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Former Duke Basketball Guard Secures Another NBA Opportunity

A Duke basketball one-and-done joins the Timberwolves in time for training camp.

Matt Giles

Duke basketball guard Trevor Keels
Duke basketball guard Trevor Keels / Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
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On Tuesday, HoopsHype's Michael Scotto reported that Duke basketball product Trevor Keels has inked a deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves. He signed with the Timberwolves around this same time last year but was waived days before the 2023-24 regular season got underway.

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Although the terms of Keels' contract are not yet clear, it appears to be of the Exhibit 10 variety. That would mean the 21-year-old Maryland native may suit up for the Timberwolves in preseason action but probably needs to further impress Minnesota brass before potentially landing on the team's official 2024-25 roster.

After coming off the board No. 42 overall at the 2022 NBA Draft following his Final Four Duke basketball freshman campaign, Trevor Keels agreed to a two-way contract with the New York Knicks. He made only three appearances for the franchise as a rookie — tallying three points and two rebounds in eight total minutes on the floor — before getting waived.

Last season, Keels averaged 13.5 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 3.7 assists while shooting 36.4 percent beyond the arc across his 23 outings for the Iowa Wolves, the Minnesota Timberwolves' G League affiliate.

As a Blue Devil starter in the final year of the Mike Krzyzewski era, Trevor Keels finished third on the team in scoring at 11.5 points per game.

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MATT GILES

Matt Giles is the editor and publisher of Duke Blue Devils on SI, North Carolina Tar Heels on SI, and NC State Wolfpack on SI, making him a key source for comprehensive coverage of these storied college basketball programs. Since joining SI in 2022, Matt has been dedicated to providing in-depth analysis, breaking news, and exclusive content on all three teams. He covers everything from game previews and recaps to player profiles and recruiting updates. Matt's expert knowledge of these teams has made his work a go-to resource for fans and followers of Duke, NC State, and UNC. As publisher, he shapes the editorial direction, ensuring that the most relevant and timely information reaches his audience.

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