Ayo Dosunmu says joining the Minnesota Timberwolves forced him out of his comfort zone, but the February trade ultimately led to a five-year, $112 million extension.
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Ayo Dosunmu reflected on his midseason trade from Chicago in a personal essay for The Players' Tribune. Dosunmu described the move as being thrown in with the sharks, specifically comparing star teammate Anthony Edwards' relentless trash talk and competitive mindset to Muhammad Ali and Kobe Bryant.
The trade proved successful for Dosunmu, who signed a five-year, $112 million contract extension with Minnesota over the summer. Through the first nine games of the 2026-27 season, Dosunmu has helped guide the Timberwolves to a 6-3 record while averaging 16.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 4.3 assists.
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