The T-Wolves’ new ownership team of Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore wants to see the franchise’s greatest legend back in the fold

By Vincent Goodwill for Yahoo Sports | July 12th, 2025

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LAS VEGAS — Kevin Garnett’s jewelry and validation as a champion came from the Boston Celtics, but he made his name as “The Kid” and later became a superstar with the Minnesota Timberwolves.

He’s mostly associated himself with being part of Celtics lore and not with the Timberwolves because of his estranged relationship with the franchise and most notably outgoing owner Glen Taylor.

But with Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore finally winning their battle with Taylor for control of the franchise, getting Garnett back into the fold is among their priorities.

“We would love to course correct that, because he’s so important to our franchise, to that community, to the history of Timberwolves,” Rodriguez said to a small group of reporters, including Yahoo Sports, at a gathering inside Thomas & Mack Center, an hour after being formally introduced as the new stewards of the franchise.

Garnett had two stints with the Timberwolves, first being drafted straight out of high school in 1995 before being traded to… Read More HERE

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