Timberwolves trade for Cody Williams to finalize Jonathan Kuminga signing
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 7:12 PM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
The Minnesota Timberwolves completed a trade with the Utah Jazz to secure financial flexibility for the signing of Jonathan Kuminga. Minnesota sent Josh Green and cash to Utah in exchange for Cody Williams and John Konchar. Following the transaction, the team moved to waive and stretch the salary of Konchar. This maneuver allows the organization to accommodate the two-year, $13 million deal agreed upon with Kuminga. Kuminga is expected to join a projected starting lineup that features Anthony Edwards, LaMelo Ball, Jaden McDaniels, and Rudy Gobert. The team intends to retain Williams, the No. 10 pick in the 2024 draft, as part of its ongoing roster development.
- •Minnesota traded Josh Green and cash to Utah for Cody Williams and John Konchar.
- •The Timberwolves plan to waive and stretch the contract of John Konchar.
- •Jonathan Kuminga signed a two-year, $13 million deal with the team.
- •Cody Williams remains on the roster as part of the team's depth.
- •The team’s projected starting lineup includes Anthony Edwards, LaMelo Ball, Jaden McDaniels, and Rudy Gobert.
- 11:36 AMYahoo Sports — Vikings Fandom Appears to Have Finally Rubbed Off on Timberwolves’ Jonathan Kuminga
- 7:12 PMYahoo Sports — Timberwolves officially acquire $24M former first-rounder to make room for Jonathan Kuminga
"The Minnesota Vikings appear to have a new fan in the form of Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jonathan Kuminga. The Twin Cities-based NBA team welcomed Kuminga in the offseason, with the Timberwolves signing him to a two-year, $12.43 million contract that includes a player option for the 2027-28 campaign. Before joining the Timberwolves, Kuminga played for […] The post Vikings Fandom Appears to Have Finally Rubbed Off on Timberwolves’ Jonathan Kuminga appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
"The Minnesota Timberwolves got a deal done with Jonathan Kuminga. They finally acquired a former first round draft pick to open up enough room financially for the 23 year old NBA champion.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 11:36 AMVikings Fandom Appears to Have Finally Rubbed Off on Timberwolves’ Jonathan Kuminga
The Minnesota Vikings appear to have a new fan in the form of Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jonathan Kuminga. The Twin Cities-based NBA team welcomed Kuminga in the offseason, with the Timberwolves signing him to a two-year, $12.43 million contract that includes a player option for the 2027-28 campaign. Before joining the Timberwolves, Kuminga played for […] The post Vikings Fandom Appears to Have Finally Rubbed Off on Timberwolves’ Jonathan Kuminga appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 7:12 PMTimberwolves officially acquire $24M former first-rounder to make room for Jonathan Kuminga
The Minnesota Timberwolves got a deal done with Jonathan Kuminga. They finally acquired a former first round draft pick to open up enough room financially for the 23 year old NBA champion.
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