The Minnesota Timberwolves are capped out.
That’s probably not news to you, and it certainly isn’t news to the rest of the NBA. But it also doesn’t mean that it’s going to stop the new front office from attempting some cap gymnastics to fit another All-Star alongside Karl-Anthony Towns.
ESPN’s Zach Lowe reported on his podcast that there has been “a lot” of noise surrounding the Wolves chasing Russell in free agency. Minnesota has apparently “communicated to the league…at large” that they’re serious about landing the 23-year-old All-Star.
After making the All-Star team for the first time in his career last season, Russell is no doubt seeking a max contract in restricted free agency.