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Wolves
September 28, 2021
Karl-Anthony Towns has played for five head coaches in his seven seasons with the Timberwolves.

Towns on latest Wolves shake-up: 'It's just the same thing, every single time'

The firing of team President Gersson Rosas last week was another in a long list of major changes during center Karl-Anthony Towns' career in Minnesota.
Wolves
September 28, 2021
Alex Rodriguez, left, and Marc Lore answered questions during Monday’s news conference in Minneapolis.

Neal: Rodriguez, Lore will want a new arena for Wolves — soon

Words won't be enough to keep fans from feeling a little uneasy about the future of the franchise when the sale of the Wolves involves owners with no local ties. Better start hiring the architects.
Wolves
September 27, 2021
Timberwolves coach Chris Finch on his new boss, Sachin Gupta (pictured): “I feel like he’s extremely ready and one of the most bright, strategic m

Gupta 'extremely ready' for chance to run Timberwolves

Executive vice president Sachin Gupta also called coach Chris Finch a "perfect partner" as he takes over the day-to-day duties of fired former team President Gersson Rosas.
Wolves
September 27, 2021
Alex Rodriguez joined Marc Lore and Timberwolves and Lynx owner Glen Taylor during a news conference Monday.

'No plans to move': Wolves introduce new owners Rodriguez, Lore

The firing last week of team president Gersson Rosas loomed as outgoing owner Glen Taylor discussed the $1.5 billion sale to Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore.
Wolves
September 25, 2021
Karl-Anthony Towns and the Timberwolves open  training camp on Monday.

What does Rosas' firing signal for the Lore-Rodriguez regime?

Marc Lore promised to take action if something didn't align with his values. Also, where does this leave the Wolves in Ben Simmons talks?
Wolves
September 24, 2021
Timberwolves executive vice president of basketball operations Sachin Gupta.

Souhan: Rosas failed for Timberwolves. What should they do next?

With ownership changing, the answer to Wolves' leadership problems, at least for now, is still in the organization. But if they want a model, they don't have to look far
Wolves
September 23, 2021
Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) took questions from the press following Tuesday's press conference. ] ANTHONY SOUFFLE • anthon

Scoggins: How much more franchise dysfunction can Towns take?

Like everyone else, star center Karl-Anthony Towns was confused by a firing Wednesday that is certainly more about behind the scenes than basketball.
Wolves
September 23, 2021
Timberwolves President Gersson Rosas was fired Wednesday.

Discord in Wolves organization fueled dismissal of Rosas

Strained relationships and Gersson Rosas' involvement with a female team employee led to his firing Wednesday, sources said. This move comes just days before training camp starts.
Wolves
September 23, 2021
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Breaking down the stunning Gersson Rosas firing

Chris Hine and Chip Scoggins join host Michael Rand for a special edition of the Daily Delivery podcast.
Wolves
September 22, 2021
Gersson Rosas, left, orchestrated the D’Angelo Russell trade in early 2020. Former coach Ryan Saunders is at right.

Recent history of Timberwolves general managers

Job has been a revolving door since Kevin McHale's departure
Randball
September 22, 2021
Philadelphia 76ers' Ben Simmons plays during Game 7 in a second-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Atlanta Hawks, Sunday, June 20, 2021,

Wolves need to get Ben Simmons now or prepare to trade KAT later

The escalating situation with Ben Simmons in Philadelphia feels like a rerun of what happened with the Wolves and Jimmy Butler.
Wolves
September 21, 2021
The Timberwolves have been monitoring the chaotic situation involving 76ers guard Ben Simmons all summer.

Simmons trade demands should look familiar to Timberwolves fans

Wolves Insider: 76ers guard Ben Simmons wants out of Philadelphia in a situation that is playing out similarly to Jimmy Butler's exit from Minnesota.
Wolves
September 20, 2021
Karl-Anthony Towns of the Wolves and Miami’s Chris Silva fought for the ball during an NBA game on Oct. 27, 2019 at Target Center. Silva signed with

Wolves add four players to training camp roster

Brian Bowen II, Chris Silva, Isaiah Miller and Matt Lewis will be joining the team after their signings were announced on Monday.
Sports
September 18, 2021
Leandro Bolmaro, right, was introduced at Target Center last week. (Renée Jones Schneider/Star Tribune)

Timberwolves officially sign Leandro Bolmaro

Bolmaro will be on a rookie deal after he was drafted in 2020
Sports
September 17, 2021
Sporting Kansas City forward Johnny Russell (7) goes up for a head ball against Minnesota United defender D.J. Taylor (26) during an MLS soccer match

Most disappointing team this summer? Twins have competition

On Daily Delivery Thursday, host Michael Rand makes the case that Minnesota United — after a disappointing 4-0 result in Kansas City — is challenging the Twins for that title.
Wolves
September 16, 2021
Leandro Bolmaro, right, pumped his fist when a reporter said he was going to ask a question in Spanish at Wednesday’s news briefing at Target Center

Bolmaro living out dream of playing in the NBA with Timberwolves

Argentine guard Leandro Bolmaro was a 2020 draft pick who played last season in Spain and for his native country at the Tokyo Olympics.
Wolves
September 15, 2021
Patrick Beverley answered media questions as he was introduced as a new member of the Timberwolves on Wednesday at Target Center.

Beverley says he's expecting playoffs with Timberwolves

Veteran guard Patrick Beverly is new to the team, but he has made the postseason every year of his career and isn't expecting to break that streak.
Wolves
September 15, 2021
Referee Scott Foster talks with Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (3) before the start of Game 6 of basketball’s NBA Finals against the Milwaukee Bucks

Q&A: Why NBA referees agreed to a vaccine mandate

The agreement stands out in the sports world, and even in their own sport: No such mandate exists with NBA players, creating a potentially awkward situation.
Wolves
September 10, 2021
Jarred Vanderbilt

Wolves sign Jarred Vanderbilt and Jordan McLaughlin to three-year deals

The moves give them room to work a rookie deal with 2020 first-rounder Leandro Bolmaro.
Sports
September 10, 2021
NBA coach Tom Thibodeau, with the New York Knicks in 2001: “It was shocking for the whole country, the whole world, but here in New York, on the Eas

Reusse: Remembering New York City years before and days after 9/11

Tom Thibodeau said it best of this beautiful city and what happened there 20 years ago: "Here in New York, on the East Coast, it was devastating emotionally."