Topic / Subject

Shams Charania reports Kyle Anderson agreed to a buyout with the Memphis Grizzlies and plans to sign with the Minnesota Timberwolves after clearing waivers.

TL;DR

Buyout reunion season: “Slo-Mo” is reportedly heading back to Minnesota as a depth add, while Memphis clears a roster lane.

Key Details

Per ESPN (Shams), Kyle Anderson agreed to a contract buyout with the Grizzlies. Shams reports Anderson plans to sign with the Timberwolves after he clears waivers. Anderson previously played for Minnesota from 2022–24, per coverage. Contract details with Minnesota (length/money/guarantees) were not reported in the cited links.

Breakdown

This is the kind of move contenders make when they want stability more than flash. Anderson isn’t about highlight plays, he’s about “your offense doesn’t fall apart for five minutes” and “someone has to guard the weird matchup.”

For Minnesota, the appeal is comfort and fit. They know what Anderson is, they know what he isn’t, and they’re not guessing on role acceptance.

For Memphis, a buyout like this is usually about flexibility: clearing a spot, reshaping the rotation, and opening pathways for other moves.

The only remaining question is timing. Waivers dictate when he can officially join and when he can debut.

What to Watch Next

When Anderson clears waivers and is officially signed. Any reporting on Minnesota’s contract terms. How Minnesota deploys him: wing-sized connector, small-ball four, or second-unit stabilizer.

Sources

ESPN — report (headline not provided)

Hoops Rumors — Kyle Anderson To Sign With Wolves After Grizzlies Buyout

CBS Sports — Kyle Anderson: Agrees to buyout with Memphis

Comment

For Minnesota, is Anderson most valuable as a defense-first glue guy, or as a second-unit playmaking connector who calms the offense down?