Glen Taylor

Tom Kelly had a favorite word for the strange events that occur around the traveling carnival that is a big-league sports team: buffoonery. As Twins manager, he might use it in reference to an umpiring call or an official scorer's decision, or a rookie'...

The Sports Xchange Report: Silver signs contract to be next commissioner Adam Silver signed a contract to be the next NBA commissioner, Minnesota Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor said on Friday, CBSSports.com reported. An NBA spokesman had no comment...

The Sports Xchange Timberwolves bring back Saunders Flip Saunders has returned to the Minnesota Timberwolves. The team officially named Saunders as its president of basketball operations and a minority owner on Friday. Saunders coached the...

The Sports Xchange EditorsNote: updates with team confirmation Kahn out as Wolves president Minnesota Timberwolves team president of basketball operations David Kahn is out after the team didn't renew his contract. He's expected to be replaced with...

The Sports Xchange NBA Roundup: Kahn ousted as Timberwolves president Minnesota Timberwolves team president of basketball operations David Kahn is out after the team didn't renew his contract. He's expected to be replaced with former Wolves coach...

Goodbye, David Kahn. Hello, Flip Saunders. Again. The Minnesota Timberwolves announced Thursday that owner Glen Taylor will not pick up the option for next season on Kahn's contract as president of basketball operations. Three people with knowledge of...

CHICAGO (AP) — Minnesota Wild goalie Niklas Backstrom and defenseman Clayton Stoner didn't practice yesterday, increasing the possibility they will be unavailable for Game 2 tonight against the Chicago Blackhawks. Wild forward Jason Pominville...

The Sports Xchange NBA committee recommends denying Kings' relocation to Seattle The NBA's Relocation Committee unanimously recommended that the NBA Board of Governors deny the application of the Sacramento Kings to relocate to Seattle. It is a major...

The NBA's Relocation Committee unanimously recommended that the NBA Board of Governors deny the application of the Sacramento Kings to relocate to Seattle. It is a major victory for Sacramento in its bid to keep the Kings. The Board will meet the week...

There is little doubt that the Vikings had Florida defensive lineman Sharrif Floyd rated as a top-10 prospect, but when you are drafting 23rd you don't typically get a player of that caliber. Vikings General Manager Rick Spielman described the process...

First of all, the Golden State Warriors have a great gig going. The powers-that-be have assembled a balanced and dynamic roster. Their young coach guided the club into the postseason for the first time in six years. Plans for a waterfront arena are...

If Timberwolves president of basketball operations David Kahn's departure is imminent, it is news to him. The NBA's website on Friday reported former Wolves coach Flip Saunders is negotiating with Wolves owner Glen Taylor a five-year contract worth more...