Norchad Omier is no longer on the Minnesota Timberwolves roster, according to the team's official roster as of Sunday, Oct. 18. No report had logged the move in advance.
The move
Norchad Omier, 25, leaves the Minnesota Timberwolves and is off the roster as of Sunday, Oct. 18, per the official roster. The forward had one season of NBA experience. No injury report or other linked report preceded this move; none is logged.
The money
Omier's cap hit and contract years are not on file yet; public salary data can lag a signing or departure by a day. The Timberwolves carry $215.3M across 15 contracts for 2026-27, over the first apron. The cap is set at $165.0M, the tax line at $200.4M, the first apron at $209.0M and the second apron at $221.7M.
The fit
Omier played six games last season, averaging 3.9 minutes, 2.8 points, 1.2 rebounds and 0.3 assists. Minnesota's frontcourt last season was led by Julius Randle at 33.0 minutes and 21.1 points, Jaden McDaniels at 31.7 minutes and 14.8 points, and Naz Reid at 26.1 minutes and 13.6 points. The Timberwolves roster now stands at 16 players, against a standard limit of 15 plus three two-way spots.
Was Norchad Omier traded or released?
That is not announced. The official roster shows him off the Timberwolves roster as of Sunday, Oct. 18, with no further detail on file.
Did an injury report flag this move in advance?
No. There is no report logged ahead of this move.
What was Omier's role with the Timberwolves last season?
He appeared in six games, averaging 3.9 minutes, 2.8 points, 1.2 rebounds and 0.3 assists.
Is Omier's new contract status known?
Not yet. His contract is not on file, which can happen when public salary data lags a transaction by a day.