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Timberwolves Re-Sign Robbie Hummel

After not making him a qualifying offer, the Wolves have brought back Robbie Hummel on a one year contract.

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The Timberwolves have re-signed Robbie Hummel for one season after not extending him a qualifying offer at the end of the season. Hummel returns on a one year deal worth $900,000.

It's good to have Hummel back. He is the sort of useful, inexpensive player the Wolves should be looking for to round out their bench. He's a combo forward who can spend some time as a small ball four, which is important given the lack of power forwards on the roster as it stands.

As a rookie, he showed flashes of three point shooting ability (36%), as well as decent tenacity on the defensive glass. He's useful as a 15 minute a night backup, and comes at the right price.

Welcome back, Robbie Hummel.

EDIT: It should be noted that, while many things can still happen with the roster, the return of Hummel does not bode well for Glenn Robinson III being on the Timberwolves this year. Hummel brings the Wovles to 14 guaranteed contracts (and no real backup power forward).  If Robinson comes to camp but does not sign a contract for the season, the Wolves lose his rights. If he goes to play in Europe, the Wolves would retain his rights (this is what Hummel did the season after he was drafted).