Hello, Joan Beringer.

Fans that were unfamiliar with the No. 17 overall pick in last month’s NBA draft received a quick introduction in the 18-year-old’s Summer League debut Thursday as Minnesota toppled New Orleans 98-91 in Las Vegas.

The rookie blocked the Pelicans’ first two shots of the game and swatted five shots over the first eight minutes of the affair while going a perfect 5 for 5 from the field in the first half and he ran to the rim and lived in the paint.

By game’s end, Beringer tallied 11 points, eight rebounds, seven blocks and two steals as part of a stifling defensive effort from Minnesota, as the Wolves turned New Orleans over 25 times.

After a slow start, Terrence Shannon Jr. dominated the final two quarters offensively to finish with 20 points, nine assists and seven rebounds. Leonard Miller also had 20 points to go with nine boards and three blocked shots.

Rob Dillingham had 15 points on 4 for 14 shooting with six assists and seven turnovers.

The Timberwolves’ Summer League team next plays at 9 p.m. Saturday against Denver in Las Vegas.

Grady staying

Timberwolves television play-by-play man Michael Grady will be one of Amazon’s primary broadcasters when the station begins airing nationally-televised NBA games this fall, the streaming service announced Thursday.

But that doesn’t mean Grady is leaving Minnesota.

He will still work a modified local television schedule that’s still to be determined, and will do more storytelling in digital content space for the organization that includes game previews and features, among other things.

“Being able to tell the Timberwolves story and stay close to its fanbase is truly a privilege,” Grady said in a statement. “I have deep affection for the team and its incredible following. I’m excited to continue to tell the stories of this incredible franchise, keeping that bond strong as I expand my role nationally.”