NBA · Northwest · Est. 1989 · Target Center
Minnesota Timberwolves
Current Leadership
Governor & Managing Partner
Former MLB superstar Alex Rodriguez, along with partner Marc Lore, completed the purchase of the Timberwolves and Lynx from Glen Taylor in 2023. Rodriguez brings celebrity star power and a competitive drive to the ownership role, and the pair have been aggressive in pursuing roster improvements. Their acquisition came at a pivotal moment, as the Timberwolves reached the Western Conference Finals in 2024 behind Anthony Edwards.
Co-Owner & Alternate Governor
E-commerce mogul Marc Lore, who previously sold Jet.com to Walmart for $3.3 billion, co-purchased the Timberwolves alongside Alex Rodriguez. Lore has brought a tech-forward, innovation-driven approach to franchise operations and has been exploring plans for a new arena and entertainment district in the Twin Cities area.
Head Coach
| Name | Position | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Chris Finch | Head Coach | 2021 |
Assistant Coaches
| Name | Position | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Micah Nori | Associate Head Coach | 2021 |
| Elston Turner | Assistant Coach | 2021 |
| Pablo Prigioni | Assistant Coach | 2022 |
| Kevin Hanson | Assistant Coach | 2023 |
| Eric Maynor | Assistant Coach | 2024 |
Front Office
| Name | Position | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Tim Connelly | President of Basketball Operations | 2022 |
Historical Figures
Owner
Printing magnate Glen Taylor purchased the Timberwolves in 1994 for $88 million and saved the franchise from relocation to New Orleans. He owned the team for nearly three decades, presiding over the Kevin Garnett era and the team's only Western Conference Finals appearance in 2004. Taylor was often criticized for penny-pinching in a small market, but his commitment to keeping the team in Minnesota was unwavering.
Founding Owners
Minneapolis businessmen Harvey Ratner and Marv Wolfenson brought the NBA back to Minnesota as founding owners of the Timberwolves in 1989. Financial difficulties and a failed arena deal nearly led to the franchise's relocation before Glen Taylor stepped in to purchase the team in 1994.