Height
6'6"
Weight
198 lbs
Age
22
College
Tennessee
Experience
2 yrs
Wingspan
6'11.5"
Reach
8'6.0"
Hand Size
8.5" × 9"
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsD+
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 161 | 2.7 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 42.9% | 32.4% | 78.6% |
| 2025-26 |  | 43 | 2.7 | 1.1 | 0.2 |
Current Contract
Length
2 years
Total Value
$4.6M
Guaranteed
$2.2M
AAV
$2.2M/yr
Performance Analysis
Julian Phillips earns a D+ Performance grade, indicating below-average production relative to other NBA small forwards this season. Through 161 games, Julian is contributing 2.7 points, 1.1 rebounds, and 0.2 assists per game in his role. Julian's strongest area is FG% at 42.9, which compares favorably to the small forward median of 46.0. The biggest area for growth is APG at 0.2 (small forward median: 4.0). Among 119 NBA small forwards graded this season, Julian ranks 78th. At 22, Julian is still developing. The production should improve as he gains experience and a larger role with the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Current Sentiment
Julian Phillips remains a developmental prospect with limited impact after two NBA seasons. His C- performance grade and 10.4 PER reflect struggles to establish consistent playing time. Recent G League assignment indicates the Timberwolves view him as needing skill development. Trade from Chicago suggests Minnesota acquired him as a low-cost lottery ticket, not a solution. Fan and media perception is cautiously neutral—neither condemned nor championed at this stage.
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