The Minnesota Timberwolves are set to decline their option on Cody Williams. The 6’8″ wing joined the Wolves after two years with the Utah Jazz, but he has failed to break into the team.

Timberwolves decline 2027-28 team option on Cody Williams

Cody Williams gave reason for intrigue with his play during the preseason. Does he have a chance to be a rotation piece for the Timberwolves this year?

Cody Williams rocks the rim, 10/16/2026

The Wolves are finally back at Target Center on Wednesday night!

When the Minnesota Timberwolves' starters were announced for Monday's preseason game against the defending champion New York Knicks, there was one big surprise: Cody Williams. With Jonathan Kuminga out due to "general soreness," the Wolves turned to Williams to fill in the power forward role in their 122-104 win. That was unexpected, given that Williams …

Minnesota Timberwolves wing Cody Williams gave fans something to watch in the preseason opener.

Edwards did not need long to name the camp standout, and the young wing he picked could push for a role this season.

Anthony Edwards has singled out Cody Williams as the Minnesota Timberwolves player who has impressed him most during training camp, praising the young forward’s defensive instincts and intensity. Williams joined Minnesota this summer after being traded from the Utah Jazz, where he spent his first two NBA seasons.