Free agent guard Shake Milton is leaving the Sixers, having agreed to a two-year, $10MM deal with the Timberwolves, a source tells ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski (Twitter link).
The 54th pick of the 2018 draft after three seasons at SMU, Milton originally signed a two-way deal with Philadelphia, which was converted into a four-year, minimum-salary contract after his rookie season. That expired after 2022/23, making Milton an unrestricted free agent.
While Milton isn’t a great athlete or a defensive stopper, he has been quite productive when given a chance at a bigger offensive role throughout his pro career. For example, in 11 starts (38.3 minutes) last season, he averaged 20.8 points, 7.2 assists and 4.8 rebounds on a sparkling .518/.413/.970 shooting line.
His overall numbers have been more modest, with the 26-year-old averaging 9.7 points, 2.7 assists and 2.4 rebounds on .458/.368/.830 shooting in 234 games (45 starts, 21.4 MPG) over the past four seasons. Still, that’s solid production for a reserve.
Based on the contract value, it appears as though Milton will be getting part of Minnesota’s mid-level exception. The team also re-signed Nickeil Alexander-Walker and added Troy Brown, so the Wolves have been quite active in free agency, prioritizing young players to fill out their backcourt and wing depth.
Go Mustangs
I’m happy Shake Milton got the change of scenery he needed. The Minnesota Timberwolves are making some great moves.
Philly Sign Russ ……
Those are really good numbers as a starter. Impressive. Minny did something right, could it be …….
Rudy to Knicks ……
Randle, Sims, Fournier, Quickley, #1 pick
Great Bench scorer just what they needed!
Nice job Morey let everyone get signed elsewhere. Love my Sixers but the F.O. sucks. Plain & Simple.
A steal for that contract. An excellrent scorer, surprised me when he exploded for 38 points as a Rookie, AND then, continurd being an excellrent bench scorer.
As a wolves fan, & season ticket holder, I’m praying for that. Ant cannot operate with the correct spacing with those 2. They’re more of a contender after this deal but not taking a deal without toppin or a 1. Love quickley with ant and Kat. Also get your straw ready, shake is gonna be that offensive stabilizer off the bench. Love the move with solidifying the backcourt with Conley, Milton and NAW