Julian Phillips
Minnesota Timberwolves · F · NBA
Season Stats
2.9 PPG · 1.0 RPG · 0.2 APG
2.9
PPG
1.0
RPG
0.2
APG
48
GP
2025-26 season avg · 48 GPOFFSEASON
Updated Aug 1, 2:07 AM ET · Stats via ESPN
Tennessee Career
2022–2023 · F
Phillips was a one-and-done freshman at Tennessee in 2022–23, averaging 8.3 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.4 assists across 32 games (25 starts) before declaring for the draft.
Pro Journey
2023 Draft · 2nd round, pick 35 · Chicago Bulls
Drafted 35th overall by the Chicago Bulls in 2023, Phillips spent his first two NBA seasons in Chicago before moving on to the Minnesota Timberwolves, where he's now looking to carve out a consistent rotation role on the wing.
Why Vol Nation Should Watch
Phillips profiles as a 3-and-D wing — the exact kind of role player good NBA rosters need. His minutes with Minnesota are worth tracking as a read on how much the coaching staff trusts his defense.
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