The Timberwolves asked permission to the Raptors on assistant coach Chris Finch and are proceeding on hiring him as head coach to replace Ryan Saunders, sources tell ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 22, 2021
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The Timberwolves asked permission to the Raptors on assistant coach Chris Finch and are proceeding on hiring him as head coach to replace Ryan Saunders, sources tell ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 22, 2021
Hiring a coach off another staff during the season is uncommon, but Toronto wouldn't stand in the way of Finch's chance to become a head coach now. Finch had success as a G-League head coach, and has interviewed for several head coaching jobs in recent years.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 22, 2021
Congrats Chris!
The Timberwolves and Finch expect to have a multi-year deal finalized on Monday, sources tell ESPN. Minnesota plays Milwaukee on Tuesday.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 22, 2021
T- Wolves showing you how easy it is done