The Minnesota Timberwolves have been a pleasant surprise in the Western Conference this season. Currently 30-27, the Timberwolves sit as the seventh seed in the West, very much in contention. Minnesota has been carried by the star-level play of center Karl-Anthony Towns and guard Anthony Edwards, though Minnesota has gotten key contributions from their role players as well. One such role player, veteran guard Patrick Beverley had a key decision made on his future by Minnesota on Monday, as reported by ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
Wojnarowski reports that the Timberwolves have agreed to a one-year, $13 million contract extension with veteran guard Patrick Beverley. Beverley was in the final year of his contract, so this is a strong commitment from Minnesota for next season.
The 33-year-old guard has averaged 9.0 points, 4.9 assists, 4.4 rebounds, and 1.1 steals per game for the Timberwolves this season. Beverley has helped Minnesota post the league's 16th-best defensive rating while providing solid veteran leadership and toughness.
As Wojnarowski notes, the Timberwolves reportedly consider Beverley a key piece to their puzzle because of his experience in the postseason, something their young roster lacks.
If the Timberwolves do happen to surprise people in the West this season, Patrick Beverley will likely be a big reason why. Now, Minnesota won't have to worry about his future any longer.
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