Timberwolves likely to trade Josh Green for Jarred Vanderbilt
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 8:16 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
The Minnesota Timberwolves are projected to trade Josh Green to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for Jarred Vanderbilt. This move is expected as the Timberwolves aim to create cap space after signing Jonathan Kuminga. Anthony Edwards, who has praised Vanderbilt as a favorite former teammate, could benefit from this potential deal. Sources suggest that similar contracts make this swap feasible. While there are alternative options for Green, a return of Vanderbilt is being favored in mock trades across various platforms.
- •Timberwolves consider trading Josh Green for Jarred Vanderbilt.
- •Minnesota needs to move a player to sign Jonathan Kuminga.
- •Anthony Edwards has a strong history with Vanderbilt.
- •Green's trade is common in mock trades involving the Lakers.
- •Vanderbilt's contract is manageable alongside Green's salary.
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