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A Timberwolves sale to A-Rod and Mark Lore creates questions: What we know on relocation talk, timelines and more


When Glen Taylor purchased the Timberwolves in 1994 to save them from moving to New Orleans, he started negotiating with owners Harvey Ratner and Marv Wolfenson on a Tuesday and wrapped things up by Saturday morning. The acquisition surprised everyone outside of a tight circle in the know.

Twenty-seven years later, Taylor’s long search for a successor materialized out of the blue in much the same way and was even more stunning. Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore signed a letter of intent Saturday and are negotiating to eventually take over the franchise. It’s a lot to take in. The prospects of relocating, the mechanics of the deal, the looming arrival of a former archrival of the Twin Cities sports scene, it was all a little overwhelming in the moment.





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