Hoop DossierAyo Dosunmu
Minnesota Timberwolves · Guard · 6′4″ 200 lb · age 26 · Illinois · 6th season
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Lines for Tonight
DraftKings · · game preview →| Stat | Line | Avg | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Points | 12.5 pts | 13.0 pts | 13.0 pts |
| Rebounds | 3.5 reb | 4.7 reb | 4.7 reb |
| Assists | 3.5 ast | 5.0 ast | 5.0 ast |
| 3PM | 0.5 3PM | 1.0 3PM | 1.0 3PM |
| Pts+Reb+Ast | 19.5 pts+reb+ast | 22.7 pts+reb+ast | 22.7 pts+reb+ast |
Over rates and minutes projection: turn on Prediction tools.
Season form
3 games this seasonStarts 0 of 3 games · 5th on MIN in minutes · Core role
Bars: minutes in his last 3 games · numbers: points
Situational splits: turn on Prediction tools.
What's being said
23 items · 3 sources this seasonNo reporter post or news story has named him yet this season; everything below is from podcasts.
- Podcast Locked On Wolves · 2 points ·
- Jack Borman: The host said he looks extremely comfortable. at 4:43
- Jack Borman: To match Toronto's fast first bench/blended unit at the end of the first quarter, the Wolves used a similar group: Dosunmu, Shannon, Trey Lyles and Joan Beringer. at 18:10
“WOLVES POSTCAST: Timberwolves DOMINATE Raptors 117-94 in Home Opener | INSTANT REACTION” · listen ↗
- Podcast Ben Beacon (Locked On Wolves) (reported), via Locked On NBA · Relayed report · around the league
Minnesota beat Orlando 115-93 and is 2-0. Ant scored 15 on 5-of-23. Jaden McDaniels scored 15, fantastic for a second straight game. Ayo Dosunmu had 14 off the bench. The Wolves grabbed 22 offensive rebounds, with Rudy a big part of that.
“BEST NBA NIGHT EVER! YOU HAD TO BE THERE!” at 26:43 · listen ↗
also reported by Jack Borman, Locked On Wolves
- Podcast Locked On Wolves · 3 points ·
- Bench rebounding: Joan Beringer had 9 rebounds in 15 minutes, Trey Lyles 5, Ayo Dosunmu 6, and TJ 4. at 4:44
- Ayo Dosunmu on the floor, 65% of Wolves shots came in the paint, compared with 42.5% when he was off. Jack credits his speed pushing the ball up the floor. at 8:50
- Ayo Dosunmu and TJ have both played well off LaMelo and as the main ball handlers. at 19:42
“WOLVES POSTCAST: T-Wolves CRUISE PAST ORLANDO MAGIC In Total Team Effort, 115-93” · listen ↗
- Podcast Gil's Arena host · Analysis · around the league
A panelist said Jonathan Kuminga is the only Wolves player defenses will leave open, and that Minnesota can sub Ayo Dosunmu in for him at any time. Kuminga went 2-for-4 in the game.
“Luka's Snowtime Lakers COOK GSW, Ant-Man & Lamelo WENT CRAZY vs MIA & AD Goes VINTAGE In D.C.! Part 1” at 35:49 · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On Wolves host · Analysis · wording unclear in audio
The host describes the regular starting lineup as the core four plus Jonathan Kuminga. The small-ball lineup is the core four plus Ayo Dosunmu, whom he assumes is the sixth man.
“How The Minnesota Timberwolves' Offense DOMINATED | Unlocking Jonathan Kuminga & Jaden McDaniels” at 2:43 · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On Wolves · 2 points ·
- Host expects Ayo Dosunmu to be the sixth man and to finish top six in minutes. at 17:10
- Host worries that bench scoring beyond Ayo Dosunmu depends on Terrence Shannon Jr. and Bones Hyland, neither of whom has a track record of consistency. at 17:28
“HOW MANY WINS Will The Minnesota Timberwolves Have? | Predicting The Wolves' Bench + West Finish” · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On Wolves · 2 points ·
- Ben Beecken: Ben notes that Ayo Dosunmu is on the team and was already there at the end of last season. at 18:29
- Ben Beecken: Bench outlook: Dosunmu is not worse defensively than late-stage Jaylen Clark is probably in the rotation or on its fringe. Terrence Shannon Jr and Hyland are not good defenders, while Beringer is. at 32:21
“Minnesota Timberwolves Predictions: LaMelo Ball's Impact On The Starters + How Good The Offense & Defense Will” · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On Wolves host · Analysis ·
The host says the Wolves just gave Ayo Dosunmu a lot of money and years.
“Minnesota Timberwolves' ROSTER MOVES Open A Two-Way Spot | How Will Wolves Fill The Roster?” at 33:03 · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On Wolves · 3 points ·
- Regular starting five played (not named). Bench order: Ayo Dosunmu first off the bench, then Terrence Shannon Jr, then Joan Beringer. at 3:38
- Example of a poor decision: in the first quarter, Gobert tried to dunk out of the short roll instead of kicking to Ayo Dosunmu, who was open in the corner for three. at 8:42
- Host singles out Dosunmu as not good defensively, and says Ball let his defensive effort slip after a good start. at 20:40
“Minnesota Timberwolves' Offense Starts Fast But Defense Falters In Dress Rehearsal vs. Pistons” · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On Wolves · 4 points ·
- Sam thinks Jonathan Kuminga is the starter most likely not to finish games. He says Jaden, Rudy, LaMelo and Ant will be on the floor, and Finch could go to Ayo Dosunmu if he has the hot hand, or to Terrence Shannon Jr when the matchup calls for him. at 17:29
- Parker Fox: Parker (inferred) says Ayo Dosunmu is on a five-year contract worth more than $110 million. at 29:07
- Parker Fox: Parker (inferred) says Ayo Dosunmu shot the ball well in the previous night's preseason game and that his three-point shot has improved. at 28:52
- Parker (inferred) and Julia both pick Ayo Dosunmu as the most impactful bench piece. Parker calls him the true sixth man and thinks he could play all 82 games. Julia notes he arrived by trade and has now had a full offseason and training camp with the team. at 30:07
“WOLVES SQUAD SHOW: 10 Official Minnesota Timberwolves PREDICTIONS” · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On Wolves · 2 points ·
- Ben Beecken: None of the top six players, including Ayo Dosunmu, played on Saturday in Miami. Monday was the starters' first game since last Wednesday's game against the Pacers in Ames. at 2:56
- Ben Beecken: Ayo Dosunmu: 11 points on 3 of 6, all makes from three (3 of 5), 4 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 steals. He was a big part of the second-quarter surge to a 12-point halftime lead. at 23:30
“LaMelo Ball + Anthony Edwards Two-Man Game LIGHTS UP MSG As Minnesota Timberwolves Beat Knicks” · listen ↗
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Game log
● = started2026-27 season
| Date | Opp | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 25 | TOR W | 23 min | 9 pts | 3 reb | 3 ast | 1 3PM |
| Oct 23 | @ORL W | 27 min | 14 pts | 6 reb | 9 ast | 1 3PM |
| Oct 21 | @MIA W | 29 min | 16 pts | 5 reb | 3 ast | 1 3PM |
2025-26 season (last season) · 79 games
| Date | Opp | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15 | SAS L | 23 min | 10 pts | 1 reb | 9 ast | 0 3PM |
| May 12 | @SAS L | 33 min | 16 pts | 9 reb | 4 ast | 1 3PM |
| May 10 | SAS W | 30 min | 10 pts | 5 reb | 3 ast | 1 3PM |
| May 8 | SAS L | 32 min | 11 pts | 7 reb | 5 ast | 3 3PM |
| May 6 | @SAS L | 10 min | 0 pts | 0 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Apr 27 | @DEN L | 38 min | 18 pts | 3 reb | 4 ast | 3 3PM |
| Apr 25 | DEN W | 42 min | 43 pts | 4 reb | 1 ast | 5 3PM |
| Apr 23 | DEN W | 32 min | 25 pts | 3 reb | 9 ast | 0 3PM |
| Apr 20 | @DEN W | 22 min | 9 pts | 4 reb | 5 ast | 1 3PM |
| Apr 18 | @DEN L | 28 min | 14 pts | 0 reb | 1 ast | 3 3PM |
| Apr 10 | @HOU W | 26 min | 15 pts | 0 reb | 4 ast | 1 3PM |
| Apr 7 | @IND W | 33 min | 24 pts | 5 reb | 1 ast | 1 3PM |
| Apr 5 | CHA L | 34 min | 12 pts | 4 reb | 2 ast | 0 3PM |
| Apr 3 | @PHI L | 36 min | 19 pts | 5 reb | 3 ast | 4 3PM |
| Apr 2 | @DET L | 33 min | 19 pts | 5 reb | 4 ast | 2 3PM |
| Mar 30 | @DAL W | 33 min | 18 pts | 15 reb | 12 ast | 1 3PM |
| Mar 22 | @BOS W | 32 min | 17 pts | 8 reb | 6 ast | 2 3PM |
| Mar 20 | POR L | 38 min | 17 pts | 10 reb | 8 ast | 3 3PM |
| Mar 18 | UTA W | 27 min | 23 pts | 9 reb | 6 ast | 3 3PM |
| Mar 17 | PHX W | 34 min | 19 pts | 5 reb | 2 ast | 1 3PM |
| Mar 15 | @OKC L | 33 min | 18 pts | 4 reb | 0 ast | 4 3PM |
| Mar 13 | @GSW W | 31 min | 12 pts | 8 reb | 7 ast | 2 3PM |
| Mar 10 | @LAL L | 20 min | 13 pts | 2 reb | 1 ast | 0 3PM |
| Mar 7 | ORL L | 21 min | 3 pts | 2 reb | 2 ast | 1 3PM |
| Mar 5 | TOR W | 27 min | 13 pts | 1 reb | 1 ast | 1 3PM |
| Mar 3 | MEM W | 29 min | 14 pts | 3 reb | 4 ast | 0 3PM |
| Mar 1 | @DEN W | 21 min | 9 pts | 2 reb | 4 ast | 1 3PM |
| Feb 26 | @LAC W | 23 min | 12 pts | 2 reb | 1 ast | 1 3PM |
| Feb 24 | @POR W | 24 min | 7 pts | 1 reb | 2 ast | 0 3PM |
| Feb 22 | PHI L | 28 min | 12 pts | 5 reb | 4 ast | 2 3PM |
| Feb 20 | DAL W | 27 min | 5 pts | 2 reb | 3 ast | 1 3PM |
| Feb 11 | POR W | 28 min | 12 pts | 1 reb | 4 ast | 0 3PM |
| Feb 9 | ATL W | 30 min | 21 pts | 1 reb | 3 ast | 2 3PM |
| Feb 8 | LAC L | 25 min | 11 pts | 1 reb | 1 ast | 3 3PM |
| Feb 3 | @MIL L | 28 min | 17 pts | 4 reb | 8 ast | 3 3PM |
| Feb 1 | @MIA L | 26 min | 10 pts | 6 reb | 1 ast | 1 3PM |
| Jan 31 | @MIA W | 37 min | 29 pts | 8 reb | 9 ast | 5 3PM |
| Jan 29 | MIA L | 31 min | 23 pts | 7 reb | 5 ast | 1 3PM |
| Jan 28 | @IND L | 29 min | 19 pts | 4 reb | 4 ast | 0 3PM |
| Jan 26 | LAL L | 25 min | 20 pts | 3 reb | 2 ast | 2 3PM |
| Jan 24 | BOS W | 23 min | 10 pts | 2 reb | 0 ast | 2 3PM |
| Jan 22 | @MIN W | 22 min | 8 pts | 4 reb | 3 ast | 2 3PM |
| Jan 20 | LAC W | 29 min | 18 pts | 3 reb | 4 ast | 4 3PM |
| Jan 18 | BKN W | 30 min | 19 pts | 1 reb | 5 ast | 5 3PM |
| Jan 16 | @BKN L | 20 min | 18 pts | 1 reb | 1 ast | 0 3PM |
| Jan 14 | UTA W | 28 min | 15 pts | 2 reb | 6 ast | 2 3PM |
| Jan 13 | @HOU L | 23 min | 7 pts | 4 reb | 3 ast | 1 3PM |
| Jan 10 | DAL W | 26 min | 20 pts | 4 reb | 8 ast | 3 3PM |
| Jan 7 | @DET L | 31 min | 24 pts | 1 reb | 3 ast | 4 3PM |
| Jan 5 | @BOS L | 28 min | 15 pts | 3 reb | 5 ast | 3 3PM |
| Jan 3 | CHA L | 28 min | 16 pts | 4 reb | 4 ast | 2 3PM |
| Jan 2 | ORL W | 21 min | 17 pts | 3 reb | 7 ast | 2 3PM |
| Dec 31 | NOP W | 25 min | 12 pts | 4 reb | 6 ast | 2 3PM |
| Dec 29 | MIN L | 32 min | 10 pts | 6 reb | 7 ast | 0 3PM |
| Dec 27 | MIL L | 21 min | 11 pts | 2 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Dec 26 | PHI W | 24 min | 8 pts | 3 reb | 4 ast | 2 3PM |
| Dec 23 | @ATL W | 16 min | 6 pts | 2 reb | 2 ast | 0 3PM |
| Dec 21 | @ATL W | 17 min | 13 pts | 0 reb | 1 ast | 1 3PM |
| Dec 19 | @CLE W | 14 min | 8 pts | 1 reb | 3 ast | 2 3PM |
| Dec 7 | GSW L | 27 min | 4 pts | 4 reb | 5 ast | 0 3PM |
| Dec 3 | BKN L | 36 min | 16 pts | 2 reb | 1 ast | 2 3PM |
| Dec 1 | @ORL L | 37 min | 18 pts | 3 reb | 7 ast | 4 3PM |
| Nov 29 | @IND L | 35 min | 15 pts | 4 reb | 4 ast | 3 3PM |
| Nov 28 | @CHA L | 23 min | 5 pts | 2 reb | 2 ast | 1 3PM |
| Nov 24 | @NOP L | 32 min | 28 pts | 2 reb | 1 ast | 2 3PM |
| Nov 22 | WAS W | 29 min | 8 pts | 5 reb | 1 ast | 1 3PM |
| Nov 21 | MIA L | 33 min | 23 pts | 1 reb | 4 ast | 3 3PM |
| Nov 19 | @POR W | 23 min | 14 pts | 4 reb | 1 ast | 2 3PM |
| Nov 17 | @DEN W | 26 min | 21 pts | 3 reb | 5 ast | 1 3PM |
| Nov 16 | @UTA L | 26 min | 18 pts | 1 reb | 5 ast | 2 3PM |
| Nov 12 | @DET L | 22 min | 12 pts | 3 reb | 2 ast | 2 3PM |
| Nov 10 | SAS L | 33 min | 20 pts | 2 reb | 5 ast | 3 3PM |
| Nov 8 | @CLE L | 23 min | 14 pts | 3 reb | 1 ast | 1 3PM |
| Nov 7 | @MIL L | 20 min | 7 pts | 0 reb | 3 ast | 1 3PM |
| Oct 31 | NYK W | 29 min | 22 pts | 4 reb | 9 ast | 1 3PM |
| Oct 29 | SAC W | 21 min | 9 pts | 2 reb | 1 ast | 0 3PM |
| Oct 27 | ATL W | 27 min | 21 pts | 3 reb | 2 ast | 4 3PM |
| Oct 25 | @ORL W | 27 min | 15 pts | 1 reb | 2 ast | 3 3PM |
| Oct 22 | DET W | 27 min | 14 pts | 5 reb | 2 ast | 2 3PM |
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