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Jaylen Nowell joins Beşiktaş Gain after Timberwolves stint

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 10:01 PM

Last updated Jul 12, 2026

Jaylen Nowell joins Beşiktaş Gain after Timberwolves stint

Summary

Jaylen Nowell, a former guard for the Minnesota Timberwolves, has signed with Beşiktaş Gain in Turkey. This move marks Nowell's continuation outside of the NBA, where he has played for various teams since 2025. After a four-year career with the Timberwolves, where he averaged 9.1 points per game, Nowell's recent stops include the NBA G League and teams in China and Puerto Rico. His signing with Beşiktaş Gain coincides with his ongoing pursuit of playing opportunities across different leagues.

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Key Details

•Jaylen Nowell joins Beşiktaş Gain in Turkey.
•Nowell was formerly with the Minnesota Timberwolves.
•He has played in multiple leagues since 2025.
•In his NBA career, he averaged 9.1 points per game.
•Nowell has also played in the G League, China, and Puerto Rico.

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10:01 PMYahoo Sports — Ex-Timberwolves 6-Year NBA Veteran Finds New Team

What they're saying

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A former Minnesota Timberwolves draft pick has found a new team. Jaylen Nowell, the ex-Timberwolves guard, will continue his run outside of the NBA. According to BasketNews, Nowell has joined Beşiktaş Gain in Turkey. The 27-year-old former second-round pick is joining his third different league since 2025. Ex-Timberwolves 6-Year NBA Veteran Finds New Team Nowell […] The post Ex-Timberwolves 6-Year NBA Veteran Finds New Team appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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