Ayo Dosunmu gets standing ovation for Timberwolves debut, which then goes terribly

As Ayo Dosunmu made his debut for the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday afternoon after being traded from the Chicago Bulls, there’s no denying the excitement that surrounds the new opportunity for the guard. With the Timberwolves trading for Dosunmu at the trade deadline, he made his debut off the bench against the Los Angeles Clippers with a huge reaction.

When Dosunmu checked into the game off the bench with just over six minutes left in the first quarter, there was a loud standing ovation for the 26-year-old. This shows how much the Minnesota fanbase is enthralled to have Dosunmu on the team, with the franchise looking to reach new heights this season.

AYO DOSUNMU WELCOME TO MINNESOTA

Wolves fans give their newest acquisition a standing ovation as he checks in for the first time pic.twitter.com/lAtyxLRoXH

— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) February 8, 2026

However, it wasn’t the most efficient first game, as with under five minutes left in the game, the player has 11 points on four of 11 shooting from the field, making three of seven attempts from beyond the arc. To go along with two steals, a rebound, and an assist, he has recorded a -33 on the floor.

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