In 1997, the Minnesota Timberwolves signed Kevin Garnett to a $126 million six-year contract; it triggered an NBA lockout that cut the next season to 50 games Nov 5, 2026 @ 10:29pmBasketball > NBA > Minnesota TimberwolvesAthlon SportsNBA owners answered Kevin Garnett’s massive deal by capping individual player salaries. Read moreIn 1997, the Minnesota Timberwolves signed Kevin Garnett to a $126 million six-year contract; it triggered an NBA lockout that cut the next season to 50 games