Height
6'8"
Weight
220 lbs
Age
38
Experience
11 yrs
Wingspan
6'10.3"
Reach
8'9.0"
Fan Verdict
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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 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$2.3M
Guaranteed
$2.3M
AAV
$2.3M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Joe Ingles' one-year, $2.3M deal with Minnesota earns a B+ CVI, representing solid value for a rotational player who brings exactly what contending teams need. At 37, the Australian wing may have lost a step athletically, but his basketball IQ and three-point shooting remain elite assets that translate perfectly to playoff basketball. The Timberwolves locked up a proven veteran who can space the floor and make winning plays without demanding significant touches or disrupting their core rotation. From a salary cap perspective, this is textbook smart roster construction — Minnesota gets a reliable contributor at the veteran minimum while preserving flexibility to add other pieces around their Anthony Edwards-Karl-Anthony Towns foundation. The short-term commitment also allows the Wolves to reassess their needs next summer without being hamstrung by a longer deal for an aging player. While Ingles won't move the needle dramatically, he's the type of savvy, low-maintenance veteran who can provide crucial minutes during a championship push, making this B+ CVI deal a shrewd addition to their rotation.
Performance Analysis
Joe Ingles earns a D+ Performance grade, indicating below-average production relative to other NBA small forwards this season. Through 747 games, Joe is contributing 0.8 points, 0.4 rebounds, and 0.8 assists per game in his role. Joe's strongest area is FG% at 53.8, which compares favorably to the small forward median of 46.0. The biggest area for growth is PPG at 0.8 (small forward median: 15.0). Among 119 NBA small forwards graded this season, Joe ranks 66th.
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