Wednesday night's matchup between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Denver Nuggets averaged 1.57 million viewers on ESPN. The number represented the largest sports audience of the day. The lead-in game between the Mavs and Heat averaged 1.23 million viewers across ESPN and ESPN2. … [Read more...] about Timberwolves-Nuggets Averages 1.57M Viewers On ESPN
Tim Connelly Has Opt Out With Wolves After Season
Tim Connelly has an opt out in his contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves after the 23-24 season. Connelly was hired by the Wolves on a five-year, $40 million deal in 2022 with Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez driving the decision that Glen Taylor signed off on. Connelly's opt out was intended to line up with Lore and Rodriguez taking over ownership of the Wolves. The Wolves will … [Read more...] about Tim Connelly Has Opt Out With Wolves After Season
Marc Lore, Alex Rodriguez Reportedly Planned To Reduce Wolves’ Payroll Below Luxury Tax
During their failed process to assume majority ownership of the Minnesota Timberwolves, Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez submitted financial projections forecasting a sizable retreat in roster payroll that majority owner Glen Taylor believed would jeopardize the team's ability to contend. In documents shared with Taylor, the NBA and The Carlyle Group, a private equity firm, Lore … [Read more...] about Marc Lore, Alex Rodriguez Reportedly Planned To Reduce Wolves’ Payroll Below Luxury Tax
Karl-Anthony Towns Cleared For Full Contact 5-On-5
Karl-Anthony Towns has been cleared for full contact, 5-on-5 basketball activities and is progressing toward his return to play. Towns underwent a procedure for a torn meniscus last month. Shams Charania of The Athletic reported this week that the expectation was Towns would return before the end of the regular season. … [Read more...] about Karl-Anthony Towns Cleared For Full Contact 5-On-5
Karl-Anthony Towns Trending Toward Return Before End Of Regular Season
Karl-Anthony Towns participated in his first team scrimmage since tearing his meniscus on March 4th. Towns underwent the procedure on March 12th. "I'm told he is very, very close to returning to action," said Shams Charania on Run It Back. "There is optimism Karl-Anthony Towns will play before the playoffs start." When Towns suffered the injury and had the procedure, there was … [Read more...] about Karl-Anthony Towns Trending Toward Return Before End Of Regular Season