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• Mike Conley on Collision That Caused His Coach’s Nasty Injury

Mike Conley has opened up about his nasty late-game collision with his head coach, Chris Finch. Finch suffered a ruptured patella tendon after colliding with Conley, who had been forced out of bounds by Devin Booker. “He didn’t want to see me at first, I walked in and he started to run away,” Conely said […] The post Mike Conley on Collision That Caused His Coach’s Na...2024
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• Timberwolves coach Chris Finch ruptured patellar tendon in late Game 4 collision
Minnesota Timberwolves coach Chris Finch paid the price for the team’s first playoff series win in 20 years. Finch suffered a ruptured patellar tendon in his right leg on a collision with Mike Conley late in the fourth quarter of Minnesota’s 122-116 win over the Phoenix Suns that completed a four-game sweep. The play occurred when Suns guard Devin Booker bumped Conley as he dribbled up...2024
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• Chris Finch Feared To Have Torn Patellar Tendon In Knee

Chris Finch is feared to have a torn patellar tendon in his knee, sources told Shams Charania of The Athletic. Finch suffered the injury during a collision late in the Timberwolves' win in Game 4. The Timberwolves swept the Suns in the first round....2024
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• Timberwolves' Chris Finch has torn patellar tendon from collision with Mike Conley

Conley and Finch collided late in the fourth quarter...2024
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• Wolves' Finch ruptures patellar tendon in collision

Timberwolves coach Chris Finch was helped off the court late in his team's series-clinching win over the Suns with a ruptured patellar tendon in his right knee after Mike Conley collided with him on the sideline....2024
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• Timberwolves coach Chris Finch carried off court after sideline collision — serious knee injury feared

Head coach Chris Finch had to be helped to the locker room at the end of the Timberwolves' 122-116 Game 4 win in Phoenix over the Suns on Sunday night after an unfortunate collision with Mike Conley....2024
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• Chris Finch Feared To Have Torn Patellar Tendon In Knee
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• Timberwolves coach Chris Finch carried off court after sideline collision — serious knee injury feared
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• Watch: Timberwolves HC Chris Finch suffers injury in sideline collision

Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch appeared to suffer a knee injury in a collision on the sideline during Game 4 of his team’s Western Conference first-round playoff series against the Suns on Sunday night....2024
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• How Will the Wolves Respond After Finch Called Out Their Immaturity?
Chris Finch was visibly frustrated in his post-game press conference after the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 128-125 loss to the 10-31 Charlotte Hornets on Monday, and for good reason. The Timberwolves were up 107-92 going into the 4th quarter and blew the lead, even though the Hornets had two of their better players, Gordon Hayward and Mark Williams, out with injuries....2024
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• Wolves’ Rudy Gobert Could Miss Play-In Game vs. Thunder
Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert could miss the play-in game vs. the Thunder on Friday with back spasms, coach Chris Finch said, via Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic. Gobert, of course, missed the play-in loss to the Lakers after being suspended by the team for one game for a sideline altercation with forward Kyle Anderson. Clearly, […] The post Wolves’ Rudy Gobert Could Miss Play-In Gam...2023
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• Northwest Notes: Reid, Towns, Conley, Lillard, Samanic
Naz Reid is a perfect component in the free-wheeling offense that Timberwolves coach Chris Finch prefers, and his absence was evident in Friday’s loss to the Lakers, writes Chris Hine of The Star-Tribune. Reid is expected to undergo surgery and miss six weeks after fracturing his left wrist this week. Finch said the offense lacked […]...2023
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• NBA Western Conference play-in contenders, ranked by upset potential in playoffs
Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images Which teams jockeying for position in the Western Conference playoff race are most likely to win a first round series? Woah, woah, woah. Pump the brakes here. We’re doing this all wrong. The framing of the Western Conference jumble has been built around which teams are streaking and which are sliding as analysts and fans alike try to figure out which te...2023
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"Towns was also pulled off the floor momentarily in crunch-time, either because he was winded or because head coach Chris Finch didn’t like his defense."

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"Minnesota head coach Chris Finch must’ve had something brilliant to say at half, because the Wolves came out of the third with their hair on fire, finishing with 40 points and going into the fourth up two."

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"Head coach Chris Finch’s squad has won eight of their last […] The post NBA Odds: Timberwolves vs."

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"However, things turned around at the end of the year as the Wolves were able to find winning ways with head coach Chris Finch’s (took over for Ryan Saunders during the season) message being bought into."

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"New known candidates: Pelicans assistant Chris Finch with the Pacers, Timberwolves assistant David Vanterpool with the Rockets."

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"In other coaching-related news around the league: The Raptors were denied permission from the Pelicans to hire Chris Finch as an assistant coach, Marc Stein of the New York Times tweets."

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"Report: Pelicans to hire Nuggets assistant coach Chris Finch"

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"Report: Rockets talking to Jeff Hornacek, Sam Cassell, Stephen Silas, Chris Finch"

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"Bickerstaff will take over as the interim head coach, while Chris Finch was promoted to associate head coach."

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• Timberwolves Notes: Conley, Trade Targets, Reid, Edwards
The Timberwolves brought in veteran Mike Conley to run the point and dealt impending free agent D’Angelo Russell. Coach Chris Finch believes Conley will be a better fit to initiate their offense, Chris Hine of the Minneapolis Star Tribune writes. [Russell has] grown to have a lot of fans around the league and we were […]...2023
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• Chris Finch’s brutally honest reaction to Timberwolves’ demoralizing defeat to the Spurs

The Minnesota Timberwolves appeared to have an easy run-in to begin the 2022-23 season. They were slated to face the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs twice, and the Utah Jazz at home, three teams that many pundits believed were destined to jockey for the right to draft Victor Wembanyama first overall. But Timberwolves […] The post Chris Finch’s brutally honest reaction to Ti...2022
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• What Does Chris Finch’s Praise For Jaylen Nowell Mean For Minnesota’s Future?
Several names likely come to mind when thinking about the young talent on the Minnesota Timberwolves. From Anthony Edwards and Jaden McDaniels to newly draftees Walker Kessler, Wendell Moore Jr., and Josh Minott, Minnesota’s abundance of young, skilled players is undeniable. For Chris Finch, though, another member of the Timberwolves lies at the forefront of his mind. Jaylen Nowell....2022
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• Timberwolves give coach Chris Finch contract extension

Former Timberwolves president Gersson Rosas drew considerable criticism for hiring Chris Finch without interviewing other coaching candidates last year....2022
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• Timberwolves sign head coach Chris Finch and coaching staff to contract extensions
The Minnesota Timberwolves have signed Head Coach Chris Finch to a multi-year contract extension, while also announcing contract extensions for the team’s coaching staff. “I am thankful to Glen, Becky and the entire ownership group for their ongoing support and commitment,” said Finch. “It’s been a season that all of us, including our fans can … Continue reading "Timberwolves sign head coach...2022
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• 2 best trades Timberwolves must make before 2021 NBA trade deadline
The Minnesota Timberwolves have been playing better ball as of late. They are still in the basement when it pertains to the NBA standings, but there have been noticeable strides taken under new head coach Chris Finch, who came over during the season from Toronto to replace Ryan Saunders. Minnesota isn’t competing for a playoff […] The post 2 best trades Timberwolves must make before 20...2021
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• Kevin McHale Reportedly Fired by Rockets, J.B. Bickerstaff to Replace
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• Northwest Notes: Towns, Finch, Ayton, Pokusevski, Sexton
Karl-Anthony Towns scored a franchise record 62 points on Monday but coach Chris Finch tore into Towns and his teammates for blowing a double-digit, second-half lead to the lottery bound Hornets, according to Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic. “It was an absolutely disgusting performance of defense and immature basketball,” the Timberwolves coach said. Finch believed […]...2024
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• Coach Chris Finch says Wolves played ‘disgusting’ despite KAT’s historic 62-point exhibition
Karl-Anthony Towns might have set a new career-high and franchise record with his 62 points scored on Monday night, but his team still lost 128 to 125 against the Hornets at Target Center. By the first half, the versatile big man had already dropped in 44 points, shooting 14-of-17 from field goal attempts and 8-of-9 […] The post Coach Chris Finch says Wolves played ‘disgusting’ despite KAT’...2024
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• Chris Finch After Karl-Anthony Towns Scores 62: Wolves Played 'Immature Basketball'

Karl-Anthony Towns scored a franchise-record 62 points in a 128-125 loss by the Minnesota Timberwolves to the Charlotte Hornets. Towns had 44 points in the first half, but scored just four points on 2-for-10 shooting in the fourth quarter. Chris Finch lit into his team after the game, calling it an "absolute disgusting performance of defense and immature basketball." Finch went on to criticize ho...2024
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• Karl-Anthony Towns had the saddest 62-point game ever

Photo by David Berding/Getty Images Karl-Anthony Towns got called out by his coach for stat-padding after blowing the game against the Hornets. The Minnesota Timberwolves have been cruising all season. The Wolves grabbed the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference early in the season and haven’t let go of it yet, riding the league’s best defense powered by Rudy Gobert to the top of the standi...2024
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• Timberwolves coach Chris Finch unloads on team after losing despite Karl-Anthony Towns’ 62 points

On the surface, matchups between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Charlotte Hornets and the Philadelphia 76ers against the San Antonio Spurs don't currently qualify as "top-tier" games....2024
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• Is Jordan McLaughlin the Answer To Minnesota’s Bench Woes?
The sky was falling on the Minnesota Timberwolves midway through the third quarter on New Year’s Day. The New York Knicks were on an extended 58-31 run, ballooning their lead to 21 points with 4:22 remaining in the third quarter. Desperate for an offensive spark, Chris Finch called Jordan McLaughlin off the bench for the first time in two games. https://zonecoverage....2024
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• The Wolves Are Rolling But Still Need To “Grow Up”
During this year’s media day, Tim Connelly and Chris Finch discussed maturity for the Minnesota Timberwolves heading into the season. Last year, the team struggled to win the games they were supposed to. As a result, Minnesota barely snuck into the playoffs for the second year in a row....2024
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• Chris Finch says Towns has been the “glue guy” for the Timberwolves
This year has been a weird year for Minnesota Timberwolves All-NBA big man Karl-Anthony Towns. Despite playing his usual minutes, Towns is averaging his fewest points and field goal attempts per game in a healthy season since his first All-Star campaign in 2017-18. However, his head coach, Chris Finch, still has his back. Towns Is […] The post Chris Finch says Towns has been the “glue ...2023
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• Timberwolves’ Chris Finch, Magic’s Jamahl Mosley end teams’ NBA Coach of the Month droughts
The NBA season’s first Coach of the Month awards have a new flavor to them, reflecting the uncommon sight of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Orlando Magic near the top of the standings. Minnesota’s Chris Finch was named Coach of the Month in the Western Conference for October and November after leading the Wolves to a 14-4 record, the best start in franchise history, that put them all alone in firs...2023
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• Dillon Brooks disrespects LeBron James after Grizzlies beat Lakers to tie NBA Playoffs series
The Grizzlies beat Lakers without Ja Morant, and Dillon Brooks had another memorable interview after the game. Dillon Brooks said lots about LeBron James after Memphis Grizzlies pick up 103-93 win over Los Angeles Lakers in Game 2 of their first round matchup in the 2023 NBA Playoffs. The series is now tied 1-1. Here’s a list of just some of the things Dillon Brooks said about LeBron James after t...2023
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• Dillon Brooks disrespects LeBron James after Grizzlies beat Lakers to tie NBA Playoffs series
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• Minnesota’s Player Development Has Already Made This Season A Success
The Minnesota Timberwolves know Malik Beasley‘s heart rate at any given moment. They know how fast he got up and down the court at practice and how much he exerted himself getting to the basket in live-action. “[The coaches] can track everything,” said Chris Finch. “We track everything. We know exactly what their work rate and workload and heart rate and intensity is....2022
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• Anthony Edwards sounds off on heated moments with Timberwolves coach Chris Finch
Anthony Edwards is maturing and growing into a leader for the Minnesota Timberwolves right before our eyes. During Monday’s win against the Los Angeles Clippers, Chris Finch pulled Edwards early in the first quarter because of his defensive woes. The explosive scorer admitted he was mad about it, but he knew he couldn’t complain because […] The post Anthony Edwards sounds off on ...2022
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• Kevin McHale Reportedly Fired by Rockets, J.B. Bickerstaff to Replace
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• Dillon Brooks disrespects LeBron James after Grizzlies beat Lakers to tie NBA Playoffs series
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• Timberwolves: Winning Streak, Edwards, Alexander-Walker, Nowell
Road wins over the Clippers, Lakers and Kings have provided a confidence boost for the Timberwolves, according to combined news services and published by the Minneapolis Star Tribune. “I think we have really good chemistry right now,” coach Chris Finch said. “I think we have great leadership, we have guys who really complement each other […]...2023
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• NBA Odds: Timberwolves vs. Warriors prediction, odds, pick and more – 1/27/2022
The Minnesota Timberwolves will take on the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Timberwolves-Warriors prediction and pick. The Timberwolves come into this premier matchup as one of the hottest teams in the NBA. Head coach Chris Finch’s squad has won eight of their last […] The post NBA Odds: Timberwolves vs. Warriors predi...2022
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• Northwest Notes: Timberwolves, SGA, Jokic, Gordon, Butler
Following a bad 121-113 Friday night defeat to the lottery-bound Hornets, the Timberwolves came under fire from their own head coach and starting center, writes Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic. “It’s just a sense of urgency,” coach Chris Finch opined. “It’s just not there. We just talked about it – you can’t wait. It’s a […]...2023
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• Wolves sign coach Finch to multiyear extension

The Timberwolves have signed head coach Chris Finch and his coaching staff to multiyear extensions, the team announced Monday....2022
• Finch: Still No Timeline For KAT, But In “Final Stages” Of Recovery
Timberwolves big man Karl-Anthony Towns is making progress in his recovery from a Grade 3 calf strain, with head coach Chris Finch referring to it as the “final stages,” but there’s still no official timeline for his return to action, writes Chris Hine of The Star Tribune. “He’s itching to play,” Finch said after practice […]...2023
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• Karl-Anthony Towns Progressing, Still No Timetable For Return
Timberwolves forward Karl-Anthony Towns is “doing basketball activities,” according to coach Chris Finch, but there’s still no timetable for his return, Chris Hine of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. Towns has been out since November 28 due to a Grade 3 calf strain. He was averaging 20.8 points, 8.2 rebounds, and a career-high 5.3 assists […]...2023
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• Timberwolves coach Chris Finch ruptured patellar tendon in late Game 4 collision
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• 2023-24 Coach Of The Year Finalists Announced

The NBA announced the finalists for 2023-24 Coach of the Year. The finalists are Mark Daigneault of the Oklahoma City Thunder, Chris Finch of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Jamahl Mosley of the Orlando Magic. Daigneault led the Thunder to the best regular season record in the Western Conference. Oklahoma City improved from 40 wins and losing in the Play-In Tournament to 57 wins and the top seed in...2024
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• Jordan McLaughlin’s Adaptability Remains Invaluable For the Wolves

When the Minnesota Timberwolves acquired Monte Morris, they were looking to bolster their guard room and bring some high-level experience for the playoffs. While Chris Finch already had the utmost belief in his fifth-year option Jordan McLaughlin, the Wolves have needed a boost and stability at the backup guard spot for a while. Monte instantly started to eat away at McLaughlin’s minutes....2024
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• How Have All-Star Coaches Fared In the Playoffs?
Anthony Edwards stood shirtless and praised Chris Finch after Minnesota’s 111-90 win over the Houston Rockets sent Finch to the All-Star Game. “He coaches his players,” he said. “He’s not like a coach who lets us off the hook or tries to sugarcoat stuff for us. He really coaches hard. He holds everybody accountable, and we need that, starting from the head....2024
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• Anthony Edwards criticizes refs, Chris Finch pushes right buttons in Timberwolves win
The Wolves tied the season series 2-2, which could be a big factor when it comes to playoff seeding in April....2024
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• Karl-Anthony Towns had the saddest 62-point game ever
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• Timberwolves coach Chris Finch unloads on team after losing despite Karl-Anthony Towns’ 62 points
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• Anthony Edwards Has Worked On Drawing Fouls

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards was already on his way to stardom. Helping him to get there sooner is learning some tricks of the NBA trade, including foul-drawing. Edwards is shooting 6.5 free throws per game. That's up from last season's 5.3 free throw attempts a night. Wolves assistant Chris Hines says that's part of what the team has worked on with Edwards. Hines says they want th...2024
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• The Wolves Are Rolling But Still Need To “Grow Up”
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• Chris Finch Expanded On Gobert’s Fit During A Summer League Interview
Surrounded by the debut of top picks, game-winning buzzer beaters, and sudden death overtime, the Denver Nuggets played the Minnesota Timberwolves in their first Summer League game. Two weeks ago, Wolves fans would have been excited to watch top pick Walker Kessler emerge. Suddenly, the games felt less important. Summer League took a back seat after the Wolves traded for Rudy Gobert....2022
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