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The National Basketball Coaches Association released a statement today about the Timberwolves' head coaching change, criticizing the team for "failing to conduct a thorough and transparent search" that would have included diverse candidates. The Wolves hired Chris Finch, a Toronto assistant coach, on Monday after firing coach Ryan Saunders on Sunday night. Both men are white. The NBCA ...

The Timberwolves lost 139-112 in Milwaukee Tuesday night. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today. He says new head coach Chris Finch needs to get the Timberwolves to play better defense. He says they are still building around Karl-Anthony Towns but they need better defensive players around him.

MILWAUKEE – Chris Finch stepped in as the new Timberwolves coach on Monday, saying he wanted to "breathe some confidence into the roster." Finch, an assistant with Toronto, replaced Ryan Saunders, who was fired Sunday night. Timberwolves President of Basketball Operations Gersson Rosas said the decision to move on from Saunders was made Sunday afternoon, and he was allowed to coach a final ...

Souhan; New Wolves Coach Has History With Front Office [PODCAST] The Timberwolves introduced Chris Finch as their new head coach at a news conference Monday.  Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today. Jim says Finch worked with Timberwolves President of Basketball Operations Gerson Rosas in Houston.  Souhan says Finch likes an up-tempo style which includes plenty of 3-pointers.  He says the roster has been built with many of these strategies in mind.   The Minnesota ...

The Minnesota Timberwolves fired head coach Ryan Saunders on Sunday after a disappointing 7-24 start to the NBA season."We would like to thank ...

Souhan; It Was Time to Pull the Plug on Saunders [PODCAST] The Timberwolves lost 103-98 at New York against the Knicks Sunday night.  The loss is the 8th in their last 9 and drops Minnesota to a NBA worst 7-24.  Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today.  He says the firing was warranted.  Souhan thought the Wolves front office wanted to see how Saunders would do with a healthy Karl-Anthony Towns and DAngelo Russell as the same time but it seems apparent that the team...

The Timberwolves lost 134-128 in overtime Wednesday night despite a 3-point shot at the end of regulation that rimmed out for rookie first overall pick Anthony Edwards that would have won the game. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today.

Souhan; Wild Look Sluggish [PODCAST] The Minnesota Wild returned to games for the first time in 2 weeks after postponing 6 games due to Covid-19 protocols.  The Wild lost 4-0 at Los Angeles against the Kings Tuesday night.  Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today.  He says the Wild looked a bit rusty and are still playing short handed with 5 regulars not in the lineup due to Covid-19.  Jim suggests that 2 to 3 of those players could be available to play Thursday nig...

Warriors mailbag: Does Jeremy Lin deserve a roster spot on Golden State? FacebookTwitterEmail Jeremy Lin talks to fellow Santa Cruz Warriors guard Jordan Poole during a recent game at the G League bubble in Orlando.NBA Photos / NBAE via Getty Images As soon as news broke last month that Jeremy Lin was signing with the Santa Cruz Warriors, I knew I wanted to do a story on what went into his decision to turn down seven-figure contracts in China to play in the G League. It wasn’t until that arti...

How meditation helped Warriors Kelly Oubre Jr. FacebookTwitterEmail 1of5 Warriors guard Kelly Oubre Jr. after hitting a 3-point shot during a win in Dallas on Feb. 4.Tony Gutierrez / Associated PressShow MoreShow Less 2of5 Warriors guard Kelly Oubre Jr. crouches on his toes during a timeout against the Magic at Chase Center on Thursday.Scott Strazzante / The ChronicleShow MoreShow Less 3of5 Golden State Warriors guard Kelly Oubre Jr. (12) dunks against Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid dur...