Jaylen Clark Locks Down Minnesota's Defense

Jaylen Clark is staying in Minnesota on a three-year, $10M deal — a savvy move for the Timberwolves to lock down a top-tier defender without the luxury of a scoring superstar. A 53rd pick in 2023, Clark missed his rookie season with a torn Achilles but exploded onto the court in 2024-25, averaging 4 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 0.7 steals in 13 minutes per game. While his offense still needs work — especially from beyond the arc — Minnesota’s paying him to be a defensive anchor, not a scorer. With key departures like Julius Randle and Naz Reid, plus injuries and roster turnover, Clark’s role is poised to grow. Re-signing Ayo Dosunmu and drafting Isaiah Evans adds depth, and if Clark can push his minutes and shooting, this could be a steal. Even if he doesn’t, he’s exactly the reliable, affordable defender Minnesota desperately needs as they rebuild. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/15d047b49cc32121