Ayo Dosunmu and Terrence Shannon Jr. set for NBA season with Timberwolves

The NBA will announce its full schedule on August 13, with the season starting on October 22. Minnesota Timberwolves guards Ayo Dosunmu and Terrence Shannon Jr. are expected to play significant roles for the team. Dosunmu, who excelled in the postseason after being traded, signed a five-year, $112 million extension this offseason. Minnesota's first game is on October 21 against the Miami Heat. The Timberwolves will also compete on Christmas Day against the 2025 NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder, presenting another opportunity for fans to see Dosunmu and Shannon Jr. in action.

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