Minneapolis/St. Paul – Minnesota Timberwolves President of Basketball Operations Gersson Rosas announced the team has acquired Shabazz Napier (Shuh-BAZZ NAY-pier), Treveon (TRAY-vee-on) Graham and other considerations from the Golden State Warriors in exchange for the rights to Lior Eliyahu.
Napier, 27, has appeared in 289 career games (24 starts) with Miami, Orlando, Portland and Brooklyn posting averages of 6.4 points, 1.7 rebounds and 2.0 assists while shooting 39.3% from the field and 35.4% from the three-point line. The 6-1 guard enjoyed his best NBA season in 2018-19 as Napier saw action in 56 games (two starts), averaging a career-high 9.