History of Taurean Prince in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: July 1, 2025

Taurean Prince is a professional basketball player currently playing for the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA. He played college basketball at Baylor before being drafted 12th overall by the Utah Jazz in 2016, though he was immediately traded to the Atlanta Hawks. Since then, Prince has played for several teams, including the Brooklyn Nets, Cleveland Cavaliers, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Los Angeles Lakers, demonstrating his experience and adaptability within the league.

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1971: Pete Maravich First Hawks Rookie

In 1971, Pete Maravich did it in five straight games becoming the first Hawks rookie to reach double-figures in his first four playoff games

March 22, 1994: Taurean Prince Born

Taurean Waller-Prince was born on March 22, 1994. He is now a professional basketball player in the NBA.

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2015: Candidate for Big 12 Player of the Year

In 2015, Entering his fourth season, Fran Fraschilla labeled Taurean Prince as a strong candidate for Big 12 Player of the Year

2015: Won Bronze Medal at Pan American Games

In the summer of 2015, Taurean Prince helped the United States men's national basketball team win the bronze medal at the 2015 Pan American Games.

June 23, 2016: Drafted by the Utah Jazz

On June 23, 2016, Taurean Prince was selected by the Utah Jazz with the 12th overall pick in the 2016 NBA draft.

2016: Drafted by Utah Jazz

In 2016, Taurean Prince was drafted by the Utah Jazz with the 12th pick in the NBA draft.

March 11, 2017: Season-best 17 points

On March 11, 2017, Taurean Prince scored a then season-best 17 points in a 107–90 win over the Memphis Grizzlies.

December 12, 2017: Career-High 24 Points

On December 12, 2017, Taurean Prince scored a career-high 24 points in a 123–114 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers.

February 2, 2018: New Career High with 31 points

On February 2, 2018, Taurean Prince set a new career high with 31 points in a 119–110 loss to the Boston Celtics.

2018: Timberwolves qualified for the playoffs

After a play-in tournament win over the Los Angeles Clippers, the Timberwolves qualified for the playoffs for the first time since 2018.

January 13, 2019: Return to Action After Ankle Sprain

On January 13, 2019, Taurean Prince returned to action against the Bucks after missing 18 games with a left ankle sprain.

July 6, 2019: Traded to the Brooklyn Nets

On July 6, 2019, Taurean Prince, along with a 2021 second-round pick, was traded to the Brooklyn Nets.

November 12, 2019: Jersey Exchange with Royce O'Neale

On November 12, 2019, after a game against the Utah Jazz, Taurean Prince traded jerseys with former Baylor Bears teammate Royce O'Neale.

2019: Traded to Brooklyn Nets

In the 2019 off-season, Taurean Prince was traded to the Brooklyn Nets.

March 2020: NBA Season Suspended

In March 2020, the NBA season was suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

January 14, 2021: Traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers

On January 14, 2021, Taurean Prince and center Jarrett Allen were traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers in a multi-player, four-team deal.

January 2021: Traded to Cleveland Cavaliers

In January 2021, Taurean Prince was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers.

August 3, 2021: Traded to Minnesota Timberwolves

On August 3, 2021, Taurean Prince was traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

2021: Traded to Brooklyn Nets

On July 6, 2019, Taurean Prince, along with a 2021 second-round pick, was traded to the Brooklyn Nets.

February 1, 2022: Season-High 23 Points

On February 1, 2022, Taurean Prince scored a season-high 23 points, alongside nine rebounds, two assists and two steals, in a 130–115 win over the Denver Nuggets.

June 30, 2022: Contract Extension with Timberwolves

On June 30, 2022, Taurean Prince signed a two-year, $16 million contract extension with the Timberwolves.

August 25, 2022: Arrested at Miami International Airport

On August 25, 2022, Taurean Prince was arrested on a "fugitive warrant-out-of-state extradite" at Miami International Airport on account of a "dangerous drugs" charge from Texas.