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Denver Nuggets
Aug 28, 2025 4:41 PM EDT
The Denver Nuggets have had a busy offseason thus far as they have made multiple moves to upgrade their roster around their core of Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray and Aaron Gordon.
Denver began the offseason by trading Michael Porter Jr. and a first-round pick to the Brooklyn Nets for Cameron Johnson.
They then signed Tim Hardaway Jr. and Bruce Brown in free agency and also acquired Jonas Valanciunas in a trade with the Sacramento Kings to upgrade their bench.
Denver Nuggets stars Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray
Denver Nuggets stars Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray — Source: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
By making these moves, the Nuggets are expected by many around the NBA to be the biggest threat to the Oklahoma City Thunder this season.
While the Nuggets have been busy upgrading their roster this summer, one of their former first-round picks has entered the news recently as he is reportedly being targeted by one of Denver’s rivals in the Western Conference.
Timberwolves targeting Bones Hyland in free agency
According to NBA insider Jake Fischer, Bones Hyland is drawing interest in free agency from the Minnesota Timberwolves.
USA: Los Angeles Clippers guard Bones Hyland (5) dribbles the ball during the fourth quarter against the Utah Jazz at Crypto.com Arena.
Los Angeles Clippers guard Bones Hyland (5) — Source: © Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images
“Minnesota has two open spots and the Timberwolves, sources say, would like to have Bones Hyland back in the fold,” Fisher wrote.
Of course, Hyland was the 26th overall pick in the 2021 draft by the Nuggets and he showed flashes of being a key player for Denver during his rookie season.
In his rookie campaign, Hyland averaged 10.1 points, 2.7 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game while shooting 40.3% from the field and 37.1% from three.
Despite this, the Nuggets traded the young guard to the Los Angeles Clippers in 2023 and his play has dipped ever since.
Hyland played three seasons for the Clippers before they sent him to the Atlanta Hawks last season where he was then waived.
USA: Los Angeles Clippers guard Bones Hyland (5) controls the ball against Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) during the first half at Crypto.com Arena.
Los Angeles Clippers guard Bones Hyland (5) — Source: © Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
Minnesota ended up signing the 24-year-old guard after he was cut by Atlanta, though he appeared in only four games for the Timberwolves last season.
Despite his lack of playing time in Minnesota, it appears as though they are looking to bring him back for this season, though his role would likely once again be a small one due to their backcourt depth.
While that may be the case, Hyland has not generated a ton of buzz in free agency this offseason as he tries to find a new home where he could continue to develop and potentially return to being the player that he was earlier in his career.
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