Back to the Maryland Terrapins Newsfeed

Former Maryland forward Jake Layman signs with Minnesota Timberwolves as free agent

After three years with the Portland Trail Blazers, Jake Layman has found a new home.

The former Maryland forward has signed a free-agent contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves for three years and $11.5 million, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.

Portland offered Layman a qualifying offer earlier this week, but he elected to join Minnesota instead. SB Nation named him one the seven biggest sleepers in free agency this summer.

The move comes after Layman’s best year in the league. He made huge strides, averaging 18.7 minutes, 7.