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NBA: Timberwolves Complete '1-for-2' Trade After Kuminga Signing

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

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News Named sources Outcome reported
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have reportedly completed a '1-for-2' trade with the Utah Jazz, acquiring Cody Williams and John Konchar.
  • This move follows the Timberwolves' recent signing of Jonathan Kuminga to a two-year contract worth approximately $12.4 million.
  • The trade involved sending Josh Green and cash considerations to the Jazz, potentially creating salary cap space for the Timberwolves.

The Minnesota Timberwolves are making significant roster adjustments, reportedly finalizing a trade with the Utah Jazz just days after signing former Warriors prospect Jonathan Kuminga to a two-year deal worth around $12.4 million.

According to reports, the Timberwolves sent Josh Green and cash to the Jazz in exchange for guard Cody Williams and forward John Konchar. This transaction is a '1-for-2' deal, indicating a move to reshape the team's composition and potentially manage its salary cap.

Williams, the younger brother of Oklahoma City Thunder's Jalen Williams, was the 10th overall pick in the 2024 NBA draft. He averaged 8.8 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 assists in 67 games last season. Konchar, meanwhile, is expected to be waived by the Timberwolves, with the team likely planning to use an installment payment structure to handle his contract, thereby freeing up additional salary cap flexibility.

Green, who joined the Timberwolves from the Charlotte Hornets as part of the LaMelo Ball trade in June, is now on his way to Utah. Last season, he appeared in 58 games, averaging 4.3 points and 1.8 rebounds, while shooting 42% from three-point range. The Timberwolves' acquisition of Kuminga and this subsequent trade suggest a strategic effort to retool the roster ahead of the upcoming season.

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