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Timberwolves Reunite with Kyle Anderson After Buyout

2/27/2026

Summary

Story summary

ESPN's Shams Charania reports that Kyle Anderson will return to the Minnesota Timberwolves after a contract buyout with the Memphis Grizzlies.
Anderson previously played for the Timberwolves from 2022 to 2024 and has cleared waivers.
The 32-year-old forward has averaged 7.5 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 2.7 assists this season.
His familiarity with the Timberwolves could bolster bench depth and offensive flexibility as the team sits fifth in the Western Conference.

History

Historical Context

The NBA's 2011 collective bargaining agreement transformed player movement by allowing contract buyouts, enhancing team flexibility. This shift enabled teams like the Memphis Grizzlies to release players such as Kyle Anderson, who averaged 7.5 points and 3.3 rebounds that season. Anderson's return to the Minnesota Timberwolves exemplifies how buyouts strategically bolster team depth, impacting competitive dynamics in the league.

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Story summary

ESPN's Shams Charania reports that Kyle Anderson will return to the Minnesota Timberwolves after a contract buyout with the Memphis Grizzlies.
Anderson previously played for the Timberwolves from 2022 to 2024 and has cleared waivers.
The 32-year-old forward has averaged 7.5 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 2.7 assists this season.
His familiarity with the Timberwolves could bolster bench depth and offensive flexibility as the team sits fifth in the Western Conference.

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