Feb 13, 2024; Portland, Oregon, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jordan McLaughlin (6) shoots the ball during warm ups before a game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-USA TODAY Sports Jaime Valdez-USA TODAY Sports

Sacramento Kings Officially Sign Recent Timberwolves Player

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Jul 10, 2024 7:00 PM ET

Jordan McLaughlin has spent his entire five-year career playing for the Minnesota Timberwolves.

He finished this past season with averages of 3.5 points, 1.3 rebounds and 2.0 assists per contest while shooting 48.3% from the field and 47.2% from the three-point range in 56 games.

This summer, the former USC star became a free agent, and he has now officially signed with the Sacramento Kings.

Via Kings.com: "The Sacramento Kings announced today that the team has signed Jordan McLaughlin. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed."

Welcome to royalty, @itsmclaughlin11! pic.twitter.com/5P3MDZPfaQ
— Sacramento Kings (@SacramentoKings) July 10, 2024

On July 7, McLaughlin sent out a post on X that had over 5,000 likes and 140,000 impressions.

McLaughlin wrote: "Minneapolis, Minnesota @Timberwolves Thank you for becoming a home for my family and I for the last 5 years! Thank u to all the fans, the community, organization, and teammates for so many memories to cherish! Wishing Minny nothing but the best. Sacramento, CAlet’s get it"

Minneapolis, Minnesota @Timberwolves
Thank you for becoming a home for my family and I for the last 5 years! Thank u to all the fans, the community, organization, and teammates for so many memories to cherish! Wishing Minny nothing but the best.
Sacramento, CAlet’s get it pic.twitter.com/7XlYK48bDl
— Jordan McLaughlin (@itsmclaughlin11) July 7, 2024

Over his five seasons in the NBA, McLaughlin has career averages of 4.4 points, 1.6 rebounds and 3.1 assists per contest while shooting 44.6% from the field and 36.9% from the three-point range in 242 regular season games.

He has also appeared in 13 NBA playoff games and was with the Timberwolves when they reached the Western Conference finals (last season).