Flip Saunders

Mark Madsen was introduced Tuesday as the new head coach of the D-Fenders, the Lakers' D-League affiliate. "It's great to be back here in Los Angeles," Madsen said. "The L.A. D-Fenders, in its short history, has a rich tradition of developing players,...

The Sports Xchange Timberwolves waive G Roy The Minnesota Timberwolves announced Friday that they waived guard Brandon Roy. Roy had seven knee surgeries during his career and came out of retirement this season. Roy averaged 5.8 points in five games...

TWINS-RED SOX Florimon's 3 RBIs key Twins' 15-8 win over Red Sox BOSTON (AP) — Pedro Florimon had a solo homer and a two-run double in Minnesota's season-high, seven-run second inning that carried the Twins to a 15-8 rout over the Boston Red Sox...

The Sports Xchange NBA roundup: James reportedly named MVP The NBA will name Miami Heat star LeBron James the league MVP, ESPN reported Friday, citing league sources. It will be James' fourth MVP honor. He also won it last year. Only Michael Jordan,...

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 Kahn critical of Love's leadership Fired Minnesota Timberwolves executive David Kahn told the Minneapolis Star-Tribune that forward Kevin Love needs to earn back the respect of his teammates. Kahn, who was let go as the team's...

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 Report: Kahn out as Wolves president Minnesota Timberwolves team president of basketball operations David Kahn is out after the team didn't renew his contract, according to a Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune report. He's expected to...

The Sports Xchange Report: Saunders could return to T'wolves Former coach Flip Saunders could replace David Kahn as the Minnesota Timberwolves' president of basketball operations, NBA.com reported Friday. Saunders, 58, is reportedly negotiating a...