Jake Layman is the first player to sign a long-term contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves under Gersson Rosas’ new regime, signing a 3-year deal worth $11.5 million in a sign-and-trade deal.
Layman is coming from a Trailblazers team that is used to successful seasons in getting to the playoffs, resulting in a winning mentality that will boost the Timberwolves roster. To acquire the wing player, the Timberwolves have reportedly only departed with a trade exception (for Dario Saric with Phoenix) to sign the 25-year-old. This means that the Dario Saric trade is still paying dividends.