Wed Feb 26 18:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Timberwolves Bolster Backcourt with Clark and Hyland

**MINNEAPOLIS, MN –** The Minnesota Timberwolves are making a significant push to strengthen their roster for the season’s final stretch, signing guard Jaylen Clark to a fully guaranteed two-year contract and adding veteran guard Bones Hyland on a two-way deal.

The team announced the signing of Clark, a 6-foot-4 swingman, on Thursday. Clark, whose agent confirmed the deal with ESPN, has impressed since entering the Timberwolves’ rotation on January 29th. In 11 February games, he averaged 6.9 points and 1.7 rebounds, shooting an impressive 47.4% from the field and 44% from beyond the arc. His defensive prowess has also been notable, holding opponents to 41% shooting this season, including a notable assignment guarding Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. This is a remarkable recovery for Clark, who missed the entire 2023-24 season due to a torn Achilles tendon.

Following Clark’s signing, the Timberwolves will bring in Hyland on a two-way contract. The 24-year-old guard, a former first-round pick of Timberwolves President Tim Connelly in Denver, was recently waived by the Atlanta Hawks. Hyland, whose agent confirmed the deal with ESPN, is averaging 7.2 points and shooting a career-best 39% from three-point range this season, despite limited minutes. His standout defensive skills are also evident; he ranks among the league’s top five in steals per 36 minutes among players with significant playing time.

The additions of Clark and Hyland represent a strategic move by the Timberwolves to add depth and talent to their backcourt, aiming to bolster their playoff push. The team clearly values both players’ offensive capabilities, defensive intensity, and familiarity with Connelly’s system in the case of Hyland.

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