Konchar stretch puts Minnesota $4.5M under second apron

A 14th contract now fits beneath the hard cap.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 301 min read

The waive and stretch of John Konchar ($2.05M cap hit over 3 seasons), leaves Minnesota $4.5M below the second apron aft Via @BobbyMarks42 on X

What happened: John Konchar’s remaining salary will be The transaction follows Minnesota’s completion of Jonathan Kuminga’s signing.

Why it matters: Konchar arrived with Cody Williams in the deal that sent Josh Green out. Stretching his contract converts that trade into immediate flexibility for another roster addition.

By the numbers: Konchar’s $6.165 million salary becomes approximately $2.05 million in annual cap charges over three seasons.

What to watch: Watch whether Minnesota uses the available space immediately or preserves flexibility for a later move.

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