Minnesota Timberwolves Release Player After Nuggets Game

The Minnesota Timberwolves have waived Eugene Omoruyi.

Mar 17, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards forward Eugene Omoruyi (97) looks on against the Boston Celtics during the second half of the game at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Scott Taetsch-Imagn Images / Scott Taetsch-Imagn Images

Eugene Omoruyi is coming off a year where he appeared in 48 games for the Washington Wizards.

He finished the season with averages of 4.8 points and 2.0 rebounds per contest while shooting 48.5% from the field and 28.3% from the three-point range.

Over the offseason, Omoruyi signed a deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves.

However, the Timberwolves have now waived him before the start of the 2024-25 season.

Via Timberwolves PR: "NEWS: @Timberwolves Waive forward Eugene Omoruyi."

NEWS: @Timberwolves Waive forward Eugene Omoruyi.

— Timberwolves PR (@Twolves_PR) October 18, 2024

Omoruyi has spent part of three seasons in the NBA with the Washington Wizards, Oklahoma City Thunder, Detroit Pistons and Dallas Mavericks.

His career averages are 5.7 points and 2.3 rebounds per contest while shooting 46.0% from the field and 28.5% from the three-point range in 87 games.

Mar 16, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Washington Wizards forward Eugene Omoruyi (97) dunks the ball against the Chicago Bulls during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images / David Banks-Imagn Images

In addition to the NBA, Omoruyi has also spent time in the G League.

Last year, he averaged 18.4 points, 6.5 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.0 steals per contest while shooting 51.4% from the field 33.3% from the three-point range in eight regular season games.

Starting with a bang! 💥

Eugene Omoruyi with the strong basket to open the game for the @CapitalCityGoGo! 📺: ESPN+ pic.twitter.com/RblwORvgfB

— NBA G League (@nbagleague) January 18, 2024

The Timberwolves played their final game of the preseason on Thursday evening (at home) against the Denver Nuggets.

They lost by a score of 132-126 to finish the preseason with a 2-3 record in five games.

On October 22, the Timberwolves will open up the regular season when they visit LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers.

Oct 13, 2024; New York, New York, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch reacts during the first half against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images / Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

The Timberwolves are coming off a fantastic season where they reached the Western Conference Finals for the first time since 2004 (20 years ago).