Timberwolves Acquire Cody Williams, John Konchar in Cap-Clearing Trade with Jazz

The Minnesota Timberwolves have traded Josh Green and cash to the Utah Jazz for Cody Williams and John Konchar, per ESPN's Shams Charania. Minnesota plans to waive Konchar, whose $6.2 million salary can be stretched over three years, to create cap flexibility after signing Jonathan Kuminga. Williams, the 10th overall pick in 2024, averaged 8.8 points and 3.0 rebounds last season and is expected to provide depth behind Jaden McDaniels and Ayo Dosunmu.

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The trade resolves Minnesota's salary-cap puzzle after agreeing to Jonathan Kuminga's two-year, $12.4 million deal. By waiving Konchar and stretching his $6.2 million salary across three seasons, the Wolves gain breathing room beneath the second apron while shedding Josh Green's $14.7 million expiring contract.

Williams, the 10th pick in 2024, showed growth in his second year with Utah, starting 41 of 67 games. He'll slot into Minnesota's wing rotation behind McDaniels and Dosunmu. Green gives the Jazz a reliable three-point threat at 38.7 percent career shooting,