Timberwolves Keep Spot Open for Tax Reasons | Minnesota Timberwolves News

The Timberwolves traded for Cody Williams and John Konchar, then waived them to clear cap space — but now they’re considering keeping that final roster spot open. With a projected luxury tax bill of $23 million, adding even a minimum-salary player could spike it by $8.5 million. Is that worth it? New owner Marc Stad wants to build a winner, but is spending that much on a bench warmer really smart? This move reflects a growing trend: staying flexible under the tax rules. They could use the open spot at the trade deadline, later in the season, or test players via 10-day...