Terrence Shannon Jr. Leads Timberwolves to Third Straight NBA Summer League Victory

Behind Shannon's game-high 24 points, the Minnesota Timberwolves maintained their perfect summer league record.

Mar 14, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (00) prepares to play the Orlando Magic at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images | Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

As the familiar adage goes, you learn something new every day. Today, the NBA world learned that Summer League Terrence Shannon Jr. is – contrary to popular belief – not invincible. 

Although the former Illini wing managed a game-high 24 points, he coughed up the rock a startling seven times. Nevertheless, Shannon’s full stat line was still impressive at 24 points (6-for-9 from the field), five rebounds, three assists, two steals, and the aforementioned seven turnovers. 

With Shannon playing like a big leaguer in the minors, which he essentially is – we’re forced to nitpick his shortcomings. And no, Shannon’s not accustomed to playing on the ball as often as he has in summer league, but that’s no justification for a seven-turnover outing. 

On the flip side, Shannon was excellent from long range (3-for-3) and the charity stripe (9-for-9), and most importantly, he led the Minnesota Timberwolves to their third straight win – this time an 89-73 toppling of the Detroit Pistons. 

Terrence Shannon Jr. in the @Timberwolves' win in Vegas today!

🐺 24 points
🐺 5 rebounds
🐺 6-9 from the floor
🐺 3-3 from downtown pic.twitter.com/mDnu3q55Bg

— NBA (@NBA) July 15, 2025

Shannon and his Timberwolves carry their perfect 3-0 summer league record into a 4:00 p.m. (CT) Wednesday matchup with the Phoenix Suns (1-2) to wrap up their scheduled slate in Las Vegas.

With only the top four squads in the summer league earning a trip to the playoffs, the Timberwolves likely need another victory on Wednesday to slide into one of those spots. If not, the Timberwolves will play a consolation game as their fifth and final contest. 

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