Timberwolves Project to Be $4.7M Over Luxury Tax After LaMelo Ball Trade

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Timberwolves Project to Be $4.7M Over Luxury Tax After LaMelo Ball Trade

Minnesota projects $4.7 million over the luxury tax and $3.3 million under the first apron after adding Ball and Green. The Wolves risk triggering a first-apron hard cap if they take back more salary than they send out or use the NTMLE, limiting future moves. Expect Minnesota to include one additional smaller outgoing salary in the deal, per Keith Smith.

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