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Minnesota TimberwolvesTimberwolves' 5 best options for replacing Tom Thibodeau as head coach

The firing of Tom Thibodeau from his role as president of basketball operations and head coach of the Minnesota Timberwolves came at a puzzling time from an outside perspective, but it was a much-needed move that was long overdue for the fans. According to a recent report by Shams Charania and Jon Krawczynski of The […]

NBATimberwolves players welcoming of Ryan Saunders' insertion as interim head coach

It appears that the Minnesota Timberwolves are looking to quickly move on from the firing of former head coach and general manager Tom Thibodeau. Ryan Saunders, a long-time member of the Wolves coaching staff, has been selected to take the reigns as the team’s interim head coach, and according to reports, he has the full […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesTimberwolves players frustrated with Tom Thibodeau for poor communication, preference for starters on heavy minutes

The reported firing of Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Tom Thibodeau was much more than a business move to get the fan base back from the abyss, after attendance numbers dropped from 21st in the league in 2017-18 to penultimate this season. Thibodeau’s old school style of coaching had rubbed players the wrong way, from his […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesTom Thibodeau's unpopularity in midst of Timberwolves' season-ticket renewals played part in firing

The Minnesota Timberwolves shockingly fired president/head coach Tom Thibodeau after one of his best wins of the season, a 22-point victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday. While the timing was dubious, his unpopularity with the fan base played a major role in his firing, as the organization was looking to entice season-ticket renewals […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesTimberwolves looking to separate front office, coaching duties after firing Tom Thibodeau

The Minnesota Timberwolves chose to fire former head coach Tom Thibodeau on Sunday following the team’s 108-86 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers, which may have been a little surprising considering the big win. However, it probably isn’t all that shocking due to the up and down relationship between the two parties, and now the Timberwolves front […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesTom Thibodeau, Timberwolves' players had no idea about coaching dismissal

Former Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Tom Thibodeau apparently was not expecting to get fired following the team’s game on Sunday against the Los Angeles Lakers. The Timberwolves picked up a convincing 108-86 victory over the Lakers, but shortly after, the franchise decided to fire Thibodeau. It seemed like an odd choice to let him go […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesTimberwolves owner Glen Taylor explains Tom Thibodeau firing, says Minnesota still aims to make playoffs

Minnesota Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor has decided to explain his reasoning behind firing former head coach Tom Thibodeau on Sunday following the team’s victory over the Los Angeles Lakers. The T’Wolves earned a convincing 108-86 win over the Lakers at Target Center, but that wasn’t enough for Thibodeau to keep his job as the team […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesTimberwolves fire Tom Thibodeau after win over Lakers

The Minnesota Timberwolves have reportedly fired head coach Tom Thibodeau after the team’s big victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday. Minnesota picked up the 108-86 victory, and it’s obviously rare to see a coach get fired immediately after leading his team to such a big win. However, that’s the direction that the Timberwolves […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesTimberwolves coach Tom Thibodeau thinks Karl-Anthony Towns may be on his best stretch

Ever since trading away Jimmy Butler, the Minnesota Timberwolves have slowly given back Karl-Anthony Towns the role of primary scorer. He’s been playing extremely well as of late, and Tom Thibodeau has noticed. Thibadeau told Jon Kawczynski of The Athletic: “He’s reading the game extremely well. He’s not forcing things. He’s making the right plays. He’s […]

Miami HeatTimberwolves coach Tom Thibodeau praises Heat's Dwyane Wade for work on and off the court

Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade’s final season — or “One Last Dance” — has everyone commenting on his legacy, and Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Tom Thibodeau is no different. Thibodeau has high praise for Wade’s play, but he’s also cognizant of the impact Wade has off the court, specifically in the Miami area. “I was […]

Chicago BullsBulls' John Paxson on 'good professional terms' with Tom Thibodeau

Tom Thibodeau’s run as Chicago Bulls head coach did not exactly come to a smooth end, as he was fired in May 2015 following a six-game loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Now, Thibodeau is head coach of the Minnesota Timberwolves, who traveled to Chicago to take on the Bull Wednesday […]

San Antonio SpursTom Thibodeau says DeMar DeRozan is a superstar without an ego

Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Tom Thibodeau was all praises about how DeMar Derozan goes about his business on the court. According to Tom Orsborn of the San Antonio-Express News, Thibs said that while the San Antonio Spurs guard is a superstar in the league, he doesn’t have an ego to go along with it. “He’s […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesTimberwolves' Taj Gibson calls 'like' on critical Tom Thibodeau Instagram post 'fake news'

Minnesota Timberwolves Taj Gibson called the reported Instagram snafu of “liking” some comments critical of coach Tom Thibodeau “fake news,” noting it wasn’t him or any of his associates running the account: “Yeah, man. It’s just crazy. Like I’m not really a social media kinda guy or believe anything. I love my teammates, I love […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesTimberwolves' Taj Gibson 'likes' Instagram comments criticizing Tom Thibodeau

The Minnesota Timberwolves’ roller coaster of a season continued over the weekend, as forward Taj Gibson landed in some hot water after “liking” some Instagram posts that criticized head coach Tom Thibodeau: https://twitter.com/BryanFonsecaNY/status/1074364711666356224 Adding to the intrigue was the fact that Gibson was unavailable to play in the Suns game, and rumors began to stir […]

Sacramento KingsKings' Nemanja Bjelica relishes playing for Dave Joerger after struggling to find groove under Tom Thibodeau

Sacramento Kings forward Nemanja Bjelica got his revenge against his former team, cruising to a 141-130 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night. Following a game-high 25 points, the new Kings forward expressed his appreciation for coach Dave Joerger, who has entrusted him with a decent load of minutes and plenty of opportunities. “I have […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesTom Thibodeau says Minnesota didn't do its job

The Minnesota Timberwolves had an opportunity to snatch a win on the road over the Portland Trailblazers, but ultimately came up short in the end game, losing 113-105. Following the game, Timberwolves head coach Tom Thibodeau said that the team didn’t play tough enough in crunch time to get the job done. “Going down the […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesRumor: Fred Hoiberg could take over as Tom Thibodeau's replacement once again

Recently fired Chicago Bulls head coach Fred Hoiberg could once again become the replacement for Tom Thibodeau, as Minnesota Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor has always been fond of his former player. According to Tom Haberstroh of NBC Sports, the coaching recycling loop could bring feelings of deja vu if Taylor chooses to part ways with […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesTimberwolves' Tom Thibodeau says Derrick Rose is 'playing at an All-Star level'

After the Minnesota Timberwolves destroyed the San Antonio Spurs Wednesday night at home, Timberwolves head coach/president Tom Thibodeau had some high praise for backup point guard Derrick Rose. The Timberwolves beat the Spurs by a final score of 128-89 to improve to 11-11 on the season. Derrick Rose finished with 16 points in just 18 […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesDerrick Rose says increased opportunity with Timberwolves is key to resurgence

One of the best storylines so far this season has been the resurgence of Minnesota Timberwolves guard Derrick Rose. The 30-year-old recently shed some light on the matter, and explained why it’s all about getting the right opportunities. After signing with the Timberwolves late last season, it has been a renaissance of sorts for Rose, […]

Chicago BullsTimberwolves' Taj Gibson says Tom Thibodeau is always yelling, but it's a good thing

Taj Gibson knows Tom Thibodeau just about as well as any player in the league. They have history dating back before their Minnesota Timberwolves days. In fact, the two were together for Thibodeau’s successful run in Chicago before reuniting in Minnesota. Thibs employs an in-your-face coaching style and is known to do a lot of […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesTimberwolves coach Tom Thibodeau compares Luol Deng to Kurt Thomas

Luol Deng has not seen much action during his Minnesota Timberwolves tenure, but Tom Thibodeau still believes he fills a valuable role for the club. In fact, Thibs is comparing Deng to another one of his former players who filled the role of the bench veteran. “He’s sort of in the role of Kurt Thomas when […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesTom Thibodeau says people get lost in stats

The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Chicago Bulls on a night where two of their starters, Andrew Wiggins and Robert Covington, shot a combined 1-of-30 from the field. The atrocious shooting night from the swingman tandem didn’t seem to bother head coach Tom Thibodeau. Thibs said, per Malika Andrews of ESPN, that people can get lost […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesTimberwolves' Anthony Tolliver wishes there was communication from Tom Thibodeau about DNP

In their game against the New Orleans Pelicans, veteran forward Anthony Tolliver received his first DNP-CD of the 2018-2019 season. According to Tolliver, there was no communication from head coach Tom Thibodeau, and the forward said it would have been nice to have received a little bit of a heads up: Anthony Tolliver said there […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesDerrick Rose jokes that Timberwolves are getting away from 'militant ways'

Now that the Jimmy Butler trade drama is over, Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Derrick Rose says head coach/president Tom Thibodeau has loosened up. Thibodeau is one of the most demanding coaches in the NBA. He’s always yelling. He stands the entire game. His practices are sometimes described as more intense than actual games. However, now […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesGlen Taylor believes Timberwolves 'wasted some time' trying to convince Jimmy Butler to stay

After a two-month nightmare scenario recently came to a close, Minnesota Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor believes head coach Tom Thibodeau “wasted some time” hoping to convince Jimmy Butler to stay, according to Jace Frederick of The Pioneer Press. The Timberwolves reportedly had interest from half of the league when news of Butler’s trade request went […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesTimberwolves owner Glen Taylor still has faith in Tom Thibodeau

Minnesota Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor still has faith in president/head coach Tom Thibodeau despite his decision to trade some of the franchise’s best assets for Jimmy Butler in the summer of 2017. Taylor is believed to be closely monitoring Thibodeau throughout this season to decide his impending future with the team, but gave him a […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesGlen Taylor knows it was hard for Tom Thibodeau to let Jimmy Butler go

Minnesota Timberwolves team owner Glen Taylor admitted that it was hard for head coach Tim Thibodeau to part ways with Jimmy Butler. Thibodeau, who is also the team’s president of basketball operations, was initially given the task of handling the Butler situation. Before the regular season began, Thibodeau reportedly almost sealed the deal with the […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesTom Thibodeau says he's 'happy' with what Timberwolves got in Jimmy Butler trade

The Minnesota Timberwolves are in a no-win situation when looking for a trade partner for Jimmy Butler, but head coach Tom Thibodeau thinks they got the best out of the circumstances. The Timberwolves finally got over the drama surrounding the organization as they sent Jimmy Butler and second-year center Justin Patton to the Philadelphia 76ers. […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesReport: Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor considering possibility of firing Tom Thibodeau, Scott Layden

The Jimmy Butler saga may be over for the Minnesota Timberwolves, but the franchise still has to deal with the fallout. Part of that includes what Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor will do about president/head coach Tom Thibodeau and general manager Scott Layden. Thibodeau and Layden appear to be on a short leash, as ESPN’s Adrian […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesRUMOR: Jimmy Butler trade not expected to heal relationship between Tom Thibodeau and Timberwolves ownership

The Jimmy Butler trade is not expected to heal the relationship between Minnesota Timberwolves head coach/president Tom Thibodeau and ownership, according to Sean Deveney of Sporting News. The way Tom Thibodeau handled Jimmy Butler’s trade request reportedly didn’t sit well with many people in Minnesota’s brass, and owner Glen Taylor could possibly fire Thibodeau after the […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesTom Thibodeau and Wolves could not win with Jimmy Butler

The Wolves’ 121-110 loss to the Sacramento Kings on Friday night appears to have been the straw that broke the camel’s back when it came to trading star swingman Jimmy Butler. Tom Thibodeau just couldn’t go on coaching in the undesirable climate. Following the news of Jimmy Butler being shipped off to the City of […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesBlazers force Timberwolves to worst shooting mark in Tom Thibodeau era

The Minnesota Timberwolves posted their lowest shooting percentage in the Tom Thibodeau era in Sunday’s 111-81 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers. The Blazers held the Timberwolves to 31.2 percent shooting on Sunday night, which was their lowest mark from the field in the Tom Thibodeau era, according to Chris Hine of the Minneapolis Star […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesChauncey Billups possibly being eyed at to replace Tom Thibodeau

The way Minnesota Timberwolves head coach and president Tom Thibodeau has handled Jimmy Butler’s trade request reportedly hasn’t sat well with many people in Minnesota’s brass, and owner Glen Taylor could possibly fire Thibodeau after the season ends, according to Mitch Lawrence of Sporting News. Lawrence reports that Taylor may look for someone who has strong […]

Minnesota Timberwolves2 Major Keys Behind Derrick Rose's Timberwolves Resurgence

No one expected it and no one could have predicted what would happen in the game tonight between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Utah Jazz. With leading scorer Jimmy Butler (22.5 points) sitting out the game to rest, there was a gaping hole in the offense that needed to be filled. Starting point guard Derrick […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesThere is a collective belief Tom Thibodeau still not ready to seriously negotiate trade for Jimmy Butler

The Jimmy Butler saga has now reached the seven week mark, and there’s a collective belief around the league that Minnesota Timberwolves president/head coach Tom Thibodeau still isn’t ready to seriously negotiate a trade yet, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Despite being told by Butler directly that he wants out of Minnesota and has no […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesJimmy Butler's agent maintains his client is committed to promise made to Glen Taylor, Tom Thibodeau

In the midst of a reporting stand-off concerning Jimmy Butler’s trade situation, Jace Frederick of The Pioneer Press provided some clarity after speaking to the Minnesota Timberwolves star’s agent. “Again, I am unsure what you are referring to big-picture-wise but Jimmy’s approach this year has been to approach every day as a singular event and […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesReport: Jimmy Butler sitting out vs. Jazz, could take extended absence from Timberwolves

The Minnesota Timberwolves confirmed that All-Star Jimmy Butler will sit out the team’s matchup against the Utah Jazz on Wednesday. But while Tom Thibodeau referred to the reasoning as “general soreness” and said it had nothing to do with Butler’s trade request, that’s reportedly not true. Jimmy Butler is taking next step in six-week-long process […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesDerrick Rose said he missed playing for Tom Thibodeau

Derrick Rose will put no fronts on what it means to be reunited with his old head coach Tom Thibodeau, this time as a member of the Minnesota Timberwolves, in a different conference and providing a familiar voice despite the many changes in his career. Rose was the star of Thibodeau’s lauded Chicago Bulls team […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesGlen Taylor, Tom Thibodeau don't want to hand Jimmy Butler to elite team like Rockets

The Minnesota Timberwolves have left an open-ended promise to star swingman Jimmy Butler, vowing to find him a suitable trade at some point this season. Yet there is suspicion that the front office, comprised of president/head coach Tom Thibodeau and meddling owner Glen Taylor will resist the idea of providing a powerhouse in the making […]

NBAOdds released on who will be next NBA head coach fired

BetOnline.ag has released the latest odds on the next head coach to be fired in the NBA. Tom Thibodeau — +300 Billy Donovan — +200 Scott Brooks — +250 Fred Hoiberg — +400 Luke Walton — +450 With Tyronn Lue fired by the Cleveland Cavaliers this past weekend, these odds seem to be pretty spot […]

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