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Friday, February 7, 2025

Why the Timberwolves Sale Was Called Off

  • The sale of the Minnesota Timberwolves was called off after Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore failed to meet a payment deadline.
  • A-Rod and Lore dispute Taylor’s claims, and they believe they are still entitled to buy the team.
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The Utah Jazz are pioneering a broadcasting arrangement with no local cable provider. Team president Jim Olson joins the show to discuss why the team made the move and how it’s going.

Plus, the sale of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx has been called off after Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore failed to meet a payment deadline, according to team owner Glen Taylor. A-Rod and Lore dispute Taylor’s claims, and believe they are still entitled to buy the team under the terms agreed to three years ago. We break down the drama behind one of the NBA’s top teams.

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