Timberwolves trade for former top-10 pick Cody Williams, clear cap space for Kuminga deal

Minnesota finalized a trade with the Utah Jazz that brings former No. 10 draft pick Cody Williams and forward John Konchar to the Timberwolves in exchange for guard Josh Green and cash considerations. The move follows the team's recent agreement with forward Jonathan Kuminga on a two-year, $12.4 million contract and is intended to free up salary-cap space while adding depth to the backcourt.

Williams, who posted 8.8 points and 3.0 rebounds per game in his sophomore season with Utah, is expected to serve as a bench player behind Jaden McDaniels and Ayo Dosunmu. Konchar's contract, valued at about $6.2 million this season, will be waived and stretched over three years, reducing the immediate financial impact.

Green, acquired in a previous deal involving LaMelo Ball, carried a $14.7 million expiring contract for the 2026-27 season, making him a logical trade component. The Jazz gain a wing player who can contribute off the bench and provide three-point shooting, with a career 38.7 percent rate from beyond the arc.

The transaction gives the Timberwolves additional flexibility under the NBA’s second-apron threshold, allowing them to accommodate Kuminga’s salary while maintaining a roster built around Anthony Edwards after a second-round playoff exit last season.