Kyle Anderson Joins Timberwolves After Grizzlies Buyout

Veteran forward Kyle Anderson has agreed to a contract buyout with the Memphis Grizzlies and plans to sign with the Minnesota Timberwolves once he clears waivers, bolstering the team's bench ahead of the NBA playoffs.

The 32-year-old Anderson, a 12-year NBA veteran, will return to Minnesota, where he played for two seasons from 2022 to 2024. During that time, he appeared in 148 regular-season games, starting 56, and averaged 7.8 points, 4.3 rebounds and 4.5 assists per game. He contributed to the Timberwolves' postseason efforts, playing in 19 playoff games with 5.2 points per contest, including a run to the Western Conference finals in the 2023-24 season. Anderson left Minnesota via a sign-and-trade in 2024 and has since moved through several teams, including stints with the Golden State Warriors, Miami Heat, Utah Jazz and a brief appearance with the Grizzlies this season.

This season, Anderson has played in 24 games split between Utah and Memphis, averaging 7.5 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.2 steals in 20.4 minutes per game. He has shot efficiently at 56.3 percent from the field and 66.7 percent from three-point range. Known for his deliberate pace, often nicknamed...