By Darryn Albert | Last updated 5/11/21
Alex Rodriguez has another ex-pro athlete to fend off if he wants to successfully complete his purchase of the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Marc Stein of the New York Times reported on Tuesday that an ownership group led by former NBA star Arron Afflalo is renewing their bid to buy the team. The news comes after Rodriguez’s group failed to close the deal within their exclusive negotiating window with current Wolves owner Glen Taylor.
While Afflalo never played for Minnesota, he was close with the late Flip Saunders. The Wolves icon Saunders was Afflalo’s first head coach in the NBA back when they were both on the Detroit Pistons.
Souhan; Someone Other Than A-Rod Could Buy the Wolves [PODCAST]
The exclusive negotiation timeline expired for the Alex Rodriguez led group to buy the Timberwolves. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today. He says a group led by former NBA player Arron Afflalo could try and fill the void. Souhan says he doesn t have detailed knowledge of the negotiations involving Afflalo and Wolves owner Glen Taylor but says Afflalo could possibly buy the team. Souhan says it is still possible that the Alex Rodriguez group ends up buying the Wolves.
The Timberwolves won 119-100 at Detroit against the Pistons Tuesday night. Jim says the Wolves are gaining momentum that could carry over into the 2021-2022 season. He says it is clear that Karl-Anthony Towns, D Angelo Russell and Anthony Edwards play well together. Souhan says he sees no reason why Malik Beasley wouldn t also fit with this group. He says Beasley is a shooter that also plays defense.
Game Preview #69: Wolves at Pistons
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Two teams who have the 4th worst records in the NBA face off tonight in Detroit, MI. We got ourselves a
NICE one tonight with lotto implications at stake!
Game Info
When: 6:00 pm CT
TV: Bally Sports North PLUS
Radio: 830 WCCO AM Radio
What To Watch For
Coach Finch’s
Rubio-Russell starting backcourt is now 1-1 after their Florida road trip. The peanut gallery has long been skeptical of that pairing and many anticipate Ricky Rubio not even being on the team next year (
Not me though). To silence these murmurs, developing a strong chemistry between the 2 guards will surely do the trick.
Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore continue their pursuit to purchase the Minnesota Timberwolves from current owner Glen Taylor and believe they are close. Lore told.