Timberwolves waive John Konchar hours after acquiring him from Jazz
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 3:54 AM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
The Minnesota Timberwolves waived forward John Konchar on August 30, shortly after acquiring him from the Utah Jazz in a trade. This move occurred just hours after the Timberwolves sent Josh Green and cash to Utah for Konchar and Cody Williams, who they intend to keep. Konchar’s contract was in its final season after he signed a three-year extension with the Memphis Grizzlies in 2022. He played parts of seven seasons in Memphis before the recent trade, contributing to a team that reshaped its roster over the summer.
- •Konchar was with the Grizzlies for over six seasons.
- •He averaged 4.3 points and 4.0 rebounds in his career.
- •Minnesota's trade involved sending Josh Green and cash to Utah.
- •Konchar underwent surgery last season for a thumb injury.
- •He celebrated his 30th birthday in March.
- 3:54 AMYahoo Sports — Former Grizzlies Forward John Konchar Waived By Timberwolves
"Former Memphis Grizzlies forward John Konchar was waived by Minnesota hours after the Timberwolves acquired him from Utah in a trade involving Josh Green.
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