Marc Lore has made it a priority to sign Tim Connelly to a contract extension once he assumes full control of the Minnesota Timberwolves, sources tell ESPN. Lore and Alex Rodriguez have yet to gain control of the Wolves despite an arbitration ruling in their favor over Glen Taylor. Connelly agreed to an amendment in his contract last year that pushed his opt-out to this … [Read more...] about Marc Lore Prioritizing Tim Connelly Extension Once He Takes Control Of Wolves
Anthony Edwards, Coby White Named NBA’s Players Of Week 21
Anthony Edwiards and Coby White have been named the NBA's Players of the Week for Week 21. Edwards averaged 32.7 points and 4.3 assists while shooting 51.5% from the field. The Wolves went 3-0 last week. White averaged 27.7 points and 7.0 assists for the Bulls, who went 2-1 over the week. … [Read more...] about Anthony Edwards, Coby White Named NBA’s Players Of Week 21
Timberwolves Unwilling To Include Jaden McDaniels In Kevin Durant Trade
The Minnesota Timberwolves were not willing to include Jaden McDaniels in a potential deal for Kevin Durant before this year's trade deadline, sources told Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. The Wolves instead focused packages around Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo. The Wolves are expected to pursue a trade for Durant again this offseason. Naz Reid drew trade interest from the … [Read more...] about Timberwolves Unwilling To Include Jaden McDaniels In Kevin Durant Trade
Kevin Garnett Could Join Wolves’ Front Office When Lore-Rodriguez Assume Control
Kevin Garnett could join the front office of the Minnesota Timberwolves if Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez become the controlling owners of the franchise. Garnett had anticipated a role with the Wolves upon his retirement as a player, but the passing of Flip Saunders changed how Glen Taylor handled the situation. Garnett presumably will return to a more active role with the Wolves … [Read more...] about Kevin Garnett Could Join Wolves’ Front Office When Lore-Rodriguez Assume Control
Wolves Called Teams Trying To Get Under Second Apron As Part Of Kevin Durant Pursuit
The Minnesota Timberwolves' pursuit of Kevin Durant leading to the trade deadline was serious enough where they began calling rival teams to help facilitate a deal. The Wolves had to get under the NBA's second apron in order to aggregate contracts to acquire Durant and his $51 million contract. While Durant is more than a decade older than Anthony Edwards, the Wolves have … [Read more...] about Wolves Called Teams Trying To Get Under Second Apron As Part Of Kevin Durant Pursuit