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Jake Layman is an important piece for the Minnesota Timberwolves

The Minnesota Timberwolves acquired Jake Layman in a sign-and-trade with Portland last offseason and inked him to a three-year deal. While it wasn't exactly a big-name free agency signing, it still proved to be an important one for the team.

Layman spent four seasons playing for the Maryland Terrapins, and was drafted in the second round by the Orlando Magic and was traded to the Portland Trail Blazers that night.

Now 26 years old, Layman spent three seasons playing in Portland and didn't really flourish till his role expanded during the 2018-19 season, when he tallied 7.