Overview
- Minnesota acquired Dosunmu at the February trade deadline and he became a key scorer off the bench for the Timberwolves.
- Dosunmu’s playoff surge included a 43-point game against Denver and strong shooting that lifted his market value.
- Dosunmu confirmed he will test unrestricted free agency and ESPN projections model a likely three-year, about $51 million contract.
- Tim Connelly called Dosunmu the franchise’s "most important free agent" on May 21–22 and noted Minnesota holds his Bird Rights, which lets the team offer more than the mid-level exception.
- Salary-cap pressure, Donte DiVincenzo’s Achilles injury and interest from teams such as the Lakers, Clippers, Pistons, Heat and Celtics mean Minnesota faces a tough choice that could reshape its bench and tax posture.