Former Timberwolves NBA 6th Overall Pick Signs With New Team

Jarrett Culver, who spent time with the Atlanta Hawks, Memphis Grizzlies and Minnesota Timberwolves, has signed with the Orlando Magic.

Jun 20, 2019; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Jarrett Culver (Texas Tech) greets NBA commissioner Adam Silver after being selected as the number six overall pick to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the 2019 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images / Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Jarrett Culver most recently played in the NBA during the 2022-23 season when he appeared in ten games (one start) for the Atlanta Hawks.

He finished that year with averages of 4.4 points and 3.8 rebounds per contest while shooting 39.5% from the field.

On Wednesday, Culver's agency revealed that he has signed a deal with the Orlando Magic.

Via RBA Showcase: "🎙️ Jarrett Culver @jarrettc08 signs @OrlandoMagic #RBAShowcase | @impactbball"

🎙️ Jarrett Culver @jarrettc08 signs @OrlandoMagic #RBAShowcase | @impactbball pic.twitter.com/tePT23Yn7f

— RBA Showcase (@RBAShowcase) September 11, 2024

Culver also confirmed the news (via his Instagram story).

Jarrett Culver's IG Story / September 11

The 25-year-old was the sixth pick in the 2019 NBA Draft out of Texas Tech.

His rights were traded on draft night (via the Phoenix Suns) to the Minnesota Timberwolves, where he spent the first two seasons of his career.

ICYMI: The @Timberwolves acquired guard Jarrett Culver in a draft day trade with the Suns pic.twitter.com/FPDM3qvjxH

— Bally Sports North (@BallySportsNOR) June 21, 2019

During Culver's rookie season, he averaged 9.2 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.7 assists per contest while shooting 40.4% from the field and 29.9% from the three-point range in 63 games (35 starts).

Considering that the Timberwolves gave up the rights to Cameron Johnson and Dario Saric, it ended up being a very poor trade for the franchise.

Jarrett Culver will make his NBA debut tonight with his parents in attendance. Minnesota acquired the No. 6 overall selection from Phoenix in exchange for Dario Saric and the No. 11 pick (Cam Johnson).

— Timberwolves PR (@Twolves_PR) October 9, 2019

Following his two years in Minnesota, Culver spent time with the Memphis Grizzlies and Hawks.

His career averages are 6.5 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.2 assists per contest while shooting 40.1% from the field and 27.6% from the three-point range in 144 games.

Dec 5, 2022; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Jarrett Culver (7) boxes out Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) in the second half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images / Brett Davis-Imagn Images

While there are no details yet on his contract with Orlando, it's fair to assume that it is likely an Exhibit 10.

Therefore, Culver could end up playing for the Magic's G League affiliate next season.