The Minnesota Timberwolves got more than they bargained for during the Summer League debut of 1st round pick Joan Beringer.

Timberwolves rookie Joan Beringer shows out early in 2025 NBA Summer League with Rudy Gobert-like defensive highlights

The Minnesota Timberwolves have finished playing their first 2025 NBA Summer League game against the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday. Minnesota won the game

The Minnesota Timberwolves have set their NBA Summer League roster and some intriguing names will be playing in Las Vegas.

Former Loyola Chicago guard Des Watson is joining the Timberwolves Summer League roster, according to a post from the Ramblers' X page on Sunday. Des Watson 🤝 NBA Summer League Congrats on signing a Summer League deal with the @Timberwolves, Des‼️ pic.twitter.com/R4D57pO6DC

The NBA Summer League games offer players the chance to gain valuable court time as they strive to secure a spot in the team's main rotation. During Thursday's game in Las Vegas, Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch and majority owner Alex Rodriguez were among those on hand to witness the team's performance.

The shortest offseason in sports belongs to the NBA, as things move very quickly following the end of the season. The Oklahoma City Thunder just won the NBA Finals, with the draft taking place just three days later.

Finch expressed a desire to expand his rotation and explore the youth on his roster a bit more fully. We can expect plenty of Terrence Shannon Jr. next season, but the real swing piece for Minnesota's success — a player whose production (or lack thereof) could change the trajectory of the Wolves' season — is Rob Dillingham.

As the Minnesota Timberwolves prepare for the NBA Summer League games, the team's latest draft picks are getting a chance to connect with their new teammates. In some cases, they're learning how good these guys are and having to step up to prove themselves.