Mar 9, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch and Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) look on during the second half against the San Antonio Spurs at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

'He Makes All the Wrong Moves' – Minnesota Timberwolves Coach Catches Massive Stray From Ex-NBA Veteran

Originally posted on Hardwood Heroics | By Jordan Samar | Last updated Sep 23, 2025 8:44 AM ET

The Minnesota Timberwolves have reached the Western Conference Finals in consecutive seasons under head coach Chris Finch. However, despite this, not everyone is convinced that he can bring the team to the promised land.

Speaking in a recent episode of Byron Scott’s Fast Break podcast, former NBA journeyman Olden Polynice went off about Finch, who was even compared to Tom Thibodeau , a former head coach of the Minnesota Timberwolves.

“As long as Finch is the head coach, nope. I go with the universe, man. here’s certain people, certain looks, certain different combinations of things that tell you if you’re going to make it and win,” Polynice stated.

Mar 28, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch cheers on his team as they play the Phoenix Suns in the third quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

“Finch does not look like a head coach. Just like Thibodeau… Can you imagine him winning a championship? No, it ain’t happening. Finch is not a championship coach. He makes all the wrong moves at all the right times,” he added.

Minnesota Timberwolves News: Anthony Edwards drops three-word masterplan for the 2025-26 NBA season

Anthony Edwards dropped a bold outlook on the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 2025-26 NBA campaign during his Adidas tour in China last month, promoting the AE2 signature shoe.

Apr 13, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) brings the ball up court as Utah Jazz guard Svi Mykhailiuk (19) defends in the first quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn Images

“Championship, Minnesota Timberwolves,” Edwards said in front of a packed crowd.

Edwards is coming off his best year in the NBA, averaging 27.6 points, 5.7 rebounds, 4.5 assists, and 1.2 steals on 45/40/84 shooting splits across 79 regular season starts. Despite this, many fans and pundits believe that the 24-year-old swingman has yet to reach his full potential.