University of Denver guard Ade Murkey has signed a one-year deal with the Timberwolves, according to RealGM’s log of official NBA transactions.
Bryan Kalbrosky of HoopsHype first reported early in free agency that Murkey would be joining the Wolves for training camp. He received an Exhibit 10 contract, per Kalbrosky. That will make the 22-year-old a good candidate to join the Iowa Wolves, Minnesota’s G League affiliate, if and when he’s cut by the NBA squad.
Murkey, who spent his full four-year college career with Denver, averaged 18.6 points and 6.3 rebounds per game in 2019/20 while making 40% of his attempts from three-point range. It was a major breakout performance for the young shooting guard, who had recorded just 7.8 PPG in his first three college seasons.
Minnesota now officially has 17 players under contract. The team also reportedly has a deal in place with free agent forward Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, and guard Jordan McLaughlin remains a restricted free agent. If the Wolves finalize the signing of Hollis-Jefferson and bring back McLaughlin, they’d still have one opening on their 20-man camp roster.
I thought exhibit 10 deals couldn’t start until the season was well underway?
You may be thinking of 10-day deals?
Exhibit 10 contracts are non-guaranteed training camps deals designed to either be converted into two-way contracts or to get the player a small ($50K) bonus if he plays for the team’s G League affiliate after being cut.
You’re right – I was thinking of 10 day deals. Thank you.
Big time long shot , but just possibly could the wolves jackpot on a longshot once???
Fans are desperate for a reason to cheer.
How about if they folded or moved?
Many would cheer about that !!
Then again, would anybody REALLY Care??
The Timberpuppies performance has been MURKEY since the team’s inception in 1989.