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Timberwolves rumors: What bombshell ownership change means for crucial Tim Connelly contract talks

Last week, a big change happened to the Minnesota Timberwolves after it was reported that co-owner Marc Lore sold his majority stake in the team and the Minnesota Lynx to Marc Stad for $4.5 billion.

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Lonzo Ball makes driver revelation about LaMelo Ball after car crash controversy

LaMelo Ball got into some hot water about his driving earlier in 2026, and now Lonzo Ball reveals what has changed in the aftermath of the controversy.

LaMelo Ball News / Bleacher Report / August 24

Watch: Lonzo says LaMelo has a driver now (via @CuriousMike)

LaMelo Ball News / Bleacher Report / August 24

Watch: Lonzo made LaMelo work

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The '50-point NBA Playoff games' quiz

In the history of the NBA, a player has scored 50 or more points in a playoff game on 51 occasions. How many can you name in six minutes?

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Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / August 24

3 Questions That Remain After Timberwolves' Ownership Shift

It was a surprise, but also not a surprise. On Friday, ESPN's Shams Charania broke the news that Timberwolves majority owner and team governor Marc Lore sold the majority of his shares in the Minnesota Timberwolves to already-baked-in member of the ownership group Marc Stad.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time

The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / August 23

Timberwolves' New-Look Bench Carries Concerns and Possibilities

For the first time in three years, the Wolves' bench isn't entering the season as a known commodity. There will be no talk of eight starters, no talk of a reigning Sixth Man of the Year.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / EssentiallySports / August 23

Marc Lore Breaks Silence After Conceding Timberwolves Stake to Marc Stad

Five years after landing in Minnesota alongside Alex Rodriguez with grand ambitions to transform two struggling franchises, Marc Lore has taken a significant step back.

LaMelo Ball News / Bleacher Report / August 22

Watch: LaMelo was in the lab for his 25th birthday

Anthony Edwards News / Hoops Wire / August 22

Anthony Edwards ordered to pay $14,000 per month in child support

Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards has been ordered to pay $14,000 per month in child support for his son, according to TMZ. The ruling involves Alexandria Desroches and their son Amir, who was born in 2023.

NBA News / Yardbarker / August 22

Insider says Jonathan Kuminga 'likes the idea of playing for the Lakers' — but there's a key obstacle

Kuminga would rather return to California and sign with the Lakers.

Lakers' pursuit of Jonathan Kuminga takes 180-degree turn

Report: Lakers are targeting Nikola Jokic

Bronny James gives a 5-word reaction to father LeBron joining 76ers

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Minnesota Timberwolves News / Bring Me The Sports / August 22

Alex Rodriguez 'energized' amid Timberwolves and Lynx ownership shakeup

Just a year after finalizing the full purchase of the Timberwolves and Lynx from long-time owner Glen Taylor, Alex Rodriguez has a new partner at the top of the organization’s ownership structure.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / August 22

5 Timberwolves With the Most at Stake This Preseason

The Minnesota Timberwolves are less than two months away from opening up their six-game preseason slate against the Milwaukee Bucks on the road. Entering

NBA News / Fadeaway World / August 22

Millionaire Timberwolves Owner Alex Rodriguez Issues A Statement After $4.5 Billion Deal

The previous minority owner, Marc Stad, has agreed to purchase the required shares in the Minnesota-based basketball teams, the Timberwolves and the Lynx, at a $4.5 billion team valuation, becoming the new majority owner instead of Marc Lore.

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The '4K-yard, 30 TD NFL seasons' quiz

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NBA News / EssentiallySports / August 22

Insider Provides Update on Anthony Edwards and Co’s Future After Timberwolves Ownership Shake-Up

In a major ownership reorganization, American businessman Marc Stad has agreed to a deal (pending NBA Board of Governors approval) to become the controlling owner and largest shareholder of the NBA’s Minnesota Timberwolves and the WNBA’s Minnesota Lynx.

Terrence Shannon News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / August 21

Terrence Shannon Jr. Is Now Wolves' Most Important Bench Player

The 2026-27 Minnesota Timberwolves have a higher ceiling than any other version of the team in franchise history. But the bench unit that was once one of the key advantages that Chris Finch's Wolves enjoyed over the majority of opponents has been effectively gutted over the past 14 months.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / EssentiallySports / August 21

Will Alex Rodriguez Remain as Timberwolves Owner? Details of Marc Stad’s $4.5 Billion Ownership Deal Revealed

Marc Stad is acquiring majority control of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx for $4.5 billion, buying out Marc Lore’s majority stake while Alex Rodriguez raises his own stake and remains in leadership roles.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Bring Me The Sports / August 21

4 things to watch out for next after stunning Wolves ownership change

The Timberwolves have a new controlling owner after Marc Lore agreed to sell his majority stake in the team to Marc Stad on Friday. The last couple of years have been a whirlwind along the Timberwolves’ ownership front.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 21

Alex Rodriguez releases social media statement after Marc Lore’s Timberwolves sale

With the Minnesota Timberwolves looking to win an NBA title this upcoming season, there will be a change in the ownership landscape for the team. As Timberwolves co-owner Marc Lore has sold his stake in the team for $4.5 billion, it was bought by Marc Stad, as Alex Rodriguez released a statement on the change of hands.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Yardbarker / August 21

Timberwolves sale is another NBA 'house flip'

After Minnesota Timberwolves co-owner Marc Lore sold his stake in the team Friday one year after assuming majority ownership, it does appear that private equity firms are treating NBA teams like "flippable" assets.

Reports: Marc Stad purchases lead stake in Wolves, Lynx

Alex Rodriguez’s new role revealed after stunning Timberwolves sale

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