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Bloomington native and former Wolves center Cole Aldrich talks to KSTP Sports about the firing of Ryan Saunders and hiring of Chris Finch.

Q&A: Ex-Timberwolf Cole Aldrich on firing Saunders and hiring Finch

FILE - This Dec. 15, 2011, file photo shows Houston Rockets assistant coach Chris Finch during an NBA basketball media day in Houston. Chris Finch is the new coach of the Minnesota Timberwolves, the team announced Monday, Feb. 22, 2021, after dismissing Ryan Saunders the previous night. Saunders was fired Sunday after the team with the NBA’s worst record this season lost for the eighth time in the last nine games. The team quickly hired Finch, who was in his first season as an assistant with the Toronto Raptors.

Timberwolves name Chris Finch new head coach

FILE - In this March 9, 2019, file photo, Minnesota Timberwolves interim head coach Ryan Saunders directs his players against the Washington Wizards in an NBA basketball game in Minneapolis.

Timberwolves fire head coach Ryan Saunders, Raptors' Chris Finch expected to be successor

Knicks blow big lead but give Thibodeau win over Wolves

Julius Randle had 25 points and 14 rebounds, helping the New York Knicks recover after blowing a 21-point lead and beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 103-99 on Sunday night, giving Tom Thibodeau a win over the team he last coached...

Julius Randle, center, of the New York Knicks dunks as Malik Beasley, left, and Karl-Anthony Towns, right, of the Minnesota Timberwolves look on during the first half.

Raptors score last 11 to defeat Timberwolves 86-81

Norman Powell scored a season-high 31 points and the Toronto Raptors beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 86-81 on Friday night, closing the game with an 11-0 run...

Toronto Raptors' Norman Powell (24) shoots as he is fouled by Minnesota Timberwolves' Jake Layman (10) during the second half.

Timberwolves blow another 4th quarter lead in loss vs. Indiana

Domantas Sabonis had 36 points, 17 rebounds and 10 rebounds, and Malcolm Brogdon added 32 points and nine rebounds as the Indiana Pacers beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 134-128 in overtime on Wednesday night...

Minnesota Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards drives as Indiana Pacers' Myles Turner (33) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021, in Minneapolis.

James, Lakers, minus Davis, fend off Timberwolves 112-104

LeBron James had 30 points, 13 rebounds and seven assists to help the Los Angeles Lakers pull away from the Minnesota Timberwolves for a 112-104 victory...

Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James (23) lays up to score as Minnesota Timberwolves' Jarred Vanderbilt (8) looks on in the second half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021, in Minneapolis. The Lakers won 112-104.James scored 30 points.

Wolves guard D'Angelo Russell to undergo arthroscopic knee surgery, miss 4-6 weeks; Culver remains out

According to a release from the team, Russell has missed the last three games due to left leg soreness. He will undergo arthroscopic surgery on Wednesday to remove a loose body from his left knee and will miss between four and six weeks ...

Minnesota Timberwolves guard D'Angelo Russell (0) shoots a three-point basket over Oklahoma City Thunder guard Hamidou Diallo, right, in the final seconds of an NBA basketball game.

Q&A: Timberwolves POBO Gersson Rosas on trade deadline, Russell's injury, and more

Timberwolves president of operations Gersson Rosas had a lengthy chat with our Darren 'Doogie' Wolfson...

Timberwolves president of operations Gersson Rosas talks with KSTP Sports from his hotel room while on the road with the team.

Timberwolves end 4-game losing streak with win over Raptors

Karl-Anthony Towns scored seven of his 20 points late in the fourth quarter before fouling out and the Minnesota Timberwolves snapped a four-game losing streak with a 116-112 win over the Toronto Raptors on Sunday night...

Minnesota Timberwolves' Jaden McDaniels (3) dunks past Toronto Raptors' Chris Boucher during the first half of an NBA basketball game.

Rozier scores 41 points, Hornets beat Timberwolves 120-114

Terry Rozier scored 41 points and rookie LaMelo Ball had 20 points and 11 rebounds to help the Charlotte Hornets beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 120-114 on Friday night...

Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier drives to the basket against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte.

Clippers beat Timberwolves 119-112, spoil Towns' return

Kawhi Leonard had a season-high 36 points and Lou Williams added 27 points off the bench as the Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 119-112 on Wednesday night...

Minnesota Timberwolves' Karl-Anthony Towns (32) attempts to block a shot by Los Angeles Clippers' Serge Ibaka (9) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021, in Minneapolis.

Porzingis, Doncic help Mavericks hold off Wolves, 127-122

Kristaps Porzingis had 27 points, 13 rebounds and six blocks, Luka Doncic scored 26 points and the Dallas Mavericks held off the Minnesota Timberwolves 127-122 on Monday night...

allas Mavericks center Kristaps Porzingis (6) goes inside as Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid (11) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Feb. 8, 2021, in Dallas.

Thunder score 83 in half, then rally to edge Wolves 120-118

Darius Bazley made the tiebreaking layup with 1:16 to play after Oklahoma City had blown a 23-point lead, and the Thunder beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 120-118 on Saturday night...

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Luguentz Dort (5) shoots in front of Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid (11) in the second half.

Russell's late 3-pointer lifts Timberwolves past Thunder

D'Angelo Russell made a 3-pointer with 3.7 seconds remaining to lift the Minnesota Timberwolves over the Oklahoma City Thunder 106-103 on Friday night...

Wolves blow big fourth quarter lead in loss vs. Spurs

DeMar DeRozan scored 30 points and the San Antonio Spurs rallied from a 16-point deficit to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 111-108 on Wednesday night...

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Malik Beasley (5) reacts after scoring against the San Antonio Spurs during the second half of an NBA basketball game in San Antonio, Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021.

Wolves can't complete home-and-home sweep of Cleveland

Collin Sexton scored 26 points and Jarrett Allen had 23 points and 18 rebounds, leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 100-98 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves and a split of their home-and-home series on Monday night...

Minnesota Timberwolves' Ricky Rubio, right, shoots against Cleveland Cavaliers' JaVale McGee, left, and Lamar Stevens, center, in the second half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Feb. 1, 2021, in Cleveland.

Wolves gain some mojo after Sunday win over Cavs

The Wolves finished January 3-12, but did cap the month off with a win Sunday night vs. Cleveland. Coach Ryan Saunders and players talked...

Wolves coach Ryan Saunders reacts to Sunday's win over the Cavs, via Zoom.

Wolves snap three-game slide with win over Cavs

Malik Beasley scored 23 points and rookie Anthony Edwards finished with 23 in his second straight start as the Minnesota Timberwolves held on to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 109-104 on Sunday night...

Minnesota Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards, right, drives as Cleveland Cavaliers' Darius Garland (10) defends in the second half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021, in Minneapolis.

Embiid has 37 points as 76ers ease past Wolves, 118-94

Joel Embiid racked up 37 points and 11 rebounds in 27 minutes, leading the Philadelphia 76ers to a 118-94 victory over the depleted Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night...

Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid (21) waits for a pass as Minnesota Timberwolves' Jarred Vanderbilt (8) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game.

Warriors beat Timberwolves 123-111 to sweep 2-game series

The rookie center came off Golden State's bench to score a career-high 25 points, dazzling opposite No. 1 pick Anthony Edwards in a matchup of last year's top two draft selections, and the Warriors beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 123-111 on Wednesday night...

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (1) shoots over Golden State Warriors center James Wiseman during the first half of an NBA basketball game in San Francisco, Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021.

Q&A: Ex-Timberwolf Cole Aldrich on firing Saunders and hiring Finch

Timberwolves name Chris Finch new head coach

Timberwolves fire head coach Ryan Saunders, Raptors' Chris Finch expected to be successor

Knicks blow big lead but give Thibodeau win over Wolves

Raptors score last 11 to defeat Timberwolves 86-81

Timberwolves blow another 4th quarter lead in loss vs. Indiana

James, Lakers, minus Davis, fend off Timberwolves 112-104

Wolves guard D'Angelo Russell to undergo arthroscopic knee surgery, miss 4-6 weeks; Culver remains out

Q&A: Timberwolves POBO Gersson Rosas on trade deadline, Russell's injury, and more

Timberwolves end 4-game losing streak with win over Raptors

Rozier scores 41 points, Hornets beat Timberwolves 120-114

Clippers beat Timberwolves 119-112, spoil Towns' return

Porzingis, Doncic help Mavericks hold off Wolves, 127-122

Thunder score 83 in half, then rally to edge Wolves 120-118

Russell's late 3-pointer lifts Timberwolves past Thunder

Wolves blow big fourth quarter lead in loss vs. Spurs

Wolves can't complete home-and-home sweep of Cleveland

Wolves gain some mojo after Sunday win over Cavs

Wolves snap three-game slide with win over Cavs

Embiid has 37 points as 76ers ease past Wolves, 118-94

Warriors beat Timberwolves 123-111 to sweep 2-game series

Wiggins takes it to Timberwolves; Warriors win 130-108

Missing Towns and Russell, Wolves shake slump behind 20 from Reid

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