Joe Ingles
#7SF · Minnesota Timberwolves
Height
6'8"
Weight
220 lbs
Age
38
Experience
11 yrs
Wingspan
6'10.3"
Reach
8'9.0"
C
F
C+
C+
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The Verdict on Joe, in One Read
On the field, Joe Ingles grades out as a middling SF for Minnesota Timberwolves (C+ Impact). That places him 56th of 119 graded small forwards. In his on-court role, the grade is middling (C+ Role), reflecting how he produces relative to others at his position. The money matches the play — the Contract Value Index lands at C, fairly priced. The public read is sharply negative (F Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal rather than the box score. With 11+ seasons of track record, these grades rest on a deep sample.
Career StatsD+
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 747 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 53.8% | 40.9% | 77.5% |
| 2025-26 | | 24 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.8 |
Performance Grade by Season
PeakC+LongevityHall of Fame WorkloadRecentF
| Season | Team | GP | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | | 24 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.8 | 53.8% | F F |
| 2024-25 | | 19 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 1.2 | 26.1% | F F |
| 2023-24 |  | 7 | 1.6 | 1.9 | 1.7 | 33.3% | F F |
| 2022-23 |  | 5 | 6.8 | 1.2 | 2.0 | 52.2% | D- D- |
| 2021-22 |  | 45 | 7.2 | 2.9 | 3.5 | 40.4% | D D |
| 2020-21 | | 11 | 10.2 | 3.1 | 3.5 | 49.4% | C- C- |
| 2019-20 | | 7 | 9.1 | 3.4 | 4.7 | 40.7% | C C |
| 2018-19 | | 5 | 6.4 | 4.8 | 5.0 | 32.4% | C+ C+ |
| 2017-18 | | 11 | 14.5 | 4.4 | 3.4 | 47.1% | C C |
| 2016-17 | | 11 | 6.5 | 3.7 | 3.3 | 40.3% | C+ C+ |
| 2015-16 | | 81 | 4.2 | 1.9 | 1.2 | 42.6% | F F |
| 2014-15 | | 79 | 5.0 | 2.2 | 2.3 | 41.5% | D D |
Grades reflect the player's performance in each season. Header grade shows the current season.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 5/7 | @ SAS | L 95-133 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2-3 | 2-3 | -1 |
| Tue, 4/28 | @ DEN | L 113-125 | 3 | 0 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$2.3M
Guaranteed
$2.3M
AAV
$2.3M/yr
Guaranteed %100%
Contract Value Index (CVI)
C
Fair Value
OverpayFair ValueGreat Value
Above-rotation impact at near-tier salary earns Joe Ingles a C Contract Value Index. At $2.3M on a one-year deal for an established veteran at age 38, the contract itself is defensible depth spending—the real problem is the production gap that's made it untenable. Ingles' 2025-26 season totals of 0.8 PPG, 0.4 RPG, and 0.8 APG across 24 games represent replacement-level output, a performance profile that confirms he occupies the most expendable tier of Minnesota's rotation despite the organizational affection surrounding his veteran presence and locker-room value. The CVI reflects a structural mismatch: you're paying a full roster spot for someone who can no longer deliver even marginal on-court impact, which becomes especially acute with the playoffs ten days away and the Timberwolves sitting at the #6 seed. His announced departure to Melbourne United reframes this deal as a dignified exit rather than a forced cut, preserving his personal brand even as it underscores the fundamental reality that Minnesota's front office has moved past him—recent roster additions and rotational shuffling made that organizational priority clear before the Australian signing became official. The one-year structure limits long-term damage, but the contract ultimately grades as a sunk cost in a playoff window where rotation depth carries premium value.
Performance Analysis
D+
#56 of 119 Small Forwards
FCA+
Contracts in the Same Value Band
Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the C band — a quick read on where Joe's contract sits relative to comparable money.
How Joe Compares at the Position
Joe Ingles ranks 56th of 119 graded small forwards by performance. That slots Joe between Xavier Tillman (D+) just ahead and Ryan Dunn (D+) just behind.
Graded higher
Xavier TillmanCharlotte HornetsD+David Jones GarciaSan Antonio SpursD+Tidjane SalaunCharlotte HornetsD+Joe InglesD+
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About this player
Joe Ingles is a veteran in his 11th NBA season listed at SF for the Minnesota Timberwolves. FanVerdicts covers every NBA player, team, GM, and transaction — and puts your verdict on all of it. Sign in to cast your Fan Verdict on Joe Ingles, see where the crowd lands, and argue the call. FanVerdicts also brings its own read — performance, sentiment, and Contract Value Index — as one honest input alongside the crowd's. Where FanVerdicts has weighed in so far: Contract Value Index C, Performance D+, Sentiment F.
The crowd's Fan Verdict moves in real time as fans vote on this profile. FanVerdicts' own read updates as new data lands — performance recalculates when NBA game stats post, sentiment shifts with media coverage and fan discussion, and the Contract Value Index recomputes when contract terms change. Contract details below show the structure (years, total value, average annual value, guarantees) behind the Contract Value Index read.
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