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Reusse: Timberwolves selling buzzwords instead of basketball
The entire televised non-news conference with Gersson Rosas was intended to carry this message: 'We know that you as fans came to dislike Tom Thibodeau. Well, we didn't like him, either.'
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Rosas lays out vision, confronts Wolves tricky roster situation
A decision on the futures of interim coach Ryan Saunders and general manager Scott Layden could come quickly; revamping the roster, however, will take more time to play out.
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Scoggins: Rosas vows to get Wolves playing 'modern basketball'
Gersson Rosas likely experienced cultural shock when examining the way the Wolves play compared to the team he just left, the Houston Rockets.
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Will Wolves' new hire Rosas make Wiggins more efficient?
It's reasonable to think Gersson Rosas was brought in to build and manage a roster able to execute the style of play that has made Houston both efficient and successful.
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New Timberwolves basketball boss Gersson Rosas introduced
The Wolves' new president of basketball operations met the media on Monday morning and touched on a number of subjects, including the future of interim coach Ryan Saunders and general manager Scott Layden.
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Wolves CEO Casson: New president Rosas 'has a vision for us'
Gersson Rosas emerged from an initial pool of Wolves president of basketball operations candidates that included 25 to 30 names, team CEO Ethan Casson said.
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Reusse: Lopez film misses mark on his fate with Wolves, in NBA
Felipe Lopez, the subject of ESPN's latest "30 for 30" documentary, wound up as a backup, not an NBA star.
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Coefficient of performance: When Rockets philosophy meets Andrew Wiggins
What happens when the efficiency of the Rockets meets the inefficiency of underachieving max player Andrew Wiggins?
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Wiggins? Saunders? Rosas has lengthy to-do list as new Wolves boss
Rosas will now begin the process of making over the Wolves in his image. Some decisions will require his immediate attention. Some will be more long term.
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Reusse: Decision on keeping Saunders will say a lot about Rosas
Gersson Rosas arrives to bring fresh ideas to an organization with one playoff appearance in 15 years. Is he also here with orders to keep Ryan Saunders as coach?
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Souhan: Logical hiring of Rosas is potential home run for Wolves
Gersson Rosas is too experienced not to recognize the Wolves' systemic problems. He may also be perceptive enough to recognize the franchise's advantages
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Rockets man: Wolves hire Houston vice president Rosas to run basketball operation
The Timberwolves are handing the keys to the franchise to someone from the Houston Rockets, one of the most forward-thinking franchises in the NBA.
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Gersson Rosas: a closer look
Three things to know about the Wolves' new president of basketball operations.
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Souhan: Wolves handling search for new boss wisely - for once
Unlike past searches that have turned out less than ideal for the Timberwolves, they have interviewed intriguing and even qualified candidates to be president of basketball operations.
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Jimmy 'My name isn't James' Butler carries 76ers to playoff win
Sixers coach Brett Brown attempted to compliment Butler after his big game by saying that he was "James Butler" instead of Jimmy.
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John Focke leaving Lynx and Wolves radio for job with NBA's Hornets
John Focke, who has done studio work for Timberwolves radio broadcasts since 2007 and took over as the play-by-play voice of the Lynx in 2012, is leaving for Charlotte.
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Poor Ricky Rubio airballed key 3-pointer in perhaps his final game with Jazz
With the game on the line, the former Wolves point guard will never be the guy you want taking the shot. A key miss Wednesday night reinforced that point.
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In praise of Damian Lillard and his loyalty in the modern NBA
Lillard's 50 points and a first-round series victory included a long, Game 5-winning three-pointer, then waving good-bye to the Thunder and star guard Russell Westbrook.
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Tom Thibodeau: Jimmy Butler 'brought the best out in people' in Minnesota
Fired Wolves coach Tom Thibodeau talked about his future and Butler in a podcast. Meanwhile, an ESPN article said Butler's lack of a filter 'left him seemingly oblivious to the wreckage he had wrought with the Wolves.'
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Ex-Wolves Billups, Booth among 4 candidates for team's basketball boss
A source said the interview process is expected to last seven to 10 days, with the candidates all coming to Minnesota over that time frame.
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- Coyotes' move to Salt Lake City elicits opposing responses in 2 cities
- Lillard practices fully and Antetokounmpo remains out of live drills as Bucks prepare for playoffs
- Cavaliers feel better prepared for playoff stage after '23 flop, face Magic in first-round series
- Previewing the 1st round of the NBA playoffs, which start on Saturday
- The NBA playoffs are finally here. And as LeBron James says, 'it's a sprint now'
- Butler, Williamson injuries are part of story for Heat-Bulls and Kings-Pelicans play-in finales
- The Timberwolves coaching staff, empowered by Finch and energized by chemistry, is a true asset
- Kawhi Leonard fighting 'stubborn inflammation' and is questionable for Game 1 of playoffs
- GM Mike Dunleavy, Warriors look to regroup after missing the playoffs with Curry, Green, Thompson
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