The Minnesota Timberwolves have officially waived guard Johnny Juzang, as first reported by Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic and later confirmed on NBA.com. This roster move comes after Juzang reached the 50-game limit allowed under his two-way contract during the current NBA season.
Impact of Two-Way Contract Limitations on Juzang’s Status
Two-way players like Juzang must have their contracts converted to full roster spots once they play more than 50 games. Rather than retain Juzang by adjusting his contract, Minnesota chose to waive him, giving him the opportunity to sign with another team before the two-way contract deadline on March 4. This move simultaneously creates an open two-way contract position for the Timberwolves roster.
Juzang’s Preseason Success versus Limited Regular-Season Usage
During the preseason, Johnny Juzang showed promise by averaging 13.8 points in nearly 18 minutes per game, hitting 48.3% of his three-point attempts across five games. Despite this strong showing, his role in regular-season play remained limited. He appeared in only 21 of the 50 games he was active for, spending the remaining contests on the sidelines as DNP-CD.
The 24-year-old guard seldom saw extended minutes, surpassing ten minutes just once and accumulating a total of 88 minutes, primarily in late-game situations. This limited court time factored in the Timberwolves’ decision to waive him.
Roster Implications Following Juzang’s Departure
With Juzang waived, Minnesota now has an open spot on its two-way roster alongside big man Rocco Zikarsky and forward Enrique Freeman. This adjustment allows the Timberwolves flexibility to sign another two-way player ahead of the NBA’s March 4 deadline.
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