The Timberwolves are waiving guard Bryn Forbes, Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic tweets.
Minnesota needed to open up a roster spot to complete the agreed-upon three-team trade with the Lakers and Jazz. The Timberwolves are trading D’Angelo Russell to Los Angeles and bringing in guards Mike Conley and Nickeil Alexander-Walker,
Forbes was on a one-year, veteran’s minimum contract, so waiving him will not have any implications beyond this season.
The 29-year-old hadn’t seen much playing time with Minnesota. He appeared in 24 games off the bench, averaging 3.3 points in 10.6 minutes. Forbes appeared in a combined 75 regular season games with San Antonio and Denver last season.
A career 40.9 percent 3-point shooter, Forbes could be an interesting option for a contender looking for bench help once he clears waivers.
Forbes hasn’t been able to shoot the way everyone thought he would. Isn’t a tenacious defender, sort of a blah player who gets it done, but not with any degree of impactfulness. He would do well in the euros, NBL, China, or any other alternative professional league. Great back-up in a pinch.
If cavs aren’t making deals, he’d be a solid pickup. Or if Danny Green gets bought out.