Matteo Spagnolo, whose NBA rights are held by the Timberwolves, is expected to continue his EuroLeague career by signing a multi-year deal with Spain’s Baskonia, according to BasketNews’ Donatas Urbonas.
Minnesota selected Spagnolo with the 50th overall pick of the 2022 draft. The point guard’s contract with Baskonia includes NBA exit clauses.
He is coming off a second EuroLeague season with ALBA Berlin, for which he averaged 9.6 points, 2 rebounds, and 3.8 assists in 21 minutes per game. Spagnolo played for the Timberwolves’ Summer League team the year he was drafted but since hasn’t participated in any NBA contest.
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