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MN Timberwolves Trim Roster Ahead of Opening Night

With opening night days away, the Minnesota Timberwolves trimmed their roster Saturday, cutting ties with a handful of young players.

Published: Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 9:45 PM
MN Timberwolves Trim Roster Ahead of Opening Night
Key Things to Know
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves waived Antonio Reeves, Enrique Freeman, KJ Martin, Norchad Omier, and Drew Timme.
  • The roster cuts leave the Timberwolves with 16 players ahead of Wednesday's regular-season opener against Miami.
  • Veteran forward KJ Martin was the most experienced cut, holding 309 career NBA appearances.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Minnesota Timberwolves waived five players on Saturday ahead of Monday's roster deadline and their regular-season opener against the Miami Heat. Guard Antonio Reeves and forwards Enrique Freeman, KJ Martin, Norchad Omier, and Drew Timme were all cut from the roster following the team's preseason finale against the Chicago Bulls.

The roster moves leave Minnesota with 16 players ahead of their opening game. Martin was the most experienced player released, having appeared in 309 NBA games across his career, while players including Isaiah Evans, Cody Williams, and Zyon Pullin secured spots on the squad.

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