Timberwolves guard Ayo Dosunmu posts 19 points, 12 rebounds in win over Bucks
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The gist
Timberwolves guard Ayo Dosunmu had 19 points, 12 rebounds and eight assists in a 112-100 win over the Bucks.
His expanded role with Anthony Edwards injured is testing his $112 million contract.
Background
Ayo Dosunmu is a Minnesota Timberwolves guard whom the team acquired from his hometown Chicago Bulls at the February 2026 trade deadline, sending guard Rob Dillingham, forward Leonard Miller and four second-round picks to Chicago. After a strong playoff run that included a 43-point game against the Denver Nuggets, Minnesota signed him to a five-year, $112 million contract in the offseason, a deal that drew some fan skepticism about the price. With superstar Anthony Edwards sidelined by a knee injury, Dosunmu has taken on a larger role and is averaging 15.3 points, 5.0 rebounds and 3.6 assists this season.
How it unfolded
- Feb 5, 2026The Timberwolves acquired Dosunmu from the Bulls, sending Rob Dillingham, Leonard Miller and four second-round picks to Chicago and receiving forward Julian Phillips.
- May 6, 2026The Timberwolves announced Dosunmu was available for Game 2 against the San Antonio Spurs after he missed Game 1 with a right calf injury.
- Oct 28, 2026Dosunmu started in place of Anthony Edwards.
- Oct 31, 2026Dosunmu scored 27 points with nine rebounds, three assists and three steals in a 121-111 loss to the Spurs, his highest-scoring game since the trade.
- Nov 2, 2026Dosunmu had 19 points, 12 rebounds and eight assists in a 112-100 win over the Milwaukee Bucks, a season high in rebounds and two assists shy of a triple-double.
Who’s saying what
- Analysts
- His recent play is making the Timberwolves' trade and contract look shrewd, with one outlet saying he is living up to the $112 million deal.
- Caution
- The offseason contract drew consternation among Wolves fans over whether it was too much money.
- Player
- Dosunmu said his mindset is to stay aggressive, get downhill and create for teammates as well as himself.