Quick Info
| Profession | Basketball player |
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| Nationality | French |
| Date of Birth | 11/11/2006 |
| Age | 19 years |
| Birthplace | Sélestat, France |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
Latest News about Joan Beringer
30/10/2026
The Minnesota Timberwolves exercised their team option on Joan Beringer's contract for the 2027-28 season, keeping him under contract beyond the current year. The move was reported by The Athletic and was widely expected given his growing role early in the season. His salary is set to rise from about $4.4 million to about $4.6 million for that season.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | French professional basketball player who plays as a forward/center for the Minnesota Timberwolves in the NBA. He was selected 17th overall in the 2025 NBA Draft. |
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| Early Life | Born in Sélestat, France, and moved to Strasbourg at about age 10. He originally played football before switching to basketball. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6 ft 11 in (about 211 cm); some listings give 7 ft 0 in |
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| Weight | 230 lb (104 kg) |
| Position | Forward/Center |
Relationships & More
| Agent | Sead Galijasevic |
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Career
| Youth and Development | Joined SIG Strasbourg in 2022, playing for its U18 and U21 teams. Competed for France at the 2023 FIBA U18 European Championship. |
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| Professional Clubs | Moved to Slovenia in 2024 to join Cedevita Olimpija (KK Olimpija Ljubljana), where he helped the team win the 2024-25 Slovenian Basketball Cup. |
| NBA Career | Drafted by the Minnesota Timberwolves with the 17th pick of the 2025 NBA Draft. Signed a two-year contract in July 2025. The team exercised its team option for his next season on 30/10/2026. |
| Notable Performances | Set career highs of 24 points and 7 blocks in a 132-126 home win over New Orleans on 13/04/2026. |
| NBA Debut | 24/10/2025 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He reportedly had never played basketball until the summer of 2021, having grown up playing soccer. | |
| 2. He is known for his athleticism and quick first step for a player of his size. |
