Timberwolves top Bucks 116-97 in LaMelo preseason debut

Logo heave waved off on opening tip of debut

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 55m1 min read

It didn’t count but... LaMelo drilled it from the logo 2 SECONDS into his @Timberwolves preseason debut last night 😂 ht Via @NBA on X

What happened: Minnesota beat Milwaukee 116-97 in a preseason final. LaMelo opened his Minnesota debut with a logo heave that was waved off.

Why it matters: The outing marked LaMelo's first preseason action in a Minnesota uniform ahead of the 2026-27 season. Preseason minutes offer an early look at fit alongside Minnesota's core before rotation decisions tighten.

By the numbers: Ryan Rollins led all scorers with 15 points. Kel'el Ware added 14 points and 12 rebounds, while Anthony Edwards scored 14.

What to watch: Minnesota continues preseason play ahead of the 2026-27 season with rotation and minutes to watch.

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@NBA 2026-10-06T14:08:00.991183+00:00

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