Only two weeks remain until Minnesota Timberwolves media day, which will be followed up immediately by training camp. The 2024-25 season is fast approaching, and Timberwolves fans can look forward to their team being among the top contending teams in the Western Conference once again.
Minnesota's offseason did not involve any big moving pieces. Karl-Anthony Towns was not traded despite many rumors (stop me if you've heard this before), and the only major additions were Joe Ingles who will effectively replace Kyle Anderson, along with the Timberwolves' two draft selections.
With that in mind, Minnesota is likely to go into the regular season with their roster looking very similar to how it does right now. However, the front office is still looking around for ways to buff out the edges, and they made two new moves on Monday.
HoopsHype's Michael Scotto announced that the Timberwolves have agreed to sign two new players: shooting guard Skylar Mays, and small forward Eugene Omoruyi. These two will join Minnesota on what are likely to be training camp or Exhibit-10 contracts, which will allow them to join the team in their preseason preparations, before a final decision is made about signing them for the regular season or not.
The Minnesota Timberwolves have agreed to deals with Skylar Mays and Eugene Omoruyi, sources told @hoopshype. Mays appeared in 38 combined games for the Portland Trail Blazers and Los Angeles Lakers last season. Omoruyi appeared in 43 games for the Washington Wizards last season. pic.twitter.com/obZQxudsub
— Michael Scotto (@MikeAScotto) September 16, 2024
The Timberwolves are signing former Laker Skylar Mays
Mays and Omoruyi will compete with the rest of the roster for a fair shot at a roster spot. Should they earn their way to a full-time deal, it would likely be on a one-year, minimum-type contract. Skylar is finishing up a 2023-24 season he spent with both the Los Angeles Lakers and Portland Trail Blazers.
Between those two teams, Mays averaged 4.1 points per game in 38 games, which included five starts. He shot the ball at just under a 40% clip, including just under 30% from three. Omoruyi played 43 games with the Washington Wizards last season, putting up 4.8 points on average while holding an impressive 48.5% overall shooting percentage.
Neither of these players are game-changers, but the thought of Skylar Mays on this team creates some intrigue for the pure fact he can play point guard, a position the Timberwolves are obviously thin at. At the least, he could be a more-tenured backup Chris Finch could use in tandem with the rookie Rob Dillingham.