The Timberwolves got a jump-start on free agency by keeping one of their free agents from hitting the open market.
Forward Taurean Prince will be coming back on a two-year deal worth $16 million, a source confirmed Tuesday.
Prince, who was set to become an unrestricted free agent, was a valuable part of the Wolves rotation last season, especially as the season went along. After starting off cold from three-point range, Prince shot over 40% in December, January and February. He finished shooting 38% from deep for the season as he averaged 7.8 points.
Prince came to the Wolves in the trade that sent Ricky Rubio to Cleveland.