In a simple message posted on Instagram, Nemanja Bjelica announced his retirement from playing basketball. "20 years...Thank you basketball" was Bjelica's message on Saturday afternoon. The 6-foot-10 forward played for seven seasons in the NBA. Bjelica started his NBA career with the Minnesota Timberwolves in 2015, before moving to the Sacramento Kings in 2018. At the 2021 … [Read more...] about Nemanja Bjelica Announces Retirement
Carlyle Group Exits Ahead Of Next Payment For Marc Lore, Alex Rodriguez To Buy Wolves
The Carlyle Group has dropped out of financing the next payment by Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez to purchase the Minnesota Timberwolves. Carlyle had been in talks with the NBA for several months about the possible investment, but were unable to agree to a structure that would be approved by the league. Glen Taylor said on Tuesday there's been issues surrounding $300 million of … [Read more...] about Carlyle Group Exits Ahead Of Next Payment For Marc Lore, Alex Rodriguez To Buy Wolves
Former Analyst With Wolves Charged With Stealing ‘Strategic NBA Information’
An employee of the Minnesota Timberwolves was fired, arrested and charged with felony third-degree burglary for allegedly stealing thousands of internal files, including "strategic NBA information," from a team executive, according to a criminal complaint filed Wednesday and obtained by ESPN. The Timberwolves told ESPN that they were aware of the allegations and had no further … [Read more...] about Former Analyst With Wolves Charged With Stealing ‘Strategic NBA Information’
Marc Lore, Alex Rodriguez Ready To Close Purchase Of Wolves After Securing Final Financing
Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez are ready to close their purchase of the Minnesota Timberwolves after reaching a deal with Dyal Capital Partners to finance the deal. Dyal Capital Partners joins as a pre-approved investor in the group, which gives Lore and Rodriguez the final financial backing necessary to complete the transaction. Lore and Rodriguez have submitted the signed … [Read more...] about Marc Lore, Alex Rodriguez Ready To Close Purchase Of Wolves After Securing Final Financing
Anthony Edwards Dislocates Finger On Dunk, John Collins Suffers Head Contusion
Anthony Edwards dislocated his finger on a dunk over John Collins, he said in a postgame interview with Bally Sports North. The dunk occurred in the third quarter with the Timberwolves trailing by a point. Edwards returned to the game to shoot free throws with his fingers taped up. Collins suffered a head contusion on the play, according to league sources. Collins did not have … [Read more...] about Anthony Edwards Dislocates Finger On Dunk, John Collins Suffers Head Contusion