Timberwolves explored interest in bringing Sasha Vezenkov back to the NBA
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 8:46 AM
Last updated Sep 8, 2026

The Minnesota Timberwolves investigated the possibility of signing Sasha Vezenkov before finalizing a deal with Jonathan Kuminga. League sources report that the organization gauged the 31-year-old forward's interest in returning to the NBA. No formal contract offer was extended by the team during these internal discussions. The pursuit did not advance because the player indicated he was not interested in a comeback to the league. The Timberwolves subsequently shifted their roster focus to secure Kuminga. Vezenkov remains outside the NBA following his previous stint.
- •The Minnesota Timberwolves explored a potential return for Sasha Vezenkov.
- •No formal offer was extended to the 31-year-old player.
- •Vezenkov indicated he was not open to playing in the NBA.
- •Minnesota pivoted to sign Jonathan Kuminga instead.
- 8:46 AMYahoo Sports — Wolves expressed interest in Sasha Vezenkov
"Wolves expressed interest in Sasha Vezenkov
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