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The Minnesota Timberwolves are in a tight salary cap bind with two roster spots left to fill, forcing tough decisions between signing their draft pick Trey Kaufman-Renn or pursuing high-profile free agent Jonathan Kuminga. With less than $4 million under the second apron, they can’t afford both — a Kuminga veteran minimum deal would leave no room for Kaufman-Renn’s standard contract, and vice versa. If Kuminga doesn’t come aboard, veterans like Kevin Love or Kelly Olynyk could provide leadership after losing key players. The team also juggles three two-way slots filled by Zikarsky, Freeman, and Pullin, with Freeman potentially being cut if he underperforms, opening the door for a competition between Santos and Kaufman-Renn — who brings scoring upside but lacks shooting range and defense. Signing Kaufman-Renn on a partial guarantee offers flexibility, but he may not even make the final roster. The Wolves’ biggest move hinges on money, not depth — and timing could be everything.

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