Enrique Freeman

[HoopsFan03]

Freeman and T wolves are on TV right now.

Amazon prime 

[HoopsFan03]

2 hours ago, Let'sGoZips94 said:

 

Is this just now being announced? 

Wife said she saw it on Instagram a month ago. Our son went last year and really liked it, unfortunately he will miss it this year due to vacation. 

[ZZZips]

https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/sports/college/zips/2026/07/09/enrique-freeman-basketball-camp-akron-zips-minnesota-timberwolves/90863917007/

[Sergeant Zip]

Mentioned on the broadcast a concussion concern also.

 

 

[Zippy87]

14 minutes ago, Sergeant Zip said:

Mentioned on the broadcast a concussion concern also.

 

 

 

Dove for the ball and an opposing player accidentally came down on him and slammed his face into the hardwood. Looked like a gash above his eye. 

[Zippy87]

11 minutes ago, Zippy87 said:

 

Dove for the ball and an opposing player accidentally came down on him and slammed his face into the hardwood. Looked like a gash above his eye. 

 

Back in the game! 

[Zips1991]

I haven't seen any of the games yet so maybe there's a reason for it, but I see Enrique is only averaging 5 points per game through three summer league games. Not really ideal when looking to make a case for NBA time in a crucial year. Hopefully he closes out strong!

[Hilltopper]

2 hours ago, Zips1991 said:

I haven't seen any of the games yet so maybe there's a reason for it, but I see Enrique is only averaging 5 points per game through three summer league games. Not really ideal when looking to make a case for NBA time in a crucial year. Hopefully he closes out strong!

Do you watch Summer league games? It is like watching a bunch of kids playing a pickup game at the local park. It is every man for himself. 

[Let'sGoZips94]

3 hours ago, Zips1991 said:

I haven't seen any of the games yet so maybe there's a reason for it, but I see Enrique is only averaging 5 points per game through three summer league games. Not really ideal when looking to make a case for NBA time in a crucial year. Hopefully he closes out strong!

 

He has been averaging a double double in the G League. He'll be fine. 

[clarkwgriswold]

1 hour ago, Hilltopper said:

Do you watch Summer league games? It is like watching a bunch of kids playing a pickup game at the local park. It is every man for himself. 

The basketball Hunger Games.

[1981 grad]

I did not see Monday's game but Freeman was a -29 and there is no way you can spin that in a good way.  He did lead the team with 7 rebounds.  He also had 4 assists and only one turnover.  I watched the first 2 games and Freeman is usually in the corner as a wing and just does not have a lot of offensive moves to the basket.  He sets ball screens and cuts to the basket but most times comes up empty handed even if he is open.   Sometimes he pops up behind the 3 line but has not been htting the 3 ball. His defense has been good along with his rebounding.  Very active on the offensive glass.  The Timberwolves gave his a 2 way so they are invested in him this season.  He also got cut Friday diving for a ball so that certainly indicates his toughness.  It is way too early to judge him based on summer league play.

[clarkwgriswold]

Enrique has enough on film now between his limited NBA play and the G-League.  At this juncture he needs a team to believe in him more than he needs stellar rookie league performances.

[1981 grad]

I watched some of the Freeman's game today when the World Cup was not on and Freeman looked good scoring 14 points and 11 rebounds including 6 offensive rebounds.  At the end of the game he was a beast on the offensive boards givning Minn multiple offensive possessions.

[Zippy87]

Freeman's summer league is over, and it was not great. He was fantastic two nights ago against Indiana, notching a double-double (14/11), but his overall stats were pretty rough:

 

MPG: 21.9

PTS: 7.4

FG%: 45%

3PT%: 11%

FT%: 54%

REB: 7.0

AST: 1.8

TOV: 2.2

 

Hopefully the TWolves are patient with him on that two-way. They are finally committing to him playing the 3, and that will be a big adjustment for him. 

 

[LZIp]

On 7/18/2026 at 10:37 AM, Zippy87 said:

Freeman's summer league is over, and it was not great. He was fantastic two nights ago against Indiana, notching a double-double (14/11), but his overall stats were pretty rough:

 

MPG: 21.9

PTS: 7.4

FG%: 45%

3PT%: 11%

FT%: 54%

REB: 7.0

AST: 1.8

TOV: 2.2

 

Hopefully the TWolves are patient with him on that two-way. They are finally committing to him playing the 3, and that will be a big adjustment for him. 

 

I personally see him as a 4. 

[kreed5120]

22 hours ago, LZIp said:

I personally see him as a 4. 

 

I agree. If I remove my Zips colored sunglasses I just don't see him making the NBA at the wing position. Making the NBA is already challenging enough. Only 450 players in the world (which the NBA is a true global game) are on NBA rosters. Now taking away what he does best by moving him away from the basket just further reduces his chances. 

[1981 grad]

On 7/18/2026 at 10:37 AM, Zippy87 said:

Freeman's summer league is over, and it was not great. He was fantastic two nights ago against Indiana, notching a double-double (14/11), but his overall stats were pretty rough:

 

MPG: 21.9

PTS: 7.4

FG%: 45%

3PT%: 11%

FT%: 54%

REB: 7.0

AST: 1.8

TOV: 2.2

 

Hopefully the TWolves are patient with him on that two-way. They are finally committing to him playing the 3, and that will be a big adjustment for him. 

 

The offensive numbers were not great but I wonder how he graded out defensively.  When I watched the games I thought he played great defense, was very strong on the offensive glass, and on occassion could play bully ball and get to the hoop using his size and strength against other forwards.  He has to improve his 3 point shooting and his foul shooting has been better in the past.  Will be interesting to see how he does during the preseason.  Right now he is listed as number three on the depth chart as a forward.  If he has a great preseason he could be competing for a roster spot and not just a 2 way contract.

[Let'sGoZips94]

Enrique Freeman-adjacent info. If this is accurate, good for Freeman haha.

[kreed5120]

1 hour ago, Let'sGoZips94 said:

Enrique Freeman-adjacent info. If this is accurate, good for Freeman haha.

 

Not sure if it trickles down to two-ways or if its only for players that make the 15 man.

 

Either way it's great for fringe guys that might not make it past their first NBA rookie deal. Star players, like Lebron, have plenty of other opportunities to cash-in on their likeness.

Edited 16 hours ago by kreed5120

[Zips1991]

39 minutes ago, kreed5120 said:

 

Not sure if it trickles down to two-ways or if its only for players that make the 15 man.

 

Either way it's great for fringe guys that might not make it past their first NBA rookie deal. Star players, like Lebron, have plenty of other opportunities to cash-in on their likeness.

My hope is it trickles down to two-ways and then as a result eventually trickles down to the Zips basketball program. 🤣

[Let'sGoZips94]

3 hours ago, kreed5120 said:

 

Not sure if it trickles down to two-ways or if its only for players that make the 15 man.

 

Either way it's great for fringe guys that might not make it past their first NBA rookie deal. Star players, like Lebron, have plenty of other opportunities to cash-in on their likeness.

 

Per Google AI, two-ways are part of the NBAPA and receive the same licensing checks. 

[1981 grad]

My kids play NBA 2k and tell me that Freeman is on the roster and they can use him as a player so it makes sense he would get a check.