Timberwolves trade for Cody Williams, clear cap space for Kuminga deal

Timberwolves trade for Cody Williams, clear cap space for Kuminga deal

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Bleacher Report said the Minnesota Timberwolves traded veteran wing Josh Green to the Utah Jazz for forwards Cody Williams and John Konchar, then waived Konchar to free salary-cap space for Jonathan Kuminga’s two-year, $12 million contract, on 29 August. The move follows Kuminga’s signing earlier in the week. The New York Times reported that the 23-year-old forward agreed to a two-year, $12 million deal with Minnesota, a contract he accepted after turning down a larger offer from the Los Angeles Lakers, as detailed by other outlets.

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Jonathan Kuminga Minnesota Timberwolves Tim Connelly Anthony Edwards Marc Stad Alex Rodriguez Josh Green Rudy Gobert LaMelo Ball Jaden McDaniels Los Angeles Lakers Golden State Warriors Atlanta Hawks

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Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States Los Angeles, California, United States San Francisco, California, United States Atlanta, Georgia, United States

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August 29, 2026
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Timberwolves trade for former top-10 pick Cody Williams, clear cap space for Kuminga deal
Timberwolves trade for former top-10 pick Cody Williams, clear cap space for Kuminga deal

Bleacher Report • 29 Aug 12:45

Minnesota acquired Cody Williams and John Konchar from Utah, sending Josh Green and cash to the Jazz, to create salary-cap flexibility for Jonathan Kuminga's new contract.

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Timberwolves trade Josh Green to Jazz, acquire Cody Williams and John Konchar
Timberwolves trade Josh Green to Jazz, acquire Cody Williams and John Konchar

Hoops Rumors • 29 Aug 07:05

Minnesota sent veteran wing Josh Green to Utah for forwards Cody Williams and John Konchar, will waive Konchar to free cap space and target free-agent Jonathan Kuminga.

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August 28, 2026
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Kuminga signs two-year deal with Timberwolves after aggressive recruitment
Kuminga signs two-year deal with Timberwolves after aggressive recruitment

Hoops Rumors • 28 Aug 17:04

Jonathan Kuminga agreed to a two-year contract with Minnesota that includes a player option, citing the team's strong interest and future control as key factors.

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August 27, 2026
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Jonathan Kuminga signs two-year deal with Minnesota Timberwolves after declining larger offers
Jonathan Kuminga signs two-year deal with Minnesota Timberwolves after declining larger offers

Silver Screen and Roll • 27 Aug 15:24

Free-agent forward Jonathan Kuminga agreed to a two-year, $12.4 million contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves, turning down a more lucrative proposal from the Los Angeles Lakers.

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August 26, 2026
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Jonathan Kuminga agrees to two-year deal with Minnesota Timberwolves
Jonathan Kuminga agrees to two-year deal with Minnesota Timberwolves

The New York Times • 26 Aug 23:33

The 23-year-old forward will join the Timberwolves on a two-year, $12 million contract, filling a power-forward need for the Western-conference contender.

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