Timberwolves Bet Big on Kuminga Upgrade as Stad Takes the Reins

The Timberwolves view Jonathan Kuminga as a versatile, high-upside add at a reasonable two-year, $12.4 million commitment that could fill a power-forward void by delivering defensive versatility and off-ball/on-ball usage, while Donte DiVincenzo’s return from a torn Achilles remains uncertain and Minnesota isn’t planning to trade him. The team may waive-and-stretch Josh Green to create cap space to sign Kuminga with the taxpayer mid-level exception. Separately, Jon Krawczynski profiles new majority owner Marc Stad, whose Dragoneer Investment Group will influence decisions as Stad takes a more active role alongside wife Elisa Stad, the team governor.