Suns reportedly claim Drew Timme off waivers
The 6-foot-9, 235-pound power forward spent time in training camp with the Timberwolves before Minnesota waived him on Saturday.
Josh Giddey #3 of the Chicago Bulls dribbles the ball as Drew Timme #17 of the Minnesota Timberwolves defends during the first half of the preseason game at the United Center on October 16, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Daniel Bartel/Getty Images)
(Photo by Daniel Bartel/Getty Images)
The Phoenix Suns reportedly claimed Drew Timme off waivers on Monday, according to HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto.
The Suns created an open two-way roster spot on Monday after waiving Koby Brea and CJ Huntley, which may be used on Timme. Phoenix has already filled two of three two-way spots with Pat Spencer and Duop Reath and has one spot open.
Timme, a 6-foot-9, 235-pound power forward, spent time in training camp with the Minnesota Timberwolves, shooting 64.3% from the field, including 40% from deep, to average six points and 1.5 rebounds in 10.8 minutes per contest over four games before Minnesota waived him on Saturday.
The former Gonzaga product went undrafted in 2023. Over 36 career games (three starts) with the Los Angeles Lakers and Brooklyn Nets, Timme has played sparingly.
During his rookie stint in Brooklyn, he appeared in nine games (two starts) and posted 12.1 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per contest before moving to the Lakers last season, where he contributed 3.4 points and 1.2 rebounds across 27 appearances (one start).
In the NBA G League, Timme has played for a handful of teams, logging 54 regular-season games (44 starts) across three seasons with the Wisconsin Herd, Stockton Kings, Long Island Nets and South Bay Lakers, averaging 20.6 points, nine rebounds and 3.8 assists.
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I remember watching some South Bay Lakers games (G-League affiliate) on my local cable network here in SoCal. DT, more times than not was easily the most impactful player on the court.
Timme is a good guy to have at the end of the bench in the NBA; and to provide rotation players with some competitiveness during practices. Honestly, he's a better player than current Sun Rasheer Fleming.