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• Tim Connelly Has Opt Out With Wolves After Season

Tim Connelly has an opt out in his contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves after the 23-24 season. Connelly was hired by the Wolves on a five-year, $40 million deal in 2022 with Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez driving the decision that Glen Taylor signed off on. Connelly's opt out was intended to line up with Lore and Rodriguez taking over ownership of the Wolves. The Wolves will likely finish as th...2024
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• Current Timberwolves owner Taylor says A-Rod/Lore group planned to slash team payroll

It's ironic that Glen Taylor, an owner with a reputation for never wanting to tax the luxury tax, is using this to smear his rivals....2024
• Adam Silver On Wolves Dispute, Porter Investigation, More
Speaking to the media on Wednesday following a two-day meeting of the league’s Board of Governors, commissioner Adam Silver said the NBA likely won’t get involved in the Timberwolves‘ ownership dispute between current majority shareholder Glen Taylor and minority stakeholders Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez, writes Chris Hine of The Star Tribune. “It’s not clear […...2024
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• Lore, A-Rod Reportedly Projected Reduced Payroll For Wolves
As part of their final option to purchase a majority stake, Timberwolves minority owners Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez projected a team payroll of $171MM for the 2024/25 season in documents shared with current majority stakeholder Glen Taylor, the NBA, and The Carlisle Group, a private equity firm, sources tell Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. As […]...2024
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• Alex Rodriguez, Marc Lore reportedly wanted Wolves to duck luxury tax, which would have been nearly impossible

Wolves owner Glen Taylor nixed the sale of the team to Rodriguez and Lore...2024
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• Report: Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore planned significant payroll cuts with Timberwolves

Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore reportedly planned to bring the Timberwolves below the projected luxury tax threshold next season, which left Glen Taylor very concerned....2024
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• Timberwolves’ Karl-Anthony Towns Ahead Of Schedule In Recovery From Knee Surgery

Minnesota Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor told NBA reporter Darren Wolfson that Karl-Anthony Towns is ahead of schedule in his recovery from knee surgery. Towns underwent left knee lateral meniscus surgery on March 12. For those who need good #Timberwolves vibes in this moment, encouraging update from Glen Taylor on KAT's recovery following his knee surgery […] The post Timber...2024
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• Wolves launch search for president of basketball operations
The Timberwolves have officially launched their search for a new president of basketball operations to replace Tom Thibodeau, who was dismissed during the season, the team announced Wednesday in a press release. Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic first reported late on Tuesday night that Minnesota would seek a president of basketball ops. “In the absence of Tom, I want to thank all who picked up his ...2019
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• Wolves’ owner expects Kevin Garnett to play next season
Kevin Garnett has been in the NBA since he was a teenager. Now, 21 years after first being drafted by the Minnesota Timberwolves, it appears that the 39-year-old, 15-time All-Star isn’t willing to give it up quite yet. Wolves owner Glen Taylor indicated as much early Thursday morning: Spoke w/ Glen Taylor yesterday. On KG's future: "You'd have to ask him, but from everything he's told me, he want...2016
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• Kevin Martin Trade Rumors: Latest News, Speculation on Timberwolves SG
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• Predicting the Next NBA Coaches to Be Fired
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• Timberwolves' Flip Saunders Dies at Age 60
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• Flip Saunders Unlikely to Coach This Season Due to Hodgkin's Lymphoma
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• Chase Budinger to Pacers: Latest Trade Details, Comments and Reaction
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• KG, the Oral History, Part 2: Glory in Boston, Quirky Traits and Returning Home
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"Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor is no longer selling his controlling stake, saying minority owners Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez didn't meet contractual deadlines."

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"The plan for Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez to succeed Glen Taylor as the controlling owners of the Timberwolves continues to move forward, as they have officially made their second payment and now own 40% of the team, sources tell Shams Charania and Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic (All Twitter links)."

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"Nuggets president Tim Connelly to meet with Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor about Minnesota job, per report"

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"A minority owner filed a complain against current majority owner Glen Taylor"

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"Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor is exploring a sale of the team, and former star Kevin Garnett has expressed interest."

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"One has to believe that something happened behind the scenes between Thibodeau and hands-on Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor."

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"While neither of those things happened, the Wolves remain open to accommodating Muhammad’s departure, majority owner Glen Taylor tells Sid Hartman of The Star Tribune details."

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"KG was disappointed in the way T'Wolves owner Glen Taylor treated him."

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"Minnesota Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor says that starting point guard Ricky Rubio won’t be traded—not anytime soon, anyhow."

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" Earlier this week, Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor said Saunders would not return for the 2015-16 season."

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"com), Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor said he was interested in adding a minority owner."

• Tim Connelly Has Opt Out With Wolves After Season
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• Marc Lore, Alex Rodriguez Reportedly Planned To Reduce Wolves' Payroll Below Luxury Tax

During their failed process to assume majority ownership of the Minnesota Timberwolves, Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez submitted financial projections forecasting a sizable retreat in roster payroll that majority owner Glen Taylor believed would jeopardize the team's ability to contend. In documents shared with Taylor, the NBA and The Carlyle Group, a private equity firm, Lore and Rodriguez rendered...2024
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• What's next for Wolves owner Glen Taylor and minority owners Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez?

The Minnesota Timberwolves remain in ownership limbo. These are the biggest questions following last week's announcement that the contract to sell control of the team has been voided....2024
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• Ex-MLB star Alex Rodriguez vows to keep trying to buy Timberwolves franchise despite rejection
After owner Glen Taylor announced that the Timberwolves franchise wasn’t for sale any longer, drama has unfolded this week around the NBA. The executive claimed that potential buyers Marc Lore and ex-MLB star Alex Rodriguez did not meet their deadline to close the deal, but the prospects have now pushed back by insisting that they […] The post Ex-MLB star Alex Rodriguez vows to keep tr...2024
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• Latest On Timberwolves’ Ownership Situation
Current Timberwolves majority owner Glen Taylor and the Marc Lore/Alex Rodriguez-led group that expected to take over control of the team have a difference of opinion over whether the prospective owners should have been granted an extension on Wednesday’s deadline to finalize the sale, according to Chris Hine of The Star Tribune. [RELATED: Glen Taylor […]...2024
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• Owner halts sale of Wolves, Lynx to Lore, A-Rod

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• Glen Taylor says Marc Lore, Alex Rodriguez missed deadline to buy final 40% of Timberwolves, sale off

Lore and Rodriguez counter they have the money and meet the criteria for an extension to finish the league's approval process....2024
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• The Timberwolves ownership situation is a swirling debacle of drama

Photo by Jordan Johnson/NBAE via Getty Images This is such a mess. Any hopes for Timberwolves fans to be rescued from Glen Taylor’s ownership have now been squashed. Taylor announced on Thursday that the deadline passed for Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore to become majority owner of the Wolves and Lynx, pulling the team off the market and ensuring it remained under Taylor’s control. The foll...2024
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• Glen Taylor Announces Wolves No Longer For Sale, Lore/Rodriguez Group Didn't Meet Deadlines

Glen Taylor will remain as controlling owner of the Minnesota Timberwolves after Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez did not close on their option by the March 27th deadline. Lore and Rodriguez agreed to purchase the Wolves in 2021 at a valuation of $1.5 billion. The deal allowed them to purchase 20 percent of the team in July 2021, 20 percent more in 2022 and 40 percent more in 2023. Lore and Rodriguez ...2024
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• Marc Lore, Alex Rodriguez Fail To Close On Controlling Interest Of Wolves By Deadline

Glen Taylor will remain as controlling owner of the Minnesota Timberwolves after Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez did not close on their option by the March 27th deadline. Lore and Rodriguez agreed to purchase the Wolves in 2021 at a valuation of $1.5 billion. The deal allowed them to purchase 20 percent of the team in July 2021, 20 percent more in 2022 and 40 percent more in 2023. Lore and Rodriguez ...2024
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• Alex Rodriguez Struggling To Generate Cash For Purchase Of Wolves

Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore were supposed to be equal partners in the Minnesota Timberwolves when they made a $250 million down payment in July 2021, but Rodriguez failed to come up with his full share. Lore covered the balance and as a result, he now has a roughly 13 percent share while Rodriguez has amassed seven percent. "Alex and Marc were supposed to be 50/50," an NBA source said. "Alex coul...2022
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• Heat, Timberwolves among latest teams to provide aid to arena workers
The Heat and AmericanAirlines Arena announced on Wednesday that they’ll be providing financial assistance to team and arena part-time staffers who have lost work as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, writes Ira Winderman of The South Florida Sun Sentinel. Heat owner Micky Arison‘s foundation will be donating an additional $1M to establish an initiative aimed at aiding employees and addressing o...2020
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• Report: Tom Thibodeau still trying to change Jimmy Butler’s mind
Tom Thibodeau is not giving up on Jimmy Butler easily.According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Thibodeau met with Butler on Monday and tried to convince him to join the Minnesota Timberwolves in the preseason. Butler has requested a trade from Minnesota and reportedly is threatening to play hardball in order to get his way. His demands have brought a divide within the organization into the forefron...2018
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• Jimmy Butler reportedly won't attend Timberwolves media day
Which each passing hour, it looks more and more likely that Jimmy Butler’s future isn’t in Minnesota. Head coach Tom Thibodeau doesn’t want to trade him. But owner Glen Taylor is willing to entertain offers. Regardless, one thing is certain. Well, two things — one of them being that Butler won’t be at T-Wolves media day on Monday.“All-Star Jimmy Butler has been granted permission to not participat...2018
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• Report: Timberwolves are still confident in Andrew Wiggins
Despite breaking into the playoffs for the first time in 13 seasons, the Minnesota Timberwolves face a lot of tough questions revolving around their stars. Questions range from the contract extension of Karl Anthony Towns, issues with Jimmy Butler, and the lack of progress from Andrew Wiggins.But, according to what T-Wolves owner Glen Taylor said on The Scoop Podcast, Minnesota is still confident ...2018
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• Report: Ricky Rubio convinced T-wolves owner to trade him
The Minnesota Timberwolves dangling Ricky Rubio at the trade deadline seemed like an annual tradition, but the trade that actually did send him out of the Gopher State last summer appeared to be of Rubio’s own doing.Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic reported on Monday that T-wolves owner Glen Taylor was initially reluctant to trade the veteran guard but changed his mind after Rubio told him directly...2018
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• Andrew Wiggins is in search of new dimensions
Andrew Wiggins is a line, or at least on paper he is. On any 94 by 50 plane, Wiggins can only move from point A to point B, and point B is always buckets. Wiggins does not defend, he does not rebound with verve, nor does he move the ball with intent. At this point in his career, the Timberwolves should be able to subsist on more than just 20 points on 16 shots from a kid they’ve invested their fut...2017
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• Timberwolves still unsure of Kevin Garnett’s plans for next season
Kevin Garnett has had an entire summer to decide whether or not he plans to retire, but apparently he still needs a little more time. Minnesota Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor said on Thursday that the team is still awaiting word on Garnett’s plans for the 2016-17 season. “Kevin hasn’t told me or informed me yet if he’s coming back to play or if he isn’t coming back,” Taylor told Steve Aschburner o...2016
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• Timberwolves still unsure of Kevin Garnett’s plans for next season
Kevin Garnett has had an entire summer to decide whether or not he plans to retire, but apparently he still needs a little more time. Minnesota Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor said on Thursday that the team is still awaiting word on Garnett’s plans for the 2016-17 season. “Kevin hasn’t told me or informed me yet if he’s coming back to play or if he isn’t coming back,” Taylor told Steve Aschburner o...2016
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• Timberwolves’ Karl-Anthony Towns Ahead Of Schedule In Recovery From Knee Surgery
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• Marc Lore, Alex Rodriguez Raising Money At Higher Valuation With Option Deadline Close
Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez have spent the past six months raising money to fund their purchase of the Minnesota Timberwolves with a Dec. 31 deadline to exercise an option to buy another 20 percent of the franchise from Glen Taylor. The deadline is the first of three pre-priced call options in a unique layaway deal approved by the NBA last July. Rodriguez and Lore have spoken with private equity...2022
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• Report: Wilf family interested in purchasing Minnesota Timberwolves
The Wilf family is looking to add another Minneapolis sports team to its business portfolio. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN.com, the Wilfs, owners of the Minnesota Vikings, are a serious contender to purchase the NBA’s Minnesota Timberwolves after it was revealed on Tuesday that the franchise would be sold by owner Glen Taylor. The [more]...2020
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• Report: Kings, Nemanja Bjelica to discuss possible deal
The Kings and free agent forward Nemanja Bjelica intend to discuss a potential contract, according to Shams Charania of Yahoo Sports (Twitter link).Bjelica, who initially agreed to a one-year, $4.45M deal with the Sixers early in free agency, backed out of that agreement on Tuesday. Reports at the time indicated that the former EuroLeague MVP would likely head back to Europe, with Bjelica explaini...2018
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• Bjelica to return to Europe after not signing with 76ers
Nemanja Bjelica has elected to return to Europe for the 2018-19 season rather than signing with the Sixers, according to Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer (Twitter link).Philadelphia and Bjelica agreed to terms on a one-year, $4.449M deal earlier this month.However, according to Nikos Varlas of Eurohoops.net, there was a strong belief among EuroLeague teams that the veteran forward could b...2018
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• Sam Mitchell Fired by Timberwolves: Latest Details, Comments and Reaction
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• Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor on passing of Flip Saunders
"It is with tremendous difficulty and deep sadness that the Timberwolves acknowledge the passing of our President of Basketball Operations and Head Coach, Flip Saunders. Flip was a symbol of strength, compassion, and dignity for our organization. He was a shining example of what a true leader should be, defined by his integrity and kindness to all he encountered. Today is not a day to reflect on F...2015
• Flip Saunders Unlikely to Coach This Season Due to Hodgkin's Lymphoma
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• Timberwolves' Flip Saunders Dies at Age 60
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• Kevin Garnett Discusses Interest in Purchasing Minnesota Timberwolves
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• Timberwolves Will Wear Commemorative Patch Honoring Flip Saunders This Season
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• Taylor exploring Wolves sale, KG interested
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• Flip Saunders Won't Coach Timberwolves This Season Due to Hodgkin Lymphoma
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• Anthony Bennett: Latest News, Rumors, Speculation Surrounding Timberwolves PF
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• How Responsible Are A-Rod and Lore For Minnesota’s Recent Success?
The three most crucial aspects of the Minnesota Timberwolves ownership situation converged in late September 2021. The Wolves fired Gersson Rosas on Sept. 22, 2021, days before training camp opened. Complaints about Rosas’ relationship with a female employee and the toxic work culture he created reached Glen Taylor, Marc Lore, and Alex Rodriguez, and they moved swiftly to remove him....2024
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• Timberwolves’ Karl-Anthony Towns Ahead Of Schedule In Recovery From Knee Surgery
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• Timberwolves No Longer For Sale, Glen Taylor Says

A majority stake in Minnesota Timberwolves will no longer be sold to the ownership group being led by former baseball star Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore, team owner Glen Taylor said in a press release from the team. Per the release, the closing on the sale was required to take place within 90 days after […] The post Timberwolves No Longer For Sale, Glen Taylor Says appeared first on Hoops Wir...2024
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• Glen Taylor Announces He’ll Retain Majority Stake In Timberwolves
Glen Taylor has announced through a team statement that he will remain the majority owner in the Timberwolves and Lynx franchises, the team’s PR department tweets. Taylor confirmed the expiration of the option of Marc Lore and former baseball star Alex Rodriguez to purchase controlling interest in the team. Under terms of the purchase agreement, […]...2024
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• Timberwolves Notes: A-Rod, Lore, Garza, Edwards
Former baseball star Alex Rodriguez and business partner Marc Lore must find new financial backers to gain majority ownership of the Timberwolves franchise, according to ESPN News Services. They’ve lost the financial backing of the Carlyle Group with one payment left to claim majority ownership from current owner Glen Taylor. That payment would complete a […]...2024
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• Who Do We Blame If the Timberwolves Flop?
Ever since the Minnesota Timberwolves put up a rousing fight against the Memphis Grizzlies in the first round of last year’s playoffs, the basketball sickos in Minnesota have been buzzing. Glen Taylor is slowly but surely on his way out. They hired a top lead executive, traded future hypothetical assets for Rudy Gobert, and had a kick-ass summer....2022
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• Two Glen Taylor protesters hijack Timberwolves playoff game again
In what seems to be a running theme in their playoff run, the Minnesota Timberwolves’ game against the Memphis Grizzlies was halted by protestors again. This team, a person sitting behind owner Glen Taylor stormed the court again, with her companion seemingly filming the incident. (via ClutchPoints) The Wolves-Grizzlies game get another fan interruption in […] The post Two Glen Taylor ...2022
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• Timberwolves fire Gersson Rosas in shocking move
The Minnesota Timberwolves fired president Gersson Rosas on Wednesday in a shocking move just two years after he was hired. This also comes a week before training camp. Current Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor released a short statement on the move: From the Wolves: pic.twitter.com/1rzDYMPvmi — David Aldridge (@davidaldridgedc) September 22, 2021 This news comes amid […] The post Timberw...2021
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• Sources: A-Rod group buying Wolves for $1.5B

Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor has reached a verbal agreement on a $1.5 billion sale of the team to former baseball star Alex Rodriguez and e-commerce mogul Marc Lore, sources told ESPN, confirming multiple reports....2021
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• NBA Rumors: Alex Rodriguez To Become Part-Owner Of Timberwolves

Alex Rodriguez did not get the New York Mets, but it sounds like he is about to own a different professional sports team. The former Major League Baseball star is teaming up with billionaire Mark Lore to purchase the Minnesota Timberwolves from current majority owner Glen Taylor, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The two would […] The post NBA Rumors: Alex Rodriguez To Become Par...2021
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• The Timberwolves ownership situation is a swirling debacle of drama
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• Who Do We Blame If the Timberwolves Flop?
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• Timberwolves fire Gersson Rosas in shocking move
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• Glen Taylor: Timberwolves not considering Fred Hoiberg for head coach
Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor is trying to quell speculation that Fred Hoiberg is in line for a coaching or front-office job with the organization, relays Danny Lawhon of the Des Moines Register. Hoiberg, who was fired by the Bulls last month, has past experience with Minnesota, both as a player and an assistant general manager. But during a trip to Iowa Wednesday to see the team’s G League affil...2019
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• Unnamed Wolves player ‘shocked’ by Tom Thibodeau firing
On a day when the NFL controlled the sports landscape, the NBA’s Minnesota Timberwolves absolutely shocked the basketball world by firing head coach and team president Tom Thibodeau. The firing came mere hours after Minnesota blew out the LeBron James-less Los Angeles Lakers. It goes without saying that the timing was a bit odd here. At least one unnamed Wolves player is in agreement here. One has...2019
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• Jimmy Butler is a hot topic for multiple teams
It has been another busy day of Jimmy Butler rumors, with the latest whispers suggesting that Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor wants to make a deal soon and that the Cavaliers are among the teams with interest in the All-Star swingman.We have a few more Butler-related items to pass along to finish off the weekend, so let’s dive in and round up the latest…. Pat Riley and the Heat have been “as aggres...2018
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• Jimmy Butler turns down long-term offer from T-Wolves
Jimmy Butler’s actions continue to increase speculation that he doesn’t see his long-term future in Minnesota.According to Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor, Butler turned down Minnesota’s offer of a four-year extension worth around $110 million. Taylor may be exerting some public pressure on Butler by saying this, but it’s interesting to see where the two sides go from here. The guard is entering th...2018
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• Kevin Martin Trade Rumors: Latest News, Speculation on Timberwolves SG
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• A Man in Full: The Many Sides of Kevin Garnett, the Player Who Changed the NBA
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• Minnesota Timberwolves Put Rebuild at Risk with Massive Ricky Rubio Extension
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