Kander Comes To Minnesota To Work Magic With Wolves
Arnie Kander was retired. The well-respected physical therapist and strength coach had called it a career and was assimilating to his first summer out of the NBA in nearly a quarter century.
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Arnie Kander was retired. The well-respected physical therapist and strength coach had called it a career and was assimilating to his first summer out of the NBA in nearly a quarter century.
Students attending a leadership conference in Apple Valley had quite the surprise Wednesday when a local NBA star stopped by. Tyus Jones is no stranger to Apple Valley High School. He graduated from there two years ago before becoming a NCAA Champion and Timberwolves rookie. He told students how hard work and a support team of family and friends helped him pursue his dream of going to the NBA.
The Minnesota Timberwolves have hired former Detroit Pistons physical therapist Arnie Kander to head their revamped athletic training staff. The Wolves announced the appointment of Kander as vice president of sports performance on Monday.
Flip Saunders has been hospitalized for testing and treatment following a setback in his fight with cancer, leaving his leadership roles with the Minnesota Timberwolves indefinitely to focus on his health.
About a month after being diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma, it appears Timberwolves coach Flip Saunders will be at least temporarily stepping away from the sideline at Target Center.
Basketball fans have a reason to celebrate! Timberwolves pre-season and home opener tickets go on sale early Wednesday.
The Minnesota Timberwolves have announced the signing of veteran forward Tayshaun Prince. The Wolves agreed to terms last week with Prince on a one-year deal for the veteran minimum.
The Minnesota Timberwolves announced their 2015 preseason schedule on Tuesday and it includes two games at Target Center. The Timberwolves will play seven games from Oct. 7-23 before the season starts for real on Oct. 28 in Los Angeles against the Lakers.
The Minnesota Timberwolves are bringing in another veteran to tutor their young pups.
The Timberwolves will open the regular season at the L.A. Lakers on Wednesday, Oct. 28. It's a match-up of No. 1 overall pick Karl-Anthony Towns and No. 2 pick D'Angelo Russell.
The Minnesota Timberwolves announced Tuesday that Head Coach and President of Basketball Operations Flip Saunders has been diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma. Team officials said Saunders is currently undergoing chemotherapy for what doctors are saying is a "very treatable and curable form of cancer."
The Minnesota Timberwolves announced Monday that they've signed veteran guard Andre Miller. Terms of the contract have not been disclosed. Miller played for both the Washington Wizards and Sacramento Kings last season, averaging 4.4 points and 3.5 assists while playing 15.5 minutes per game over 81 games last season.
Andre Miller's agent tells The Associated Press his client has agreed to terms with the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Wolves hosted Miller for a visit to the team's facility on Wednesday. A few hours later, he reached agreement, agent Andy Miller says.
The Minnesota Timberwolves are set to get their annual caravan started across the state as they embark on a new era in the organization. The Timberwolves Caravan, headlined by Minnesota native Tyus Jones, takes off on Tuesday, Aug. 4 as it heads to Alexandria for an event from 9:30 to 11 a.m.
Two ceremonial first pitches at Target Field in one season. Tyus Jones has become quite the Minnesota celebrity. The Timberwolves rookie point guard will take the honor on the mound again Thursday night before the Twins host the Seattle Mariners.
