Next season, the full midlevel exception will exceed $14.1 million, significantly more than Nickeil Alexander-Walker’s $4.3 million this season, with Orlando emerging as a potential suitor. As an unrestricted free agent, Alexander-Walker is expected to seek a salary increase, possibly around the full mid-level exception, especially following his postseason performances. The Timberwolves hold full Bird rights on him but face challenges in retaining multiple free agents, including Julius Randle and Naz Reid, due to salary cap constraints.
