, the Orlando Magic declined their $11 million option on Ingles after signing him last offseason to a two-year, $22 million contract. Ingles is represented by Mark Bartelstein.

  Last season, Ingles averaged 4.4 points, 2.1 rebounds and 3.0 assists in 17.2 minutes over 68 games with the Magic.

• Kyle Anderson, Warriors Agree To Three-Year, $27M Sign-And-Trade

  Kyle Anderson and the Golden State Warriors have agreed to a three-year, $27 million sign-and-trade. The Warriors are sending a future second round pick swap and cash to the Minnesota Timberwolves as part of the deal. The Warriors will use the Traded Pick Exception from their trade of Klay Thompson to the Dallas Mavericks to acquire Anderson.

  Anderson spent the past two seasons with the Wolves on a two-year, $18 million deal. Anderson was previously on a four-year, $37.2 million deal with the Memphis Grizzlies.

  In 79 games last season, Anderson averaged 6.4 points, 3.5 points and 4.2 assists in 22.6 minutes.

  Anderson is represented by Thaddeus Foucher.

• Monte Morris, Suns Agree To Deal

  Monte Morris has agreed to sign with the Phoenix Suns. Morris will help the Suns shore up the point guard position, which was their biggest area of weakness in 23-24.

  In 33 games last season with the Detroit Pistons and Minnesota Timberwolves, Morris averaged 5.0 points, 1.7 rebounds and 2.1 assists in 14.4 minutes.

  Morris is represented by Ron Shade and Alex Saratsis.

• Luka Garza, Wolves Agree To Two-Year Deal

  Luka Garza and the Minnesota Timberwolves have agreed to a two-year deal.

  Garza spent the past two seasons with the Wolves on a Two-Way contract. Garza averaged 4.0 points and 1.2 rebounds in 4.9 minutes over 25 games last season.

• Pistons Acquire Wendell Moore Jr., No. 37 From Wolves For No. 53

  The Detroit Pistons have acquired Wendell Moore Jr. and the No. 37 pick in the 2024 NBA draft from the Minnesota Timberwolves. The trade follows the selection of two guards by the Wolves in the first round in Rob Dillingham and Terrence Shannon Jr.

  Moore was the 26th overall pick in the 2022 NBA draft out of Duke. Moore has appeared sparingly over 54 games during his first two season with the Wolves. In eight G League games this past season, Moore averaged 19.0 points, 4.8 rebounds and 4.5 assists in 35.2 minutes.

  Moore is represented by Mike Miller and Josh Hairston.