The Minnesota Timberwolves have continued bargain shopping during the NBA free agency.
The Wolves have agreed to a contract with Brandon Rush, who the Wolves hope will be able to give them some much-needed shooting off the bench.
Congrats to our guy @BRush_25 on your new contract with the @Timberwolves!
— Priority Sports (@PrioritySports) July 6, 2016
The news was announced by Rush’s agent Mark Bartelstein of Priority Sports.
Rush averaged 4.2 points and 2.5 rebounds per game for Golden State last season. When healthy, Rush has been able to provide teams with a shooter that can knock down 3-pointers off the bench.
Like some of the other candidates the Wolves have expressed interest in, Rush had his share of suitors.
Bobcats, Warriors, Knicks, + Wizards were also in mix for Brandon Rush. But great opportunity here w/ #Twolves. Still have $19M in space.
— Darren Wolfson (@DWolfsonKSTP) July 6, 2016
While he’s battled some knee injuries, he has been able to shoot 40-percent or better from the 3-point line over the last eight seasons.
Brandon Rush is one of just 11 active players to shoot 40% on three-pointers with at least 1,000 career attempts. 40% career, 41% last year.
— Aaron Gleeman (@AaronGleeman) July 6, 2016
It will fill a need for the Wolves, who have been near the bottom of the league in 3-point field goals and attempts last season.
Rush is the second signing for the Wolves during free agency. Minnesota added Cole Aldrich on Monday.
Cole Aldrich and Brandon Rush were teammates on Kansas Jayhawks' national champs on 2008.
— Patrick Reusse (@Patrick_Reusse) July 6, 2016
