Minnesota recalled Miller from the G League's Iowa Wolves on Tuesday.
Miller, Josh Minott, Wendell Moore, Luka Garza and Daishen Nix were all sent to the G League earlier in the day to presumably practice but have since returned to the NBA club. Miller has made just three NBA appearances thus far, totaling two points, six rebounds and one assist in six minutes.
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Timberwolves' Leonard Miller: Promoted Tuesday
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Minnesota recalled Miller from the G League's Iowa Wolves on Tuesday, and he'll be available for the Timberwolves' matchup against Philadelphia on Wednesday.
Miller has logged just two minutes for the Timberwolves this season while getting reps with Minnesota's G League affiliate instead. Jaden McDaniels (ankle) is set for a multi-game absence, which could unlock a small bench role for Miller.
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Timberwolves' Leonard Miller: Designated to G League
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Miller was officially designated to Minnesota's G League affiliate Sunday.
Miller, the No.33 pick in the 2023 Draft, has turned heads with his rebounding prowess and rare on-ball skillset at 6-foot-9. Nonetheless, he'll receive additional development at the G League level, especially with Minnesota's frontcourt logjam which already featured Naz Reid coming off the bench.
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Timberwolves' Leonard Miller: Swats three shots
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Miller tallied 18 points (7-14 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, three blocks and two assists in 29 minutes during Wednesday's 99-93 Summer League loss to Atlanta.
Miller has been one of the Summer League's standouts so far and is looking like a steal as a second-round pick for Minnesota. Miller was able to effectively use his long frame Wednesday to bother shots at the rim.
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Timberwolves' Leonard Miller: Inks deal with Minnesota
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Miller signed a four-year, $8.3 million contract with the Timberwolves on Sunday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.
The 6-foot-10 forward from Canada signed with Minnesota two days after he submitted a double-double (16 points, 11 rebounds) to go with two steals and one block in 24 minutes in his Las Vegas Summer League debut versus the Pelicans. Miller was the 33rd overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft in June following an impressive showing as a 19-year-old with the G League Ignite during the 2022-23 season, and while he boasts quality athleticism and above-average ballhandling skills for a player his size, his underdeveloped perimeter shot and iffy defense make it uncertain if he'll seize a regular rotation spot as a rookie.
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Timberwolves' Leonard Miller: Heads to Minnesota via trade
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Miller was selected by the Timberwolves with the No. 33 overall pick via a trade with the Spurs, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports. San Antonio receives two future second-round picks.
Miller is a raw talent out of the G League. The 6-foot-9 forward has shown an ability to thrive off of athleticism and ballhandling ability, but most of his game is unpolished, which also makes him a bit positionless -- not in a good way. His three-ball is subpar, and his defense is inconsistent. But the flashes of athletic brilliance, solid mid-range shooting and decent passing are enough for Minnesota to take a gamble.
