Flip Saunders Has Died At Age 60

Wolves part-owner, president of basketball operations and coach died today, the team announced

October 25, 2015 at 6:09PM

The Timberwolves just announced that part-owner, president of basketball operations and coach Flip Saunders died today.

He was 60.

The team has cancelled practice for today and will release more information late today.

We'll have more coverage up shortly.

A sad, sad day for the Timberwolves and everyone who follows the team.

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