Joan Beringer Minnesota Timberwolves 2026 NBA Playoffs Western Conference Round 1 Game Issued Statement Edition Jersey | Game 1 | Playoff Debut

This away ‘Statement Edition’ jersey was issued to Joan Beringer on April 18, 2026, during Game 1 of the First Round of the NBA Playoffs, when the Minnesota Timberwolves played the Denver Nuggets. This is the first jersey worn in the NBA Playoffs by Joan Beringer.

Beringer did not see any game action. The Timberwolves lost to the Nuggets, 116-105.

Selected 17th overall by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 2025 NBA Draft, Beringer entered the league as a raw but highly intriguing prospect. Though still early in his development, his defensive presence—particularly his ability to protect the rim and alter shots, has already flashed at the NBA level. With his combination of size, agility, and rapidly improving feel for the game, Beringer is widely viewed as a player with significant star potential if his offensive game continues to develop alongside his already impactful defense. At the time of cataloguing, he holds career averages of 3.1 points, 2 rebounds, and 0.2 assists per game.

Joan Beringer, a 6'10" French center, only began playing basketball in 2021 after outgrowing his soccer cleats, making his rapid development one of the more remarkable stories among recent prospects. He joined Cedevita Olimpija in Slovenia in 2024, where he averaged 5.1 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks per game while helping the club capture both the Slovenian Cup and Slovenian League titles. Beringer’s length, mobility, and natural shot-blocking instincts quickly made him stand out as a defensive anchor with significant upside.