Trey Lyles scores 12 off bench in Timberwolves win over Bucks
The gist
Trey Lyles scored 12 points in 21 minutes as Minnesota beat Milwaukee 112-100.
The 10-year NBA veteran is earning trust as a Minnesota bench scorer.
How it unfolded
- Sep 10, 2025Real Madrid announced an agreement with Lyles, a power forward from the Sacramento Kings, through 30 June 2026.
- Jul 11, 2026The Minnesota Timberwolves announced they had signed forward Trey Lyles; terms were not released.
- Aug 9, 2026Lyles, a 10-year NBA veteran, agreed to a one-year deal with Minnesota, returning to the league after his season with Real Madrid.
Key terms
- power forward
- One of the five traditional basketball positions, typically a tall, lean player who rebounds, sets screens, protects the rim and scores near the basket.
- minimum contract
- The lowest allowed NBA salary for an experienced player, set by league rules based on years of service.
- shooting splits
- A basketball statistic showing a player's field goal, three-point, and free throw percentages as a slash-separated set of numbers.
Source: Wikipedia