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Thu Oct 12 201703:51G Andrew Wiggins signed multi-year contract extension
G Andrew Wiggins signed a multi-year contract extension, the team announced Wednesday. Terms were not released by the team, but the deal is a maximum five-year, $148 million extension that will keep him obligated to the Timberwolves through 2023, according to multiple reports. The extension starts with the 2018-19 season. "I'm pleased that we've reached an agreement with Andrew on a contract extension," Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor said in a statement. "Andrew is one of the best young players in the NBA and he has the talent and work ethic to get even better and be a foundation for our franchise for many years."
Tue Aug 8 201714:18Timberwolves owner wants to meet with Wiggins before extension
Andrew Wiggins will get his money, but there are a few string attached.Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor is ready to pony up and give Wiggins a max deal to stay with Minnesota long term, so long as he is willing to have a one-on-one meeting with his boss and commit to becoming a better player.Taylor's offer to Wiggins would be in the range of five years and $148 million, ESPN reports."To me, by making this offer, I'm speculating that his contribution to the team will be more in the future. We've got to be better. He can't be paid just for what he's doing today. He's got to be better," Taylor told the Associated Press about Wiggins."So when you're talking about negotiations on his part, I'm already extending to him that I'm willing to meet the max. But there are some things that I need out of him, and that is the commitment to be a better player than you are today."Wiggins, 22, was the No. 1 overall draft pick of the Cavaliers in 2014, but never played a game for Cleveland and was traded to... [More]
Fri Jul 21 201703:56G Andrew Wiggins and Timberwolves are closing in on five-year, $...
G Andrew Wiggins and the Timberwolves are closing in on a five-year, $148 million contract extension. Minnesota coach Tom Thibodeau confirmed the discussions during a press conference to introduce new acquisition Jamal Crawford. "We're working on it right now," Thibodeau said.
Wed Apr 12 201705:17F Andrew Wiggins' 3-point attempt at buzzer missed mark, and Wol...
F Andrew Wiggins' 3-point attempt at the buzzer missed the mark, and the Wolves lost 100-98 to the Thunder on Tuesday. Wiggins finished with 18 points. He is one of only five NBA players who have appeared in each of their team's games this season.
Mon Apr 10 201706:36F Andrew Wiggins scored 41 points Sunday at Los Angeles, but Wol...
F Andrew Wiggins scored 41 points Sunday at Los Angeles, but the Wolves lost to the Lakers.
Sat Apr 8 201704:52F Andrew Wiggins chipped in 25 points Friday
F Andrew Wiggins chipped in 25 points Friday.
Fri Apr 7 201706:29F Andrew Wiggins scored 36 points and grabbed eight rebounds in ...
F Andrew Wiggins scored 36 points and grabbed eight rebounds in a loss to Portland. Wiggins was 5 for 5 with 11 points in the first four minutes. Wiggins had 21 points as Minnesota carried a 61-53 lead into intermission.
Wed Apr 5 201705:56F Andrew Wiggins scored 24 in loss to Golden State
F Andrew Wiggins scored 24 in a loss to Golden State.
Tue Apr 4 201702:51F Andrew Wiggins added 29 points to help lift Timberwolves to on...
F Andrew Wiggins added 29 points to help lift the Timberwolves to a one-point win. Minnesota shot 49.4 percent from the floor and overcame an eight-point halftime deficit.
Sun Apr 2 201702:25F Andrew Wiggins had 32 points in loss to Kings on Saturday
F Andrew Wiggins had 32 points in a loss to the Kings on Saturday.
Fri Mar 31 201702:40F Andrew Wiggins added 27 points for Minnesota, which won for se...
F Andrew Wiggins added 27 points for Minnesota, which won for the seventh time in its past 10 home games. Wiggins surpassed Christian Laettner for seventh on the franchise's all-time scoring list with 4,769 points.
Sun Mar 26 201702:36F Andrew Wiggins scored 20 points for Timberwolves (28-44), who ...
F Andrew Wiggins scored 20 points for the Timberwolves (28-44), who lost their fifth straight game.
Sat Mar 25 201704:10F Andrew Wiggins scored 36 points on Friday night before fouling...
F Andrew Wiggins scored 36 points on Friday night before fouling out with 1:16 left in overtime. Wiggins hit one of two free throws with 45 seconds remaining to tie the score, but neither team scored again in regulation.
Mon Mar 20 201702:43F Andrew Wiggins added 25 points, but Minnesota (28-41) lost for...
F Andrew Wiggins added 25 points, but Minnesota (28-41) lost for the fourth time in five games.
Sat Mar 18 201703:34F Andrew Wiggins added 26 points Friday
F Andrew Wiggins added 26 points Friday. Wiggins had a hot start, scoring 13 points in the first quarter on 6-for-9 shooting, including a 3-pointer. Still, the Heat, with balanced scoring, shot 54.5 percent in the first quarter and had a 27-23 lead at the buzzer.
Sun Mar 12 201705:29F Andrew Wiggins finished with 11 points, but Timberwolves could...
F Andrew Wiggins finished with 11 points, but the Timberwolves couldn't buy a basket in the closing minutes.
Thu Mar 9 201704:23F Andrew Wiggins scored 20 points for Timberwolves, who won for ...
F Andrew Wiggins scored 20 points for the Timberwolves, who won for the third time in four games and beat Los Angeles for the second time this season.
Sun Mar 5 201704:01F Andrew Wiggins added 17 points for Timberwolves (25-37)
F Andrew Wiggins added 17 points for the Timberwolves (25-37)
Thu Mar 2 201703:09F Andrew Wiggins had three steals Wednesday and has accumulated ...
F Andrew Wiggins had three steals Wednesday and has accumulated 24 steals in his past 11 starts
Tue Feb 28 201702:13F Andrew Wiggins scoring machine for Minnesota Timberwolves righ...
F Andrew Wiggins is a scoring machine for the Minnesota Timberwolves right now. He scored 27 points, extending his personal run of 20-point contests as Minnesota won for the third time in four contests.Wiggins' scoring has taken a huge leap forward recently. He topped 20 points for the 18th consecutive game, extending the franchise record previously held by Kevin Garnett. He hasn't been held below 27 in his past nine."I'm just trying to be aggressive and stay aggressive, keep attacking and get to my spot" said Wiggins, who is averaging 31.2 points during that nine-game stretch. "And my teammates are doing a great job of setting screens and getting me open."
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