The Minnesota Timberwolves have traded for former lottery pick Williams from the Utah Jazz, a move driven largely by the need to create salary-cap flexibility after re-signing Jonathan Kuminga. Minnesota lacked the cap space to absorb Kuminga's two-year, $12.4 million contract and stay below the second apron.
Williams, the No. 10 pick in the 2024 draft, averaged 8.8 points and 3.0 rebounds in 67 appearances, including 41 starts, during his second season with the Jazz. Minnesota plans to use him off the bench behind Jaden McDaniels and Ayo Dosunmu to strengthen its wing rotation.
To make the deal work financially, the Timberwolves also parted ways with Konchar and Williams in the package. By waiving and stretching Konchar's $6.2 million salary, Minnesota can pay out the figure over three years rather than in a single 2026-27 lump sum, freeing roughly $12.2 million in combined savings. The team entered the trade $4.1 million below the second apron.
The Jazz, meanwhile, sought additional wing depth to play off the bench or step in if Lauri Markkanen misses time. Green, acquired earlier from the Charlotte Hornets in the LaMelo Ball trade and playing on a $14.7 million expiring deal, was sent out as part of the package. Green is also a career 38.7 percent three-point shooter.
