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Isaiah Evans being assigned to the G League is exactly what he needs

Recently, the Minnesota Timberwolves sent rookie guard Isaiah Evans to the G League. This time in Iowa gives Evans some much-needed live reps.

By Eamon Cassels · Dunking with Wolves

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 1:00 PM

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Writer Eamon Cassels argues that a G League assignment is ideal for rookie Isaiah Evans' development.
Minnesota assigned Evans to the Iowa Wolves ahead of a two-game G League stretch.
Evans has played only 12 total minutes for the Timberwolves during the regular season.

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The Minnesota Timberwolves have assigned rookie Isaiah Evans to their G League affiliate, the Iowa Wolves, during an NBA schedule break. Writer Eamon Cassels argues that playing in the G League is precisely what the No. 33 draft pick needs to gain essential in-game repetitions after playing only 12 reserve minutes in the NBA.

Cassels notes that Evans struggled during the preseason and summer league, averaging 8.8 points and shooting 26.7 percent from three-point range. The writer believes the assignment will help Evans rediscover his shooting rhythm, refine his shot selection, and develop his ball-handling, playmaking, and physical defense.

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