Wolves’ Joe Ingles signs with Melbourne United

It didn’t take long for the Minnesota Timberwolves roster to change going into the offseason.

Wolves veteran guard Joe Ingles announced that he is signing with Melbourne United in the NBL, returning to his native Australia after a 12-year stint in the NBA with the Utah Jazz, Milwaukee Bucks, Orlando Magic and the past two seasons in Minnesota.

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“Coming home to Melbourne feels incredibly special,” Ingles said via ESPN.

“To return to where my professional career began almost 20 years ago is something I don’t take for granted.

“So much has happened since then, but Melbourne has always felt like home.

“We’re really excited to reconnect with the community here, and to be closer to family and friends again. After so many years overseas, that part means a lot to us.”

While Ingles did not play much for the Wolves during his tenure with the team, he was a valuable veteran for a group on the rise. During the season, Jaylen Clark spoke to Ingles’ importance of being one of the last players on the roster.

That speaks to why the Wolves brought Ingles back last summer despite hardly playing in his first season with the team.

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With Ingles gone, it opens up a spot on the roster for a younger player, possibly Enrique Freeman or Rocco Zikarsky from the two-way slots, or the Wolves could bring in another veteran to occupy a veteran minimum deal.

Canis Hoopus community, what do you make of Ingles’ departure? Who should the Wolves bring on board in free agency to fill his spot? Chime off in the comments section below.

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Publish date : 2026-05-19 11:19:00

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