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Minnesota signed forward Nate Santos to an Exhibit 10 contract for training camp. He's expected to head to the Iowa Wolves for the G League season once preseason wraps. Santos played 41 games for Iowa last year, averaging 10.3 points and 3.2 rebounds.
Minnesota signed Payton Sandfort to a training camp contract on Wednesday. He appeared in four games for Oklahoma City last season, averaging 8.8 points and 2.5 rebounds.
Utah signed Ibrahima Diallo and Justin Harmon, likely on Exhibit 10 deals after both spent last season in the G League. Denver waived Kevin Miller days after signing him, while San Antonio waived Jayden Nunn and Portland waived Mark Armstrong and Samson Johnson.
Minnesota signed Jalen Crutcher to an Exhibit 10 deal and then waived him. The move was a mechanism to lock in his Affiliate Player rights for the G League. Crutcher is expected to join the Iowa Wolves this season.
Golden State waived guard Obi Agbim to clear room for Graham Ike's two-way deal, per NBA.com's transaction log. Charlotte cut Tre Carroll to get under 21 players, clearing the way to finalize its trade for Buddy Hield and Ryan Nembhard.
Marc Stein reports Kawhi Leonard rebuffed trade interest from Miami, Minnesota and Detroit, insisting he would only sign an extension with Toronto or San Antonio.
Minnesota signed guard Stephen Thompson to an Exhibit 10 contract and waived Jules Bernard, who had been on the same type of deal.
Markquis Nowell signed a training camp deal with New Orleans after a EuroLeague season with Baskonia, per Paul Garcia of The Spot Up Shot. Minnesota signed guard Stephen Thompson to a camp contract and waived Jules Bernard.
Jules Bernard has signed a non-guaranteed training camp contract with Minnesota, according to Paul Garcia of Spot Up Shot. David Stockton, son of Hall of Famer John Stockton, has signed a similar deal with Phoenix.
Jonathan Kuminga texted Lonzo Ball podcast co-host Darren Moore to dispute reports he turned down more money from Los Angeles. Kuminga said no such offer was ever on the table before he signed with Minnesota. The denial contradicts earlier rumors that the Lakers offered him more than the Timberwolves did.
