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April 27, 2016
Minnesota Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor, President of Basketball Operations and Head Coach Tom Thibodeau, and General Manager Scott Layden during a p

Souhan: Wolves championship dreams seem doable, not laughable

It became evident during Tuesday's introductions of coach Tom Thibodeau and GM Scott Layden is that the Timberwolves have never had quite so much reason for optimism as they have now.
Wolves
April 27, 2016
Minnesota Timberwolves new President of Basketball Operations and Head Coach Tom Thibodeau during a news conference at Target Center on Tuesday, April

Wolves have 'unique opportunity' with new management in place

After guaranteeing them $50 million for these next five years, Wolves owner Glen Taylor envisions a third window opening in franchise history, even if the first two times didn't turn out as he'd hoped.
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April 27, 2016
Minnesota Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor, President of Basketball Operations and Head Coach Tom Thibodeau, and General Manager Scott Layden during a p

New Wolves GM Layden learned from masters, including his Dad

Scott Layden, son of Utah exec Frank Layden, gathered hoops wisdom at several NBA stops.
Wolves
April 26, 2016

Wolves to introduce Thibodeau, Layden today

The Wolves will hold a Tuesday news conference to introduce new coach/president of basketball operations Tom Thibodeau and General Manager Scott Layden.
Wolves
April 25, 2016
Irving, Cavaliers sweep Pistons

Irving, Cavaliers sweep Pistons

Cavaliers 100, Pistons 98: Kyrie Irving poured in 31 points to help Cleveland close out Detroit and finish off a 4-0 sweep. LeBron James, who added 22 points, spoke after the victory.
Wolves
April 23, 2016
Tom Thibodeau, shown during a 2014 game as Chicago Bulls coach, is the Timberwolves' new head coach and president of basketball operations.

Thibodeau, a former assistant with expansion Wolves, coming full circle

The new coach and team president is a product of the Bill Musselman coaching tree.
Wolves
April 23, 2016
In 1990, Bill Musselman, left, was the Timberwolves' head coach, and his son Eric was an assistant. Eric went on to become head coach of the Warriors

A look at the Bill Musselman coaching tree

Six future head coaches worked under the expansion Timberwolves coach.
Wolves
April 23, 2016
FILE - In this April 5, 2015, file photo, Chicago Bulls head coach Tom Thibodeau directs his players during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball ga

'There are a lot of assets here': Thibodeau assesses job ahead

The coach and president of basketball operations is candid about the team's strengths and weaknesses as he takes charge.
Wolves
April 23, 2016
Glen Taylor Q&A: Wolves owner acted quickly to land who he wanted

Glen Taylor Q&A: Wolves owner acted quickly to land who he wanted

It was a sweeping decision that transitions the franchise from October's tumultuous death of Flip Saunders, its coach and president of basketball operations, to a new day.
Wolves
April 21, 2016
Former Chicago Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau is now in charge of the Timberwolves.

Hartman: Thibodeau helped train future NBA coaches

Early Wolves rosters contained several players who went on to lead teams in the NBA.
Wolves
April 21, 2016
Chicago Bulls point guard Derrick Rose (1) talks with head coach Tom Thibodeau during the first half of an NBA game against the Detroit Pistons at the

Charles Barkley: Thibodeau 'is going to do a great job in Minnesota'

Charles Barkley celebrated the Timberwolves' decision to hire Tom Thibodeau, but highlighted some areas of concern.
Wolves
April 21, 2016
Tom Thibodeau coached the Chicago Bulls from 2011-2015.

In hiring Thibodeau, Wolves say they've hired 'best leader' for a new era

Owner Glen Taylor said he quickly identified the former Chicago Bulls coach as the one to shape a team built around young stars Karl-Anthony Towns, Andrew Wiggins and Zach LaVine.
Wolves
April 21, 2016
Wolves owner Glen Taylor

Souhan: One week into Wolves offseason, new era has begun

For once, the Wolves were in a no-lose position, and Tom Thibodeau was the best of good available options for a new head coach.
Wolves
April 21, 2016
Tom Thibodeau and Bulls star guard Derrick Rose.

Hartman: Wolves lured Thibodeau with ideal NBA position

The successful ex-Bulls coach got his start with the expansion Wolves and likes team's young talent.
Wolves
April 20, 2016
Tom Thibodeau coached the Chicago Bulls from 2011-2015.

Get to know Tom Thibodeau

He became the fastest coach in history to earn 100 victories.
Wolves
April 20, 2016

Scott Layden at a glance

The new Wolves GM is the son of Frank Layden, longtime coach and GM for the Jazz.
April 20, 2016

Five questions about incoming Wolves coach Tom Thibodeau

As the Timberwolves close in on a deal to make Tom Thibodeau their new head coach and president of basketball operations, here are five questions (and answers) about him.
Wolves
April 20, 2016
Tom Thibodeau and Bulls star guard Derrick Rose.

Tom Thibodeau's NBA coaching record

Tom Thibodeau's one stint as an NBA head coach occurred in Chicago and ended when he was fired after the 2014-15 season.
Wolves
April 20, 2016
Former Chicago Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau is now in charge of the Timberwolves.

Around basketball: What others are saying Thibodeau coming to the Wolves

There's an interesting combination of enthusiasm and reservation about the Timberwolves decision to make Tom Thibodeau their coach and head of basketball operations. Here's a sampling of that opinion.
Wolves
April 20, 2016
Sam Mitchell

Sam Mitchell interviewing today for Sacramento Kings coaching job

Sam Mitchell will be the first person interviewed for the Sacramento Kings coaching job, according to several news reports