Chris Finch rumors, news

Breaking news and rumors

Injuries and suspensions

Trade rumors, contract, salary

Stats and scores

Family

Top stories

Schedules and games

Rumors and scandals

• WATCH: Wolves HC Chris Finch Drops Hilarious 3-Word Reaction to Minnesota Fans Loudly Heckling Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Timberwolves coach Chris Finch delivered a viral quip amid crowd boos of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as Minnesota secured big Game 3 victory....2025
See more articles Shai Gilgeous Alexander headline news
• Julius Randle Vows To 'Figure It Out' After 6-Point Performance In Game 2 Loss To Thunder

Julius Randle struggled to his worst playoff performance Thursday night, scoring just six points on 2-of-11 shooting as the Minnesota Timberwolves fell to Oklahoma City 118-103 in Game 2. The Timberwolves now trail the Western Conference finals series 2-0 heading home to Target Center. Randle missed all three of his three-point attempts and committed four turnovers against the Thunder's swarming d...2025
See more Julius Randle news today
• Shai Gilgeous-Alexander On Receiving MVP Trophy Before Game 2 Win: 'My Emotions Were So High'

The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 118-103 on Thursday night in Game 2 to take a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference finals. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who was presented the MVP trophy before the game, scored 38 points on 12-of-21 shooting. "I feel like all my emotions were so high, but I was a little bit tired out there, especially at the start," Gilgeous-Alexander said. "I w...2025
Click for news about Shai Gilgeous Alexander rumors
• The Wolves Created A Vicious Cycle In Game 1
Chris Finch opened his post-game interview following the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 114-88 Game 1 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder by discussing Minnesota’s defense. “Our offense affected our defense,” Finch said pointedly. “That can’t happen.” Looking back on the loss, that rings true. The Wolves played solid defense in the first half, building a 48-44 lead....2025
Check it out Minnesota Timberwolves news
• Wolves HC Chris Finch Reacts to Building Frustration Over Foul Calls Drawn by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
The Wolves didn't have the best times in Game 1 against the Thunder as HC Chris Finch addresses a significant problem leading to Game 2....2025
Click for news about Shai Gilgeous Alexander news and rumors
• Chris Finch Called Timberwolves ‘Losers’ At Halftime To Trigger Big Game 4 Win
Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch’s halftime speech inspired his team to a 117-110 win over the Golden State Warriors in Game 4. Minnesota now has a commanding 3-1 series lead. The Warriors took a two-point lead into the break and Finch could sense his team wasn’t at the required intensity. “We came out like […] The post Chris Finch Called Timberwolves ‘Lo...2025
Visit the page Minnesota Timberwolves headline news

• Western Notes: Wolves, Blazers, Jazz, Spurs, Missi
It came against an injury-depleted Raptors team, but the Timberwolves‘ new starting lineup had some encouraging moments in Saturday’s wire-to-wire home victory, according to Chris Hine of The Star Tribune. “It looks like it’s starting to come together,” head coach Chris Finch said. “Things that I can see that maybe we can lean into are […]...2024
See also Chris Hine
• 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
Read about Minnesota Timberwolves injury
• 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
Check it out Minnesota Timberwolves availability report
• 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
Continue with Minnesota Timberwolves injury status
• Wolves expect Finch to travel to Denver for G1

The Timberwolves are planning for coach Chris Finch to be with them in Denver following his knee surgery - and considering seating configurations that would allow him to safely be on the bench during games....2024
• 76ers coach Nick Nurse hurt himself in fit of frustration in Game 5

Chris Finch is not the only NBA head coach to have suffered an injury this postseason....2024
Continue with Nick Nurse injury
• 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
See more articles Minnesota Timberwolves injury
• Timberwolves HC to undergo knee surgery, Game 1 availability TBD

Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch will undergo surgery....2024
• Sources: Wolves coach Finch having knee surgery

Timberwolves coach Chris Finch will have surgery Wednesday to repair his right patellar tendon after colliding with one of his players Sunday against the Suns....2024

2025
"Chris Finch says Warriors are 'tackling' Rudy Gobert, Steve Kerr says Wolves are 'bear-hugging' Stephen Curry"

2024
"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."

2023
"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."

2022
"Head coach Chris Finch’s squad has won eight of their last […] The post NBA Odds: Timberwolves vs."

2021
"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."

2020
"New known candidates: Pelicans assistant Chris Finch with the Pacers, Timberwolves assistant David Vanterpool with the Rockets."

2018
"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."

2017
"Report: Pelicans to hire Nuggets assistant coach Chris Finch"

2016
"Report: Rockets talking to Jeff Hornacek, Sam Cassell, Stephen Silas, Chris Finch"

2015
"Bickerstaff will take over as the interim head coach, while Chris Finch was promoted to associate head coach."

• The Pistons-Timberwolves fight proves Detroit basketball really is back

Photo by David Berding/Getty Images The NBA is better when the Pistons are fighting (and good) The Pistons are in the midst of one of the most remarkable turnarounds in NBA history. After winning 14 games last season, they’ve won 42 and counting this year and are well on their way to the 2025 NBA Playoffs. Detroit has established itself as the team NOBODY wants to mess with, despite being...2025
Read about NBA Playoffs contract rumors
• Nickeil Alexander-Walker Could Be Out Of Wolves' Price Range In Free Agency

The Minnesota Timberwolves would like to re-sign Nickeil Alexander-Walker in free agency as his comes off a two-year, $9 million deal, but his new contract could be exorbitant for the franchise to match. Some league executives project Alexander-Walker as signing for as high as $20 million per year on average, which is well above the mid-level exception. Alexander-Walker was considered an afterthou...2025
Check it out Nickeil Alexander Walker salary rumors
• How the Timberwolves shut down the Nuggets in Game 6

Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post On the Timberwolves, who took a step back to blaze their way toward a Game 7 showdown with the Nuggets. A common adage when it comes to seven-game playoff series is that there comes a point where adjustments cease to matter; where execution, talent and will take over. To a certain extent, that rings true for most high-level contests between two elit...2024
See also Denver Nuggets salary rumors
• 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
See more Western Conference trade rumors
• 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
Check it out Mike Conley contract
• 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
See more Minnesota Timberwolves salary
• 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
Continue with Minnesota Timberwolves
• 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
Click for news about Gersson Rosas contract rumors
• 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
Read about Minnesota Timberwolves trade rumors
• 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
Click for news about Minnesota Timberwolves salary rumors

• Julius Randle Vows To 'Figure It Out' After 6-Point Performance In Game 2 Loss To Thunder
2025

Read about Julius Randle
• Shai Gilgeous-Alexander On Receiving MVP Trophy Before Game 2 Win: 'My Emotions Were So High'
2025

See also Shai Gilgeous Alexander stats
• Chris Finch Challenges Anthony Edwards To Bring Better Energy

Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch wasn't happy with his team's effort and energy after they lost Game 1 of their second round series at home to the Golden State Warriors. Finch's primary issue with was with Wolves star Anthony Edwards. "It starts with Ant," Finch said. "I thought he struggled, and then you could just kind of see the light go out a little bit for a while." Edwards finis...2025
Check it out Minnesota Timberwolves scores
• Wolves’ Chris Finch On Anthony Edwards: ‘You Could See It In His Eyes That He Was Going To Bring It Home’

The Timberwolves overcame a fourth-quarter deficit — twice — in holding off the visiting Lakers by a 116-113 count on Sunday, taking a commanding 3-1 series lead. Anthony Edwards erupted for 43 points, nine rebounds and six assists, burying the game-winning free throws with under 10 seconds to go. That came after a challenged call […] The post Wolves’ Chris Finch On Anthony...2025
Continue with Anthony Edwards scores
• Edwards has right angle after 90 points in 2 days
Wolves star Anthony Edwards is drawing praise from coach Chris Finch after scoring 41 points and 49 points in back-to-back games this week....2025
Visit the page Anthony Edwards stats
• The Wolves Are Still Searching For That Magic Bullet

Chris Finch remained steadfast with his starting five after the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 119-105 loss Saturday against the Detroit Pistons. Anthony Edwards erupted for a career-high 53 points on 51.6% from the floor, but the rest of his teammates shot 18 of 49 (36.7%) and only scored 52 points. Aside from Edwards, the starting lineup was a -42 while recording 31 points....2025
See also Minnesota Timberwolves
• How the Timberwolves shut down the Nuggets in Game 6
2024

See also Denver Nuggets
• 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
See more Karl Anthony stats
• 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
Visit the page Karl Anthony
• 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
Check it out Karl Anthony statistics

• Shai Gilgeous-Alexander On Receiving MVP Trophy Before Game 2 Win: 'My Emotions Were So High'
2025

See more articles Shai Gilgeous Alexander
• WATCH: Wolves Start Joe Ingles So Son Can See Him Play Live For First Time
Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch made a wholesome gesture to start Joe Ingles against the New Orleans Pelicans Friday night. Why is it wholesome? Ingles’ wife Renae and their three children live in Orlando and made the trip to Minnesota for the week. Their son, Jacob, is autistic and watched his first in-arena game […] The post WATCH: Wolves Start Joe Ingles So Son Can See...2025
See more Minnesota Timberwolves
• Western Notes: Wolves, Blazers, Jazz, Spurs, Missi
2024

See more articles Chris Hine
• 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
Click for news about Anthony Edwards
• Karl-Anthony Towns had the saddest 62-point game ever
2024

Click for news about Karl Anthony
• 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
Click for news about Dillon Brooks
• 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
Read about Minnesota Timberwolves
• 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
See more articles Anthony Edwards

• Kevin McHale Reportedly Fired by Rockets, J.B. Bickerstaff to Replace
2015

Read about Kevin McHale
• Dillon Brooks disrespects LeBron James after Grizzlies beat Lakers to tie NBA Playoffs series
2023

See more articles Dillon Brooks
• Chris Finch says Warriors are 'tackling' Rudy Gobert, Steve Kerr says Wolves are 'bear-hugging' Stephen Curry

Nobody seems to be happy with the level of physicality that is being allowed in the playoffs...2025
Visit the page Rudy Gobert
• 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
See more articles Winning Streak
• 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
Read about Minnesota Timberwolves
• Ingles given rare start; autistic son able to watch
Timberwolves coach Chris Finch gave Joe Ingles his first start since January 2022 on Friday night, allowing his autistic son Jacob the chance to see him play....2025
See also Joe Ingles
• 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
Click for news about Jon Krawczynski
• 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

1. Cody Rhodes

2. LeBron James

3. Los Angeles Lakers

. . .

436. Chris Finch

• Julius Randle Vows To 'Figure It Out' After 6-Point Performance In Game 2 Loss To Thunder
2025

Check it out Julius Randle
• Chris Finch says Warriors are 'tackling' Rudy Gobert, Steve Kerr says Wolves are 'bear-hugging' Stephen Curry
2025

See also Rudy Gobert
• Wolves: Ant leading with prove-'em-wrong attitude
As the Timberwolves look to close out the Lakers in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series, coach Chris Finch said his team has been playing with added motivation, led by star guard Anthony Edwards....2025
Continue with Anthony Edwards
• NBA Hawk-Eye technology changed 2 huge calls in playoffs for the better

Aaron Gordon’s buzzer-beater dunk was made possible by new NBA technology changing reviews The NBA signed an agreement with Hawk-Eye tracking technology in March of 2023 in an attempt to bring more accuracy to replay reviews. Hawk-Eye had already revolutionized soccer as the company behind VAR, with automated offside and goal line calls being adopted by FIFA, while also replacing line judges at ma...2025
See also Hawk Eye
• Wolves coach Chris Finch says physicality in NBA playoffs has 'gone way too far' and 'disrupted the flow'

Finch said the postseason play has been 'super physical,' and he's right...2025
• Finch Must Dig Deep Into His Bag To Beat LA
Chris Finch coached his first playoff series against the Memphis Grizzlies in 2022. During the fourth quarter of Game 6, he made a controversial decision. https://zonecoverage.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/DLo-turnover.mp4 D’Angelo Russell committed two turnovers within just over one minute of each other. After his second turnover, a dismayed Finch had seen enough....2025
See more Memphis Grizzlies
• Minnesota’s Historic Comeback Came At the Perfect Time

The Minnesota Timberwolves were down 106-82 on the road against the Oklahoma City Thunder with 10:50 left in the fourth quarter Monday night. The night before, the Thunder had beaten the Wolves 130-123 in Minneapolis. Chris Finch doesn’t like to rest his players. He probably doesn’t like to use the excuse of a schedule loss, either....2025
Visit the page Minnesota Timberwolves
• Donte DiVincenzo Has Capitalized On His Inclusion In the Starting Lineup
The Minnesota Timberwolves removed Mike Conley from their starting lineup ahead of their game against the New Orleans Pelicans on Jan. 7. Chris Finch said they made the change to maximize Conley’s game. The veteran guard has struggled to find consistency this season but remains a trusted figure on this team....2025
Continue with Donte DiVincenzo
• Starting Donte DiVincenzo Unlocked A Naz Reid Rotation From Last Season
After the Detroit Pistons beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 119-105, Chris Finch said he wouldn’t adjust the starting lineup. “You guys ask me this all the time,” Finch said, partially in jest, after the Detroit Pistons beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 119-105. “If I felt that the magic bullet was changing the starting lineup, I would’ve done that already....2025
Check it out Detroit Pistons
• Northwest Notes: Finch, DiVincenzo, Wolves, Clingan, Jazz
Although Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch initially insisted that he was not going to make any changes to his starting lineup, according to Chris Hine of The Star Tribune. “You guys ask me this question all the time,” Finch said. “If I felt that the magic bullet was changing the starting lineup, I would’ve done […]...2025
Check it out Chris Hine

• NBA Hawk-Eye technology changed 2 huge calls in playoffs for the better
2025

Check it out Hawk Eye buzz
• 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
See also Denver Nuggets