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Joan Beringer has turned a fouling flaw into a non-issue for the Timberwolves

Through six games, Joan Beringer hasn't been fouling at near the rate he did as a rookie, and that's a promising sign for the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 3:00 PM
Joan Beringer has turned a fouling flaw into a non-issue for the Timberwolves
Key Things to Know
  • Dunking with Wolves highlights Joan Beringer's success in limiting fouls through Minnesota's first six games.
  • Beringer committed two or fewer fouls in each contest despite seeing his playing time increase to 16.1 minutes per game.
  • The 19-year-old center has nearly halved his fouls per 36 minutes from 5.4 as a rookie down to 3.0 this season.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Minnesota Timberwolves center Joan Beringer has significantly reduced his foul rate through the first six games of the regular season. The 19-year-old big man has committed no more than two fouls in any contest, a notable turnaround after dealing with frequent foul trouble throughout his rookie season and the recent preseason.

Kenny Kluska writes that Beringer's adjusted approach, focusing on contesting shots on his feet rather than chasing blocks, has helped him stay on the floor. With Minnesota trading Julius Randle and Naz Reid, Beringer's expanded role has seen his fouls per 36 minutes drop to 3.0.

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