Where does Johnny Juzang hail from? Former Utah Jazz guard joins Minnesota Timberwolves for one year
The Minnesota Timberwolves have kept two roster positions open for the most of the offseason. However, Johnny Juzang, a former Utah Jazz guard, recently signed a one-year contract with the
Minnesota Timberwolves
. The Los Angeles, California, native shooter will start a new journey of his
NBA
career after spending three seasons with the Utah Jazz.
Meanwhile, the Minnesota Timberwolves will now need to fill one of their two available roster spots.
Former Jazz guard Johnny Juzang begins new chapter with Minnesota Timberwolves
As one of the Utah Jazz's offseason roster adjustments, Johnny Juzang, a 2022 UCLA graduate and undrafted free agent, was released earlier this summer. But the Minnesota Timberwolves were instantly impressed with his level of skill and provided him with a quick opportunity to prolong his
NBA
career.
Johnny Juzang started his college career at Kentucky before becoming a UCLA star.
He led the team to the 2021 Final Four as an 11-seed and averaged over 15 points per game throughout his two seasons with the UCLA Bruins. He was surprisingly left out of the 2022 NBA Draft, but he gained popularity with the Utah Jazz very fast.
He has played in 102 games in his three seasons at
Utah Jazz
. He averaged 2.9 rebounds, and 8.9 points per game in 2024-25. Stating the news, ESPN reported:
'Free agent guard Johnny Juzang has agreed to a one-year deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves.'
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Meanwhile, his shooting will benefit the
Minnesota Timberwolves
, who are eager to compete in the Western Conference. To fight for a roster place, the team may sign several players to training camp contracts after this move.
Johnny Juzang joined the Minnesota Timberwolves (Image via Instagram / @jsilky)
Due to their high payroll, they might keep one roster space open for some additional flexibility. They also may be able to meet a critical requirement for perimeter shot creation with the UCLA product's talent as a shot maker.
But he won't likely be in the rotation. However, he could receive an opportunity if there are injuries or if one of the Wolves' young players is struggling. A significant highlight of Johnny Juzang's early career was the transition to the Minnesota Timberwolves. He established himself as a shooter in Utah Jazz and will now play for a team that is targeting a playoff berth.
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