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Minnesota TimberwolvesTom Thibodeau says Jimmy Butler helped 'change the culture' with Timberwolves

Jimmy Butler wasn’t in a Minnesota Timberwolves uniform for a great deal of his career, but he definitely found a way to make his mark on the franchise. Tom Thibodeau, who coached Butler on both the Chicago Bulls and most recently the Timberwolves, had nothing but good things to say about the 29-year-old shooting guard […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesMinnesota launches search for new president of basketball operations

With the regular season about to officially come to a close, the Minnesota Timberwolves have just announced their intention to begin the search for the team’s new president of basketball operations. The Timberwolves’ official PR team released the statement via Twitter. NEWS: #Twolves launch search for President of Basketball Operations. Full release: pic.twitter.com/i9pzpJr0Ez — Timberwolves […]

NBANBA players do not want to play for Tom Thibodeau, Jim Boylen

NBA players do not want to play for Tom Thibodeau and Jim Boylen if they had a choice, according to Sam Amick of The Athletic. Thibodeau was fired by the Minnesota Timberwolves this season in January. He has a bad tendency to play his players a lot of minutes and overwork them in practice. Boylen […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesKarl-Anthony Towns explains how coaching change has affected Minnesota

The Minnesota Timberwolves suffered another defeat on Saturday, as they fell to the Philadelphia 76ers 118-109. Following the disappointing loss, Wolves superstar Karl-Anthony Towns admitted that one of the biggest reasons the team has been struggling of late is due to their inability to completely adjust to the mid-season coaching changes that took place within […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesTV analyst says many with organization have been 'let out of prison' with Tom Thibodeau firing

Minnesota Timberwolves TV analyst Jim Petersen didn’t hold back any of his thoughts in a lucid rant as a guest of the Raised By Wolves podcast on ESPN 1500. The long-time radio voice and television commentator laid it all on the line when it came to Tom Thibodeau’s two-and-a-half-year tenure in Minnesota, which that came […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesHow will life after Tom Thibodeau go for Derrick Rose?

There was a point last season where everyone thought Derrick Rose’s NBA career was over. After the former league MVP was traded by the Cleveland Cavaliers to the Utah Jazz at the 2018 February trade deadline, the Jazz promptly waived him. A viral video even surfaced of Rose shooting in an empty gym in Cleveland. […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesTimberwolves owner Glen Taylor thought Tom Thibodeau was dismissive of him on multiple occasions

Minnesota Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor believed Tom Thibodeau was dismissive of him over the last couple of seasons, according to Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated. The Timberwolves fired Tom Thibodeau on Sunday. Minnesota hired Thibs back in 2016 as their head coach and president of basketball operations. He finished with a 97-107 record in Minnesota. […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesReport: Karl-Anthony Towns' relationship with Tom Thibodeau played no role in firing

Despite some well-publicized disagreements between the two, it appears that the relationship between Karl-Anthony Towns and Tom Thibodeau did not play a role in the Minnesota Timberwolves head coach’s recent dismissal. According to The Athletic’s Jon Krawczynski, Towns and Thibodeau had gotten along well in the weeks leading up to the firing on Sunday night: […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesTimberwolves' Derrick Rose apologizes for 'kill yourself' comment to doubters

Many have surmised that a big reason for Derrick Rose’s renaissance this season has been due to the presence of Tom Thibodeau in Minnesota. However, on Sunday, Thibodeau was fired by the Timberwolves after a rather tumultuous two and a half year run as head coach and team president, prompting some to feel that a […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesTimberwolves' Derrick Rose, Karl-Anthony Towns admit they were shocked by Tom Thibodeau's firing

Minnesota Timberwolves teammates Derrick Rose and Karl-Anthony Towns were stunned by the firing of head coach Tom Thibodeau, one that came in the wake of two consecutive wins. The latter was a rousing 22-point victory over the Los Angeles Lakers, closing the gap between the 11th-place Wolves and the purple and gold, who hold the […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesGM Scott Layden explains decision to replace Tom Thibodeau with Ryan Saunders

Minnesota Timberwolves general manager Scott Layden thanked former head coach and front office executive Tom Thibodeau for his services to the franchise throughout the last two-and-a-half years, noting this was an “organizational decision” to fire him, according to Zone Coverage and 1500 ESPN’s Dane Moore: After thanking Tom Thibodeau for his services, general manager scott layden […]

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 […]

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