Kyle Anderson
#12SF · Minnesota Timberwolves
Height
6'8"
Weight
230 lbs
Age
32
College
UCLA
Experience
11 yrs
Wingspan
7'2.8"
Reach
8'11.5"
Hand Size
8.25" × 8.75"
D+
B
C-
C+
N/A
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The Verdict on Kyle, in One Read
On the field, Kyle Anderson grades out as a middling SF for Minnesota Timberwolves (C- Impact). That places him 46th 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 contract is harder to defend: the Contract Value Index calls it a slight overpay (D+), with the cost outrunning the output. The public read is positive (B 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 StatsC-
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 747 | 6.5 | 3.4 | 2.7 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 54.7% | 34.1% | 71.5% |
| 2025-26 | | 34 | 6.5 | 3.4 | 2.7 |
Performance Grade by Season
PeakB-LongevityHall of Fame WorkloadRecentD
| Season | Team | GP | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | | 34 | 6.5 | 3.4 | 2.7 | 54.7% | C+ C+ |
| 2024-25 |  | 2 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.0% | F F |
| 2023-24 | | 15 | 4.3 | 2.7 | 2.5 | 45.6% | D+ D+ |
| 2022-23 | | 4 | 8.5 | 4.0 | 4.5 | 50.0% | B- B- |
| 2021-22 |  | 12 | 6.0 | 4.3 | 1.8 | 56.9% | C+ C+ |
| 2020-21 | | 5 | 8.4 | 5.0 | 3.2 | 42.9% | B- B- |
| 2019-20 | | 67 | 5.8 | 4.3 | 2.4 | 47.4% | C C |
| 2018-19 | | 43 | 8.0 | 5.8 | 3.0 | 54.3% | B B |
| 2017-18 |  | 5 | 5.4 | 2.6 | 0.6 | 60.0% | C- C- |
| 2016-17 | | 15 | 5.5 | 3.1 | 1.7 | 56.3% | C- C- |
| 2015-16 | | 10 | 2.3 | 2.4 | 0.7 | 32.0% | D D |
| 2014-15 | | 33 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 0.8 | 34.8% | 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 | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 5/16 | vs SAS | L 109-139 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1-3 | 0-0 | +3 |
| Wed, 5/13 | @ SAS | L 97-126 | 3 | 1 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$9.2M
Guaranteed
$567K
AAV
$9.2M/yr
Guaranteed %6%
Contract Value Index (CVI)
D+
Below Value
OverpayFair ValueGreat Value
Net of age, position, and term, Kyle Anderson's deal earns a D+ Contract Value Index. At $9.2M AAV on a one-year deal for a 32-year-old established veteran posting 6.5 PPG, 3.4 RPG, and 2.7 APG across 34 games in the 2025-26 season, the contract reflects what it is: a modest, short-term commitment to a complementary piece whose value proposition has never hinged on volume scoring. The CVI grade accounts for the reality that Anderson's compensation sits above replacement-level pay for a wing contributor operating in a diminished role, yet his modest counting stats and the one-year structure offer limited upside to justify a stronger valuation. What saves this deal from cratering further is the intangible premium the Timberwolves and their roster have placed on his presence—the reunion narrative, Rudy Gobert's explicit endorsement of his cultural impact, and Minnesota's clear investment in veteran savvy all signal that front office is comfortable with the price tag for what Anderson brings beyond the box score. The mediaFraming and sentiment data align on this: Anderson is valued as connective tissue and a trusted locker-room voice on a contending playoff roster, not as a statistical contributor, which appropriately prices expectations for a deal of this structure. With the Timberwolves in the playoffs and Anderson locked into a one-year commitment, the CVI reflects a low-risk, functionally expiring contract—there's minimal downside beyond the current season, but also minimal upside, making this a fair-value deal for a veteran role player in his final window.
Performance Analysis
C-
#46 of 119 Small Forwards
Contracts in the Same Value Band
Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the D band — a quick read on where Kyle's contract sits relative to comparable money.
How Kyle Compares at the Position
Kyle Anderson ranks 46th of 119 graded small forwards by performance. That slots Kyle between Andersson Garcia (C-) just ahead and Jordan Miller (C-) just behind.
Graded higher
Andersson GarciaUtah JazzC-Myron GardnerMiami HeatC-Blake HinsonUtah JazzC-Kyle AndersonC-
Graded lower
Jordan MillerLos Angeles ClippersTransaction History
Memphis Grizzlies release Kyle Anderson
Memphis Grizzlies · cut · 2/27/2026
Acquired F Kyle Anderson from Minnesota and G Buddy Hield from Philadelphia in a sign-and-trade deals as part of a six-team trade.
Golden State Warriors · trade · 7/6/2024
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About this player
Kyle Anderson 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 Kyle Anderson, 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 D+, Performance C-, Sentiment B.
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