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MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – JANUARY 25: Head Coach Chris Finch of the Minnesota Timberwolves talks to the media during a press conference after the game against the Golden State Warriors at Target Center on January 25, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)
On Saturday afternoon, the Minnesota Timberwolves will host the Orlando Magic at the Target Center.
They are coming off a 115-107 victory over the Toronto Raptors (also at home).
Joan Beringer played three minutes in the game, finishing with one steal.
Timberwolves Announce Roster Move
GettyMINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – JANUARY 29: Joan Beringer #19 of the Minnesota Timberwolves wears a shirt that says “Stand With Minnesota” during the national anthem prior to the start of the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Target Center on January 29, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)
Before Saturday’s game, the Timberwolves announced that they had assigned Beringer to the G League.
Timberwolves PR wrote: “NEWS: @Timberwolves assign center Joan Beringer to G League affiliate @iawolves.
Minnesota also transfers center Rocco Zikarsky from Iowa.”
NEWS: @Timberwolves assign center Joan Beringer to G League affiliate @iawolves.
Minnesota also transfers center Rocco Zikarsky from Iowa.
Beringer’s Rookie Season In Minnesota
GettyMINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – SEPTEMBER 29: Joan Beringer #19 of the Minnesota Timberwolves poses for a portrait during Media Day at Target Center on September 29, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)
Beringer was the 17th pick in the 2025 NBA Draft this past summer.
He is averaging 3.0 points and 1.9 rebounds per contest while shooting 66.7% from the field in 30 NBA games.
Charlie Walton of Zone Coverage wrote: “Wolves are sending Joan Beringer back to the G-League.
Iowa plays tomorrow at home. And then on the 11th, they play the South Bay Lakers in LA. Minnesota will also be in LA at the time, so wanting Beringer to get some run with Iowa in that game (if that’s the plan) makes sense.”
GettyMILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – JANUARY 13: Joan Beringer #19 of the Minnesota Timberwolves defends Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks during the second quarter at Fiserv Forum on January 13, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)
Timberwolves This Season
GettyMINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – JANUARY 25: Head Coach Chris Finch of the Minnesota Timberwolves talks to the media during a press conference after the game against the Golden State Warriors at Target Center on January 25, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)
The Timberwolves are coming off two trips in a row to the Western Conference finals.
Right now, they are the third seed with a 40-23 record in 63 games.
Over their last ten games, the Timberwolves have gone 8-2 (and they have won five in a row).
Following the Magic, they will play their next game on Tuesday night when they visit Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers in California.
GettyLos Angeles, CA – October 24: Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James (9) passes the ball into Minnesota Timberwolves forward Joan Beringer (19) during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Crypto.com Arena on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025 in Los Angeles, CA. (Eric Thayer / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
Orlando Magic Before Saturday’s Game
The Magic come into play as the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference with a 33-28 record in 61 games.
They are in the middle of a two-game winning streak (and have won six out of their last ten).
Following the Timberwolves, the Magic will play their next game on Sunday when they visit the Bucks in Milwaukee.
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.
He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar
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