Wolves must clear $4.1M to add Jonathan Kuminga and vet minimum signing
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 11:16 PM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026

The Minnesota Timberwolves are navigating salary cap constraints as they look to add Jonathan Kuminga for approximately $6 million. To meet the second-apron hard cap and include a veteran minimum signing around $2.5 million, the team needs to clear at least $4.1 million from their current payroll. This restructuring is essential for the Wolves to maintain a full roster of 14 players for the upcoming season.
- •Timberwolves aim to sign Jonathan Kuminga for about $6 million.
- •A veteran minimum signing is targeted at approximately $2.5 million.
- •Wolves need to clear at least $4.1 million to manage their salary cap.
- •This adjustment is necessary to have a full roster of 14 players.
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