Taurean Prince is returning to the Minnesota Timberwolves on a two-year contract, with ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reporting that he’ll average $8 million per year.
Minnesota Timberwolves F Taurean Prince has agreed on a two-year, $16 million contract extension, sources tell ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 29, 2022
Prince, 28, was an offensive spark off the bench for Minnesota last season. He was especially lethal on corner 3-pointers, hitting 43.9% of his corner triples. Overall, his 3-point percentage was 37.6%.
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Jon Krawcyznski of The Athletic reports that the second year of Prince’s contract is not guaranteed.
Really nice prestart to free agency for Wolves to get Taurean Prince wrapped up. Valuable piece as a leader and do-it-all forward. The second year on the deal is nonguaranteed, sources tell @TheAthletic. @wojespn first on agreement.
— Jon Krawczynski (@JonKrawczynski) June 29, 2022
Prince is the second player to re-sign with Minnesota before the start of free agency. Earlier, point guard and league agitator Patrick Beverley signed a one-year extension to return to the Timberwolves for the 2022-23 season.
Taurean Prince started last season slow for the Wolves — only shooting 27% from deep through the first 20 games.
But despite that, Prince still got to 37.6% from 3 for the season, made 43.9% of his corner 3s, and hit 39% of his catch-and-shoot 3s. pic.twitter.com/QnA7biW6We
— Dane Moore (@DaneMooreNBA) June 29, 2022
