The speculation regarding Tim Connelly’s future has been pushed back for at least one season. According to The Athletic’s Jon Krawczynski and Shams Charania (Twitter links), Connelly has agreed to a restructured contract with the Timberwolves that will keep him in charge of Minnesota’s front office for at least one more season. Connelly had an opt-out clause in his contract … [Read more...] about Timberwolves President Connelly Agrees To Restructured Contract, Will Stay With Club
Scheierman Among Six Prospects Who Worked Out Monday
In draft news, Melvin Ajinca (France), Jalen Bridges (Baylor), Tristan Enaruna (Cleveland State), Ajay Mitchell (UC Santa Barbara), Jonathan Mogbo (San Francisco) and Baylor Scheierman (Creighton) worked out for the Timberwolves on Monday, the team’s PR department tweets. Scheierman is currently ranked No. 26 on ESPN’s Best Available list. … [Read more...] about Scheierman Among Six Prospects Who Worked Out Monday
Major Tax Issues On Horizon
The Timberwolves’ starting five could make a combined $167MM next season, which would already push them near the luxury tax line. The Timberwolves must decide whether they can trim salary without sacrificing team quality but since they’re a serious contender, going well over the tax line for at least a couple of seasons might be worth the cost. Danny Leroux of The Athletic … [Read more...] about Major Tax Issues On Horizon
Pistons Notes: Front Office Candidates, Weaver, Buzelis
Michael Blackstone, an executive who worked with new Pistons head of basketball operations Trajan Langdon in New Orleans, is considered the favorite to become Langdon’s second-in-command in Detroit, sources tell James L. Edwards and Shams Charania of The Athletic. Blackstone, the Pelicans‘ vice president of basketball administration, was an assistant general manager in Atlanta … [Read more...] about Pistons Notes: Front Office Candidates, Weaver, Buzelis
Wolves Notes: Connelly, Anderson, Edwards, McDaniels
Timberwolves president of basketball operations Tim Connelly reportedly has an opt-out in his contract. Amid an ownership dispute, there has been speculation that the veteran executive may exercise that opt-out clause. However, he told reporters on Friday that he’s “super excited’ about the team’s future and doesn’t plan to leave Minnesota, writes Jerry Zgoda of The Star … [Read more...] about Wolves Notes: Connelly, Anderson, Edwards, McDaniels