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Enrique Freeman has signed a Two-Way contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves after spending the 2024-25 season with the Indiana Pacers, where he averaged 2.1 points and 1.4 rebounds in 22 NBA games. In the G League, Freeman excelled, posting averages of 16.9 points, 9.0 rebounds, and 3.0 assists over 16 games. Want More Context? 🔎

Johnny Juzang has signed a one-year deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves after being waived by the Utah Jazz prior to free agency. Over three seasons with Utah, he played 102 games, averaging 7.9 points and 2.5 rebounds per game, after going undrafted in 2022 following his time at UCLA. Want More Context? 🔎

The New York Knicks are showing strong interest in signing Ben Simmons, a notable unsigned free agent who finished last season with the LA Clippers following a buyout from the Brooklyn Nets. Simmons, who averaged 2.9 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 3.1 assists in 18 games with the Clippers, is also drawing attention from the Phoenix Suns and Boston Celtics. Want More Context? 🔎