BASKETBALL · 2021 SEASON · ARCHIVE
Minnesota Timberwolves 2021 - payroll
Salaries as they stood in 2021. See the current Minnesota Timberwolves payroll .
YEARLY TOTAL$136,155,208
WEEKLY TOTAL$2,618,369
ACTIVE ROSTER15
PLAYERS LISTED45
HIGHEST PAIDKarl-Anthony Towns · $31,650,600
Active roster · 15 players
15 rowsAll 15 players
| NAME | CAP HIT | POSITION | AGE | TYPE | SHARE OF CAP | BASE SALARY | GUARANTEED | OTHER PAY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | $31,650,600 | Center | 26 | Designated rookie extension | 28.16% | $31,650,600 | $31,650,600 | - |
| D'Angelo Russell | $30,013,500 | Point guard | 25 | Free agent | 26.70% | $30,013,500 | $30,013,500 | - |
| Malik Beasley | $14,491,964 | Shooting guard | 25 | Free agent | 12.89% | $14,391,964 | $14,391,964 | - |
| Patrick Beverley | $14,320,987 | Point guard | 33 | Free agent | 12.74% | $14,320,987 | $14,320,987 | - |
| Taurean Prince | $13,334,375 | Power forward | 27 | Rookie extension | 11.86% | $13,000,000 | $13,000,000 | $334,375 |
| Anthony Edwards | $10,245,480 | Shooting guard | 20 | Rookie scale (1st round) | 9.11% | $10,245,480 | $10,245,480 | - |
| Josh Okogie | $4,087,904 | Shooting guard | 23 | Rookie scale (1st round) | 3.64% | $4,087,904 | $4,087,904 | - |
| Jarred Vanderbilt | $4,050,000 | Power forward | 22 | Free agent | 3.60% | $4,000,000 | $4,000,000 | $50,000 |
| Jake Layman | $3,940,184 | Small forward | 27 | Free agent | 3.51% | $3,940,184 | $3,940,184 | - |
| Leandro Bolmaro | $2,353,320 | Shooting guard | 21 | Rookie scale (1st round) | 2.09% | $2,353,320 | $2,353,320 | - |
| Jaden McDaniels | $2,063,280 | Power forward | 21 | Rookie scale (1st round) | 1.84% | $2,063,280 | $2,063,280 | - |
| Jordan McLaughlin | $2,000,000 | Point guard | 25 | Free agent | 1.78% | $2,000,000 | $2,000,000 | - |
| Jaylen Nowell | $1,782,621 | Shooting guard | 22 | Rookie scale | 1.59% | $1,782,621 | $1,782,621 | - |
| Naz Reid | $1,782,621 | Center | 22 | - | 1.59% | $1,782,621 | $1,782,621 | - |
| Greg Monroe | $38,372 | Center | 31 | Rest of season | 0.03% | $55,208 | - | - |
Additional contracts · 2 players
2 rows| NAME | CAP HIT | POSITION | AGE | TYPE | SHARE OF CAP | QUALIFYING OFFER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Turner | $27,909,834 | Small forward | 33 | - | 24.83% | - |
| Aaron Brooks | $1,669,178 | Point guard | 37 | - | 1.48% | - |
Contract types
4 rowsAll 4 types
| TYPE | REASON | EXPIRES | ORIGINAL | AVAILABLE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Taxpayer Mid-Level | - | End-of-Season | $9,536,000 | $7,563,034 |
| Bi-Annual | - | End-of-Season | $3,732,000 | $2,959,862 |
| Trade | Mike Conley trade with CHI | 2/3/2027 | $10,774,038 | $10,774,038 |
| Trade | Rob Dillingham trade with CHI | 2/5/2027 | $6,576,120 | $6,576,120 |
Key contract dates
21 rows| DEADLINE DATE | NAME | TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrique Freeman | Enrique Freeman | GUARANTEED 2026-27 Guaranteed - 50%; first day of Regular Season | - |
| Jaden McDaniels | Jaden McDaniels | EXTENSION ELIGIBLE 2026-27 Extension Eligible | - |
| Rudy Gobert | Rudy Gobert | EXTENSION ELIGIBLE 2026-27 Extension Eligible | - |
| Terrence Shannon Jr. | Terrence Shannon Jr. | CLUB 2027-28 Club Option | $5,054,159 |
| Joan Beringer | Joan Beringer | CLUB 2027-28 Club Option | $4,621,200 |
| Trey Lyles | Trey Lyles | GUARANTEED 2026-27 Guaranteed | $3,876,529 |
| Rudy Gobert | Rudy Gobert | PLAYER 2027-28 Player Option | $38,000,000 |
| Rocco Zikarsky | Rocco Zikarsky | RFA / QO 2027-28 Qualifying Offer - TBD -Two-Way | $2,301,485 |
| Zyon Pullin | Zyon Pullin | RFA / QO 2027-28 Qualifying Offer - TBD - Two-Way | - |
| Enrique Freeman | Enrique Freeman | RFA / QO 2027-28 Qualifying Offer - TBD - Two-Way | - |
| Terrence Shannon Jr. | Terrence Shannon Jr. | EXTENSION ELIGIBLE 2027-28 Extension Eligible | - |
| Joan Beringer | Joan Beringer | CLUB 2028-29 Club Option | $7,098,163 |
| Terrence Shannon Jr. | Terrence Shannon Jr. | RFA / QO 2028-29 Qualifying Offer | $8,000,734 |
| Joan Beringer | Joan Beringer | EXTENSION ELIGIBLE 2028-29 Extension Eligible | - |
| Jaylen Clark | Jaylen Clark | EXTENSION ELIGIBLE 2028-29 Extension Eligible | - |
| Isaiah Evans | Isaiah Evans | EXTENSION ELIGIBLE 2028-29 Extension Eligible | - |
| Joan Beringer | Joan Beringer | RFA / QO 2029-30 Qualifying Offer | $10,732,423 |
| Isaiah Evans | Isaiah Evans | CLUB 2029-30 Club Option - non-guaranteed | - |
| Ayo Dosunmu | Ayo Dosunmu | EXTENSION ELIGIBLE 2029-30 Extension Eligible | - |
| Isaiah Evans | Isaiah Evans | GUARANTEED 2029-30 Guaranteed | $2,918,152 |
| Ayo Dosunmu | Ayo Dosunmu | PLAYER 2030-31 Player Option | $25,489,652 |
Draft class
3 rows| DRAFTED | NAME | POSITION | AGE | COUNTRY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matteo Spagnolo | Matteo Spagnolo | Point guard | 23 | Italy |
| Paulao Prestes | Paulao Prestes | Center | 38 | Brazil |
| Henk Norel | Henk Norel | Center | 38 | Netherlands |
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Frequently asked questions
What was the Minnesota Timberwolves 2021 yearly total?
Minnesota Timberwolves carried a yearly total of $136,155,208 in 2021.
How many players did Minnesota Timberwolves list in 2021?
15 players on the Minnesota Timberwolves roster in 2021, plus 2 contracts carried beyond it.
Where can I see the current Minnesota Timberwolves payroll?
This page is the 2021 archive. The current Minnesota Timberwolves payroll is kept up to date on the main Minnesota Timberwolves page.