The Minnesota Timberwolves have secured a two-way contract with Johni Broome, the 35th overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. This agreement was reported by Michael Scotto of HoopsHype on Wednesday, November 11, citing league sources. Broome, who previously played for the Philadelphia 76ers organization, had a notable college career at Auburn, where he was named SEC Player of the Year and a consensus All-American in his final season. During the 2024-25 season, he averaged 18.4 points, 10.4 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game, showcasing his skills with a shooting percentage of 50.9% from the field.

In his brief stint in the NBA, Broome appeared in 11 games for the 76ers during the 2025-26 season, where he averaged 0.9 points, 1.5 rebounds, and 0.4 assists in just five minutes per game, struggling with a shooting percentage of 16.7%. However, he found more success in the G League with the Delaware Blue Coats, where he averaged 21.8 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 3.2 assists over 26 games, shooting 46.4% from the field and 28.7% from three-point range. The Timberwolves' signing of Broome presents him with another chance to prove himself in the NBA after a challenging first season.S1

This move comes as the Timberwolves, currently boasting an 8-3 record in the 2026-27 season, are facing significant injury challenges. Star player Anthony Edwards is expected to be sidelined for up to two months following arthroscopic surgery on his right knee, while Donte DiVincenzo is also out with an Achilles injury. Broome's addition is timely as Minnesota seeks to maintain its strong start while navigating these roster challenges, allowing him to shuffle between the Timberwolves and their G League affiliate as needed.S1S2