By Spectrum News Staff New York City PUBLISHED 9:08 PM ET Apr. 10, 2021 PUBLISHED April 10, 2021 @9:08 PM SHARE Former Yankee Alex Rodriguez and native New Yorker Marc Lore are reportedly nearing a deal to buy the Minnesota Timberwolves. ESPN is reporting A-Rod and the Staten Island born Lore would buy the team for around $1.5 billion. The two would not take control until 2023. Both put out a joint statement saying they're excited. “....the talented team and their incredible fans.” — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) April 10, 2021 A-Rod was looking to buy the Mets before it was sold to Steve Cohen. Lore was the president and CEO of Walmart U.S. Commerce before stepping down this year.