Enrique Freeman is off the Minnesota Timberwolves roster as of Sunday, Oct. 18. The move follows a Saturday report that the Wolves waived five players to open a two-way slot.
The move
Enrique Freeman, a 26-year-old forward in his second season, leaves the Minnesota Timberwolves roster, detected from the official roster on Sunday, Oct. 18. The move follows a Saturday, Oct. 17 report from Hoopsrumors that the Wolves waived five players to open up a two-way slot, carrying 45% confidence.
The money
Freeman's contract is not on file yet, since public salary data can lag a signing by a day. The Timberwolves carry a payroll of $215.3 million across 15 contracts for 2026-27, putting them over the first apron. The league cap sits 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
Freeman played four games last season, averaging 9.3 minutes, 3.3 points, 2.5 rebounds and 0.5 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, Rudy Gobert at 31.3 minutes and 10.9 points, and Naz Reid at 26.1 minutes and 13.6 points. The Timberwolves now carry 16 players against a standard limit of 15 plus three two-way spots.
Why did Enrique Freeman leave the Timberwolves roster?
The reason is not announced. A Saturday, Oct. 17 report said the Wolves waived five players to open a two-way slot, with 45% confidence, but no move has been confirmed to the report by name.
What is Enrique Freeman's new contract worth?
Not announced. His contract is not on file yet, which can happen when public salary data lags a signing by a day.