Drew Timme is off the Minnesota Timberwolves roster as of Sunday, Oct. 18. No injury report move preceded the transaction, and the club has not announced a reason.
The move
Drew Timme, 26, is off the Minnesota Timberwolves roster, confirmed by the official roster on Sunday, Oct. 18. No report in the injury log preceded this move, and no reason for the departure has been announced. Timme, a forward entering his third season, spent last season with Minnesota after two years in the league.
The money
Timme's contract is not on file yet; public salary data can lag a transaction by a day. Minnesota's payroll for 2026-27 stands at $215.3 million across 15 contracts, over the first apron. The salary cap is set at $165.0 million, the tax line at $200.4 million, the first apron at $209.0 million and the second apron at $221.7 million.
The fit
Timme played 27 games last season, averaging 8.7 minutes, 3.4 points, 1.2 rebounds and 0.9 assists. Minnesota's frontcourt minutes last season were led by Julius Randle at 33.0 and Rudy Gobert at 31.3, with Naz Reid at 26.1 and Kyle Anderson at 19.1. The Timberwolves roster now carries 16 players against a standard limit of 15 plus three two-way spots.
Why did Drew Timme leave the Timberwolves roster?
Not announced. No report in the injury log preceded the move.
What is Drew Timme's new contract worth?
Not on file yet. Public salary data can lag a signing or transaction by a day.
How many players are on the Timberwolves roster now?
16 players, against a standard limit of 15 plus three two-way spots.
What did Drew Timme average last season?
In 27 games with Minnesota in 2025-26, he averaged 8.7 minutes, 3.4 points, 1.2 rebounds and 0.9 assists.