Nate Santos is off the Minnesota Timberwolves' roster as of Thursday's official update. A report the same day covered several players being waived, though it did not name Santos directly, and his contract status is not yet on file.
The move
Santos, a 24-year-old rookie forward, is no longer on the Minnesota Timberwolves' roster, per the official roster dated Thursday, Sep 24. A report published the same day, "Keon Johnson Among Several Players Waived Thursday," ran via HoopsRumors with confidence not available; it does not name Santos specifically. Where he goes next is not announced. He had no NBA line last season, having not yet appeared in a regular-season game.
The money
Santos' contract terms are not on file yet; public salary data can lag a roster move, in this case a departure, by a day. Minnesota's books carry $215.3M committed across 15 contracts for 2026-27, over the first apron. The cap sits at $165.0M, the tax line at $200.4M, the first apron at $209.0M and the second apron at $221.7M. Santos' exit does not change what is on record for the club's payroll structure until updated figures are available.
The fit
Santos had no NBA line last season. Minnesota's forward minutes last season ran through Julius Randle at 33.0 minutes and 21.1 points, Jaden McDaniels at 31.7 minutes and 14.8 points, Naz Reid at 26.1 minutes and 13.6 points, and Kyle Anderson at 19.1 minutes and 4.6 points, with Anthony Edwards leading the team overall at 35.0 minutes and 28.8 points. The roster now stands at 18 players, 15 on standard deals plus 3 on two-way contracts.
Why is Nate Santos off the Timberwolves' roster?
The move was detected from the team's official roster on Thursday, Sep 24. A report the same day, via HoopsRumors, covered several players being waived, but it is not announced whether that report named Santos specifically.
What is Nate Santos' contract status?
Not on file yet. Public salary data can lag a roster move by a day.
Where does Santos go next?
That is not announced.