Timberwolves sign training camp deal with Payton Sandfort

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On Wednesday, Minnesota Timberwolves made the signing of Payton Sandfort official for training camp. It is a pre-season contract, model derby that NBA teams use to complete the roster before defining the 15 (or 17, with two-way contracts) who start the regular season.

In practice, Sandfort arrives with the same chance as any other guest of camp: show service in training and pre-season friendlies and try to convince the technical committee that he deserves a place either on the main roster, or a two-way contract, or even an eventual highlight for the G League.

Where the name comes from

Sandfort reached the league last season and played four games for Oklahoma City Thunder . In those minutes, although in a small sample, he left respectable numbers: average of 8.8 points and 2.5 rebounds per game.

Before the NBA, the wing built a reputation in college basketball, an increasingly common path for players seeking to establish themselves in the league through short contracts and summer camp opportunities.

Why does it matter to the Wolves?

Minnesota is experiencing a consolidated roster moment, but every team reserves space in the preseason for bench backs especially wings with perimeter kicking, profile that historically yields contracts of commutes between NBA and G League throughout the season.

Where we are

For Sandfort, the camp starts on equal footing with the other guests; defining the final roster will be the next concrete milestone in history.