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• Mike Conley Officially Returning For Must-Win Game 6
Starting Timberwolves point guard Mike Conley has been officially given the green light to play in a critical Game 6 of Minnesota’s second round matchup against the Nuggets on Thursday night, per Chris Hine of The Star Tribune (via Twitter). Hine reports that Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch revealed the news pregame. The one-time All-Star […]...2024
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• Wolves Notes: Conley, Confidence, Maturity, Jokic, Gobert, NAW
Timberwolves point guard Mike Conley was ruled out for Tuesday’s Game 5 with a right soleus strain and is officially questionable for tonight’s Game 6. However, the 36-year-old plans to suit up, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports (via Twitter). After Game 5, head coach Chris Finch said the team was optimistic Conley could return […]...2024
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• What If the League Had Suspended Jamal Murray For Game 3?
Chris Finch said he didn’t see Jamal Murray throw a heating pad and a towel onto the court in Game 2. Anthony Edwards said he didn’t, either. Karl-Anthony Towns said he did, but he was focused on scoring after he missed his first shot. “I saw it,” he said. “I just was worried about making the layup. Ain’t gonna lie to you.” Towns was probably telling the truth....2024
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• Timberwolves coach Chris Finch calls out NBA over disparity in fines for Rudy Gobert, Jamal Murray

Gobert also made the money gesture to officials two months ago...2024
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• Chris Finch throws shade at Nuggets star over Rudy Gobert’s fine

On Tuesday, Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert was hit with a $75,000 fine by the NBA for making a “money” gesture that the league believed “questions the integrity” of its officials....2024
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• Chris Finch is coaching through pain and pushing Timberwolves to new heights: ‘He’s a warrior’
Finch has pushed these Wolves to shed the failings of the past and reinvent themselves....2024

• Marc Davis: Jamal Murray Should Have Received Tech, Not Ejection For Throwing Heat Pad Onto Floor

Jamal Murray threw a heating pad on the floor during the middle of a possession in the Denver Nuggets' 106-80 Game 2 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Referee Marc Davis said after the game that Murray should have been assessed a technical foul, but not been ejected for the incident. "I was the lead official, and I didn't notice it was on the floor or where it came from until Towns scored," Davi...2024
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• Chris Finch to sit in second row behind team for Timberwolves-Nuggets series after rupturing patellar tendon
DENVER — Minnesota Timberwolves coach Chris Finch had to come up with two game plans for these Western Conference semifinals against the Denver Nuggets: One for the opponent, and one for himself. Six days after Finch suffered a rupture patellar tendon in a sideline collision with Mike Conley in Game 4 of the Timberwolves’ first-round series against the Phoenix Suns, and three days after he had sur...2024
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• Wolves' Finch will coach courtside after surgery

Minnesota Timberwolves coach Chris Finch, who underwent surgery Wednesday to repair a ruptured patellar tendon in his right knee, will sit in a seat slightly behind the rest of the courtside seats for Saturday's Game 1 vs. the Denver Nuggets....2024
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• Northwest Notes: Finch, Nori, Wolves, Clarkson, Thunder
There is “increased optimism” that Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch will be seated near the team’s bench when Game 1 of the Timberwolves/Nuggets series tips off Sunday, according to The Athletic’s Jon Krawczynski and Shams Charania (Twitter link). Finch suffered a torn patellar tendon during Minnesota’s first-round series against Phoenix and underwent surgery on th...2024
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• Timberwolves get huge news on injured HC Chris Finch

Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch’s knee injury appears to be trending in the right direction ahead of his team’s second-round matchup against the Denver Nuggets....2024
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• Chris Finch Likely To Be Along Wolves' Bench For Game 1

The Minnesota Timberwolves have increased optimism that Chris Finch will be able to sit near the team's bench when their second round series against the Denver Nuggets begins on Saturday. Finch underwent surgery on Wednesday to repair the ruptured patellar tendon in his right knee. Finch led Thursday's practice and walked around on crutches. Assistant coach Micah Nori will take on a more active ro...2024
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• Chris Finch Leads Timberwolves' Practice On Thursday

Chris Finch lead the Minnesota Timberwolves through practice on Thursday, one day after undergoing surgery on his right knee. It is still unclear whether Finch will coach the team from the sideline for Game 1 against the Nuggets on Saturday. Finch could coach from a suite and conduct pregame and halftime meetings. The Wolves could also clear a spot for Finch on the sideline to make it easier to si...2024
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• Timberwolves expect Chris Finch to return for second round’s Game 1 in Denver
After colliding with his own player Mike Conley during Game 4 of the best-of-seven series against the Suns this week, coach Chris Finch had to be carried out of the court and finally underwent knee surgery. The tactician is now recovering and is expected to return to lead the Wolves from the bench in Game […] The post Timberwolves expect Chris Finch to return for second round’s Game 1 in Den...2024
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• Encouraging sign emerges about Timberwolves HC Chris Finch after sideline injury

Chris Finch appears to be making very good progress after his recent injury....2024
• Wolves' Finch leads practice day after surgery

One day after having surgery to repair the ruptured patellar tendon in his right knee, Minnesota Timberwolves coach Chris Finch was back leading his team through practice on Thursday....2024
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"Towns was also pulled off the floor momentarily in crunch-time, either because he was winded or because head coach Chris Finch didn’t like his defense."

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"Minnesota head coach Chris Finch must’ve had something brilliant to say at half, because the Wolves came out of the third with their hair on fire, finishing with 40 points and going into the fourth up two."

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"Head coach Chris Finch’s squad has won eight of their last […] The post NBA Odds: Timberwolves vs."

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"However, things turned around at the end of the year as the Wolves were able to find winning ways with head coach Chris Finch’s (took over for Ryan Saunders during the season) message being bought into."

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"Chris Finch considered favorite for Pacers coaching job; two Heat assistants to interview, per report"

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"In other coaching-related news around the league: The Raptors were denied permission from the Pelicans to hire Chris Finch as an assistant coach, Marc Stein of the New York Times tweets."

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"Report: Pelicans to hire Nuggets assistant coach Chris Finch"

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"Report: Rockets talking to Jeff Hornacek, Sam Cassell, Stephen Silas, Chris Finch"

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"Bickerstaff will take over as the interim head coach, while Chris Finch was promoted to associate head coach."

• NBA Western Conference play-in contenders, ranked by upset potential in playoffs
Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images Which teams jockeying for position in the Western Conference playoff race are most likely to win a first round series? Woah, woah, woah. Pump the brakes here. We’re doing this all wrong. The framing of the Western Conference jumble has been built around which teams are streaking and which are sliding as analysts and fans alike try to figure out which te...2023
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• Timberwolves Notes: Conley, Trade Targets, Reid, Edwards
The Timberwolves brought in veteran Mike Conley to run the point and dealt impending free agent D’Angelo Russell. Coach Chris Finch believes Conley will be a better fit to initiate their offense, Chris Hine of the Minneapolis Star Tribune writes. [Russell has] grown to have a lot of fans around the league and we were […]...2023
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• Chris Finch’s brutally honest reaction to Timberwolves’ demoralizing defeat to the Spurs

The Minnesota Timberwolves appeared to have an easy run-in to begin the 2022-23 season. They were slated to face the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs twice, and the Utah Jazz at home, three teams that many pundits believed were destined to jockey for the right to draft Victor Wembanyama first overall. But Timberwolves […] The post Chris Finch’s brutally honest reaction to Ti...2022
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• What Does Chris Finch’s Praise For Jaylen Nowell Mean For Minnesota’s Future?
Several names likely come to mind when thinking about the young talent on the Minnesota Timberwolves. From Anthony Edwards and Jaden McDaniels to newly draftees Walker Kessler, Wendell Moore Jr., and Josh Minott, Minnesota’s abundance of young, skilled players is undeniable. For Chris Finch, though, another member of the Timberwolves lies at the forefront of his mind. Jaylen Nowell....2022
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• Timberwolves give coach Chris Finch contract extension

Former Timberwolves president Gersson Rosas drew considerable criticism for hiring Chris Finch without interviewing other coaching candidates last year....2022
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• Timberwolves sign head coach Chris Finch and coaching staff to contract extensions
The Minnesota Timberwolves have signed Head Coach Chris Finch to a multi-year contract extension, while also announcing contract extensions for the team’s coaching staff. “I am thankful to Glen, Becky and the entire ownership group for their ongoing support and commitment,” said Finch. “It’s been a season that all of us, including our fans can … Continue reading "Timberwolves sign head coach...2022
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• 2 best trades Timberwolves must make before 2021 NBA trade deadline
The Minnesota Timberwolves have been playing better ball as of late. They are still in the basement when it pertains to the NBA standings, but there have been noticeable strides taken under new head coach Chris Finch, who came over during the season from Toronto to replace Ryan Saunders. Minnesota isn’t competing for a playoff […] The post 2 best trades Timberwolves must make before 20...2021
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• Kevin McHale Reportedly Fired by Rockets, J.B. Bickerstaff to Replace
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• Northwest Notes: Towns, Finch, Ayton, Pokusevski, Sexton
Karl-Anthony Towns scored a franchise record 62 points on Monday but coach Chris Finch tore into Towns and his teammates for blowing a double-digit, second-half lead to the lottery bound Hornets, according to Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic. “It was an absolutely disgusting performance of defense and immature basketball,” the Timberwolves coach said. Finch believed […]...2024
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• Coach Chris Finch says Wolves played ‘disgusting’ despite KAT’s historic 62-point exhibition
Karl-Anthony Towns might have set a new career-high and franchise record with his 62 points scored on Monday night, but his team still lost 128 to 125 against the Hornets at Target Center. By the first half, the versatile big man had already dropped in 44 points, shooting 14-of-17 from field goal attempts and 8-of-9 […] The post Coach Chris Finch says Wolves played ‘disgusting’ despite KAT’...2024
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• Chris Finch After Karl-Anthony Towns Scores 62: Wolves Played 'Immature Basketball'

Karl-Anthony Towns scored a franchise-record 62 points in a 128-125 loss by the Minnesota Timberwolves to the Charlotte Hornets. Towns had 44 points in the first half, but scored just four points on 2-for-10 shooting in the fourth quarter. Chris Finch lit into his team after the game, calling it an "absolute disgusting performance of defense and immature basketball." Finch went on to criticize ho...2024
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• Karl-Anthony Towns had the saddest 62-point game ever

Photo by David Berding/Getty Images Karl-Anthony Towns got called out by his coach for stat-padding after blowing the game against the Hornets. The Minnesota Timberwolves have been cruising all season. The Wolves grabbed the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference early in the season and haven’t let go of it yet, riding the league’s best defense powered by Rudy Gobert to the top of the standi...2024
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• Timberwolves coach Chris Finch unloads on team after losing despite Karl-Anthony Towns’ 62 points

On the surface, matchups between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Charlotte Hornets and the Philadelphia 76ers against the San Antonio Spurs don't currently qualify as "top-tier" games....2024
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• Is Jordan McLaughlin the Answer To Minnesota’s Bench Woes?
The sky was falling on the Minnesota Timberwolves midway through the third quarter on New Year’s Day. The New York Knicks were on an extended 58-31 run, ballooning their lead to 21 points with 4:22 remaining in the third quarter. Desperate for an offensive spark, Chris Finch called Jordan McLaughlin off the bench for the first time in two games. https://zonecoverage....2024
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• The Wolves Are Rolling But Still Need To “Grow Up”
During this year’s media day, Tim Connelly and Chris Finch discussed maturity for the Minnesota Timberwolves heading into the season. Last year, the team struggled to win the games they were supposed to. As a result, Minnesota barely snuck into the playoffs for the second year in a row....2024
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• Chris Finch says Towns has been the “glue guy” for the Timberwolves
This year has been a weird year for Minnesota Timberwolves All-NBA big man Karl-Anthony Towns. Despite playing his usual minutes, Towns is averaging his fewest points and field goal attempts per game in a healthy season since his first All-Star campaign in 2017-18. However, his head coach, Chris Finch, still has his back. Towns Is […] The post Chris Finch says Towns has been the “glue ...2023
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• Timberwolves’ Chris Finch, Magic’s Jamahl Mosley end teams’ NBA Coach of the Month droughts
The NBA season’s first Coach of the Month awards have a new flavor to them, reflecting the uncommon sight of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Orlando Magic near the top of the standings. Minnesota’s Chris Finch was named Coach of the Month in the Western Conference for October and November after leading the Wolves to a 14-4 record, the best start in franchise history, that put them all alone in firs...2023
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• Dillon Brooks disrespects LeBron James after Grizzlies beat Lakers to tie NBA Playoffs series
The Grizzlies beat Lakers without Ja Morant, and Dillon Brooks had another memorable interview after the game. Dillon Brooks said lots about LeBron James after Memphis Grizzlies pick up 103-93 win over Los Angeles Lakers in Game 2 of their first round matchup in the 2023 NBA Playoffs. The series is now tied 1-1. Here’s a list of just some of the things Dillon Brooks said about LeBron James after t...2023
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• Timberwolves coach Chris Finch calls Jamal Murray's heat-pack toss on court 'inexcusable and dangerous'

Murray made a bad night on the court worse during a moment of frustration on the bench....2024
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• Timberwolves get brutal update on head coach's injury

Timberwolves won their first playoff series in 20 years Sunday as they swept the Suns. But the Anthony Edwards-led squad had to celebrate the momentous win without their head coach, Chris Finch....2024
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• Karl-Anthony Towns had the saddest 62-point game ever
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• Dillon Brooks disrespects LeBron James after Grizzlies beat Lakers to tie NBA Playoffs series
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• Minnesota’s Player Development Has Already Made This Season A Success
The Minnesota Timberwolves know Malik Beasley‘s heart rate at any given moment. They know how fast he got up and down the court at practice and how much he exerted himself getting to the basket in live-action. “[The coaches] can track everything,” said Chris Finch. “We track everything. We know exactly what their work rate and workload and heart rate and intensity is....2022
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• Anthony Edwards sounds off on heated moments with Timberwolves coach Chris Finch
Anthony Edwards is maturing and growing into a leader for the Minnesota Timberwolves right before our eyes. During Monday’s win against the Los Angeles Clippers, Chris Finch pulled Edwards early in the first quarter because of his defensive woes. The explosive scorer admitted he was mad about it, but he knew he couldn’t complain because […] The post Anthony Edwards sounds off on ...2022
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• Kevin McHale Reportedly Fired by Rockets, J.B. Bickerstaff to Replace
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• Dillon Brooks disrespects LeBron James after Grizzlies beat Lakers to tie NBA Playoffs series
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• Timberwolves: Winning Streak, Edwards, Alexander-Walker, Nowell
Road wins over the Clippers, Lakers and Kings have provided a confidence boost for the Timberwolves, according to combined news services and published by the Minneapolis Star Tribune. “I think we have really good chemistry right now,” coach Chris Finch said. “I think we have great leadership, we have guys who really complement each other […]...2023
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• NBA Odds: Timberwolves vs. Warriors prediction, odds, pick and more – 1/27/2022
The Minnesota Timberwolves will take on the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Timberwolves-Warriors prediction and pick. The Timberwolves come into this premier matchup as one of the hottest teams in the NBA. Head coach Chris Finch’s squad has won eight of their last […] The post NBA Odds: Timberwolves vs. Warriors predi...2022
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• Northwest Notes: Timberwolves, SGA, Jokic, Gordon, Butler
Following a bad 121-113 Friday night defeat to the lottery-bound Hornets, the Timberwolves came under fire from their own head coach and starting center, writes Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic. “It’s just a sense of urgency,” coach Chris Finch opined. “It’s just not there. We just talked about it – you can’t wait. It’s a […]...2023
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• Wolves sign coach Finch to multiyear extension

The Timberwolves have signed head coach Chris Finch and his coaching staff to multiyear extensions, the team announced Monday....2022
• Finch: Still No Timeline For KAT, But In “Final Stages” Of Recovery
Timberwolves big man Karl-Anthony Towns is making progress in his recovery from a Grade 3 calf strain, with head coach Chris Finch referring to it as the “final stages,” but there’s still no official timeline for his return to action, writes Chris Hine of The Star Tribune. “He’s itching to play,” Finch said after practice […]...2023
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• Karl-Anthony Towns Progressing, Still No Timetable For Return
Timberwolves forward Karl-Anthony Towns is “doing basketball activities,” according to coach Chris Finch, but there’s still no timetable for his return, Chris Hine of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. Towns has been out since November 28 due to a Grade 3 calf strain. He was averaging 20.8 points, 8.2 rebounds, and a career-high 5.3 assists […]...2023
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• Mike Conley Officially Returning For Must-Win Game 6
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• Coach Michael Malone expects Denver to react in Game 2 and ‘set the tone early’
After almost sweeping the Lakers 4-1 in their first-round series, the Nuggets were full of confidence entering the Western Conference semifinal matchup against the Timberwolves this past weekend. However, the reigning champions lost surprisingly on Game 1 and are hoping to wake up this Monday in search of revenge. Minnesota coach Chris Finch was extremely […] The post Coach Michael Malone e...2024
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• Timberwolves coach Chris Finch could miss start of Nuggets series after freak sideline injury

The Minnesota Timberwolves might not have their head coach for Game 1 of their second-round NBA playoff series against the Nuggets....2024
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• Timberwolves coach Chris Finch to undergo surgery after sideline collision

The Minnesota Timberwolves advanced to the second round of the playoffs when they completed their sweep of the Phoenix Suns on Sunday, but they may have to begin their next series without their head coach....2024
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• Timberwolves get brutal update on head coach's injury
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• Timberwolves Coach Chris Finch Diagnosed With Torn Patellar Tendon After Late Game Collision

The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Phoenix Suns 122-116, winning the first round playoff series 4-0, however, the team will be dealing with a new injury for the rest of the season, as head coach Chris Finch has been diagnosed with a torn patellar tendon in his right knee after he was involved in a collision […] The post Timberwolves Coach Chris Finch Diagnosed With Torn Patellar Tendon ...2024
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• Timberwolves coach Chris Finch ruptured patellar tendon in late Game 4 collision
Minnesota Timberwolves coach Chris Finch paid the price for the team’s first playoff series win in 20 years. Finch suffered a ruptured patellar tendon in his right leg on a collision with Mike Conley late in the fourth quarter of Minnesota’s 122-116 win over the Phoenix Suns that completed a four-game sweep. The play occurred when Suns guard Devin Booker bumped Conley as he dribbled up...2024
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• Watch: Timberwolves HC Chris Finch suffers injury in sideline collision

Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch appeared to suffer a knee injury in a collision on the sideline during Game 4 of his team’s Western Conference first-round playoff series against the Suns on Sunday night....2024
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• 2023-24 Coach Of The Year Finalists Announced

The NBA announced the finalists for 2023-24 Coach of the Year. The finalists are Mark Daigneault of the Oklahoma City Thunder, Chris Finch of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Jamahl Mosley of the Orlando Magic. Daigneault led the Thunder to the best regular season record in the Western Conference. Oklahoma City improved from 40 wins and losing in the Play-In Tournament to 57 wins and the top seed in...2024
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• Chris Finch Expanded On Gobert’s Fit During A Summer League Interview
Surrounded by the debut of top picks, game-winning buzzer beaters, and sudden death overtime, the Denver Nuggets played the Minnesota Timberwolves in their first Summer League game. Two weeks ago, Wolves fans would have been excited to watch top pick Walker Kessler emerge. Suddenly, the games felt less important. Summer League took a back seat after the Wolves traded for Rudy Gobert....2022
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