Cody Williams is officially heading to the Minnesota Timberwolves after a trade from the Utah Jazz, and his older brother, Oklahoma City Thunder’s All-NBA talent Jalen Williams, wasted no time in hyping up their newly intensified Northwest Division rivalry. Jalen posted a direct challenge on Instagram after the news broke: “see you on Christmas brudda.” Talk about an instant classic in the making!
Cody Gets a New Home, Wolves Grab Kuminga
This late Friday night deal, which went down during what’s usually the slow time in the NBA calendar, saw Cody Williams and John Konchar shipped to the Timberwolves in exchange for Josh Green. Konchar, unfortunately, was immediately waived by Minnesota. The real magic for the Wolves, though? Salary-dumping Green gave them just enough room to finally slide Jonathan Kuminga into their starting lineup. It’s a calculated move that shows the Wolves are serious about their upcoming season. Cody Williams himself is looking for a fresh start. He struggled at the beginning of his NBA career, but don’t sleep on him. He put up some solid numbers in the final two months of this past season, averaging 13.6 points in the post-All-Star break portion of Utah’s schedule. Now, the big question is whether he can build on that strong finish in Minnesota. Was it legitimate growth or just “empty-calorie stats” from a struggling team? We’re about to find out, and it’s going to be electric.
Brother vs. Brother: National TV Is Ready
This trade means the Williams brothers, who have always been close, are now set to clash in even higher-stakes games. Jalen, a former 2022 NBA draft No. 12 pick, has already cemented himself as an All-NBA talent and a one-time champion. Cody, a 2024 NBA draft No. 10 pick, has big shoes to fill, but this change of scenery might be exactly what he needs to reach his ceiling. The Thunder and Timberwolves are not just division rivals now; they are expected to be among the top four teams in the Western Conference. That’s a serious upgrade in competition! Get ready, because all four of their 2026-27 regular season matchups are already slated for national TV, including what promises to be an epic Christmas Day game.
This upcoming season is absolutely loaded with anticipation. Seeing the Williams brothers go head-to-head on the national stage, especially with both their teams vying for top Western Conference spots, is appointment viewing. Circle that Christmas Day game on your calendar, because that’s when this brotherly rivalry truly ignites!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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