What happened: The one-year, $40 million add-on runs through 2029-30 at about $1.7 million below the 140% maximum. It locks in guaranteed money now while preserving eligibility for another extension at 10 years of service.

Why it matters: Minnesota anticipates a larger role for the All-Defense forward after frontcourt turnover involving Randle and Naz. Continuity on the wing matters entering the 2026-27 season with the opener days away.

What to watch: Minnesota opens the 2026-27 season next week. Early preseason rotations will show how large that expanded role becomes.