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Yahoo
7 hours ago
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Timberwolves Intend to Keep Joan Beringer After NBA Draft
Timberwolves Intend to Keep Joan Beringer After NBA Draft originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Minnesota Timberwolves backloaded their frontcourt with the selection of 18-year-old French center Joan Beringer in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft. Advertisement But how does he figure into a loaded Wolves roster that already has sidelined many developing talents outside its nine-man rotation? Beringer is the prototypical draft-and-stash asset, having come over from Europe. He started playing basketball just four years ago and is considered one of the rawest talents in the 2025 draft class after averaging just 4.7 points and 4.6 rebounds for Cedevita Olimpija in the Slovenian First League. Ricky Rubio took to becoming a face of the franchise, playing two years for Barcelona after the Timberwolves drafted him in 2009 before joining the team. However, there are other plans for Beringer. Joan Beringer stands with NBA commissioner Adam Silver after being selected as the 17th pick by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the 2025 NBA Penner-Imagn Images Shortly after the Wolves selected Beringer 17th overall on June 25, insider Dane Moore reported that Beringer "will not be a draft-and-stash, per source. He will be here in Minnesota next season." According to Moore, Beringer will be much closer to the team, which bodes well for the Rudy Gobert succession plan. Advertisement Gobert offered his approval of the move on X after Beringer was selected, and the younger Frenchman also offered his flowers to the four-time Defensive Player of the Year. "Amazing. I'm very happy, also to play with Rudy Gobert. It's an amazing feeling. I'm very happy," Beringer said, per The Athletic's Jon Krawczynski. Beringer could spend time bouncing between the Iowa Wolves and the Timberwolves; however, his development appears to be tantamount to Tim Connelly's plans for the franchise by keeping him in the states on the hip of Gobert. Related: Rudy Gobert Reacts to Timberwolves Drafting His Potential Replacement Related: Timberwolves Projected to Gamble on Joan Beringer in NBA Mock Draft This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 26, 2025, where it first appeared.
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7 hours ago
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Timberwolves Fans React to Joan Beringer as No. 17 Pick in NBA Draft
Timberwolves Fans React to Joan Beringer as No. 17 Pick in NBA Draft originally appeared on Athlon Sports. With the 17th pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, the Minnesota Timberwolves selected Joan Beringer. That has some fans buzzing and others wondering if he will be worth the gamble. Advertisement Beringer, an 18-year-old French center, arrives after weeks of speculation about the Timberwolves' roster. In particular, it seems they're adding to their frontcourt with a potential successor for Rudy Gobert in the lineup. Ahead of the NBA Draft, Beringer is someone who was rising up the mock drafts online, but some considered him a "mystery" and a gamble for teams to take. That was due to his limited stats from one season of international play with Cedevita Olimpija. In his brief international play with Cedevita Olimpija, Beringer averaged just 4.5 points and 5.5 rebounds per game. The team won the Slovenian League championship, and Beringer led the ABA League in blocks, showing his defensive skills. Brad Penner-Imagn Images An profile lists Beringer with a 7-foot-3 wingspan and touts his explosive game and "elite length." They refer to the French big man as a 'late bloomer' who stands out on the defensive side of the court, which as many fans know is where Rudy Gobert excelled in his career. Advertisement On Wednesday night, Beringer was among the prospects attending the NBA Draft and seated in the green room. Once his name was called, things became real as he put on the Timberwolves cap and shook hands with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver. "Welcome to Minnesota, Joan!" a simple introductory greeting said in the Timberwolves' X post. It quickly prompted many likes and comments from fans reacting to the big announcement. Several fans seemed to agree with this pick as a potential replacement at center for one of the team's current players. "I like this pick. Naz Reid replacement," one fan commented on X. Advertisement "Welcome!!! Future center of the wolves once Gobert is gone. W pick," another fan commented. "Respect to Rudy for sitting down with the Wolves and selecting his replacement," yet another fan wrote on X. Not all fans were happy with the pick, as some argued there was a better available player for the Timberwolves. "Jakucionis was there. Beringer would be a decent pick if he were gone but you gotta take the best player available," an X commenter said. With Beringer, it seems that Minnesota will likely develop him behind Gobert as he's considered a better defensive player than Reid. However, there's still also a chance that Minnesota is cooking up some sort of trade involving Gobert, Reid, or someone else. Advertisement There were more than a few NBA mock drafts projecting the Wolves would opt for a big man in Wednesday's first round. Others suggested they might take Georgetown's Thomas Sorber, but he was already off the board as the Oklahoma City Thunder selected him with the 15th pick. Related: Timberwolves Projected to Gamble on Joan Beringer in NBA Mock Draft Related: NBA Mock Draft Suggests Timberwolves Pick Rudy Gobert's Replacement This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 26, 2025, where it first appeared.
Emirates 24/7
22-05-2025
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- Emirates 24/7
Dubai Basketball secure ABA League Semi-Finals spot for first time
Dubai Basketball have secured a historic place in the ABA League Semi-Finals after a dominant 85:76 win over Slovenia's Cedevita Olimpija in Game 3 of the Quarter-Finals at Coca-Cola Arena. Dubai's home team, in just their first year of competing in the league, will now face Serbian giants Partizan in a best-of-three Semi-Finals series beginning on 26th May in Belgrade before heading to Dubai for the second leg on Thursday, 29th May. Dubai Basketball's consistency and composure were reflected in the numbers. Shooting an impressive 48.2 percent from the field compared to Olimpija's 40 percent, the home side made every possession count, exploiting gaps in the Slovenian defence and converting under pressure. Coach Jurica Golemac praised the team's mental preparation and energy on the court, "Credit to Cedevita Olimpija for a great series. We knew this was going to be our toughest Quarter-Final matchup, but we didn't shy away from the challenge. We came out to prove we were the better team - and we did just that.' Follow Emirates 24|7 on Google News.
Al Etihad
21-05-2025
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- Al Etihad
Dubai Basketball make history with semis berth on ABA League debut
22 May 2025 01:33 DUBAI (ALETIHAD)The history-making Dubai Basketball team extended their giant-killing run by winning the decider against Cedevita Olimpija in Game 3 of their quarter-final in the ABA League on Tuesday third in the regulation league and going up against the sixth-placed rivals from Slovenia, Dubai Basketball booked a spot among the last four on home turf with a dominant 85-76 victory at the Coca-Cola their debut year of competing in the league, Dubai Basketball have now set up a clash with Serbian giants Partizan in a best-of-three semi-final series, beginning on May 26 in Belgrade before heading to Dubai for the second leg on May Basketball got home advantage by virtue of finishing ahead of their opponents but only managed a narrow one-point victory and against the formidable showing in the league. That was followed by a 89-94 defeat to send the heart of UAE fans skipping a what was their most decisive game of the season yet, Dubai then came out firing from tip-off, controlling the tempo and momentum from the first whistle. Closing the first quarter eight points ahead they never looked breakthrough came in the early minutes of the second quarter. With disciplined defence and swift ball movement, Dubai surged to an 11-point lead with only half of the second quarter to play – marking the game's turning point. Cedevita Olimpija struggled to recover from the early deficit, unable to regain control or close the gap for the remainder of the the charge was Nate Mason, once again proving himself as the team's top scorer for the night. The point guard delivered a masterclass performance, finishing with 18 points, four rebounds, and two assists. His control across the night and leadership on-court saw him adjudged Man of the Basketball's consistency and composure were reflected in the numbers. Shooting an impressive 48.2% from the field compared to Olimpija's 40%, the home side made every possession count, exploiting gaps in the Slovenian defence and converting under Jurica Golemac praised the team's mental preparation and energy on the court. 'Credit to Cedevita Olimpija for a great series. We knew this was going to be our toughest matchup, but we didn't shy away from the challenge. We came out to prove we were the better team – and we did just that.' 'We fought for 40 minutes, stayed on our feet, and supported one another throughout. I want to thank the fans – tonight, they were our sixth player. Every time we started to feel the fatigue, they gave us that extra push.' Source: Aletihad - Abu Dhabi
Dubai Eye
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Dubai Eye
Dubai Basketball secures ABA League semi-finals spot
Dubai Basketball have secured a historic place in the ABA League Semi-Finals after a dominant 85:76 win over Slovenia's Cedevita Olimpija in Game 3 of the quarter-finals at Coca-Cola Arena. Dubai's home team will now face Serbian giants Partizan in a best-of-three semi-finals series beginning on May 26 in Belgrade before heading to Dubai for the second leg on Thursday, May 29. Shooting an impressive 48.2 per cent from the field compared to Olimpija's 40 per cent, the home side made every possession count, exploiting gaps in the Slovenian defence and converting under pressure. Coach Jurica Golemac praised the team's mental preparation and energy on the court. "Credit to Cedevita Olimpija for a great series. We knew this was going to be our toughest quarter-final match, but we didn't shy away from the challenge. We came out to prove we were the better team - and we did just that," he said.
