The Minnesota Timberwolves are set to sign free-agent guard Bones Hyland to a two-way contract, according to NBA insider Shams Charania.
Hyland, 24, was recently waived by the Atlanta Hawks after being traded from the Los Angeles Clippers. The move will reunite him with Timberwolves president Tim Connelly, who originally drafted him in Denver when he was with the Nuggets’ front office.
Before his release, Hyland averaged 7.2 points, 1.2 rebounds, and 1.4 assists in 11.1 minutes across 20 games for the Clippers this season. He saw limited playing time before being dealt to Atlanta as part of a trade for Bogdan Bogdanovic on February 6.
Minnesota’s decision to add Hyland comes after converting Jaylen Clark’s two-way contract into a fully guaranteed two-year deal. Clark, a second-round pick in 2023, has earned a spot in the rotation, averaging 6.9 points and 1.7 rebounds in February while shooting 47.4% from the field and 44% from three.
Clark’s defensive impact has also been notable, holding opponents to 41% shooting as the primary contesting defender, according to ESPN Research. His development played a key role in Minnesota’s decision to give him a standard roster spot, opening up a two-way slot for Hyland.
Hyland, a two-time Rising Stars selection, showed flashes of scoring ability early in his career but struggled to maintain a consistent role with the Clippers. He will now look to make an impact in Minnesota’s backcourt as the Timberwolves push for playoff positioning.
The team currently holds the seventh seed in the Western Conference with a 32-27 record.
